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How did you get rid of your acne? How old were you?
I am almost 20 years old and I am so fed up with this acne. I've had it since i was 13 and it won't go away. It's a combination of blackheads, whiteheads, papules and pustules. Just everything, I think it's called acne vulgaris. Im not hoping for 100 percent clear skin but its like no matter what i do, it's all there!
So what worked for you?
oh and I have tried going to the derm. Retin-A and antibiotics seems to help a little but not very much.
July 22nd, 2010 - 04:55
I know that acne is misery. Beware of using any products for acne unless they have been prescribed or recommended by your doctor. Often antibiotics are needed to treat acne, so you should see a doctor about it again. Discuss what has worked and what hasn’t worked. There are a number of medications that can be tried.
People make all kinds of suggestions about the best thing to do to cure acne. Some cures I’ve heard include putting oatmeal, honey, lemon juice, tea tree oil, cucumber, vinegar, milk of magnesia or toothpaste on your face. Practically every cosmetics company and company that makes personal care products makes something that is a “sure cure” for acne. If we think about this, and use some common sense, we have to come to the conclusion that there is no quick or easy cure for acne, because if there was it would be well known and doctors would be telling everyone about it.
Numerous companies make a lot of money persuading people to buy products that at worst will make the acne worse, and at best may help some people a little. Often fewer products are better. People often make their acne much worse by using too many products. There really is no quick fix for acne. Don’t spend a lot of money on products just because their ads say that they will cure acne. Your doctor is the best person to ask for help, and he or she may recommend some prescription medication or non-prescription treatment that may be suitable for you..
There are some very simple and basic things you can do that cost nothing. Keep your face or any other area affected by acne very clean. Any mild antibacterial soap will help with that. Rinse the area well to remove all soap residue. Drink plenty of water – it really does help to clear up acne. Eat a nutritious diet and get enough sleep. A healthy life style will make a difference. Try to reduce the stress in your life – stress contributes to acne, so also probably the more you worry about the acne and focus on it, the worse it will be.
Probably the most useful and effective things you can do are to apply hot compresses to pustules and cysts and never to pick or squeeze pimples. Playing with or popping pimples, no matter how careful and clean you are, nearly always makes bumps stay redder and bumpier longer.
Here are a few informative links with additional ideas about preventing and treating acne.
http://www.medicinenet.com/acne/article.htm
http://www.acne.com/cause_effects/causes_acne.php
http://www.acnerecovery.com/acne-information/causes-of-acne.html
http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet/acne.html
July 22nd, 2010 - 04:55
The only thing that really clears up acne vulgaris is doing a body cleanse. This might be something called chloracne, which is the acne caused by toxicity in your home or environment over time. After you lower the level of toxins in your body,then you can apply external treatments such as Proactiv and they have a chance of working.
July 22nd, 2010 - 04:55
What worked for me was proactiv. I bought it at a mall kiosk and it really does work. It is kind of expensive, but it was worth it for me. You get a 60 day money back guarantee, too (as in you can return the empty bottles if you’re not happy). I would not recommend buying it online or on the phone though because that way you "subscribe" and they’ll keep sending it and charging your credit card.
Try it out, I wish i knew how well it worked in high school.
The big thing is you got to follow the directions, TWICE A DAY EVEN IF ITS INCONVENIENT
Btw, for starters just get the sample pack, its 20-25 bucks
July 22nd, 2010 - 04:55
Actually, I was like you. I tried everything, and nothing would clear up my skin. Finally, I got so sick of it, I just decided "to hell with it" (this is probably easier for a guy). Instead of trying to cure it, I just ignored it. I’d just wash my face in the shower, quickly, without special attention, soap, or other product.
In six months, it was almost gone! It seemed like my obsessing over it had perpetuated it! Weird, but true. All the fussing, washing, treating, and worrying seemed to have made it worse.
My face cleared up for good when I was about your age. I haven’t had any acne since. I don’t know if this will work for anyone else. It’s just what happened to me.
Good luck!
July 22nd, 2010 - 04:55
accutane, I was 20 years old.