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Tips for Managing Acne During Adolescence and Adulthood

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  • posted: Jan. 17, 2025
  • Acne

Acne can make you self-conscious about your appearance. Unfortunately, acne can affect both adolescents and adults. It’s helpful to learn a few tips to manage acne. Your dermatologist can help. Dr. Heather Layher at Idaho Dermatology Mohs Collective in Boise, ID, provides a wide range of dermatology services, including treating and managing acne.

What You Need To Know About Acne

Acne is typically caused by pores clogging with debris, dead skin cells, and excess oil. Acne can also be caused by bacteria causing an infection in your pores. To help prevent acne, you should:

  • Exercise often to increase perspiration and help your body and skin eliminate toxins
  • Practice stress management, including deep breathing techniques, yoga, or meditation
  • Eat a healthy diet with lots of vegetables and fruits, and avoid greasy foods, low-fat dairy, and high-fat foods
  • Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water daily to help rid your body and skin of toxins

To help you manage acne, keeping dirt, bacteria, and excess oil away from your skin is important. You should:

  • Wear non-comedogenic makeup that won’t clog your pores, and don’t go to bed with makeup still on your face
  • Clean your cell phone frequently with a disinfectant wipe
  • Change your pillowcase at least once each week
  • Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face

Remember to avoid picking or popping acne blemishes, which can lead to scars. To treat acne, visiting a skin expert or your dermatologist is best. Effective professional acne treatments include:

  • Topical and oral antibiotics to clear up underlying bacteria causing your acne
  • Benzoyl peroxide topical products to help clear pores
  • Extraction to remove blackheads or whiteheads completely
  • Isotretinoin products to treat severe cystic acne

Want To Know More About Acne?

To learn more tips for managing acne during adolescence and adulthood, call Dr. Heather Layher at Idaho Dermatology Mohs Collective in Boise, ID. You can reach her in the office by calling (208) 600-1330, so call today.