what's the best treatment for acne?

Question

I just want it to go away and stay away.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

If you’re looking for accurate acne information, best to see a dermatologist. Some people believe doctors are predisposed to take the easy way to deal with acne… prescription drugs. But, with many, this simplistic answer may not be the appropriate course of action. Some feel that such prescription drugs just treat the symposium and not the underlying cause. But, a local dermatologist is still your best starting point.
For me personally, I discovered a great informational acne treatment site. Not only is there good information/articles but I got their audio e-book and following it’s advice can now say that my acne is a thing of the past! Keep in mind, were all different and there are various types of acne, so what works for some may not be totally effective for all.

Bottom line, hang in there, you will get past this! Sincere best wishes and good luck.
Oh, by the way the site that helped me is:
http://www.acne-treatment-medicine-1.info

Answer 4

Get Accutane. You can only get it through a dermatologist, and there are some health risks (mostly for pregnant people), but it WORKS and it's worth it. I took it for about six months when I was 17, and my horrendous acne cleared wonderfully. You don't have to continuously take it, either. I'm 24 now, and my acne hasn't returned. My insurance covered the Accutane, too!

Go visit a dermatologist, at least to get a consultation. And don't waste your time with anything over the counter.

Answer 5

Same here. I guess whats 'in' for acne treatment is Proactive. It hasn't worked for me. Basically, nothing has. I've have acne since 2nd grade.

I think you should try the Apricot Scrub by St. Ive's. It unclogs pores and it's really cheap.

Answer 6

There're lots of treatments. The only real way to get it to go away is a trial and error. It doesn't hurt to see an experienced dermatologist who knows what they're doing eithor.

My latest dermatologist said that something based on benzoyl peroxide will work best to stop the clogging of pores and clean them out.

Good luck!

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btw if you have to go as far as accutane, just forget it. accutane's not worth all the side effects and acne is live-withable. it usually fades with age too. accutane can cause serious depression too. here are some more side effects: http://health.yahoo.com/drug/d01245a1

Answer 7

Proactiv (i think that's how it's spelled) is a great topical solution - it's a Benzol Peroxide base. Also try Tetracyclene (again, not sure of spelling) - it's an antibiotic by prescription and taken orally. Both of these will work.

Answer 8

rubbing alcohole and cotton balls. Used it growing up and it cleared it very quickly. There was no stinging or burning nor did your face turn bright red. It absorbs all the oil that cause acne and clears up the pimples and removes blackheads. Also for black heads this works really well. Take emlers glue or whatever form of white glue you wish to use. Put a layer on your nose and chin or where ever you have black heads. Let it dry and it peal it off and you will see all the black head removed in the white dried glue. Seriously it works. I do it all the time. and it is cheaper then those pads you buy to remove blackheads.

Answer 9

My daughter's doctor gave her an Rx for BenzaClin.
She used to use ProActive, but after a while that didn't work. This stuff works very well. Very expensive without insurance. About $175. $30 co pay otherwise.

Answer 10

Proactive works really well, but if you stop using it your acne will come back. Also, it won't work on your acne after you stop using it for a while.