Facts

• What you eat, drink, and how many hours of slept affects stress acne. Acne is an inflamed pore clogged with bacteria and excess oil. Acne is the No. 1 skin problem reported by dermatologists and affects 85 percent of American teenagers.
  
  

Considerations

• Consider a lifestyle change and exercise more, drink more water, and get eight hours of sleep. Working out relieves stress. Sweat flushes out the pores and washes away excess oil and bacteria. Water keeps the body hydrated and prevents dead skin from clogging up pores. A full night's sleep allows the body to recharge and heal.
  
  

Prevention/Solution

• Wash up in the shower with a wash cloth and body scrub. Purchase a gentle cleanser that has benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid as a main ingredient. Wash the pillows used in bed to get rid of festering bacteria.