The skin is often difficult to manage especially when you wake up one day and see a pimple on your face or a cold sore near your mouth. Do not fret though because there are ways to prevent these things from happening.

For those who have acne, one has to know what causes it first before finding a solution. A pimple appears when the pores are closed with sebum and debris. Sebum’s function is to lubricate the skin and the hair but as with everything, too much of something is a bad thing. To prevent a breakout or breakouts for that matter, you would have to wash your face twice a day. You can do this more if your face is oily. For growing boys or those who already have hit puberty, you should wash your face more often because male skin is different from female skin since it produces more oil. Do not scrub your skin though because it will only cause irritation.

If you think your skin is producing too much oil, you can buy a lotion that contains benzoyl peroxide because this substance will help decrease bacteria in the skin and also decrease oil.

Another important reminder not only for growing boys is to not pop your pimples because this will only let the bacteria spread to the rest of your face. We understand that it is quite tempting to do this especially the ones with pus in it but doing this will only spread the infection and will also leave a scar on your face. No one wants to be called scarface or crater face really. If you are going to an important event like your prom or a party or even your wedding, just go to a dermatologist and have him or her treat it for you. This is the best way to get rid of it without popping it.