Acne Problems?

Question

I have a lot of acne and I need advice on what I can use.

PS.I tried Proactive but it did not work for me so don't say that

Answer 1

Get your doctor to prescribe something for you. Maybe you need something stronger than over the counter products.

Karma.
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Answer 2

Acne Facts


Medications:
Some medications are known to cause acne. Some cortisones, few anti-tuberculosis drugs and some anti-epileptic drugs can cause acne. Chlorinated solvents can also cause occupational acne.

Food:
Acne is not caused by any food. If you think that certain foods makes your acne worse, stop eating that food after you consult your dermatologist. Till now, no conclusive evidence has established a relation between acne and food.

Frequent Washing:
Frequent washing of the acne-affected skin will not help. Instead, it can adversely affect it. Washing twice a day is enough. Contrary to popular belief, dirt does not cause acne. It is the sebaceous gland that gets closed and forms the acne because of changes in the body.

Oral Vitamin A:
Retinoids (derivatives of vitamin A) are used topically and orally to treat acne under medical supervision. Vitamin A does not treat acne. If you take excessive vitamin A, hoping that it will treat acne, your health may become worse. Remember that Vitamin A in excess quantity can have adverse effects on the body.

Hereditary:
Acne can be hereditary. If your parents had acne, you may be more prone to it.

Hormonal Changes:
Hormonal changes bring on acne. The hormone androgen is responsible for excess production of sebum. Females can have acne outbreaks during menstruation and pregnancy.

Acne-Like Conditions:
Some other conditions such as folliculitis may appear like acne. There are many other diseases that may look like acne. Some of them are rosacea, keratosis pilaris, perioral dermatitis, etc. Always visit a dermatologist instead of trying self-treatment.
http://www.doctorgoodskin.com/ds/acne/

Answer 3

Honestly speaking, there is no permanent solution to acne for some of us. A lot of factors play a big role in the development of acne. 1. Do you wear your hair up or down? Some people dont realize that the dirt in their hair may be the cause of acne 2. Do you wear make up? STOP for 2 weeks and add one cosmetic product a week to see which ones exacerbate the acne. 3. Use benzoyl peroxide to spot treat the acne. 4. Wear sunblock even when your indoors. as for the spots, find licorice creams or hydroquinone creams for the marks, use contractubex

Answer 4

Almost everyone has suffered from acne at one time or another in his or her lives. It is primarily a disorder of the sebaceous gland (glands in the skin that secrete an oily substance) of the face, the neck and back. When the sebaceous glands become clogged with the oily substance they create, the accumulation results in pimples. There are several forms of acne, but the most common is acne vulgaris, found primarily in adolescents.

The exact cause of acne is not known, but factors that contribute to this condition include heredity, oily skin and androgens. Additional factors include allergies, stress, the use of certain drugs, nutritional deficiencies, liver dysfunction, exposure to industrial pollutants, cosmetics and the monthly menstrual cycle.

In addition, the skin functions to eliminate a portion of the body's toxic waste by sweating. If the body contains more toxins than the kidneys or liver can effectively discharge, the skin takes over. In fact, some doctors call the skin the 3rd kidney. As toxins escape through the skin, they can disrupt the health and integrity of the skin, creating issues.

Recommendations for Wellness

Note: Some of these recommendations may take 2-4 weeks before any results or improvements are experienced.

Apply distilled white vinegar (can be diluted if too strong) to the face and affected areas. Allow this to sit for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off with cool water.

Lemon or any citric fruit works great as a natural exfoliate, removing dead skin cells that may clog the pours. As with the white vinegar, apply the juice of a lemon (or desired citric juice) to the face. Allow it to dry for about 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water. You may feel a mild sting or burn when the lemon juice is applied. If so, diluting the juice is acceptable.

Increase water consumption. Water helps flush toxin out and help transport nutrients in the body.

Eat a properly balanced diet to ensure proper nutrition.

Take a high quality multiple vitamin and mineral supplement to make up for nutrients missing in today's foods.

Echinacea or Oregon grape can be used to boost the immune system and fight acne-causing bacteria.

Dandelion, Burdock or red clover can help to keep the liver clear of toxic overload.

Herbal combinations such as Natures Sunshine's Ayurvedic Skin Detox and BP-X can also be used to cleanse and detoxify the liver and reduce acne.

Historically, large quantities of vitamin A have been successfully used to treat severe acne. Large amounts, however, can be toxic and should be used when working with your health care provider.

Consider adding additional zinc to your diet. Zinc aids in the healing of tissues and assists in preventing scarring. It is also important for the body in resisting infection and inflammation.

To clear and heal the skin, try a homeopathic Acne remedy. It can help to dry up pimples & prevent future outbreaks

http://withoutacne.com/A_Natural_Approach_To_Managing_Acne.html

Answer 5

You may want to find out more about acne and its causes and treatments before you spend any money. There is a free online ebook that you can read or download, click on the link in the resource box below. It is free and will work on pcs and macs.
It has a lot of good information and was written by an expert.
Its free to take a look.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

If you tried lots of different products including Proactive, I suggest you make an appointment to see a dermatologist. They should be the best person to speak to about your particular skin type.
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Answer 8

Use Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash every night

Answer 9

I am going through this right now. I have tried all of the topical and none of them worked. Go to the dermatologist. they will have pills and/or topical creams that actually work.

Answer 10

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