Skin care for people with acne
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- Do not wash more than normal. Twice a day is normal for most people. Use a mild soap and lukewarm water. (Very hot or cold water may worsen acne.) Do not scrub hard when washing acne-affected skin. Do not use abrasive soaps, cleansing granules, astringents, or exfoliating agents. Use a soft wash-cloth and fingers instead. Excess washing and scrubbing may cause more inflammation, and possibly make acne worse.
- Antiseptic washes are heavily advertised, but are unlikely to make any difference.
- You cannot clean off blackheads. The black tip of a blackhead is actually melanin (skin pigment) and cannot be removed by cleaning or scrubbing.
- Some topical acne treatments (described below) may dry the skin. If this occurs, use a fragrance-free, water-based moisturiser cream. Do not use ointments or oil-rich creams as these may clog pores.
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