Why Self-Treating Acne Can Do More Harm Than Good
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ค๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐
Picking at pimples without medical guidance can introduce infection and cause lasting scars. Some acne treatments that seem helpful can hurt your skin. Unsupervised attempts at clearing your skin can create new problems. What often goes wrong with DIY acne care:
- ๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Harsh gels or home remedies can strip your skinโs protective oils, leaving it dry, red, and more sensitive. Popular hacks like dabbing toothpaste or applying lemon juice often backfire; they might dry out a pimple, but also cause burns or intense irritation on surrounding skin.
- ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ: Without expert evaluation (and with so much conflicting online advice), you might mistake another skin issue for acne or misjudge your acneโs severity. Conditions like rosacea or dermatitis can look like acne, and treating them with typical acne creams may make them worse.
- ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ : Aggressively popping or scrubbing pimples can cause deeper inflammation or infection, turning a temporary breakout into a permanent scar or dark spot. Once acne scarring sets in, itโs difficult to undo; delaying proper treatment for severe breakouts gives scars.
- ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ: Ironically, DIY efforts can intensify acne in the long run; using the wrong products (or too many at once) often aggravates your skin. Even methods that seem to help briefly might backfire; for example, they may dry out a pimple today, but often trigger a worse flare-up later (along with UV-related skin damage).
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ
The most effective way to ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐, ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ-๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ง. A dermatologist can accurately assess your skin, determine the type of acne or any similar condition, and recommend care that fits your needs. Dermatologists use evidence-based therapies. They might start with medical-grade ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and retinoids to clear pores and reduce inflammation, adjusting each treatment to suityourskinโs needs. If your acne is stubborn or hormonal, a dermatologist can prescribe other medications or combinations not available over the counter.
Importantly, professional care helps prevent long-term skin damage. Dermatologists treat acne thoroughly while minimising the risk of scars and post-acne marks. They can safely perform procedures you canโt do at home, such as sterile extractions, chemical peels, or light therapies to target acne deep in the skin. With expert guidance, these treatments can clear your complexion safely.
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐
At The Derma House, our board-certified dermatologists take a comprehensive approach to clear acne. We start with a detailed skin consultation to pinpoint causes of your breakouts, then create a customised treatment program and an evidence-based plan tailored to your skinโs unique needs. Youโll receive a personalised mix of prescription medications and professional skincare to start clearing your skin.
๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง-๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ญ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ . Along with guiding your daily skincare routine, we offer advanced in-clinic treatments to tackle stubborn acne. Options like laser therapy and medical-grade peels reach deeper layers of skin to treat acne at the source, performed by our experienced team. We focus on clearing current breakouts and preventing future flare-ups so you can enjoy clear, healthy skin long term.
๐๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ซ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง?
If youโre tired of fighting acne on your own, let The Derma House help you achieve lasting results. Book a professional acne consultation with us for a personalised, science-backed treatment plan to clear your skin.
๐๐จ๐งโ๐ญ ๐ฅ๐๐ญ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐ค; ๐ฅ๐๐ญ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ.
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- ๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ
- ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐
- ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ซ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง?
- Fungal Infections in Monsoons
- How peels treat Acne
- Acne โ The Complete Dermatologistโs Guide to Types, Causes, Treatment & Emotional Impact
- Hyperpigmentation & Role of Q Switch Laser
- Hairfall โ An Expertโs Guide to Types, Causes, Treatment
- Skin Barrier Damage - The Most Overlooked Cause of Chronic Skin Issues
- Guide to Screen Time & Skin Health - Blue Light and Its Effects on Skin: What You Should Know
- Facial Skin Tightening & Firming
- Microneedling by Dermapen
- Bridal Skin Guide : Dermatologist recommended