A lot of people still consider acne outbreaks a hygiene issue. Despite stepping up their cleansing routine and frequent change of cleanser, their acne still persists! Little did they realize that excessive and too vigorous washing can sometimes make acne worse!
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In a straightforward case, washing one’s face with a gentle cleanser and water 2-3 times a day will suffice. The main use of facial cleansing is to remove dirt, sweat, grime, cosmetics, and dead skin cells, and it has very little impact on the control of acne.
Many acne patients like to pick and squeeze their acne because a successful pop is always very satisfying! If you’ve given in to the temptation before, you know the ugly aftermath: a red or brown mark that sticks around for months as a result of skin trauma.
Not that squeezing or extracting acne is absolutely bad, but one should only limit it to blackheads! The hands should always be clean, and the squeeze clinical and precise. Inappropriately squeezing inflammatory lesions is likely to cause worsening inflammation, expansion of the lesion, and even worse scarring.
Many patients are also misled into believing that acne is due to the accumulation of toxins and that they need detoxification treatment. Amazingly, some even believe that when their acne gets worse while on detox treatment, it is a good sign because it purges toxins from the face!
Many other myths about acne care are widely accepted and practiced, and unfortunately, they delay proper acne treatment. This often leads to acne scarring. Hence, early consultation and treatment by a skin specialist are crucial to minimize acne scarring and maintain clear skin. For those already dealing with scars, professional acne scar removal in Singapore offers effective options to restore smoother, healthier-looking skin.
