Acne
Acne Treatment, Not Acne Scars
Acne is the pits. We all get it every now and then. And, it’s not just kids that get acne. Many ladies in mid life suddenly find themselves dealing with this at the same time as their daughters. Talk about a dirty trick! But there are some things you can do the combat these little red devils. Read the list below and see if there is not something that might help you win your battle.
Five ways to stay ahead of Acne
1. First and foremost…remember to wash your face NO MORE than twice daily. Increased irritation from washing and dryness from removing natural oils will only serve to exacerbate outbreaks. Instead, wash with a mild cleanser, avoid vigorous exfoliation, and hydrate with a non-oily moisturizer.
2. Use daily products that will help to eliminate clogged pores such as a 2% salicylic acid or a 10% glycolic acid. Eating green leafy vegetables
such as spinach, certain lettuces, and broccoli can make a difference.
3. Instead of picking, apply an egg yolk mask. Just mix up a yolk, paint it on, let it dry, and then remove with a soft moist cloth. The drying will
act something like a 
poultice and may draw out some of the blemish contents. Additionally, it contains vitamin A, an agent used in many acne
treatments. Finally, the other vitamins (especially E) have some degree of anti-inflammatory capabilities.
4. To get a minor break-out under control, try warm/cold compresses. First apply a warm moist washcloth to your face for a minute or two, 
then switch to cold. Alternate three times. Do this for several days, then back off to just a couple times weekly.
5. Finally, if your acne is getting away from you, visit a dermatology office ASAP. Acne can be devastating, and there are ever-increasing prescriptive methods of keeping it under control. From Dr. Bonnie: When first meeting, my patients tell me they want to look younger, and we talk about their concerns. For most its a sense of not looking as “fresh” as they used to. As we continue to talk, I find many are under incredible stress, and it’s aging them beyond their real years. They’re aware of the pressure, and maybe even of the toll it’s taking. Unfortunately, its not easy to figure out how to get off this energy draining treadmill that’s sabotaging their chance to look great. I ‘ve discovered three common problems that almost all of these patients share, and even went so far as to prepare three separate videos, which have become my “prescriptions”. Each deals with a different problem and shows step-by-step how to eliminate them from your life. I would love to share them with you, and there is no charge. The first is titled “The Dirty Little Secret of Multi-Tasking” and as the title may hint, Multi-Tasking is not helping us save time nor get things done faster. You will also begin receiving My Beauty Tip of The Week every Friday. In it I discuss things just like in the article above and can answer your questions, should you want to ask. It’s also free and you can unsubscribe at any time. I look forward to hearing from you. Dr. Bonnie
