I have been to see dermotoligists before as well as my doctor the acne stayed more or less the same. I have tried so many medications as well such as Proactive, that just severely dried out my skin. Can anyone recommend anything, or even home remedies that have worked "special potions" anything?!
2006-07-27 06:33:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
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.
*Always drink plenty of water, eat healthy foods and get exercise.
2006-07-28 01:59:42 · answer #1 · answered by berkeleygirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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
2006-07-27 07:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A home remedy or potion most likely will not do a thing for you if your acne is really bad. I battled with acne for a a while and did all the topical treatments, but finally I took accutane. It has a lot of risks, but it really does work. If you don't want to go so extreme, there is an herb that you can take caller Burdock Root, I found it helped me a little.
2006-07-27 06:56:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try my home remedy...use a face rag in the shower to clean the face or u can boil some water, place in a bowl and put your face over the steam to open the pores to clean. about 3 times a week, use a face scrub as well. after your pores are cleaned out, splash cold water or rub ice on your face to close the pores. i had the same acne problem but i do my own cleaning everyday and i dont have acne problems anymore (except once in a while when i pig out on chocolate).
2006-07-27 06:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by islandgrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eliminate all dairy products and see if that helps. Dairy these days is full of hormones that trigger acne. Organic dairy is often better but remember that the cows are lactating so they have extra hormones naturally as well as the ones added for them to produce milk. Try going dairy free for a couple of weeks (take a calcium supplement or multi-vitamin) and you're likely to see a drastic improvement.
2006-07-27 06:40:19 · answer #5 · answered by K M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think ur sufferring from acne vulgaris , stop taking oily foods avoid unnessary stress, may be tab doxycycline for one week will help u get rid of exaccerbations, try out antioxidents suchs as vit A,C,E,selinium and lycopene, tab BEVON will be better for u, and also try septilin ,an ayurvedic preparation which is a immunomodulator.
2006-07-27 06:46:23 · answer #6 · answered by manju 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunetly there is no special potion Look for a board certified derm try acne meds which should help if not ask for accutane that is a wonder drug it helps alot of people with severe acne. Proactive might help for certain people if you not one of them i suggest see a derm
2006-07-27 06:38:42 · answer #7 · answered by m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your acne might be caused by hormone changes which basically means its not going to respond to the acne meds until you get something to help address the hormones.
Might be as simple as getting on birth control pills that will clear your skin up. Talk to your doctor.
2006-07-27 06:40:06 · answer #8 · answered by neona807 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was sufforing from bad acne as well as the scars, buit just 2 weeks ago i wetn and seen a dermatologist for the first time, he perscribe antibiotics and a bleaching cream called tri-luma it has woked great it also helped me remove whiteheads and blackheads, and the largest scars are already removed so ask him if this something you can try.
2006-07-27 08:30:16 · answer #9 · answered by flower 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to go to the dermetalogists, yet again.
Although, I had really terrible acne, Proactive didn't work for me.
Until I tried Shea Butter. Pure 100% Shea Butter.
Trust me, I was down to my last resort.
2006-07-27 08:16:30 · answer #10 · answered by snow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋