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Acne Blemish Control for You
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Clint Lawrence
WRITING FOR INCOME I am a freelance writer with a BA in English and minor in Film Studies. I do contract work from home, writing for a number of clients on various topics such as skin care, real estate, home security, cutlery, male grooming and crime prevention. I also screenwrite in my spare time for fun. VIEW ALL BLOGS BY CLINT LAWRENCE  
By Clint Lawrence
Published on 11/30/2007
 
Do you suffer with acne blemishes? Considering most of us do at some point or another in our lives, it's likely that you'll seek out effective acne solutions. It's time to learn about what NOT to do when you spot a fat zit on your forehead or chin!

Effective Acne Blemish Control
A common problem that affects a good 80 percent of teens is acne. While countless individuals struggle with this affliction, many have trouble controlling it and keeping their confidence. Acne blemish control typically starts with assessing the problem at hand. Most of us don't have a clue how to properly fight pimples and breakouts; therefore we take a clueless route, which only begets more acne pimples. Effective acne blemish control is accomplished through understanding your face and proper skin care routines.

I'm sure many people recall the struggles and anguish of their adolescent years. The insecurities, the hormones, the oily pizza face. When I first noticed a pimple on my face, I did what most naive teens do and popped it. This is sadly a mistake on several levels. First of all, popping a blemish can, and often does, cause scaring. Furthermore, when you pinch, poke, pop or squeeze a zit, you only irritate the pores further. A more efficient road is to treat the pimple with some form of acne blemish control. Just so you know, there are a deluge of products gracing the drugstore shelves these days. Controlling and destroying acne such as whiteheads, blackheads, blemishes and cystic breakouts doesn't have to be so painful and drawn out. 

If you want to become better educated on acne blemish control and your specific condition, it's prudent to seek the advice of a professional dermatologist. He/she can give you proper guidance in controlling your breakouts. There are a number of prescriptions available to fight this ego crusher. Maybe Differin Gel (adapalene), a Clindamycin treatment (oral acne fighter) or Retinol topical cream (powerful Vitamin A) will work wonders on your complexion.

With access to the web, you can easily find an abundance of information on skin types and levels/severity of acne. Acne blemish control no longer consists of rubbing alcohol on a zit you just popped. There are solutions and treatments galore at your local drugstore or through a dermatologist. Whether you're seeking a mild exfoliant to reduce acne breakouts, an on-the-spot cream to tackle individual blemishes, or a three step acne system to deal with more severe pimple eruptions, you can easily find a remedy you need. Some acne blemish control products to consider are Proactive Solution, which has helped many acne sufferers, the Clean and Clear Advantage Acne kit, which is rather new, or acne treatments from Oxy or Clearasil, which can be found in any corner drugstore.