Dabbing with cotton, Calamine Lotion on my face was a prescription I hoped for would help to get rid of my acne real fast. I was in error. This method did not get rid of acne fast or even slow. My acne persisted forever it seemed. During my mid to late teen years was when the acne was most severe. I felt gruesome about the way I looked. I would always checking myself out in the mirror to see if some ointment I put on my face was the answer to my question of how to get rid of my acne faster than some other ointment or cream I had used earlier. I suffered during this period in my life. If there was something I could have used that benefited me to help get rid of my acne fast I would done it to get better. I would have jumped at the opportunity.

Acne is a disorder of the skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands) that results in plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples or zits. Acne lesions usually occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Nearly 17 million people in the United States have acne, making it the most common skin disease. Although acne is not a serious health threat, severe acne can lead to disfiguring, permanent scarring, which can be upsetting for people who suffer from the disorder.

If there was a way to get rid of Acne fast some of my buddies and certainly a lot of teenagers I knew would have been very happy. Teenage angst and acne seem to go together. They did when I was a kid and they seem to go hand and hand now. As much as things change some things stay the same.

Today, there are a lot more natural remedies that address the issue of Acne than when I was a kid. You can search on the internet. You could also do yourself some good by avoiding histamine rich foods such as fish, shellfish, dairy products, milk and cheeses. These foods have caused skin irritations for some people. Stop eating these foods for a week to see if there is any improvement. This could be the way to get rid of your acne fast.