Don't be ashamed to seek treatment for your acne. Most adults wrongly assign acne as a “teenage” affliction. But in reality, both adults as well as adolescents can get acne. In fact, adult women often suffer from acne due to a variety of reasons stemming from hormonal imbalances as well as women's health issues. Some 60 million Americans, including 20% of all adults, get acne. Of these, 20 million will have acne so severe that it will leave scars.
For women, acne could also signal other problems like infertility, irregularities in the menstrual cycle or polycystic ovarian syndrome. For adults in general, acne can be a warning sign for obesity, diabetes or high levels of blood sugar.
Recognize your acne problem in its early stages and seek immediate treatment to avoid escalation. Ordinary-looking blackheads and whiteheads are also a form of acne, and if left untreated, can exacerbate into more severe acne.
Naturopathic acne treatment includes a thorough evaluation and a holistic treatment plan. However, here are some everyday tips to follow if you have acne:
1. Don't scrub your face when you wash. Instead, clean gently with a soft washcloth.
2. Don't pick the pustules. This increases the chance of the infection spreading to other areas.
3. Avoid use of soaps and harsh chemicals, including perfumes, creams and cosmetics.
4. Avoid foods high in salt as iodine (in your iodized salt) is known to exacerbate acne. Certain types of fish are also known to be high in iodine.
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