Health Tip: Caring for Your Skin With Acne

Suggestions on washing your face

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(HealthDay News) -- If you have acne, it's important to gently clean the skin, particularly on the face.

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The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases offers these suggestions:

• Wash your face regularly -- in the morning when you wake up, before you go to bed and always after you've exercised or sweated heavily.
• Be sure to wash your entire face -- including past the jaw and all the way up to the hairline.
• Use only a mild face wash. Ask your dermatologist or doctor what is best for your skin.
• Avoid using a harsh soap or astringent on your face, and don't scrub the skin.
• Wash your hair frequently. If you have oily hair, you may want to wash it daily.

-- Diana Kohnle