Dr. Ordon explains the causes of acne and how to treat a breakout.
Dr. Ordon’s Acne Prevention Tips
1. Cleanse regularly
2. Exfoliate
3. Use salicyclic acid
4. Use benzoyl peroxide
"It is a process of the pores getting clogged, bacteria growing in the pores, [and pores] getting inflamed," plastic surgeon Dr. Drew Ordon says. "Things you need to do are deep cleansing, using benzyl peroxide and using salicylic acid. For bad cases, you have to see your dermatologist, who may put you on antibiotics and maybe even Accutane. Laser treatments, nowadays are another good option for people who have stubborn acne."
Natural Acne RemediesThe most effective means of treating acne-prone skin is to employ varying water temperatures. Washing your face with warm to hot water removes dirt, oil and makeup and opens the skin's pores; rinsing with cool water will then shrink pores and stimulate circulation.
"Cool water is actually a bit of an anti-inflammatory," Dr. Ordon says.
Dr. Ordon offers an additional acne treatment: pumpkin.
Mix 200 grams of pumpkin pulp with 1 tablespoon of non-fat sour cream and apply it to your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse with cool water. This will cleanse your face, open up your pores and give your skin a glow!
For another simple pimple remedy, Dr. Ordon recommends soaking a chamomile teabag in warm water, then applying the teabag to the affected area for 15 minutes. The teabag works as a warm compress and contains flavonoids and bisabolol, which have anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe the pimple and reduce redness.
Treating Teen Acne
With hormones in flux and almost daily body changes, puberty can be an awkward time.
Many teens struggle with acne, which is formed by blocked sebaceous glands. Thirteen-year-old Diamante is no exception.
Dr. Ordon offers an additional acne treatment: pumpkin.
Mix 200 grams of pumpkin pulp with 1 tablespoon of non-fat sour cream and apply it to your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse with cool water. This will cleanse your face, open up your pores and give your skin a glow!
For another simple pimple remedy, Dr. Ordon recommends soaking a chamomile teabag in warm water, then applying the teabag to the affected area for 15 minutes. The teabag works as a warm compress and contains flavonoids and bisabolol, which have anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe the pimple and reduce redness.
Treating Teen AcneWith hormones in flux and almost daily body changes, puberty can be an awkward time.
Many teens struggle with acne, which is formed by blocked sebaceous glands. Thirteen-year-old Diamante is no exception.
Dermatologist Dr. Tess Mauricio says the two ingredients to look for in over-the-counter acne treatments are salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Salicylic acid is ideal for unclogging pores and treating blackheads and whiteheads, and benzoyl peroxide kills the bacteria in the pores that cause inflammation and acne.
If over-the-counter products fail to quell pimple flare-ups, see a dermatologist. He or she can prescribe more aggressive treatments such as antibiotics, retinoids, lasers and birth control pills.
Check out Dr. Mauricio's ultimate guide to treating acne!
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