Why Self-Treating Acne Can Do More Harm Than Good

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐈𝐘 𝐀𝐜𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞

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:


  • 𝐈𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Harsh gels or home remedies can strip your skin’s 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.
  • 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬: Without expert evaluation (and with so much conflicting online advice), you might mistake another skin issue for acne or misjudge your acne’s severity. Conditions like rosacea or dermatitis can look like acne, and treating them with typical acne creams may make them worse.
  • 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 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, it’s difficult to undo; delaying proper treatment for severe breakouts gives scars.
  • 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬: 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).



𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

The most effective way to 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭-𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧. 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 suityourskin’s 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 can’t 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.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

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 skin’s unique needs. You’ll receive a personalised mix of prescription medications and professional skincare to start clearing your skin.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧-𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠. 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.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧?

If you’re 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.

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤; 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐰.

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