All Natural Acne Face Wash at Drugstores?

Question: All Natural Acne Face Wash at Drugstores?
what is an all natural face wash for acne that i can buy at like walmart?

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Answer by Donald S
Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; Zits
Definition Return to top

Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or “zits.”

Causes Return to top

Acne occurs when little holes on the surface of the skin, called pores, become clogged. Each pore is an opening to a canal called a follicle, which contains a hair and an oil gland. Normally, the oil glands help keep the skin lubricated and help remove old skin cells. When glands produce too much oil, the pores can become blocked, accumulating dirt, debris, and bacteria. The blockage is called a plug or comedone.

The top of the plug might be white (whitehead) or dark (blackhead). If it ruptures, the material inside, including oil and bacteria, can spread to the surrounding area and cause an inflammatory reaction. If the inflammation is deep in your skin, the pimples might enlarge to form firm, painful cysts.

Acne commonly appears on the face and shoulders, but might also occur on the trunk, arms, legs, and buttocks.

Acne is most common in teenagers, but it can happen at any age, even as an infant. Three out of four teenagers have acne to some extent, probably caused by hormonal changes that stimulate oil production. However, people in their 30s and 40s might also have acne.

Acne tends to run in families and can be triggered by:

Hormonal changes related to menstrual periods, pregnancy, birth control pills, or stress
Greasy or oily cosmetic and hair products
Certain drugs (such as steroids, testosterone, estrogen, and phenytoin)
High levels of humidity and sweating
Despite the favourite belief that chocolate, nuts, and other foods cause acne, this does not seem to be true.

Symptoms Return to top

Blackheads
Crusting of skin eruptions
Cysts
Inflammation around the skin eruptions
Pustules
Redness around the skin eruptions
Scarring of the skin
Whiteheads
Exams and Tests Return to top

Your physician can diagnose acne based on the appearance of the skin. Testing is usually not required.

Treatment Return to top

Take the following self-care steps to lessen the effects of acne:

Clean your skin gently with a mild, non-drying soap (such as Dove, Neutrogena, or Basics). Remove all dirt or make-up. Wash once or twice a day, including after exercising. However, stay away from excessive or repeated skin washing.
Shampoo your hair daily, especially if it’s oily. Comb or pull your hair back to keep the hair out of your face. Avoid tight headbands.
Try not to squeeze, scratch, pick, or rub the pimples. Even Though it might be tempting to do this, it can lead to scarring and skin infections.
Avoid touching your face with your hands or fingers.
Avoid greasy cosmetics or creams. Look for water-based or “non-comedogenic” formulas. Take make-up off at night.
If these steps do not clear up the blemishes to an sufficient level, try over-the-counter acne medications. These creams and lotions are applied directly to the skin. They might contain benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid. They work by killing bacteria, drying up the oil, and causing your skin to peel.

If the pimples are still a problem, a dermatologist can prescribe stronger medications and discuss other options with you.

Prescription medicines include:

Oral antibiotics (taken by mouth) such as minocycline, doxycycline, and tetracycline
Topical antibiotics (applied to the skin) such as clindamycin or erythromycin
Retinoic acid cream or gel (Retin-A) and isotretinoin pills (Accutane) — pregnant women and sexually active adolescent females should NOT take Accutane, as it causes severe birth defects; Women taking Accutane should use two forms of birth control before starting the drug
Prescription formulas of benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, salicylic acid
Birth control pills can sometimes help clear up acne. (In some cases, though, they might make it worse.)

Your physician might also recommend chemical skin peeling, removal of scars by dermabrasion, or removal or drainage of cysts.

A small amount of sun exposure might improve acne. However, excessive exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet rays is not suggested because it increases the risk of skin cancer.

Outlook (Prognosis)

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