What is the best way to treat adult acne?

First step - prevention. Wrong cosmetics are a common trigger of Adult Acne and should be eliminated. Look for oil free and non comedogenic make up moisturisers and sunscreens. Second step, read about diet and try to eliminate food that is known to trigger breakouts.

Third step; buy some over the counter medicated creams that contain benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or alpha-hydroxy acid. If you have a lot of blackheads, Medical grade, retinoids that are now available over the counter in the US. These can unclog your sebaceous glands and reduce your breakouts. Clinic or home use blue light phototherapy is also a safe and effective way to help clear your Acne without the use of oral medications.

Look for results I 8-12 weeks. If you still have breakouts you will need to advise with a Dermatologist. Your needed your Dermatologist can prescribe stronger prescription creams, oral antibiotics, low-dose birth control pills androgen blockers and in more resistant cases Accutane.

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