Having acne is a difficult situation for every person who suffers from it. It causes problem at your look and it affects your health in general. Except from that one serious consequence of acne is that it makes feel embarrassed for your self and less valued.
I am here to present you a guide in order to get rid of acne in 2011. These are some guidelines which helped me a lot to get rid of my acne. I know they work because I used them. Remember the key in every acne treatment is to believe in its success and never stop the treatment (unless you face worse situations with it)
1. Wash your face twice a day gently with a mild soap, once in the morning and once in the evening using only your fingertips. Try to be gentle with your skin. Avoid over washing because acne has nothing to do with poor hygiene and thus over washing may lead to more acne breakouts.
2. Apply your medication. You have to use the medication your doctor gave you even if you don't see immediate results. Remember that the treatments need some time to give results. Usually you have to apply a cream twice a day. If possible apply an oil-free moisturizer too in order to avoid excessive dryness of your skin.
3. Change your diet. In order to have better results with your treatment you have to change your diet for the better. You must eliminate foods that make your acne worse (like soda, dairy products, fats etc) and consume big amounts of products that help you control your acne (a lot of water, fruits, vegetables etc). Remember to consider which foods affect your acne and eliminate them from your diet.
4. Change your daily routines. Finally you have to change your daily routines in order to assist the treatment of your acne. Avoid touching your skin and squeezing pimples because you can transfer bacteria thus leading to more acne and maybe permanent acne scars. Also avoid oil-based cosmetics because it will lead to more acne.
These are 4 steps you have to follow in order to get rid of your acne in 2011. Always consult your doctor if you see anything going wrong. The key is to follow the treatment with trust and hope for the better. Apply these rules in your everyday care of your acne. Don't leave acne heal on it's own because it may need many years to do so.