Pimples, acne, blackheads… why do these problems always seem to flare up in the same place?
It’s a burning question many of us find ourselves asking.
The condition can cause blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples.
While they are often scattered across your face, breakouts can be concentrated in one area as well.
The first step for treating acne isunderstanding the source.
And of course, if you are a teenager, then the most common reason is puberty.
Furthermore, corticosteroids, anabolic steroids, and lithium, can also cause acne.
Women with PCOS can develop breakouts on their face, neck, upper back and chest.
Now that you know the causes, how do you treat your acne?
Once you understand its source, now it’s time to treat it and practice future prevention actions.
TheAmerican Academy of Dermatologylists 10 ways to treat hard to clear acne areas.
Doctors suggest giving acne treatment medications at least four weeks to work.
Other innovative treatment methods include microneedle patches, as reported byInsider,and laser treatments.
Doctors advise tossing your disposable mask after each use.
Cloth masks hold in bacteria and oils that can further clog your pores.
Whatever you choose to do understand that having acne is not the end of the world!
When there’s a will, there’s a way.
