So you know you need to treat your acne, but you’re unsure of where to start? You know everyone’s skin is a little different, so not everything works for every person. Some people try and treat their acne at home with natural ingredients and home-made acne remedies. Others take the opposite approach, choosing instead to see a professional dermatologist for personalized prescriptions (both oral medications and topical creams or ointments may be used).
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A dermatologist is a doctor, and treatment for acne may not be covered by medical insurance. So it’s always a better idea to try and manage your symptoms on your own first. But if your acne is severe enough that you feel overwhelmed and over the counter treatment is not strong enough, you may want to consider visiting a dermatologist.
Dermatology is a more specialized, personalized, and in-depth approach to treating your acne. A dermatologist will test your skin to determine the type and behavior of your acne. There are several approaches to treatment that your dermatologist might then take. Read more…
When you’re dealing with acne, it’s very easy to start suffering from lower self-esteem as a result of your appearance. It’s important to remember that everyone has body issues. There are always things that we wish we could change, alter, remove, or add to our bodies that we think would make us look how we “should.” But there is no “should”—and getting rid of your acne won’t suddenly answer all the questions you have about life. However, it’s important to feel comfortable in your own skin (literally). So here are a few tips for dealing with the self-esteem side of acne.
How You See Yourself
Maybe you consider your acne to be your “worst” feature, but is far from your ONLY feature. Spend time focusing on the parts of your body you like best, rather than the parts you like least. Instead of worrying that others will notice a blemish, focus on the good features that you hope people will notice in a positive way.
As an individual, your identity is built on your strengths, not your weaknesses (Jim is “the guy who’s good at basketball” not “the guy who’s bad at bowling.”) Your physical identity is the same: Accentuate the parts you like best. Read more…
