Dry skin
There is a false myth running that only oily-skinned people are likely to develop acne. Well, things are actually different! Acne does not choose victims on such criteria; yet it is true that it affects fewer people with dry skin on the average. Bacteria, hormonal changes, an unhealthy diet and a chaotic lifestyle could make the right premises for a dry acne skin outburst. Before starting any targeted treatment, it is important to identify the causes behind the acne problem. Yet, a double approach is necessary most of the time: one for the skin dryness and another to eliminate acne.
To treat dry acne skin you have to keep it well moisturized while preserving the natural moisture content specific to the tissues. The lotions and creams you use ought to contain some very soothing agents like aloe vera for instance that is good both for acne and for skin dryness. In case you do not have a single product to use for both problems, there are plenty of home remedies that could prove useful. Callendula for instance is a herb with good antibacterial and regenerative properties that will accelerate the healing of the acne lesions while also dealing with the excessive dryness.
Oral medicines are often prescribed to treat dry acne skin, although in the majority of cases the treatment is topical. Depending on the ointment, you could extend the topical use to larger skin portions besides the face for instance. In case you have acne extended on other parts of the body, besides good tissue hydration you should be careful with the clothes you wear and the hygiene rules you follow. Clothing could be a great relief or the source of even more pain if you don't choose it carefully; therefore, go for cotton over any other synthetic material.
During summer dry acne skin tends to get worse. A better air humidity works in favor of the skin dryness on the one hand, and on the other, the heat makes a favorable condition for acne to outburst. Therefore, it is highly indicated that you maintain some form of balance in the treatment of dry acne skin. Use cleansers that do not dry the skin even further and find an alcohol free disinfectant that can be applied on the acne-affected body parts.
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