ACNE Treatments | Explained by Dermatologist

https://www.instagram.com/drdavinlim/ Instagram- weekly skin care tips and product reviews Realself reviews – if you want to know more about me http://www.realself.com/find/Australi... How to treat acne, what to do before seeing a dermatologist?   Acne is a part of life; however, most patients would grow out of this condition in their early 20s.  If you have persistent acne, you may need to see your dermatologist for treatment.  Here are some helpful hints to try before seeing a dermatologist.   1.  Cleanses.  Use a cleanser that is appropriate for your skin type.  If you have dry sensitive skin with acne and blackheads, consider using a simple cleanser such as Cetaphil.  If you can tolerate exfoliants, try salicylic acid 2% in a cleanser.  Additionally, vitamin A products can help.  Other topicals to consider include alpha hydroxy acids.   Product recommendations include 1.  Cetaphil cleanser. 2.  Neutrogena scrub salicylic acid 2%. 3.  Vitamin A products including the ordinary, Environ and Aspect Dr.   2.  Makeup.  It is important that you let your skin breathe for at least 18 hours of the day.  Ideally, if you can go without makeup for one to two days especially over the weekends, this will help your skin breathe and unclog pores.  As always if you are choosing a makeup, look for the words non-comedogenic.  Additionally, makeup such as mineral makeup should be used instead of oil-based foundations.   3.  Diet and supplements.  It is well known that diet can modulate acn