Acne Treatment at Home

Acne are like spots and they are recognized by the presence of these spots. Acne cause different mental stress. So they should be properly treated in the home or outside by the doctor.

In case of home treatment one must keep the spot prone areas clean. He has to wash the area twice a day. For washing he may use unperformed cleanser. It is clearly recommended to avoid washing with soaps because skin needs a certain amount of oil to maintain its natural condition. To treat mild acne one may use over-the counter remedies like benzoylperoxide as these usually contains the antibacterial agents. Benzoylperoxide also has the advantage of drying out the skin and it encourages shedding the surface layer of dead skin.

By this way the pores become harder and they are blocked. As a result the pores have no infection to develop. But benzoylperoxide can cause redness and peeling. But it will settle down if one reduces the number of times of using it. Moreover one can build up its use gradually.

It is needed to mention that the prevention of acne will not work quickly. It will take time. It can take weeks. If it is not cured in weeks then it takes months for significant effects to e noticeable. It is expected that home treatment will help to cure acne. But if there is no improvement in acne treatment at home, one should consult the doctor. Home treatment of acne does not work immediately and if it takes time more than two months than one must consult his doctor.

But it is important to mention that acne will not be cured completely by any kind of treatment. But treatment will help one to prevent new spots forming. It will also help to improve the present condition of the acne. And the most important thing is that it will prevent scarring.