Wash your face two times a day with a gentle soap.
Dermatologists often recommend Dove or Lever 2000. Change your washcloth every day
(bacteria can grow on damp cloth). Wash as soon as possible after you exercise.
Wash your hands more frequently and avoid putting
your fingers and hands to your face unnecessarily. Don't squeeze, pick, scratch, or rub
your skin. Scars may form if you squeeze pimples. Don't rest your face on your hands while
you read, study, or watch TV.
Shampoo your hair at least twice a week. Pull your
hair away from your face when you sleep. Style it away from your face during the day.
Keep a record of the foods you eat and try to figure
out if any foods make your acne worse. Avoid foods high in fat like chocolate, nuts,
peanut butter, cheeses, potato chips, and popcorn if they seem to make your acne worse.
Avoid working in hot kitchens where greasy foods are
cooked.
Avoid getting sunburned.
Avoid extreme stress if possible. Practice stress
reduction strategies such as exercise, meditation, and counseling if stress is extreme.
Get physical exercise regularly.
Keep your follow-up appointments with your doctor.
Keep a record of what has been tried and how it has worked. There are many alternatives
for you and your doctor to try, so don't give up!
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