Can anyone give me any useful advice on clearing up acne? Proactive doesnt do a damn thing. I've used noxima, neutrogena, and clearasil. Any suggestions?
2006-07-02 15:12:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
go to a dermatologist and let them have a look i used to take pills called, Minocin. and they work very well. but theres more intense stuff to clear it up. also some other very effective creams and gels, but have some percausions when taking them cause cant go into direct sunlight (i did, nothing really bad happened) and dont have dairy products. but recommand you see a dermatologist. yea those gels and creams i think care called tazorak or something crazy like that.
2006-07-02 15:17:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proactive Sucks
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2016-12-24 23:19:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proactiv did not work for me either. I've also tried Murad -- no luck! Believe it or not, I've had the most luck with good old-fashioned Noxzema (the Original formula). I slather it on when my face is still dry, let it sit for anywhere from 5 min. to 20 min. (depending on how much time I have), wipe off with a very warm, wet washcloth (be very gentle if you have sensitive skin or a bad breakout), then rinse with warm water for several minutes. I moisturize with an oil-free lotion called Complex 15, and I put a very mild Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%), only on the blemishes (NOT all over my face). I still break out some, but not as bad as before, and I've tried SO MANY products! You can also get some great advice and reviews on other products at this website: www.acne.org -- this is where I purchase the 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide (it's hard to find anywhere else).Hope this info helps you!! Good luck!!
2006-07-02 15:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by CertainlyShirley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends upon the type of acne you have.
Basically there are several types of acne:
A. Comedonal - composed of blackheads and whiteheads
B. Acne Lesions:
1. Papules - inflamed lesions characterized by small, pink bumps on the skin
2. Pustules - papules topped by pus-filled lesions that are red at the base
3. Nodules - large, painful, solid lesions lodged deep within the skin
4. Cysts - deep, painful, pus-filled lesions that can cause scarring.
Consequently, each type requires different approaches. Comedones are best treated with products containing salicylic acid or beta hydroxy acid as this help unplug the clogging in the pores. Many Over the counter drugstore products contain this ingredient in cleansers and moisturizers. If you have access to a dermatologist you can request for a prescription of azelaic acid, which works for comedonal acne as well as pustules and papules. Note though that it will normally take 4 to 8 weeks before you start seeing results with any mediation.
Benzoyl peroxide, which is the main component of proactive, is best for papules and pustules. However, the concentration of BP in proactive is very minimal in 2.5%. There are stronger doses such as 5% and 10% which you will also find over the counter in your local drugstore. However, BP is very drying in higher percentages and if you are prone to redness, you're better off with using salicylic acid.
For pustules, nodular and cystic acne you can also ask a dermatologist about oral antibiotics such as minocycline, tetracycline and doxycycline, which when taken over a significant amount of time decreases inflammation in these types of acne.
For severe cystic acne it is advisable to consult your doctor about birth control pills or accutane. As this type of acne is prone to severe scarring, prevention is the best key.
2006-07-02 15:28:56 · answer #6 · answered by moonglow214 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The skin and digestion are directly related.
The health of your large intestine is reflected in the health of your skin and a reflection of your skin. Your large intestine and skin are organs that interact with the environment. They both absorb and emit chemicals, water, and other metabolic products. The large intestine is the body s largest internal organ; its purpose is to absorb food, nutrients and water. The function of the skin, which is an organ, the biggest in the body, is to hold not only all of your other organs, tissues, capillaries and muscles in place, but also to allow your body to breathe. It is a respiration organ -- it both inhales and exhales.
When you look at someone who is suffering from skin problems, it is a clear indication that something similar is going on in the large intestine.
The skin care industry does not do anything for the causes of skin problems, the industry only addresses the symptoms of skin problems. If you have acne, it is causes by the bodies inability to eliminate certain bacteria, which should be done by the digestive system. If it fails to eliminate it, it will manifest in the skin.
The lotions or creams are not attacking the cause, just the symptom. The whole skin care industry is
based on attacking symptoms of bad skin, not the causes.
2016-07-09 16:42:59 · answer #7 · answered by Dunlavy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean & Clear did it for me get a cleanser, moisterizer and like the thing for just pimples, if that doesn't work maybe a dermatologists can help
2006-07-02 15:17:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree, Proactiv did nothing for me and the "no hassle" return policy took weeks to straighten out.
2006-07-02 15:15:38 · answer #9 · answered by Jill&Justin 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Oxy 10 always works for me
2006-07-02 15:15:28 · answer #10 · answered by Stratman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋