Even using the telephone can exacerbate inflammation if you hold the receiver against your cheek for long periods. If you must shave an area of skin affected by acne, use a standard blade. Using an electric razor may lead to scarring. Always shave in the direction of hair growth. As much as possible, avoid stress.
Stress can promote hormonal changes and cause flareups.
Many dermatologists also recommend fifteen minutes of sunshine each day, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep for people with acne. Avoid the use of oral or topical steroids, which can aggravate acne. Do not squeeze the spots. To do so is to risk increasing the inflammation by causing breaks in the skin in which harmful bacteria can lodge. Do not touch the affected area unless your hands have been thoroughly cleaned.