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1. soccer girl
   September 22nd, 2010 - 11:50

   try purity by philosophy. i use it everyday and it keeps my skin really clean and it doesn’t hurt your skin. it is more than what products cost at a store like target but it is natural so it doesn’t make your skin feel gross. and it removes makeup :) i love it
2. RitaDeadlyChainsawMassacre
   September 22nd, 2010 - 11:50

   YOu cant…its a skin condition…u can only treat it
   Try the Clinique 3 Step Skin Care System
   Nothing Worked For Me Untill That
   1- dry skin
   2 – dry combo
   3 – oil
   4 – oily combo
   These products honestly saved my life (not that i was dying from acne but still noone likes it lol )
   If u have REALLY BAD acne use the Acne Solutions From Clinique ( blue Bottles ) They only give it to u if u have really bad acne
   If you want to just try it…Sephora has the travel sizes of the products…$8

   3 step – http://www.clinique.com/cms/product/franchise/3step_system_mpp.tmpl
   Acne solutions – http://www.clinique.com/cms/product/franchise/skincare_acne_mpp.tmpl
   Travel Size – http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P248101&categoryId=B70
3. Maggie
   September 22nd, 2010 - 11:50

   most face stuff does not work but if it does for you cool, just wash your face before bed every night and maybe when you wake up
4. Butterflymy
   September 22nd, 2010 - 11:50

   Well some good things to prevent acne depend on what you like. If you like the body shop they have a nice line caled tee tree and they which is really good or their sea weed line for facial care. I would suggest the sea weed line because it sounds like your skin is a little sensitive and the tea tree oil is a little tingly and strong, yet gives your face that cool clean feell. The sea weed is very gentle and gets deep into your poors. Also pro active works well!
5. LIVERPOOLFAN-ELR456
   September 22nd, 2010 - 11:50

   wash your face before bed and when you wake up avoid oils on your face and drink lots of water
6. Pankaj Debbarma
   September 22nd, 2010 - 11:50

   Hi Caley.

   TREATMENT OF ACNE (Self-Care at Home)

   1• Wash once or twice daily with soap and water to remove excess oil from the skin. An acne cleanser purchased over-the-counter in any drug store can also be helpful. Avoid scrubbing too abrasively because this can actually irritate the skin and cause acne to worsen.

   2• Over-the-counter acne medications can be used either at bedtime or during the day. Always follow the directions on any acne product.

   3• Many cover-up products are available without a prescription to improve the appearance of blemishes while they have a chance to heal. Most work well and should not worsen acne.

   4• Some cosmetics and other skin care products, however, can cause acne to worsen. Look for make-up, cosmetics, and skin care products labeled with the word noncomedogenic. This means that it does not cause or worsen acne.

   TREATMENT OF ACNE (Medical Treatment)

   Many treatment options are available to treat all forms of acne. Medications are the main treatment for acne and usually work well. Several preparations are available over-the-counter, while others require a prescription from a doctor.

   1• Over-the-counter medications: Nonprescription or over-the-counter medications for acne are plentiful and can be effective for milder forms of acne. They come in the form of soaps, washes, and cleansers.

   …1.a. Many contain benzoyl peroxide, which does two things. First, benzoyl peroxide kills the acne-causing bacteria, which are thought to play a role in acne. Second, benzoyl peroxide can cause drying and flaking off of skin, which can help prevent the pores from becoming plugged. Plugged pores can develop into acne blemishes.

   …1.b. Scrubbing excessively with any over-the-counter preparation can actually cause acne to worsen by additionally irritating the hair follicles.

   2• Prescription medications: Doctors can prescribe medications when acne becomes moderate to severe or is not controlled by over-the-counter medications. Prescription drugs can be used effectively alone or in combination with other prescription and nonprescription medications.

   …2.a. Antibiotics: Antibiotics can be effective in treating most inflammatory acne (papules and pustules). They work by killing the bacteria and also by decreasing the redness and swelling seen in the inflammatory forms of acne.

   ……2.a.i. Antibiotics may be applied to the skin in the form of gels and lotions, or by way of pills. We now know that using a combination of 2 medications together may be very effective in treating acne. Using a topical antibiotic with topical benzoyl peroxide, for example, may prevent bacterial resistance to the antibiotic. Giving an antibiotic by mouth is often needed for acne that is more extensive, red, and tender.

   ……2.a.ii. Antibiotics taken by mouth can be associated with more side effects than if applied to the skin and may interact with other medicines such as birth control pills. Sensitivity to the sun can result in a "bad sunburn" in some people who take the antibiotic tetracycline by mouth.

   …2.b. Retinoids: Medicines made from vitamin A (retinoids) are useful in treating several types of acne lesions. Topical retinoids are effective in treating the noninflammatory types of acne (blackheads and whiteheads).

   ……2.b.i. Topical retinoids (applied directly to the skin) help to open clogged pores by creating a mild peeling effect. Drying of the skin can be a frequent side effect. Oral retinoids are reserved for treating the more extensive nodular type of acne or severe inflammatory acne, which has not responded to other treatments. Oral retinoids not only have a peeling effect but also decrease the production of oil.

   ……2.b.ii. They can also be associated with a number of serious side effects including birth defects in babies of women who become pregnant while taking the medicine. They can also cause elevated blood fats (triglycerides) and damage to the liver. Your doctor may recommend certain blood tests to check for these problems (and to make sure you are not pregnant) if you are given oral retinoids. Depression and suicidal thoughts have been reported while taking oral retinoids.

   ……2.b.iii. A combination preparation, known as Epiduo gel, containing both the retinoid adapalene and benzoyl peroxide, was approved by the U.S. FDA in December 2008. The once-daily prescription treatment was approved for use in patients 12 years of age and older.

   …2.c. Other medications: A doctor may recommend other types of drugs or therapy to improve acne. For women, medications such as birth control pills or certain "water pills" may be helpful. These drugs counteract the acne-causing effect of male hormones. Newer treatments for acne include the use of light or zinc. Your doctor can advise you whether these types of acne therapy might be good for you.

   Take Care. Regards.

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