acne help?

Question

I've got 8-10 pimples on my face. What to do? I've been using Clearasil's Daily Face Wash. Is that best for acne such as mine?

What causes Acne? The pimple are covering my forehead and cheeks.

I've used Proactiv before. It made my acne worse for some reason.

I've used those pads. It made my face all red. I allergic to something in the medications.

Answer 1

proactive

Answer 2

If possible, your best option is to see a dermatologist.

Acne can have a genetic component (I had it, my son had it, etc). There are also a few different types of acne.

Clearasil and those OTC (over the counter) treatments work by one of two methods. One is by 'drying'. The idea behind this is that excess oil causes acne, therefore if you keep the skin from producing excess oil the acne will stop. Second, by exfoliation. Salicylic acid is a common ingredient of these. The idea behind this is that it will cause dead skin cells to come off easier, thereby reducing 'clogged pores' (which causes acne).

The problem with these is that for some people they just don't work. If fact, some of these OTC treatments can actually cause acne to worsen because they really irritate the skin, which causes your skin to react, which causes increased breakouts.

The Primary cause of acne is usually hormonal imbalance (this is why it tends to be a problem mostly for teenagers and young adults).

A dermatologist can evaluate what kind of acne you have, and what is the best treatment. When my son was a teenager, his dermatologist put him on Accutane. His acne cleared up and he hasn't had a problem with it since.

Silk Dragon

Answer 3

I struggled with acne for years and I finally found the solution that works for me. We have been fooled, tricked, deceived, and just plain lied to. It's time that someone put a stop to it, and everyone learn the truth!

Those of us who suffer from acne have usually been given 2 choices and neither of them work:

1. Over the counter remedies such as cleansers, creams, ointments, etc. These things have been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.

2. Go see a doctor and or dermatologist. They will generally prescribe prescription drugs which include topicals and or antibiotics. This, too, has been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.

I found a step-by-step program that cured my acne and it has never come back. It is amazing and doesn’t use any drugs or doctors. The truth is that acne can be cured…if we know the secret the doctors and drug companies don’t want us to know.

There is a great website: http://cure-my-acne.info/3daycure/ that has all the details. I really suggest you check it out and see if it works as well for you as it did for me.

Answer 4

Acne needs to be treated naturally. Using a chemical cleanser won't do anything! Other than leave red marks, and increase oil production on the face in the long term. See the chart on this page:
http://www.facemaster.net/TheFaceMasterCourse.html

There is a huge conspiracy going on in the acne industry. Natural treatments are much more effective than any other chemicals, topicals, antibiotics, accutane etc.

Answer 5

Giovanni, I want you to try something for one week. Just one week. Now the answer to your problems and millions of other people's problems can lay in the bathtub... STEAM!

Steam is great for opening pores, and has helped me a lot. Just follow this regimen, and please keep me posted.

1. Items needed: Cetaphil face wash, taking showers at night

Directions: Wash face in morning with face wash. At night take a shower, just simply wash your hair, your body with just plain hot water (not steamy), and then turn up the water temp to steamy hot (the hottest possible), and sit in the shower for 15 minutes, with VERY HOT STEAM flowing around you in your shower. After 15 minutes of hot steam wash face with Cetaphil, get out of shower and dry with a clean face towel. Follow this for week, it should work actually. The steam will open pores and dry your face, especially with the cetaphil being applied. A dry face is good because it gets rid of all that oil that causes acne. I say take a shower at night, because your face will most likely be red, but when you go to bed and wake up next morning your face will be normal. Give it a try and remember keep me updated.

For best results: Change pillow cover every few days, and throw some fruits and veggies in your diet.

Answer 6

I have been using Cella Derm for the past year now and it’s amazing. I went from having severe acne to none it all. The changes were like night and day! While sailiyic acid helps break down the acne, the hydroxy acids help to heal and exfoliate your skin. Cella Derm is by far my number 1 recommendation and I have tried my share of acne treatments. I found this online disount that allows you to get Cella Derm for a huge discount; check it out if your interested: http://topherreimroc.com/AcneCure

Answer 7

This site promises to help cure Acne in 3 days. I haven't suffered from acne since I was a teen, so I can't talk about this product from personal experience. I'm sure there are a variety of techniques you can use. Medicine, diet, sanitary, etc.

http://watersaffl.acnefree.hop.clickbank.net?tid=YAHOOANS

Good luck.

I'm sure that you can get it under control.

Answer 8

mary kay acne treatment gel...put it on 3-5 times a day, and everything will clear up withing 2-3 days, always. but it only works on the spot, it's not a face wash.

Answer 9

There are some useful tips here.

Answer 10

You can also go to a dermatologist, you can get prescription oral pills, and cream.