Cope With Acne

If you are one of the three fourths of teens with acne and have tried using medicine to no avail, all you can do is accept the fact that you have it and wait it out.

Steps

 * 1) Accept that you have it. You are not the only person in the world to have acne. Most people have had acne at some point of their life.
 * 2) Keep in mind that you will not have it all your life. Simply wait for it to go away. Avoid popping pimples, which often leads to scarring.
 * 3) Don't give up hopes for a cure. There may be a medicine invented that is effective on you. Make sure you see a dermatologist regularly.
 * 4) Confidence is key. If you are confident with the way you are and how you look, your acne will no longer keep you from doing things that you want to do.
 * 5) Resist the urge to pop those pimples or touch your face. The oils and bacteria from your fingers along with the friction from pushing and squeezing zits worsen conditions.
 * 6) Find a gentle skin cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. Follow the directions on bottles and wash your face twice daily.
 * 7) Be patient! It will take some time once you get started with a good skin care routine, but stick to it.
 * 8) Keep your mind occupied and your thoughts positive. It will not help you to stress yourself out.
 * 9) Get daily exercise and practice stress-relieving & relaxation techniques. All these things will promote good health and accelerate healing.

Tips

 * Perhaps the problem is that you are only trying over-the-counter medicine. See a dermatologist.
 * Get a lot of sleep, keep your face clean and dry and don't touch your face to prevent it from becoming worse.
 * Remember the quote: "Try to change something you don't like, and if you really can't change it, change your attitude towards it."

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Avoid Acne
 * How to Get Rid of Acne
 * How to Stop Acne Reinfection
 * How to Get Rid of Scars and Cuts Left by Acne
 * How to Apply Face Make up to Cover Acne
 * How to Get Rid of Acne Without Using Medication