Can you please help me with my severe acne!?
It's worse now than it has EVER been in my whole life. I used to complain when I had like ten pimples, but now I wish I could go back in time to have that! Many teenagers complain about having one single zit, but I would give everything to just have that! I'm in 12th grade, and I've had acne since the beginning of 7th grade. I've tried so many facial cleansers, topical treatments, and I've been to the dermatologist a numeral of times. I've been on three different acne treatments by the dermatologist so far. All of them work at first, but I guess when my face becomes 'immune' to it; it stops working.. which is about after a month or two. Right now I'm on the ointment ziana plus the pill solodyn. I've been on erythromycin-benzoyl peroxide topical gel, and tazorac cream. Yes, I've already tried the Pro-Activ and Clean&Clear system. I don't wear any make-up powder or foundation. I've changed my detergent, I wash all my blankets, changed my shampoo and conditioner, but nothing seems to help. I tried that trick of using toothpaste, alchohol, and many more! I'm desperate right now. Please help me! :(
Here's my acne right now;
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Here's one of my model pictures that the photographer AiRBRUSHED;
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Here's me when my acne treatment started working at first;
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What makes matters worse is I have school tomorrow, and I go to a school where not ONE girl has acne :( Also, my dream is to become a model.. the first thing photographers and agents look at is your skin.
i DON'T THiNK iT'LL EVER GO AWAY :(
July 8th, 2010 - 07:04
Ask your dermetoligist abotu Accutane
July 8th, 2010 - 07:04
I feel you for sure, it seems like nothing works. I use Bye Bye Blemish its a sulfur treatment and works awesome. Today I bought a Zeno machine at Walmart. It says it will work overnight and seems it might.
July 8th, 2010 - 07:04
ok. try this. it doesnt hurt to try.so………..
try st. ives element protective cleanser
neutrogena deep clean invigorating dual action toner
soap and glory scrub ur nose in it
all at drugstores/ target
July 8th, 2010 - 07:04
drink more water !!!!! and try to stay out of the sun or use a sun block!!! Work on it from the inside first then you can work on the outside!!!
Look at what your eating also–you never know what can be causing the break outs!!!!
July 8th, 2010 - 07:04
oh sweetie i know how u feel…my face was worse than urs b4….ive struggled with acne 4 ten years now and im only 18 ya ive had it since the 4th grade but it was never hard chore i mean i complained about it and all but when i turned 17 i have no freakin clue what happened and my whole face was litterally covered up. i was on accutaine i dont know if u have heard of it but it’s a very strong and scary pill well anyway it cleared up my face for a while but then just a few months ago i started breaking out all around my jaw area and i ordered SensiClear…they used it on the janice dickinson agency and they all cleared up so i was like what the hell it wouldnt hurt to try it since they have a free deal right now where u only pay 2 bucks for shipping and handeling…well the 1st day i felt a difference, the 3rd day i saw a difference, and after that it just got better and better i really reccomend it ive tried everything….proactive, murad, clean & clear, i can go on all day. this is the best system ever seriously!!! u can order it from the website bellow and it’s free so u have nothing to loose!!
July 8th, 2010 - 07:04
I use the Oil Free Acne Cleanser with Microclear Technology by Neutrogena. It’s in an Orange bottle. Make sure it says "With Microclear Technology" on it. And always moisturize your skin if it feels tight. I use the Soft Day Moisturizer with SPF 15 by Clean and Clear.
Here are some home remedies:
Apple Zinger Facial Mask (Oily and Acne Prone Skin)
Take 1 medium size apple, grated fine, 5 tbs. honey. Mix the grated apple and honey well. Smooth over skin and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.
Cool as a Cucumber Yogurt Facial (Normal/Oily Skin)
1/2 cucumber
1 Tbsp plain yogurt
Puree cucumber in blender mix in yogurt, apply to face. Leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse well.
Honey Mask (Oily/Blemished Skin)
Massage a small amount of slightly heated honey onto skin and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Be sure to wash off all the honey with lukewarm water or the honey left will clog your pores, resulting in more acne. Wheat germ may be added for its abrasive action, protein and nutrients.
Tomato Blemish Remedy
1 tomato, ripe, chopped
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 T instant style oatmeal or old fashioned rolled oats
Blend all ingredients until just combined, in a paste. Apply to blemished skin, making sure the mixture is thick enough to stay in place. Leave in place 10 minutes. Remove with damp washcloth, and rinse and tone. Plain tomato juice can be applied for about 15-20 minutes and is the one of the best method to reduce pores and this also helps with the excess oil in the face.
Honey Yogurt Exfoliating Facial Scrub
Mix 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar with ½ teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of plain yogurt. Smooth the mixture over your face and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off using lukewarm water.
Oatmeal Exfoliating Facial Scrub
Mix one pack of instant oatmeal with water to create a paste. Once the paste is formed, dab the mixture onto your entire face. Let the mixture set for approximately 2 minutes and rinse off with cold water. According to experts oily skin should be treated with an oatmeal mask to get good results. Oatmeal when mashed not only acts as a great scrub but also effectively soaks away the excess oil from your face. The usage of oatmeal paste must be followed by a cold water rinse that helps in contracting the pores.
Seawater
Wash your face twice a day in warm, salty water. This helps leave your face clean and oil-free — without employing any potentially irritating products or soaps.
Garlic
Peel and mash eight cloves of fresh garlic. Apply to face avoiding the area around the eyes. Leave on for about 15 minutes. Wash off with a warm cloth.
Baking Soda Solution
You will need 1 tbsp. baking soda, 1 tbsp. water. Mix together ingredients and apply on face allowing it to sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it with warm water. Baking Soda is very cheap and one box will last you a very long time. You can also use baking soda as an exfoliator: be careful when applying it to your face, since it is a very effective scrub. Massage the baking soda into your skin for ten to fifteen seconds and rinse. Your face is now clear of the surface cells that will cause many acne spots.