It is slightly less common in females, although many women develop pimples around the time of their period. Other exacerbating factors include exposure to grease, steroids or certain medications. Acne does not endanger your general health, but it may cause extreme psychological distress and embarrassment. It may help to remember that acne is neither a disorder nor shameful. It is a normal accompaniment to developing sexual maturity.
Treatment covers a large spectrum.
Self-help includes keeping your skin clean. Wash twice daily with an unscented soap and avoid creams, lotions or make-ups. Remember that squeezing or picking pimples is likely to increase the possibility of deeper infection. Professional help usually involves a topical antibiotic solution or an oral antibiotic in small, regular doses for a period of months. Special ointments that make the skin peel may also prevent pimples from forming.