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Prepare hydrogen peroxide of 3% or less concentration. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and warm water, then pat dry with a clean towel. Use a cotton ball to apply hydrogen peroxide to your skin. Wait for the solution to penetrate your skin, then apply an oil-free moisturizer.

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Method 1 of 3: Get rid of acne with hydrogen peroxide

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   Talk to your doctor first. Always consult a doctor or dermatologist before taking hydrogen peroxide to treat acne. Many experts do not recommend using hydrogen peroxide for acne as it can cause irritation and dryness. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a chemical that can act as a detergent and disinfectant. In fact, the body produces a small amount of hydrogen peroxide to attract white blood cells to the site of infection. Due to its antiseptic ability, hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria. However, hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria not selective, while the body contains many essential and beneficial bacteria.

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   Choose the right type of hydrogen peroxide. For acne treatment, you can use hydrogen peroxide in: cream form, 1% concentration; and "pure" liquid, density no more than 3%.. Hydrogen peroxide can have a higher concentration of 3% but can not for use on skin.
   • 3% hydrogen peroxide can be purchased at most pharmacies. If you can only buy one with a higher concentration (usually 35%), dilute it with water before applying it to your face. To dilute 35% hydrogen peroxide to 3%, you need to dilute 1 part hydrogen peroxide with 11 parts water.
   • If using a cream, follow the directions on the package for how to apply it to your skin and how often to use it.

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   Wash your face as usual. If you have acne, wash your face with mild soap and use only your hands, not towels or brushes. Wash your face with warm water to help unclog pores before using a cleanser and hydrogen peroxide. Pat the skin dry before applying hydrogen peroxide, as dry skin absorbs better than wet skin.

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   Apply hydrogen peroxide to the skin. Use a makeup remover, cotton ball or Q-tip to absorb the hydrogen peroxide, then apply it to the skin Acne. Do not apply to acne-free skin. Wait for the hydrogen peroxide to seep into the skin for about 5-7 minutes.
   • Test a small amount on the skin before applying to the skin over a large area to make sure it can tolerate it and is not irritating. If your skin is irritated, talk to your doctor about other options.
   • Do not apply hydrogen peroxide to the skin more than once a day.

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   Apply an oil-free moisturizer. After the hydrogen peroxide has seeped into the skin, gently apply high-quality, oil-free moisturizers to the skin. One of hydrogen peroxide's acne treatment mechanisms is by drying excess oil on the skin. Moisturizers help ensure skin doesn't dry out completely and keep it supple. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Reduce acne with natural products

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   Try benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. Benzoyl peroxide is similar to hydrogen peroxide in that it acts as an antibacterial agent and dries out excess oil on the skin. Salicylic acid helps reduce inflammation and clog pores, thereby helping to reduce or eliminate acne. Both benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are the main active ingredients in topical skin care products such as creams and lotions or cleansers specifically designed for acne skin. You can find many over-the-counter varieties at pharmacies.
   • It may take 6-8 weeks for treatments to show results, so be patient. If you don't notice a change after 10 weeks, consider using another product.

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   Skin care with lemon juice. Lemon juice acts as an antibacterial and exfoliating agent. Not only killing acne-causing bacteria, lemon juice also helps remove excess oil and dead skin on the face. In addition, lemon juice also acts as a natural bleach to gradually lighten acne scars. After washing your face as usual, you can use a cotton ball or cotton ball to apply 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice to the affected area. Let the juice soak into the skin for about 30 minutes. If you do this before bed, you can let the lemon juice dry overnight. If you use this method during the day, you can rinse the lemon juice off with cold water. Moisturizers should be applied daily after dry facial skin.
   • Be careful because lemon juice can cause irritation when applied to open wounds.
   • Lemon juice is effective in lightening the skin tone, so don't use lemon juice if your skin is naturally dark.

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   Use tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is a natural ingredient that acts as an antibacterial agent to help kill acne-causing bacteria. Not only that, the essential oils are also gentle for the skin compared to acidic treatments. You can use tea tree oil 100% pure to apply on acne after washing your face; Or can be combined with aloe vera gel or honey to form a cream to apply on acne spots.
   • Make a homemade scrub by mixing 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1/4 cup olive or sesame oil, and 10 drops of tea tree oil. Then, apply the mixture to the skin and rub gently for about 3 minutes to exfoliate. Finally, wash your face with warm water.
   • For some acne cases, tea tree oil can be irritating, so test it on a small area of ​​skin before using it. Discontinue if the essential oil causes significant skin irritation.

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   Make a baking soda mixture. Baking soda is an inexpensive natural exfoliator. You can mix baking soda with warm water to make a paste, then apply it as a mask over your skin and wait about 15 minutes. Before you wash it off, you should rub it gently to help remove excess oil and dead skin cells. Alternatively, you can add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to a non-exfoliating cleanser before using it to wash your face. Baking soda will add an extra effect of exfoliating your face cleanser. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Treat acne with medical methods

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   Consult with your doctor about topical medications. You should talk to your dermatologist about the specific situation and work out a plan for your specific treatment with your doctor. There are many topical prescription medications such as creams, lotions, and gels prescribed by a dermatologist that can help reduce acne. Eg:
   • A topical antibiotic that you can apply to the acne site helps control the bacteria that cause acne.
   • Topical retinoids are made from vitamin A and help reduce pore obstruction, making the antibiotic work more effectively.

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   Ask your doctor about oral antibiotics. Oral antibiotics (pills) are an effective treatment that can be advised and prescribed by a doctor to treat acne. Antibiotics for acne can be similar to those used for an infection such as an infection of the bladder. Medicines help kill bacteria that cause acne.
   • Some doctors may consider prescribing oral contraceptive pills (oral contraceptive pills) to young women with acne. Some low-dose oral contraceptives contain the hormone estrogen combined with progestin that can help control and reduce skin acne.

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   Ask your doctor about smoking acne. You shouldn't squeeze acne yourself, but you can let your doctor smoke it. Smoking pimples are a safe way to clear inflamed pores without increasing the risk of scarring after popping yourself. Since the smoking process focuses on specific pimples, you may need to see your doctor if the pimple is in a different location.
   • Acne-based spas can remove acne and this would be a better option instead of squeezing it yourself. However, you need to ask a esthetician what products they use on their skin to make sure they don't clog pores.

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   Learn about chemical masking methods. This method must be performed by a trained professional. The therapist will use a solution such as salicylic acid, glycolic acid or trichloroacetic acid (TCA) with a high concentration for facial skin (or body site with acne). After removing the top layer of skin, excess oil and dead skin cells are also removed to allow open pores.
   • Retinoids (such as Isotretinoin) are not allowed to use chemical masks because the combination of the two can cause severe skin irritation.
   • Chemical masking may show results in one go, but you may need to apply the mask more than once to get the lasting effect.

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   Cortisone injection. Cortisone is an anti-inflammatory steroid medicine that can be injected directly into the affected area of ​​acne. Cortisone reduces swelling caused by acne within 24-48 hours of injection. Because it is injected directly into the pimple, this is only a treatment for each acne, not a total solution and is not usually used for people with severe acne.

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   Ask your doctor about phototherapy. Light therapy holds great promise for people with acne but is still being conducted in parallel with research. The idea of ​​light therapy is that certain types of light (blue light, for example) can target a specific acne-causing bacteria and help reduce pore inflammation. Most light therapy is performed by a specialist in the clinic. On the other hand, there are also some solutions that can be applied at home.
   • Similarly, many laser treatments have been used to treat acne and reduce acne scarring.

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   Talk to your dermatologist about oral retinoids. Isotretinoin (an oral retinoid) can help reduce the amount of sebum your pores produce, thereby reducing inflammation and acne. However, Isotretinoin (or Accutane) is often used only by doctors as a last resort treatment in case of severe acne and when other methods are ineffective. If prescribed, Isotretinoin is only given for 4-5 months.
   • Isotretinoin can cause some serious side effects. The drug can dangerously increase the amount of fat in the blood and affect liver function. It can also cause severe dry skin, especially on the lips and acne site. Your doctor will test your blood regularly to monitor for potential side effects.
   • The most serious side effect of Isotretinoin is birth defects. Therefore, pregnant women, women who are planning to become pregnant should not use Isotretinoin. If you have sex while using Isotretinoin, you must protect yourself with at least two methods of contraception to ensure you do not conceive.
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Advice

• Scientific research has not found the exact cause of acne and acne, but scientists believe that acne can be related to hormones, genetic factors, and stress. In fact, there's no scientific evidence that the food you eat causes acne.
• In addition to its antibacterial properties, hydrogen peroxide also helps cleanse the skin by removing dead skin and excess oil on the surface of blocked pores.

Warning

• Not everyone reacts in the same way to hydrogen peroxide. If you experience unpleasant side effects from applying hydrogen peroxide (or any other chemical), discontinue use immediately and consult your doctor.
• If you go to see a dermatologist, you should consult a doctor before Use other methods that are not recommended.