The best way to get rid of Pimple is to go after the underlying cause: how our bodies deal with our androgen hormones. These are usually thought of as “male” hormones, but women also produce androgen hormones in their ovaries. For my money, topical treatments might help a little if they reduce the symptoms of Pimple, but you have to go much deeper if you want to effectively treat this disease. Let’s take a look at our options.

Skin Care

Is knowing how to wash your face important? It is if you ask your mother. In fact, common wisdom is that people with pimples are dirty. Nothing could be further from the truth. You don’t have Pimple from washing your face too little. It is more likely that you make your Pimple worse by washing your face too much. Keep it to twice per day. Use mild soap like Dove or a mild cleanser like Cetaphil. Use lukewarm water and pat dry gently with a soft clean towel. Avoiding irritation is the key. Washing your face is not the best way to get rid of Pimple.

Antibiotics

Do you know anyone who cured their Pimple with antibiotics? Didn’t think so. That’s because antibiotics kill the bacteria that makes Pimple worse, but doesn’t start it in the first place. The worst thing about antibiotics (even worse than the cost and the inconvenience) is that we produce lots of very dangerous antibiotic resistant bacteria that will cause real problems going forward. Forget antibiotics. They don’t work well and the price of their overuse is too high.

Benzoyl Peroxide

Actually, benzoyl peroxide creams and gels (2.5% strength) are fairly effective if you have mild Pimple. This stuff kills bacteria but also unclogs your blocked pores. The problem is that it doesn’t do much if you have moderate to severe Pimple or you have nodular or cystic Pimple that is deep below the surface of the skin. Still, it’s worth a look if you want to drop a few bucks for a generic over-the-counter cream at your local drug store. Just remember not to use anything stronger than 2.5% and don’t bother with “medicated” washes or scrubs that don’t do a thing.

Accutane

Accutane is very strong and very effective. The problem is the “strong” part. Accutane was recently taken off U.S. shelves because of the severe side effects. Suicidal thoughts, liver damage and birth defects are a few of the potential side effects. Accutane must only be used as a treatment of last resort. Don’t forget that it can take up to a year for Accutane to get rid of your Pimple and, unfortunately, your skin will look much worse during this time. Is that fine with you? Probably not if you are in college or starting a new job and trying to look your best.

Holistic, Dietary Pimple Treatments

Doctors have been sceptical about dietary Pimple programs for one reason: doctors are always sceptical about everything until there is scientific evidence to back up claims. The breakthrough came earlier this year when researchers studying the effects of a low-glycemic index diet noticed that this diet affected androgen hormones and how our bodies synthesize androgen hormones. This is directly related to Pimple. In short, there is now proof that what you eat can have a significant effect on your complexion. There are several holistic Pimple programs available on the internet. By changing what you eat, these programs work for many people without the serious side effects and cost associated with the other treatment methods. They work quickly, too. Most people will see results in one to six weeks. For my money, holistic, dietary treatments are the best way to get rid of Pimple.

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