How to treat acne.
Here's your treatment plan broken down into bite size chunks.......
1) Lifestyle and environment
10 minutes in the sun each
day for Vitamin D production, or take a Vitamin D3 supplement.
Don't touch your face.
Clean your mobile phone.
2) Diet
When gut flora is not happy, you will experience breakouts. (Probiotics can help you keep a healthy gut.)
Eat foods that fight inflammation: fruits and vegetables, nuts, fish or fish oil supplements, and olive oil.
Do not eat junk or fast food.
Avoid refined and processed foods. Minimize saturated and Trans fats - limit dairy consumption.
Avoid sugar. (Not only is it inflammatory, but it is also known to increase oil production.)
3) Skin Care Products
Start with a gentle cleanser
that is specifically designed to remove acne-causing bacteria and excess oil production.
Follow with a product that contains a gentle AHA or BHA to exfoliate the skin and a gentle concentration of salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, to destroy acne causing bacteria.
4) Prescription treatments
Antibactetials, antimicrobials,
antibiotics, Retinoids, oral contraception, Isotretinoin, Blue Light Therapy, cortisone, lazer treatment, Isolaz, medical facial. You need to speak to your GP or medical practitioner to access these.
References
Unknown (2017) Skin problems and treatment guide. (online at http://www.webmd.boots.com) [Accessed 10/04/2017].
Unknown (undated) Best acne treatments. (online at www.thedermreview.com) [Accessed 10/04/2017].