The most important thing to remember when dealing with spots is not to pick! It may be really tempting to have a good old squeeze but it won’t do your face any good and could even leave you scarred for life with pock marks and acne scars. So how do you get rid of these whiteheads? That is down to a strict facial regime consisting of a deep pore cleanser and a skin specific moisturizer.

 The deep pore cleanser will help to clean out all the dirt and grime that stores up in your pores throughout the day making sure that there is nothing to make a spot out of. The skin specific moisturizer will help to stop the dirt from getting in to your pores. We suggest a skin specific cream because many people who already have oily skin will pick a thick cream that makes the already oily skin worse.

If you want to know how to remove blackheads from nose naturally then you will need the help of an exfoliate. This exfoliate will work deeper into the pores and will slowly but surely dig all the dirt out of your pores to reduce the blackness and clear up your skin. Spots can be controlled but you have to keep on top of it and be strict with your regime. No taking days off, no forgetting to wash in the evening because you are too tired. Just stick to your regime and you will have spot free skin in no time.

Acne is an extremely common condition that one does not necessarily aim to cure so much as control, and there are many ways to achieve this. Your doctor will try to identify whether there is an underlying condition or trigger that is causing your acne.

Lifestyle factors, such as avoiding overheating and excessive sweating, heavy oil-based cosmetics and moisturisers, and most importantly, resisting the urge to squeeze your pimples, are all important, as is your overall health. Make sure your diet and exercise is optimal.

Your doctor will also talk to you about skincare. Generally, the simple approach of washing skin gently with a mild cleanser twice a day works well. Harsh scrubbing with abrasive preparations is counterproductive.

Treatment depends on the nature and severity of the acne, but usually topical treatments (applied to the skin surface) such as creams containing drying agents such as benzoyl peroxide, possibly combined with a topical antibiotic preparation, are the first line of defence.

Additional treatments may include the oral contraceptive pill, oral antibiotics or other hormonal preparations.

In severe cases, where the acne is cystic and may scar, a stronger medication may be needed, which requires a dermatologist’s prescription. This medicine is effective but has significant side effects, so care must be taken.