It began back in days when I was in my late teens. It started with one bump and shortly the whole face became a moon surface. It did not take very long for my friends to start making fun of me and start calling me moon face. What began as an ignored tiny bump soon turned into a nightmare.

It became soon evident that this was a genuine medical issue and could not be treated using home remedies. After a prolonged period of ignorance it so happened that every time I would touch my face it would pain and I could not even wipe clean my face after I would wash it. It was then my parents decided to consult a doctor and seek medical advice.

After thorough diagnosis I became evident that it is not only the hormonal changes that lead to acne, there are many factors which lead to acne. Keeping the face clean and oil free go a long way in helping keep face acne free. Food habits also play a major role in the aggravating acne. High consumption of oil and spicy food also catalysis the acne. If left untreated acne can also lead to permanent scar marks which in my case have caused an irreversible damage to my skin and is beyond repair.

In case of males it becomes extremely difficult to use razor for shaving as the un-even contour of the skin leads to cuts caused by the blade. there are some specific triggers which might cause acne and vary person to person. It is important to consult a dermatologist and get the right medication as home remedies might not be very effective and may not treat the root cause of the problem.

I was put under simple medication over a course of two months which included administering an oral pill on a daily basis and an ointment lotion which had to be applied twice a day. Soon I could notice a considerable amount of improvement and the bumps started to reduce. Every time I looked into the mirror it made me happier than before as every bump disappeared. Yet it left behind the sad memory of its presence the scars. At the same time my friends stopped teasing me and things started to get back to normal.

Also I would like to mention the loss of grades that I suffered from due to the lapse in my ability to concentrate and study. As my doctors treatment helped and improved the condition, I could set my mind free from thinking about it and was able to perform better. Soon I started noticing it happen to my other friends who were also in their late teens or adolescence and I was glad that I could guide them how to tackle it and save themselves from the suffering I had to go through.

Several years have passed and luckily I have not experienced this suffering again. All those who are suffering from acne, I know what It takes to bear the irritation and pain. Let me remind you that you are not the only ones experiencing it. Taking appropriate medical assistance will help you recover.