Eradicate the button as soon as possible
- From the first symptoms, apply ointment, lotion or gel based benzoyl peroxide (OTC pharmacy). This substance accelerates cell renewal: the dry and dead skin cells fall off, which reveals the clogged pores. Benzoyl peroxide also has an antibacterial effect. Buy preferably concentrated to less than 2.5%, and the first time, made a test on a small area of skin to check for any type of reaction product contact dermatitis.
- If products containing benzoyl peroxide are too irritating, you can replace them with lotions or creams containing salicylic acid (the active ingredient in aspirin). The exfoliating effect is the same, but it is softer. A concentration of 2% is sufficiently effective.
- Alpha hydroxide acids (AHAs) such as glycolic acid, cause exfoliation of the upper layers of the skin: they accelerate the removal of dead cells, cleans clogged pores. Apply daily ointment, lotion, or gel containing glycolic acid.
- Upon the occurrence of a button, apply an ice cube on the inflamed wrapped in plastic box. Made it at least twice a day (morning and evening) at best hourly for 2-3 minutes each time. The cold reduces inflammation and redness (even if skin becomes red immediately after application).
- Acne is not caused by poor hygiene: you do not avoid problems of clogged pores by washing your skin often. Instead, you may stimulate the sebaceous glands, which, in response, will produce even more sebum. Avoid exfoliating products to large logs. Renounce washcloths, often nests bacteria! Prefer hard disposable cotton.
- Cleanse your skin morning and night with a surgras mild soap or non-soap cleanser (dermatological bread). Do not forget to apply a moisturizer in the morning. Use a mild soap dermatology: the strippers stimulate the formation of sebum and therefore acne.
- Men should clean the grill of their electric shaver with a disinfectant to prevent bacterial growth.
