By now, almost everyone has seen the Jessica Simpson and Sean “Diddy” Combs acne infomercials that were broadcast late at night and early in the morning. I suppose they believe that if a celebrity believes in something, you should as well. The claims made for the product sound unbelievable, but it may be the miracle cure they’ve been looking for all this time for many people. Nonetheless, it may not be suitable for everyone.
One of my daughters, who had developed a severe case of acne in recent years, attempted to use the infomercial solution but found it completely ineffective. She was a young adolescent plagued by acne breakouts and required an immediate solution. However, after being unable to find a quick solution, we ended up visiting a local dermatologist for acne information and treatment options. She was given a prescription for a cream and an oral medication by the doctor. After following his instructions for weeks, she noticed that her acne had almost wholly disappeared. This was the best solution for her, but it might not be the best solution for you – because we are all unique.
Some general pointers that I’ve picked up over the years are summarised below:
If you have oily skin, using a medicated acne product, such as a gel, is best to combat the problem.
For those who suffer from dry skin, acne creams and medicated products containing benzoyl peroxide or silicic acid will most likely be more effective for them.
Assuming you have combination skin that is both oily and dry, you will most likely require combination-oily skin gels and dry skin acne creams to be applied to different parts of your face depending on the skin condition present there.
If you have sensitive skin, you will most likely require less intense concentrations of dry, oily, or combined-type treatments than you would otherwise require.
If you are experiencing skin pain due to acne, you should seek medical attention from a dermatologist.
So many people are plagued by skin afflictions regularly, and there is no cure. If science had progressed as far as it has, you’d think that the acne problem would have been solved long ago and that acne would be a distant memory. But unfortunately, the age-old confidence-destroyer is still active and well-entrenched in society.
Today, as I approach middle age, I find myself in a different situation regarding unsightly blemishes on my skin. After moisturising my face, I’ve noticed that my skin has become a little oily and that I’ve developed acne breakouts. One of the few things I look forward to is the absence of acne when it comes to getting older.
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