Also how can they be prevented or helped - what works best in your opinion? thanks!!
2006-12-03 21:03:34 · 15 answers · asked by name. 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
sad to say that u will probably get the odd spot or two, no matter what your age is...... the best way to help prevent spots is to drink plenty of water, and eat fresh fruit & veg..... however, u are never going to be able to stop getting them completely, more often that not, u just have to try to treat the spots, and hope that the flippin' things go away quickly.... i can reccomend 2 ways that are pretty much guarenteed to help u get rid of them as fast as possible.
1) dab a little toothpaste onto the spot(s) leave it on overnight. the toothpaste helps to dry the spot out, and is very good at killing the germs.. just don't put it too close to your eyes, or it'll make your eyes sting, and make sure u wash it off in the morning, or u'll look like a total muppet !
2) get some tea tree oil, put a little bit on some cotton wool, then wipe over the spot with it.
both are really good methods of getting rid of spots as quickly as possible. hope this helps. x
2006-12-03 21:16:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've just got a couple of spots on my forehead. I am 37!
Washing your face usually works. Preferably with soap which will dry out the greasy skin. If you do this too often, you might want some moisturiser to stop the skin becoming too dry.
I think there are creams available for spots, although I never really suffered much myself (I did try some when I was a teenager though)
I also know that your doctor can prescribe stronger medication if you have a severe case of acne.
2006-12-04 05:24:22 · answer #2 · answered by James 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when you are around 16 but untill then there are creams and washes you can get that stop them if you use make up best to use ones not tested on animals or what are sensative as they can also give you spots best creams and washes are biactol or clearosol
2006-12-04 05:07:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some of us, they never go away ;-).
Best thing to keep it under control is to not constantly touch your face, to keep it washed with plain water, to skip greasy foods and junk food, and a daily supplement that contains zinc.
2006-12-04 05:07:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Facial products did not help me at all!!!! I found that when I changed my diet, it helped. The pimples didn't stop altogether, bt it did get less. They may still be present well within your twenties. it may never stop. It depends on your skin.
2006-12-04 05:07:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 24 and still have them!!! i am on medication from the doctor, and it has helped a lot. hardly of the off the counter products work. good luck, hope they clear up soon
2006-12-04 05:06:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you stop being a teenager. I still get them, it's just we drop the teenage.
2006-12-04 05:06:15 · answer #7 · answered by Barry G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to say this but........you may always suffer with them as i did
They went for a while in my 20's but then came back as igot older
Hope youre luckier than me
Just keep your skin as clean as possible wth gentle face wash
2006-12-04 05:07:25 · answer #8 · answered by crazeeladee no more 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wish i knew!!
i'm 22 and still get them.....although i get a hell of a lot LESS than i did when i was 16.
For girls, you usually get a flare up just before your period......so maybe they go away when you reah menopause!!!???
2006-12-04 05:33:24 · answer #9 · answered by jade317877 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On your 20th birthday.
Then they're "20-something skin things"
Eeewwwwww!
2006-12-04 05:06:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋