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1Aug/105

Acne is getting out of control! Any suggestions?? (please?)?

I don't have severe cystic acne, but the acne I do have is get really annoying. I don't get pimples on my cheeks but ALWAYS on my forehead and its getting really bad on my chin. I've used pretty much every skin cleanser out there like pro-active,clean and clear, clearasil, etc. When I used proactive it dried my face out, and the only thing that worked was the mask. My nose gets really
shiny, but I don't usually break out there. Ive started to get scars that are really annoying and I heard that bio-oil works. So right now im using bio oil on my scars and the tea-tree oil cleanser and moisturizer from the body shop.
But I was wondering if there is something that has worked well for you that can work for me?
I know you're supposed to drink lots of water but is there something else you can take to help?
&& do you have a special home remedy treatment I could try?

thanks in advance :))

21Jul/101

I use doctors prescription medicine for acne/blackheads, and yet my face is not clear and smooth? help?

hi im 15. i have pimples/blackheads. i use doctors prescribed medication called tazorac at night, Duac Topical Gel in the morning and i use cetaphil (a skin cleanser prefered by my dermatoligist) to clean my face. Ive been using these products since may and now its december. I do have to admit its cleared up my face alot, but there are still countless numbers of blackheads and my face just doesnt look like clear healthy skin when i look in the car mirror. i also rarely ever eat chocolate/peanuts too (they enhance pimple production)

-What should i do?
-Any at home remmedies i can do to make my face clearer?

12Jul/102

An effective, low-priced acne treatment?

Hey, I'm a 15 year old girl with severe hereditary acne/skin problems.
I have tried PCA skin cleanser which has been nearly ineffective for me. I also use benzaclin, daily cleansing pads, acne cream and a toner... DAILY! I have tried peels, but they don't do much for me either. Btw, I'm planning on trying Accutane when I'm 16 or 18.