Jan 25, 2022
“A quick little tip for you that you can do today is that if you have cystic acne, treat it like a fresh wound or a fresh injury on your body. What would you do for that? You're gonna want to ice it. You want to bring down that inflammation.” - Liz Steffen
Welcome to the Bombshell Beauty Rituals Podcast, I’m your host Liz Steffen. Today, let’s talk about a dreaded part of our lives – acne. By understanding the different types, it is easier for us to know how the right way to treat them. I’ll discuss all of that today. Cheers to a beautiful life!
[00:01 - 12:48] Identifying the Kinds of Acne for Proper Treatment
- Facing acne
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- It is highly recommended to look for a specialist to address severe acne
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- The treatment process varies
- Identifying the types of acne
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- Acne is not just about pimples; there are various kinds
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- Non-inflamed vs. inflamed
- Treat cystic acne like a fresh wound
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- Know “adult” acne or rosacea
- This is commonly found on the nose in the cheek area
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- Folliculitis is caused by bacteria
- Treatments to consider
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- It is common with teenagers and can be treated with antibiotics
- Keratosis pilaris is common for young adults and can be treated with exfoliation
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- Excessive heat exposure contributes
- Rashes from cancer drugs look like acne, but it isn’t
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- Do not use harsh products
- Use topical products to combat steriod acne
[12:49 - 17:19] When to Seek for a Specialist or Opt for Natural Remedies
- Grades of acne
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- There are four grades - mild, moderate, moderate to severe, and severe cystic acne
- Bacteria tends to be a little bit easier to treat over the non inflamed acne
- Going to the clinic for treatment from moderate grade acne is common
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- Natural treament is possible
[17:20 - 18:34] Wrapping Up!
- There is help!
- Connect with me (links below)
Key Quote
“Every person is absolutely different. We're genetically different. Our acne is different.” - Liz Steffen
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