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Acne medicine doesn't work for me?
I've tried Clean & Clear and Proactive, and nothing works. I have bad acne on my forehead and blackheads on my nose like crazy, does anyone have any cheap solutions? I don't like to pop them because they scar and grow back bigger, plus blackheads don't pop.
September 2nd, 2010 - 10:08
I feel your pain. I’ve got acne consuming my forehead, black heads on my nose, big zits on my chin and around my mouth. Its miserable. For people like me and you that have more than just a little problem with pimples here and there, we need more than just over the counter meds. Although it may seem inconvenient, visiting the dermatologist is our only hope. She’ll look at your skin and is a BIG help. She (or he) will be able to help you know why your getting the acne, how to prevent it, and prescribe a miracle medication. I was prescribed Epiduo. There are all kinds of things out there. the dermatologist will decide whats best.
These medications take a few weeks to work, but I started looking like a new person after about a month. Instead of my acne which showed up almost every night and severely during my period cycle, I just get a pimple here and there every once in a blue moon.
I wasted years using the over the counter crap. Since I’ve been going to the dermatologist, acne has been the least of my problems. The cream they gave me prevents blackheads and my dermatologist gave me this awesome little tool thing for taking them out. These medications usually cost 20-30 dollars and last six months. It is well worth it and I hope you will give it a shot.
Good luck~ and by the way if your dermatologist prescribes an internal medication for your acne, I would look into it because those are known to sometimes cause a birth defect in babies or make women unable to have children because they mess around with your hormones.
September 2nd, 2010 - 10:08
use cetaphil (its a cleanser) it works great for all skin types and it is very gentle but also helps with acne
you should go to your doctor and get a face gel/cream thing i have one and it is AMAZING! it works sooo great!
also for spot treatment try crushing up one asprin and adding a little bit of water to make a paste, put it on the pimples leave for a few minute then wash off, do this a couple of time to your pimples they start to get smaller less red and eventual go away completely!
hope i helped!
September 2nd, 2010 - 10:08
Well, since everyone is really different, different acne products work for different people.
What I’ve found works for me [VERY recently, hoping it continues working] is Clearasil Ultra Daily Face Wash.
I’ve tried [unsuccessfully]
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Cleanser
Clean & Clear Acne Wash
Clean and Clear Oil Free Moisturizer with Salicylic acid
Biore Acne Scrub
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit oil free acne cleanser
OXY Acne pads