I am 34 yrs old --too old for acne! Never had this problem until I became an adult. Help! I have tried rx's, creams, anti bac. body soaps, topicals and antibiotics. Is this common and what have you done to help your adult acne? Tanning seems to help but tanning is bad for you--right?
2006-07-04 07:09:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Try these home remedies. Also you're at the age when most women start going thru perimenopause and hormonal changes
2006-07-04 08:36:17 · answer #1 · answered by Natural Health Consultant 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, a common myth about acne is that it only affects teens. Tons of adults still struggle with acne.
I use the Clear Skin Regimen at http://www.acne.org. It's a non-profit (so it's free), the guy who created used to suffer from pimples himself. The system works wonders on my face, and its helped countless other people. The best part is that you don't have to order or buy any expensive treatments, everything you need for the Regimen can be found at your local drugstore. Find out more at the website.
In general, for clear skin it helps if you: don't touch/pick at your skin, drink lots of water, wash your hair frequently, change your pillowcases, exercise, wear little make-up (or if needed, hypo-allergenic makeup), and minimize stress. Another tip is to look up online consumer reviews of acne products before you buy them, using sites like epinions.com or drugstore.com. A great website I use to get cosmetic reviews is makeupalley.com (A mostly women's site). Hope this helps!
2006-07-05 16:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by watchlearnlive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I'm not an adult. But rest assure that I'm excellent on keeping my skin healthy, so I'll help you. First off if you are trying to treat acne you've gotta stay with keeping your skin clean, so if you go to a doctor and he/she gives you a medication, stay on it for a month or longer because you will not see results instantly. Try Differin® for acne www.differin.com you can get this from a doctor by prescription. Like I said stay with it, don't give up. If you or anybody else needs help with skin problems due to: Acne, blackheads, whiteheads, dry skin, sensitive skin, sunburns, etc,. contact me at: nikehoops499@yahoo.ca
2006-07-05 05:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try Proactiv if you haven't already.
According to the Proactiv website:
"Wrong...the "Bronze Age" is over! While small amounts of sun exposure may initially improve acne, continuous sunbathing often increases plugging of the pores - producing comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) and small pimples. Ultimately, the risks of sun exposure outweigh its minimal benefits."
2006-07-04 14:14:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try acnefree, but you said that you've tried a lot of medications, I suggest you work on your diet, it could be that. Is there some improvement needed in that area? Perhaps more water?
2006-07-04 14:12:59 · answer #5 · answered by uglyvanity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for years it was thought to be from to much sugar and going through puberty. its actually found to be caused by bacteria on the skin and under it. you may want to see a dermatologist. as we get older other conditions arise causing differant types of creams, medications or other things.
2006-07-04 14:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a face wash called plexion, daytime cream called duac, antibiotic called adoxa150mg, nighttime cream called retin-a micro, i also suffer from the same problem you will need to see a dermatologist for a prescription
2006-07-04 14:27:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont you try herbal treatment:
http://acne-removal-help.blogspot.com/
No Tanning
2006-07-05 08:47:09 · answer #8 · answered by jam m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yesssssssss tanning is bad for you.. try PRO-ACTIVE and sorry i am not an adult
2006-07-04 14:12:31 · answer #9 · answered by rice puppy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋