been to the doctors and what he prescribes stings....is there a natural cure apart from the paper bag over the head or plastic bag tied tight as some would say
2006-10-01 02:48:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hey there, I am a medical student and I've just completed a research project on acne.
My advice is to first of all totally ignore people who claim it is linked to diet or hygiene! Acne is not caused by dirt (as dirt is too big to fit into the follicular pores of your skin) and only allergic reactions to food would cause a rash (not acne).
If the cream you're using is stinging then persevere and you may notice results. If, however, your skin becomes very red and irritated and painful then stop and see your doctor again as these side effects are unwanted.
The next stage of treatment would be antibiotics which are quite successful in treating moderate to severe acne and then after that stage, there are pills called retinoids that dry out the skin in an attempt to clear acne. This last stage has a lot of strong side effects and is usually saved as a last resort, however.
Basically, there are a lot of treatment option for you left to try yet and any of them could be the one that works so don't despair! Don't try over the counter stuff from pharmacies and shops as it is all complete rubbish!
2006-10-01 06:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by o b 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NATURAL ACNE PROTOCOL
1/ Never, ever touch your face.
2/ Use 3 facecloths to wash your face, one to soap on, one to soap off with very hot water, one to rinse off with ice cold water, in that order, once a day.
3/ If you are under 18 take 5,000 IU of vitamin A once a day with a full meal
4/ If you are over 18 take 5,000 IU of vitamin A twice a day with a full meal.
Do not get pregnant while taking vitamin A. Do not take any more, like Accutane, it will stop you growing.
5/ Never, ever. pick, squeeze or pop your spot. Read number 1 again.
6/ Do this for 90 days.
7/ Invest in a brand new pillow and 2 new or more pillow cases to �double bag' your pillow. HOT wash every couple of days.
Source:
A bit of advice given to me as a teenager, a bit of science as I am studying allergic reactions and vitamin A is a part of that. A bit of research: I sat in a lecture at the back and watched the acne prone pick at their faces, those with the worse acne touched their faces 32 times in an hour, the clearest complexions didn't touch their faces even once. I have circumstantial evidence that acne is the result of dermatophyte transfer from hands to face...where it does not get washed off and is well fed by hormones, sweat a
nd oil...just a hypothesis... But it would explain why vitamin A is so effective as vitamin causes skin to remove dermatophytes.
The secret is never to touch the spots
Tips on how to treat acne and achieve perfect clear skin in as little as 7 days?
2016-05-14 17:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acne is a bacterial infection which would normally be dealt with by the immune system, but if your immune system is not up to par then you will be on a loser and the paper bag may be a good option!!!!
There is a good natural available that allows the immune system to deal with any infections or bacterial attack. Due to government restrictions I cannot mention the product here. Perhaps they have shares in paper bags!!!!!
I work with the world leaders in alternatives, their products are based on Nobel Prize winning science, so you can see they are not snake oil. I cannot recommend them too highly, they work.
Take care
2006-10-01 05:22:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you take any other prescription or over-the-counter meds on a regular basis? Acne is a side-effect of some medications. I'm 44 and on an antidepressant. I have acne on severely stressful days. Maybe the meds have to kick in extra on those days and results in acne. I don't know... but it's something to explore with your doctor if you are on other meds.
2006-10-01 03:04:33 · answer #4 · answered by Carole44 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
treatment method for acne is supported by current scientific scientific studies and dietary trials, which have proved the hyperlink amongst diet and acne and the way a good diet hel you with the acne dilemma.
2016-06-04 00:54:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ask your doctor about Tetracycline. It is a antibiotic that will clear it up in about a week. My son and his wife had acne real bad form drinking sodas and they took this and was cleared up in no time. It never came back. Don't hurt to ask a professional about it. Good Luck
2006-10-01 05:39:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
iam now 36, and free from it for 6 months, many yrs of trying everything! i was on tetracycline antibiotics whch cleared it for me.
2006-10-01 22:03:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not really other then going to a dermatoligist im sure youve used every facial scrub already
2006-10-01 02:51:24 · answer #8 · answered by Jen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be your diet, if you have alot of fried food there is a possibility that could be the cause.
2006-10-04 07:24:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋