ACNE (help)

[LaTeRaLuS]

hey, anybody got any good cures for acne, ive had it bad for about 4 years now and its not going away, i clean my face twice a day and moisturise etc etc but nothing seems to work, my face is always very itcy and irritating. It totally kills your self-esteem aswel, im sure people can relate to this.

Any help would be appreciated

[Lucky]

there's a big gun that would definitely get ridd of acne for anyone.
it's called accutane or roaccutane, but it's the last solution(try googling it)

there are a few things you might try before that.
I'd advise u to go to a dermatologist first.

[Mandy.]

Depending on the product you use to clean your face twice a day, it can only make it worse. Most of the times, once a day is enough.

[Where is Hassan Nasrallah ?]

two brands

LAROCHE POSAY (hardcore, dermatologist advice needed)

or

VICHY (more mainstream)


ps: and i'm not saying that cause i work for L'Oreal

[Danny Top Hat]

I found the more stuff I put on my face the worse it got.? I also did go to the docs and get some antibiotics for it but I really, really wouldn't recommend that.


I say: Stop washing your face with soap and other products and just stick to water.? Splash your face with water twice and day (or more if you like) and the problem will go away.? Or at least, that's what worked for me.? Best advice my ex ever gave me, that.

[LaTeRaLuS]

thats a lot for the help you guys, it looks like i should ditch the soap 

[mr_yoshimaroka]

I found the more stuff I put on my face the worse it got.? I also did go to the docs and get some antibiotics for it but I really, really wouldn't recommend that.


I say: Stop washing your face with soap and other products and just stick to water.? Splash your face with water twice and day (or more if you like) and the problem will go away.? Or at least, that's what worked for me.? Best advice my ex ever gave me, that.

I'll back this up:
I wish my face at least 3 times a day with hot water and it really helps? I barely have any acne now. Try to get as many little towels as possible to dry your face on instead of reusing only one towel or whatever it is you use.
Always try to avoid antibiotics.
Look for some gels or creams that'll keep your face dry; ask your dermatologist about it.

[Axl4Prez2004]

I had some awful acne between the age of 17 and 19 or 20.  Accutane solved it.  If you are a chick though, I wouldn't take it.     The little caplets come with pictures on the plastic of a pregnant woman with a big red slash through her belly!  Scary stuff.

Don't worry too much.  When my wife, then girlfriend met me when I was 18, I was bad.  She didn't care, and at times even applied the salicylic acid with cotton balls to my "backne" (that's acne on your back that ya can't reach)    I'd have blood stains on my white t-shirts...really sick shit! 

I do believe there's a genetic component, but stress is a huge trigger.  I'd also ditch the soaps.  I'd also recommend regular exercise.  The acne got much worse after I tore my knee up at 17 which didn't allow me to play sports.

Hope that helps!

[Lucky]

I read that accutan can have some sideefects, any of those true?

[Natasha23]

I read that accutan can have some sideefects, any of those true?

It does.  All medications are going to have side effects though.
First thing you need to do is look at your lifestyle.  I know now they say that the chocolate and junk food causing acne is a myth, but I think a lot of people's acne is probably an overall symptom of their health.  Things that can help are drinking lots of water, exercising, not stressing out (that can make acne worse)... I'm not sure what skin care products you use or what your skin type is, but the more natural the better.  I don't think soap is a bad thing, as long as it's REAL soap.  The stuff you'll get in the drugstores is synthetic garbage with petrochemicals and detergents.  Kissmyface.com makes a great soap, it's a fragrance-free pure olive oil soap.  Stay away from scented skin care products because those can cause acne as well.  I've been using real soap on my face for the past three years now and it is the best it has ever looked.  I use the Kiss my Face Fragrance-Free Pure Olive Oil Soap and I moisturize with organic extra virgin olive oil.  I know it sounds weird, but it really does work. 

[Natasha23]

I don't work for Kiss My Face... they're just a company I like. 

[the dirt]

Iv'e never had acne or an acne pimple in my life but a couple more bits-

Stress can be a contributing factor for some

and, try checking out a Chinese herbal doctor. Make an appointment and see what you're told.

[Annie]

The best medicine for acne is a combination of Vit B5 and zinc. Check out this website, www.b5clearskin.com. Salilyclic acid products are nice too. There are also blue light treatments that you can get a  dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

[Lucky]

I think it's all crap.
I dont have faith in any creams or stuff like that.
antibiotics are a way to go. they kill all acne in 10 miles radius.

[anythinggoes]

my ex had acne quite bad when she was younger and she found that when she went on holiday her acne cleared up no end so it was either the saltwater, sunlight or both or maybe just being relaxed

[Natasha23]

I think it's all crap.
I dont have faith in any creams or stuff like that.
antibiotics are a way to go. they kill all acne in 10 miles radius.

The problem with antibiotics is they kill your good bacteria as well as the bad bacteria, and the good bacteria helps keep other things in check.  Antibiotics should be used sparingly. 

[lald04]

I think ProActiv is the best acne medicine out there. Celebrities like Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears use it and if it works for them, it'll work for you.  A friend of mine uses it and the skin on her face looks really good.

Click here for more information.
http://www.proactiv.com/


...crap, I sound like a spokeswoman.

[the dirt]

I think it's all crap.
I dont have faith in any creams or stuff like that.
antibiotics are a way to go. they kill all acne in 10 miles radius.

The problem with antibiotics is they kill your good bacteria as well as the bad bacteria, and the good bacteria helps keep other things in check.? Antibiotics should be used sparingly.?

Not to mention some people don't like the idea of putting steroids all over and into their face.

[the dirt]

I think ProActiv is the best acne medicine out there. Celebrities like Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears use it and if it works for them, it'll work for you.? A friend of mine uses it and the skin on her face looks really good.

Click here for more information.
http://www.proactiv.com/


...crap, I sound like a spokeswoman.

You must be one of those "regular people" that appear on the infomercials. 

[Axl4Prez2004]

I think ProActiv is the best acne medicine out there. Celebrities like Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears use it and if it works for them, it'll work for you.? A friend of mine uses it and the skin on her face looks really good.

Click here for more information.
http://www.proactiv.com/


...crap, I sound like a spokeswoman.

Since we're here at a GNR site, someone has to say it...isn't Stephanie Seymour on commercials for ProActiv?

Also, someone said they liked the salicylic acid treatments...I'm not so keen on them.  I'd occassionally have acne blood bubbles about the size of a U.S. penny.  The blood was old and appeared black from the outside until it eventually ruptured.  Those things stung like hell when exposed to that stuff!  I understand the concept behind them, ya know, to dry out the area.  It's just very painful. 

Someone also mentioned sunlight.  From what a dermatologist told me, the sun can actually make acne worse.

I think the relaxation was the key for that person who went on vacation and had it clear up.

Like I said, if you're a guy, damn that Accutane worked wonders.  I've got 2 beautiful, intelligent kids to boot, so my testicles weren't any worse for wear.