Nobody thinks it’s fun to have acne, and millions of teens are affected yearly, and amount of acne sufferers are increasing.

1. Squeezing and Scratching

Squeezing your pimples is definitely out. You could be shoving puss back into the pores, so instead of coming out, it’s going back in. This makes the affected area worse and it also spreads bacteria which causes more infection and aggravates the problem.

2. Scrubbing Acne Infected Areas

If you scrub the affected area you will cause open, oozing sore. These will take much longer to heals, and are much more prone to get infected. So don’t scrub areas that are affected by acne.

Instead of scrubbing your acne, and make it worse, use a mild treatment. The best is to use a mild, non-allergic soap. You can use it a couple of times every day, together with a soft cloth. This will keep the affected area clean, and will prevent it from getting re-infected.

3. Stop using Make-up

Make-up clogs your pores, so you will have to stop using it for a while. The areas that are infected need to be able to breathe to heal.

4. Medication

Use over the counter medication with caution as they could be too harsh for your skin and cause irritation. Don’t overdo the medication because it can make the condition worse.

To summarize, if you have a very severe case of acne, seeing a dermatologist is probably the best. Blasting your pimples with harsh creams and ointments and squeezing pimples is going to make the condition worse and leave you with scars. Choose products wisely and stick to the right treatment for your skin type.