Some days, this is exactly how I feel when I’m faced with a dermal dilemma. As if to say, “Please, nobody look at me. I’m hosting a huge pimple party on my face and these are the uninvited guests.” #irked

Acne; nobody’s friend, everybody’s enemy. A very common problem every ethnicity is faced with. This subject takes precedence but if uneducated about it, one might be guilty of reckless endangerment to the face. #nevergood

One thing that makes ethnic acne different from all the others is pretty obvious; first off, its culturally specific. Secondly, darker complexions tend to suffer from inflammatory acne, which is the most common type. Surprisingly, there is an up-side to having inflammatory acne;  it’s the easiest to treat as opposed to non-inflammatory types. Luckily, we don’t suffer from nodular and cystic acne too much (these are seriously severe forms) , which will leave behind hyperpigmentation, ugly scarring and nasty little lesions.

Getting a bad case, even a minor case of bumpy breakouts is never fun. Especially when there’s a chance of minor irritations developing into bigger ones such as a keloid. #stoppickingyourface Areas prone to keloid scars are the chest and back. For these locations, effective acne prevention is paramount!

Ever notice pesky dark marks left after the acne has gone away? It was kind enough to leave you a going away present: a blemish. How un-thoughtful, ugh.

Why are you getting acne? Well there’s plenty many factors to consider.  Some of them are: genetics, diet, product usage, your environment, Rx drugs, exercise, seasonal, cycle, hormonal, dermal and epidermal variations, etc (it can get pretty intricate).  One would have to carefully analyze and think about there reasons they’re having breakouts.

How well do you know your skin? If you don’t know it too well, you oughtta pay somebody to keep you updated about your skin if you cant do it yourself.

When trying to remedy a case of acne, be sure to NOT pick at it and use a gentle method.

1. Think ahead = outline a highly effective topical regimen with products that work well for your skin type and keeping in mind that your skin is sensitive. Aggressive products will only worsen, making the acne more problematic.

2. DON’T take minocyvline; it causes hypersensitivity in African Americans for some reason.

3. Find a solution (product) containing salicylic acid (Aloe Vera plant is a pure form and is gentler and most cost effective then clinical or cosmetic products.) This is a form of exfoliation.

4. Look for a product that boasts “benzoyl peroxide” as an ingredient. Benzoyl Peroxide will aid in the inflammation, helping to reduce the size.

5. Monitor your skin regularly and start to learn it.

6. Drinking a sufficient amount of water a day really goes a long way.

7. Avoid oil based products. Look for “non-comedogenic” (this means it wont cause breakouts)

8. Apply Cortisone cream as a spot treatment to the affected areas.

Try these…

1. Cortizone 10 Plus Hydrocortisone $10

2. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion $18