There are people with acne, and then there are people with bad acne. Having acne is terrible in any situation and everyone that does have it strives to get rid of it as quickly as possible. Those with really bad acne however, have a much bigger battle to fight. There are a lot more problems associated with having severe cases of acne such as scarring, and loss of confidence.
The best thing a person with incredibly bad acne can do is consult with a dermatologist. This is especially important if you’ve tried every over-the-counter acne product and it hasn’t resulted in success. You’re up against a monster and you need to talk to the best informed person to determine your strategy to fight your bad acne.
If, however, you don’t have the money to speak with a dermatologist you may want to try a few acne creams before speaking with a doctor. The most common product used to help fight acne is Benzoyl Peroxide. It’s great because you can find it at any supermarket and pharmacy, and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg. In fact, it will probably cost you less than $5 for a tube of Benzoyl Peroxide. Once you get it all you’ll need to do is apply a tiny bit to your problem areas. You really don’t need to use too much, and you don’t want to overdo it because it is counter-productive to do so. You see, Benzoyl Peroxide also dries out the skin, and dead skin cells can clog pores and cause more problems.
The thing that causes the most concern for anyone suffering from bad acne is the potential for scarring. The best way to avoid scarring is to not pick at your acne and pop it. Once you pop open a pimple the skin will have to heal itself, leaving behind marks of the process. Your best bet is to use the proper acne medication to treat it and also practice effective acne prevention.
Start off each day by washing your face. Use soap or facial cleanser that is mild, and possibly one designed specifically to target acne. If your face is free of grease and dirt your pores will be able to breathe better. Once your pores clog up and prevent oxygen from penetrating the skin, acne has the best environment to sprout. This is actually why Benzoyl peroxide is so effective: it gets in the pore and provides it with oxygen, killing off the bacteria that cannot live in an oxygen-rich environment.