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Acne is one of the most common inflammatory conditions encountered today affecting the face. It not only affects the teenagers, but also individuals in the middle age as well and the elderly. Acne cam cause significant amount of scarring and pigmentation and also affect a person psychosocially an d may result in reduction of self esteem and social appearances. A few common tips to take care of the skin especially cleansing of the skin, it is recommended to cleanse the skin atleast 3 to4 times a day. The product used to cleansing also plays a very important role. We as dermatologists recommend you to use neutral cleansers. These cleansers basically do not dry your skin excessively like the ones which are available over the market. over the market cleansers dry the skin excessively causing a rebound phenomena, where the body teds to secrete more and ore oil and this secretes more and more o acne the role of diet in acne is very controversial. A lot of studies have been put forward like diets rich in sugars, as well as diary products, but nothing is substantially proven. I tell my patients s to keep a record of what aggravates an acne in them and the simplest way is to avoid these items. Foods rich in antioxidants like fruits and vegetables play a very important part in reusing these acne eruptions. Thirdly use of cosmetic, thick creams, concealers and foundations have a detrimental effect on acne. They have a detrimental effect on the skin pores. We p as dermatologists recommend to use,; light water based, non comedogenic products where the skin pores are not blocked snd these help in reduction of the acne lesions. Lastly we will advise you patients not to self medicate as he or she knows what is best for your skin.