Adult acne is very common. Both men and women can get acne for many reasons. These can occur due to hormonal changes or due to some sort of trigger agents in the body or the environment. For some men, acne problem can sometimes turn very severe.

Severe acne at any age can affect a person’s confidence. With the advent of medicine and dermatology, there are many acne treatments that are available now.

Here are a few options that can be useful to fight acne and keep them away:

• There are many face cleansers available in the market with astringents such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. These ingredients help to keep the skin and the pores clean; this soothes the inflammation caused by acne. With care, acne can diminish over time.
• If acne is severe and is scarring by nature, isotretinoin can be used; it is an oral medication used for acne treatment. But it can cause a lot of side effects. So, it should be taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
• Usually, the general measures for acne treatments include topical creams and basic skin care regimen. But there are many tried and tested home remedies that have also been proven to be effective like using fruit extracts and fruit oils, aloe vera, turmeric yoghurt paste, tea tree oil, chamomile extract, witch hazel, apple cider vinegar etc. all of which act as natural astringents and help fight the inflammation and soothe discomfort caused by acne.
• For men with acne, shaving can be very challenging and needs to be tackled with patience and care. Use mild antibacterial soap, warm water, and tea tree oil to make the shaving process easier and shave in the direction of the hair growth to reduce the inflammation.