What Can I Do About My Acne?

Acne is synonymous with teenagers and hormones. It is normal at that age, even expected, to have acne and eventually grow out of it. However, having acne as an adult can be difficult. It can be embarrassing, challenging to cover up, and hard to find something that makes it go away. If you are an adult experiencing acne and want to do something about it, this blog is for you. Keep reading to learn more about managing adult acne and how a Skin Conditions Clinical Study can help you try something brand new.

Don’t Over-Do Your Skincare Routine

If you have acne, you should wash your face twice a day with a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water. Certain things can irritate your skin and make acne worse, such as hot water, harsh scrubs, toners, and other skincare products with fragrances and oils.

Overdoing your skincare routine with too many products, products that aren’t right for your skin, or other harsh products can cause you to break out in acne. Strip down your skincare routine to just a simple, gentle cleanser and moisturizer to see if that helps your flare-ups.

Look At Your Diet

Scientists believe that following a low-glycemic diet may reduce acne because this diet eliminates spikes in your blood sugar. When your blood sugar spikes, it causes inflammation throughout your body. These spikes also cause your body to make more sebum, an oily substance in your skin. Both inflammation and excess sebum can lead to acne.

Foods to avoid include sugar, processed foods, fried foods, sugary drinks, and baked goods made with white flour.

Foods you can start incorporating include fruits, vegetables, yogurt, and oily fish.

Try Over-The-Counter Products

After you have simplified your skincare routine, it can be helpful to try over-the-counter products to help control your acne and speed up the healing process of your blemishes. Look for products that include salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or glycolic acid, as well as topical retinoids and anti-inflammatories.

You can also see a skincare specialist, also known as an esthetician, to help clear your pores by performing extractions, guiding you with a skincare routine, and trying certain methods such as lasers, light therapy, or pore vacuums.

Skin Conditions Clinical Study

For many people, it can feel as if no matter how hard you try to keep your skin clean or what products you use, your acne just won’t go away. If you want to try something new, Dermatology Clinical Trials is looking for you!

We are currently enrolling participants for a Skin Conditions Clinical Study. You will be compensated for your time and travel in the study as a participant, and you will also get exclusive access to the latest, cutting-edge medication for acne and other skin conditions.

To prequalify over the phone, give us a call at (682) 332-4943. If you prequalify, we will invite you to an in-person meeting at our clinic with dermatology experts to finalize your place in the study. It is that easy!

For more information, visit us at DermatologyClinicalTrials.com!