Acne is one of the most dreaded conditions in the history of man.
Not because it is fatal, nor does is incapacitate a person.
But the mere fact of having acne on your face is enough to make you hide in your room for days hoping it would disappear.
I may be exaggerating a bit on the dreaded part but nobody would want to wake up with a pimple on their face.
If you have a pimple right now, I know what you are thinking.
It should be between "How do I get rid of this monstrosity?" and "How am I going to face the world now?" Good news is that there are actually ways to get rid of a pimple.
Best news is that you can have your beautiful face back if you carefully follow these steps.
6 Surefire Ways to Get Rid of Acne 1.
Consult a Dermatologist - This is already a given if you really want to safely and correctly solve your acne problems.
When you consult with an expert, you will get the correct remedies for your acne.
When you self medicate, there are instances when you put medication that may do more harm than good to your skin.
2.
Try Salicylic acid - Acne is the result when your pores get clogged with sebum and keratin.
Salicylic acid helps unclog these pores so they can "breathe".
Just remember to avoid staying in the sun for too long because salicylic acid can also make your skin extra sensitive to UV-light.
3.
Kill the Germs - That's bacteria to be exact.
Remember how acne is the result of clogged up pores? Bacteria often reside in the clogged up pore and produce certain chemicals that may break down the walls of the pore.
Logically, when you get rid of the bacteria.
you are getting rid of the acne in the process.
To do this, try Benzoyl peroxide or triclosan.
Make sure you consult with your dermatologist first before application so you won't experience adverse effects.
4.
Don't Pop - If you can resist the urge, don't pop your pimples.
Popping them can result in craters or wounds that may leave scars in your face.
There are actually ways to correctly pop a pimple.
But to save you the hassle, don't pop.
It's just not worth it.
5.
Patience, Patience, Patience - There may be some medications out there that claim they can do miracles and they may sound so realistic.
Truth is, getting rid of acne takes time.
Even with medication, it would take at least 2-3 weeks for acne to fully heal.
Make sure you keep your patience during that time and stick with your medication.
6.
Toothpaste anyone? - If you are in need of overnight medication for acne, you can turn to toothpaste to do the job.
Toothpaste won't necessarily cure your acne but it would make it less conspicuous.
Just remember that the toothpaste medication is not for everybody because it might dry your skin too much.