Acne Woes Got You Down?

If you have ever met someone with clear, glowing skin, you probably envy them. For those of us who are prone to breaking out, clear skin can often seem like an impossible dream or an elusive goal. You need not dispair over the condition of your skin, however, as help is available.

If your acne is a persistant problem in your life, and you have tried various over the counter products to treat your skin with no success, you may want to consider seeing a dermatologist. Dermatologists are highly trained medical doctors who specialize in the skin and in treating a variety of skin-related ailments. For many people who struggle with acne, seeing a dermatologist is their last option and the only one that will truly provide relief from their skin issues.

There are a wide range of over the counter treatments for acne, and the skin care market is a thriving one. We spend millions and millions of dollars on skin care products each year as a country, and there are a wide variety of products on the market. Many people are able to find significant relief from their acne problems by using over the counter products. Others, however, try product after product with little or no success, thus wasting a significant amount of money. If this is the case for you, you may want to consider getting on prescription medication for your acne. There are medications available only with a prescription that you can either take orally or that are topical, meaning that you put them on your face. Make sure you are aware of the side effects of these medications; some may make you more sensitive to getting burned in the sun, for example.

If you struggle with acne, you quite likely want to do everything you can to hide your acne from the world. If you wear makeup, concealer is probably a part of your makeup routine! In general, however, the more makeup you try to pile on to hide your skin problems, the more likely you are to inadvertently draw attention to those very areas you wish to conceal. Apply concealer sparingly for this reason. Some types of makeup can also clog your pores, making your skin even more prone to acne, so always make sure you get makeup that will not clog your pores. Never sleep with makeup on; always wash it off at the end of the day.

There are a variety of home remedies for acne. Some are effective, some simply do nothing, and some will make your skin issues even worse! Before you try a home remedy, research it to make sure you are not in fact doing more harm than good to your skin.

There are a variety of methods available to you to treat acne. Some may be more or less effective than others, and you may find that a combination of methods works best for you. Because everyone's skin is different, it may take you a bit of time to find the skin care regimen that is best for you. Be patient - you will get there!