Can acne ever clear on its own?

Question

I've had acne for about 5 years now and i just turned 15. I've tryed proactive and alot of the creams and pills the doctor prescribed but nothing seems to work and when i stop i break out again and it just gets worse. Will it ever clear on its own?

Answer 1

Natural acne treatments are desirable because they have few side effects, are inexpensive, and are effective for many. There are many natural acne treatments available for purchase. These contain various plant extracts that work to dry up the pimple and sooth the skin

Most of these products contain vitamin E, grapeseed oil, calendula, aloe vera, witch hazel or essential oils. For example, tea tree oil applied to acne has been found to be effective for hundreds of years. An herbal blend that can help with acne consists of equal parts of the herbal extracts of sarsaparilla, yellow dock, burdock, and cleavers. Take half a teaspoon of this blend three times daily.

Maintain a healthy kitchen with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Eat foods containing healthy omega-3 oils such as ground flaxseeds, salmon, and sardines. Drink six to eight large glasses of water a day. Vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as chromium and zinc, all play a role in reducing and preventing acne. Avoid refined sugar, fried foods, and trans fat (such as milk, milk products, margarine, and any hydrogenated vegetable oils). Some people find that chocolate, caffeine, carbonated beverages, iodized salt, shellfish, wheat and/or milk products aggravate acne.

Stress is popularly thought to be a cause of acne. Yoga, exercise, breathing techniques, biofeedback, massage, and meditation may be beneficial. Chinese, Ayuredic, Tibetan and Japanese herbal medicines can be used to treat acne. Massage is often recommended for people with skin problems. It can help to increase circulation and lymphatic drainage and speed the healing of blemishes.

When shopping for cosmetics and toiletries, look for the phrase "non-comedogenic" on the packaging. Avoid heavy foundation makeup. Most acne patients should select powder blushes and eye shadow over cream products because they are less irritating and non-comedogenic. Never pick, scratch, pop or squeeze acne, especially inflammatory acne or "pustules".

http://withoutacne.com/Natural_Acne_Treatment.html

Answer 2

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Answer 3

ive had acne since i was 10, too... im 13 right now; i dont actually break out anymore... maybe a few bumps, but they're never red. here's some advice 4 u:

try to find out if ur mom or dad had a bad case of acne when they were younger. it might make u feel better.

dont use too many of those medications together. that can cause your skin to peel off. u ever try NOT putting acne cream on ur face? that actually might help if u give ur skin a break.

-dont rub your face with a towel after you wash it. PAT it so there's no friction from the towel (which can peel your skin)

- dont try proactive or the other stuff...

-it might not even be acne. it might be an allergy! compare what you eat and switch it out with something else... just to experiment.

you can get pimples from oily or greasy foods; if you DO eat food like that, drink water after so that the oil wont end up on ur face...

and if u wear makeup, take a little break. here's my major advice:

WASH YOUR FACE. u dont have to use the acne cream; it might be too heavy for you. use a daily cleanser instead..


that's my best advice!

Lots Of Love,
KH

Answer 4

Acne can clear on it's own, but you have to make it happen. It may sound cheesy, but you are what you eat. Try not eating oily foods or any other extremely sugary substance. Drink a lot of water, and eat vegetables and fruits. Continue cleaning your face anyway, even if you don't think it will work, it aids in the prevention of breakouts. It is also hard during puberty to keep acne completely away, as pimples are a natural part of growing up. But, after puberty, remember that a blemish is a sign something in the diet of the person is wrong. If nothing helps, go to a dermatologist.

Answer 5

I had it when I was probably 12-16 years old and used everything. Embarassing but you grow out of it. It is a very awkward age.

Answer 6

Many times that happens. Nothing surprising if it clears on its own.

Answer 7

actually,its normal for your age to have acne problem because of your hormones.try T3 mycin.it works for me.

Answer 8

Look into this website, they have some excellent treatments for your problem -

http://www.acnease.com/?source=90358

Answer 9

IVE HAD ACNE AND YES IT WILL CLEAR BUT WHATEVER YOU DO , DONT PICK AT IT.

Answer 10

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