Monday, June 29, 2009

The Good Info - How To Cure Acne

By Hardi Raweet

Acne cures abound - there are natural options, anti bacterial preparations, steroids, hormone treatments like oral contraceptives and even laser or light treatments. How do you know which one will work for you, and give you the acne cure you want so badly?

Let's face it; living with acne is not easy. It can be embarrassing, and may affect your self esteem, which could spill over, impacting your social life, work or school. You need an acne cure, but with so many choices, how can you find a cure that works for you? Here are a few ideas you may want to try to find the acne cure that works for you.

Ask Around - A great way to sort the acne cures that work from those that don't is to ask people you know. You'd be surprised at how many people have had acne at some stage or another of their lives, and particularly if you're in your teens, up to eighty five percent of your peers have probably suffered from acne. Find out which acne cures worked for them - they may not have quite the same result for you, but there's a good chance you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Do a Little Research - If you're looking for the best acne cures, you may find them in a variety of places. Why not take a trip to the pharmacy, and find out which commercial preparations are available to treat your spots? You could also try looking on the internet, and speaking to your doctor. Another good, but pricey, option is to see a dermatologist, who can probably prescribe an acne cure that will work for you.

Keep an Open Mind - Of course there will be acne cures that seem ridiculous, and some of them are, but there are some very effective herbal remedies out there, as well as dietary changes and other natural and supplementary measures you can take to make sure your chosen acne cures work as they should, and cut down the time it takes to do that. While there are some acne cures and old wives tales that will never help, there are many that do, so while you should take them with a pinch of salt, be prepared to try a few.

Forget the Myths - There have always been rumors that poor hygiene causes acne, or that eating too much chocolate makes it worse, just as there are some outlandish and crazy acne cure rumors out there. It's always a good idea to check first, as there are many myths and old wives tales, and spending your time worrying about them, or even trying potentially dangerous home remedies, can make things worse!

Whatever you do try, give it time to work - nothing will give you overnight results! You'll need to give each of the acne cures you try a few weeks at least to work or not before moving on.

Another great tip to bear in mind is not to get despondent - eventually, you will find an acne cure that works for you, and from then on, it's plain sailing, and smooth skin, all the way! - 14130

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