help! i have bad acne and i have tried everything including proactive..what should i use?

Answer 1

how old are you? have you been to a dermatologist? If you haven't or can't afford to go, I'd stick to a facewash with salicyclic acid like Neutrogena oil-free acne wash. Use a moisturizer with SPF. AMake sure you wash your face twice a day- any more or less than that can cause oil imbalance. At night, you can use a spot treatment cream ike clearasil or neutrogena clear pore. Try to eat a healthy diet. Stay away from processed foods and dairy if you can. Stay hydrated- drink at least 8 glasses of water daily, and get 8 hours of sleep. Change your pillowcase frequently. Exercise, and try to keep your stress level down. Don't touch your face, pop your zits, or pick at your skin. It will only make things worse. if you can go to a doctor, they'll probably prescribe antibiotics and a topical cream like Retin-A or Differin. If the acne's really severe, you might get Accutane. Good luck!

Answer 2

Here are some REALLY good, and very inexpensive ways to treat most acne at home. Try each method (unless you’re allergic to the ingredients) until you find one that works best for you. Good luck =) BTW, I know some of these may sound bizarre but try them…what have you got to lose other than the acne!!

1. Put toothpaste on your acne before going to bed. (Make sure it is paste not gel). It should reduce the swelling of acne noticeably.

2. Dab egg whites on your acne and leave on for 20 minutes or overnight. It’s supposed to pull the infection out of the blemish.

3. Wash acne infected areas twice a day with warm salt water. This reduces oils in the skin and helps to dry the acne up without further agitation.

4. Use ice on acne before going to bed. This works best on pimples that have not yet formed a head. It reduces swelling and helps to prevent scarring.

5. Wash and dab acne with cotton balls that have been soaked in vinegar. Let dry; do not wash off immediately.

6. Place strawberries leaves over your acne and the alkalinity will help to reduce the swelling.

Answer 3

It depends on ur skin. My best fiend had acne... She went to a beautician once a month. I recomend u do not use make up because it covers ur acne temporarily and skin need to breathe!!! don't use foundatio, concealer etc... coz ur only making it worse... I really recomend you get facials often and also there is a cream called minancora I buy it in Brazil everytime I go but I think u kan get it in the States... Anyway it works for every1 I got i 4 all my frends hu had acne and all of them have perfect skin! good luck and let ur skin BREATHE!!!

Answer 4

If you already used proactive, you may try other products but to be sure you should visit a dermatologist. You may have a more serious problem than just acne.

Answer 5

I know what you mean. Try neotragena's sensitive skin line for oily skin. I was breaking out a lot! I also use clean and clear moistuizing cream so my skin wouldnt dry. Just don't overuse scrubs and also don't mix millions of kinds of acne treatments. . Hope this helps.

Answer 6

Try not to sleep late. It could be why it is still not healing because your body is overheating. Try get at least 8 hours of sleep if you are under 30 and 6 hours if you're 30 and above.
Try lots of water as well, if you are not taking enough greens.

Answer 7

nature's cure. They sale is at all retail stores. Wal-mart, K-mart, Target ect.

It works with your skin from the inside out (your hormones)

Then, it works with the acne you already have and the prevention of new acne.

Or go see a dermatologist

Answer 8

go to a dermatoligist. i used to have really bad acne and my doctor gave me a drug called accutane. it's a pill with some kinda bad side effects but it is amazing. it cleared my face up and still keeps it clear years later

Answer 9

You may try toothpaste, it would not take much. It should go away w/in a couple of days

Answer 10

go to the doctor's. i got this topical solution prescribed and it's working fine.