7 Acne Treatments That Definitely Do Not Work
Given that acne is, by far, the most prevelent disease in the world, I’m constantly amazed at the amount of misinformation there is about acne treatments. There are so many commonly held beliefs involving treatment for acne which have no scientific or medical validity. But they continue to be passed on as fact. More worrying is the possible results of trying some of these options.
Here is a list of common acne treatments that do not work:
1. Household cleaners, even when diluted, should not be used as a treatment for acne. There can be severe problems that arise, including chemical burns, from pursuing this route.
2. Home facial saunas will do nothing for your acne. They can, however, certainly aggravate skin that is already sensitive.
3. Sticky tape put on the skin overnight and removed in the morning may help remove some dead skin cells and excess oil, but is likely to damage the sensitive skin, and may cause an allergic reaction in the area.
4. While the rays from the sun are beneficial, prolonged exposure to the sun (or the use of a sun bed) will not help your acne. As a matter of fact, this practice can be dangerous if you are also taking certain types of oral medications. For example, taking some antibiotics in tablet form, can make your skin highly sensitive to sun light.
5. Sudocrem is an excellent treatment for nappy rash, but is highly ineffective for acne. This is primarily because it contains a mixture of greases and oils, which are bad for acne.
6. Like the sun, vitamins A and B (in lower amounts) are beneficial for your body and skin. However, in larger dosages, they can cause other problems.
7. Squeezing your pimples is universally not recommended in combating acne. Doing so can prolong and make the acne spread to other previously unaffected areas.
There are many other “not recommended” treatments for acne, many of which will worsen an already difficult condition. Avoid these shortcuts and stick with a program recommended by your medical professional, or one which is based on solid scientific and medical advice. Doin this will enable you to succeed in overcoming your acne condition.
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