It's important to wash your skin regularly to remove excess dirt and oil. This can help prevent pimples from forming or clogging pores. Use a gentle cleanser with a neutral pH. Most grocery stores and pharmacies carry skin cleansing products that won't irritate your skin. If your skin is very oily, consider using an oil-free cleanser. If your skin is dry, try using a glycerine or cream-based cleanser. Consider using a cleanser with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide if your skin is not overly sensitive. Don't use bar soaps because the ingredients may clog pores. Use lukewarm water to wash your skin. Water that is too hot can strip your skin of oils and irritate it. If you suffer from frequent or severe breakouts, your doctor can help you determine the best strategy for you to reduce breakouts. There are many treatment options to treat and prevent breakouts, such as oral and topical medications, medicated cleansers, chemical peels, lasers, and microdermabrasion. Just as it's important to wash your skin, it's also important to not overwash it. Cleansing too often or too vigorously can irritate your skin, strip its oil, and lead to breakouts. Washing acne-prone areas twice a day is sufficient to help keep it clean and prevent acne. Going to bed with makeup or cosmetic products on your skin can clog your pores. Remove all makeup or cosmetics with a gentle cleanser or makeup remover before you hit your pillow. You can use a specific makeup remover, especially if you use waterproof products, or your gentle cleanser before bed. Most cleansers are effective at removing makeup. Every month, you may want to consider cleaning your makeup applicators or cosmetic sponges with some soapy water to remove bacteria that can clog pores. If you are a very active person, shower after strenuous activities. Sweating can lead to excess bacteria and oil on your skin that could cause pimples. Don't wash your skin areas with harsh bar soaps. A gentle, pH balanced skin wash will suffice at helping to prevent pimples. Use a skin-type specific moisturizer after you wash your face. Having properly hydrated skin can help prevent acne. Even if your skin is oily, it may need a moisturizer. Choose an oil-free and non-comedogenic product. Seek the advice of a dermatologist or skin care professional to help assess what type of skin you have. You can buy products specifically formulated for your skin type and needs at most pharmacies and at many retailers, including department stores. Dead skin can clog pores and cause pimples. Gently exfoliating your skin on a regular basis may help clear dead skin and bacteria and could help prevent acne. Be aware that an exfoliator will only remove surface skin and not penetrate deep enough to scrub away a pimple. Choose a gentle exfoliator with either synthetic or natural beads that are a uniform shape. Harsh scrubs can cause irritation and lead to further blackheads. A soft washcloth can also gently exfoliate your skin. Many exfoliators for acne will also have ingredients like salicylic acid, lactic acid, or benzoyl peroxide. Stop using an exfoliator if your skin gets irritated after use, as exfoliation can be too irritating for some people's skin. If you use cosmetics or other types of skincare products such as moisturizer or sunscreen, choose non-comedogenic options. These won't clog your pores and may help prevent further irritation. Products marked "non-comedogenic" have been tested for acne-prone skin and won't exacerbate existing acne or cause new breakouts. Any product marked "hypoallergenic" has been tested for sensitive skin and should not irritate your skin. There is a wide range of non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic products available including makeup, sunscreens, moisturizers, and toners. You can purchase them at most pharmacies, large department stores, online retailers, and even some grocery stores. There is some evidence that a nutritionally well-balanced diet may affect your skin. Avoiding unhealthy and junk foods may help prevent acne. Diets high in fat and sugar may slow cell turnover, resulting in more pore clogs that cause acne. Try and not eat too many fried foods or sweets. Foods high in vitamin A and beta-carotene, including fruits and vegetables such as raspberries and carrots, may increase cell turnover for healthier skin. Yellow and orange fruits and vegetables are high in vitamin A and beta-carotene. These, combined with plenty of water, increase cell turnover resulting in healthy skin that is not prone to clog-causing damage. Food high in essential fatty acids, such as walnuts or olive oil, may help skin cells stay hydrated. Unhealthy foods also take the place of foods you could be eating that provide the necessary vitamins and antioxidants to promote healthy skin. Part of any well-balanced diet is proper hydration. Aim to drink 8 cups of water every day to keep your body healthy, which may help your skin stay healthy.
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One-sentence summary -- Cleanse your skin regularly. Talk to your doctor for help preventing pimples. Avoid overwashing skin. Remove makeup before bed. Shower after exercising. Apply moisturizer daily. Exfoliate your skin regularly. Use non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic products. Overhaul your diet.

Surgical treatment may be ideal for some back problems. For example, if your dachshund has IVDD that has not responded to medical therapy, then your vet would perform a surgery to remove the extruded disc material. This would decrease pressure on the spinal cord and allow it to heal. Surgery may be possible to remove a tumor, depending on its size and location. If your dachshund has spinal trauma, immediate surgery may help; however, the trauma (and other injuries) may be too severe for your dachshund to withstand surgery. Your vet will discuss all surgical options with you and let you know if your dachshund would be able to handle the surgery. Your vet may refer you to a veterinary neurosurgeon. If your dachshund has surgery, then you will need to care for her at home to ensure she has a full recovery. In general, at-home care involves pain reduction, exercise restriction, and physical therapy (if possible). Realize that a successful surgical outcome (e.g., pain relief, ability to walk) may not be apparent for several days to weeks after surgery. You may have to express your dachshund's bladder after surgery. Your vet can show you how to do this. If your dachshund's back problem has left his rear legs paralyzed, he may need a doggie wheelchair so he can get around. As your dachshund recovers from surgery, he may no longer need the wheelchair. Ask your vet for recommendations on wheelchairs and how to use one.
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Discuss surgical options with your vet. Care for your dachshund after surgery. Consider purchasing a doggie wheelchair for your dachshund.