| A lot of people think that acne is mostly a | | | | using. |
| problem among teenagers, but the truth is that | | | | You should make sure you are eating a balanced |
| even people in their twenties, thirties and beyond | | | | diet and avoid foods which you think can cause |
| can still suffer from it. It is a very common | | | | an acne outbreak. You might also consider taking |
| problem that is mostly self-treated, but | | | | zinc supplements. A US study showed that acne |
| occasionally there may come a time when you | | | | patients who took 30 milligrams of zinc daily for |
| might need to seek professional medical help. | | | | two months achieved a clearer complexion than |
| You are surely familiar with the symptoms of | | | | those who took a placebo. But remember to talk |
| acne: those firm reddish bumps that may | | | | to your doctor about taking supplements, |
| sometimes be filled with fluid or pus. For some | | | | especially if you are on medication. |
| people, skin that is covered in pimples can also be | | | | You should also seek professional medical help if |
| extra sensitive to the touch. | | | | your acne does not improve after about two |
| If you have pimples or are prone to having them, | | | | months of self-care. If your pimples show red or |
| there are several things you can do at home. | | | | purple inflammation, or if you feel cysts or hard |
| First, you should clean your face regularly with | | | | lumps below the surface of your skin, inform |
| water. If you use soap or any other cleansing | | | | your doctor immediately. Some people experience |
| product on your face, make sure they are | | | | or have skin that is constantly flushed or red |
| non-comedogenic. The same goes for cosmetics | | | | even when there is no acne present. If this |
| and other beauty or skin care products you are | | | | happens to you, ask your doctor about it too. |