I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!my face??

Question

ive tried everything [[and i mean EVERYTHING]] and nothings worked for my acne. its not that bad, but my skin gets very gross and oily throughout the day which makes me really self concious....and i already have a low self esteem without the acne. ive tried the antibiotics and that hasnt worked so my doctor suggested i use accutane......i read the risks involved and im kinda freaking out. i really want to do it but i think some personal opinions and reviews would help a lot. thanks. please dont make any negative remarks...

Answer 1

First of all, keep your hands and hair away from your face. All they do is add oils and dirt to your skin. You may not notice when you do it, but resting your chin in your hand, or your hand against the side of your head is contributing to your problem. If your hair falls over your forehead, all the product residue in your hair from spampoo, conditioner, hairspray, gel, mouse...is rubbing off onto your face.
Then invest is some wipes that you can carry in your backpack, or keep in your locker, at school to clean your face when you feel it getting oily. They help keep the dirt and oils off your face and out of your pores. Your main concearn here isn't acne, but oil. Oil absorbing cloths are not just for women you know. You won't look gay or stupid if you carry them with you. Just go to the bathroom at school and pull one out. Wipe your face, use two or three if you have to. Then go back to class without the oils you left with.
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As for side effects from Accutane, there isn't a medication out there without them. Every time a new drug goes into development, it has to go through a human testing period. Some people are given the medication, some are given a placebo (sugar pill). The FDA requires the company to list everything people experience during the trial period, even the ones on placebo. If one person gets a headache during the trial, it has to be listed as a side effect. If you put together a group of people, one is going to have some problem during that time frame, no matter what. You can't expect 30 people to be perfectly healthy for 30 days.
If your doctor in question is a dermatologist, then consider his advice. He should know all of your medical history, and your family's medical history to weigh the risks of prescribing something to you. He is fully qualified to help you make these decisions. Talk to him about if you are a high risk for the side effects, or a low risk. He should know. If you don't have bad acne, I don't understand why he reccomened Accutane. Accutane is generally used as a last resort for people with severe acne.
If he's just your normal doctor, get a referral to a dermatologist. A general practitioner can't keep up with all types of medications for every field.

Answer 2

It's normal to freak out after reading about Accutane (I know I did), but it might be worth a try especially if your skin is really problematic and nothing else has really worked. There are some risks involved, as with all prescription drugs, but the result may be worth it. Just this week my doctor prescribed Accutane for me, and today I took my first pill. I'm hoping for the best. Good luck to you, too!

Answer 3

If your skin is only oily, Accutane IS NOT right for you. Accutane is for severe, cystic acne that has not responded to any other treatment. If you are only oily, try a system like Murad or Proactiv. Each works differently for each person, but both DO work. Just give it a few weeks and you will most likely notice a difference. Check out Murad's Acne Complex. They also have a money back guarantee. Try that before going for Accutane. That is most definately a LAST RESORT.

Answer 4

Have you tried an oil controlling moisturizer? It goes on clear and mattes your skin so your not shiny or oily. For acne have you tried topical antibiotics? Benzaclin worked wonders for me. That miracle in a jar cleared me up in 2 weeks. Don't know much about Accutane except that it works i've read it really dries up your skin though. Good Luck!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Swab the decks, matey. Skin-care companies have come up with nifty foil-wrapped packets of alcohol-saturated wipes for oily skin. They're similar to the larger wipes that women with children often carry for tidying up kids away from home. The smaller facial wipes are easy to tuck into your handbag or briefcase. Then, when you notice that your nose is shiny with oil, you can peel a packet apart in a bathroom and wipe the oil from your face. The alcohol cuts through the oil and dries up your skin. They smell nice and refreshing and they're very convenient. Look for Tyrosum wipes, among other brands, in major drugstores, or ask your pharmacist to order them.

Wash with care. If you have oily skin, you may be tempted to scrub that oil away every chance you get. But washing your face too much--more than three times a day--may stimulate your skin to produce more oil. Every skin pore is a little oil factory, and your skin knows how much is produced--as if it had a little dipstick. So if you constantly remove that oil, your skin says, 'Oops! Not enough oil. Better make some more.'

Hard scrubbing and rubbing stirs up the oil glands, too, so be gentle. And if you have oily skin, avoid superfatted soaps (intended to moisturize as they clean) like Dove and Tone--your skin doesn't need any added oil. Antibacterial soaps (like Dial and antibacterial Lever 2000) are helpful. That's because oily skin has a tendency to clog the pores and foster bacterial growth.

Rely on witch hazel. Among dermatologists witch hazel is a popular astringent. Don't let the name fool you. Witch hazel is mild and doesn't have a lot of added ingredients. It's always best to keep skin-care products as simple as possible--use the purest products. And be wary of natural products containing essential oils (extracts of herbs used in aromatherapy and massage)--some people are allergic to them.

Go powder your nose. Talcum powder, whether it's formulated for the body or if it's loose face powder, is oil-free. What's more, talc blots the oil on your skin. People with oily skin need a little powder after they bathe and when they apply makeup.

Apply loose face powder after applying foundation. Pressed powder is not recommended, because it contains some oil and may make acne worse in susceptible women.

Answer 7

If you are pregnant or plan to bcome pregnant in the near future, do not take Accutane. Ask your doctor to refer you to a dermatologist. Dermatologists know more about acne than the average general practitioner.

Answer 8

I had the same problem and the best advice I could give you is to wash your face with a soap that is soft to your skin every morning and night. Don't worry every one goes through that sometime in their life. Your acne will dissapear little by little.

Answer 9

accutane is perfectly safe. The risks involved are very rare, and only occur if you're already sick or mentally unstable. I think it will help you more than hurt you.

Answer 10

Hi, If you want to try another product maybe you could have your Mom check out the Clear Advantage Line from a company called Arbonne. I have a friend who has tried everything out there too and she got great results with this product. Your Mom can check it out at http://www.wonderful.myarbonne.com Good luck to you.