I'm in my early 20's and I have been using Proactive once a day but it hasn't really worked for me. My mom wants me to use it twice a day. I have no idea how to get rid of this acne. I have heard birth control pills might work but I'm not sure if that's true or not. I didn't have acne like this when I was a teenager.
2006-12-29 12:24:46 · 15 answers · asked by Gemini Girl 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Yes, birth control works, if you're a girl. I'd seriously consider it.
I am a Medical Liaison in a group home for developmentally disabled individuals. I just had a girl of 23 start on the birth control pill Yasmin about 3 months ago. For 2 months now, her skin is beautiful. Go for it. Beautiful skin is waiting!
2006-12-29 12:26:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birth control works wonders! But if that's not an option, or if you don't want the extra hormones, I can at least tell you what has worked for me. Proactive was a big flop with me as well. I currently use a good exfoliant (the kind you can feel, not that gentle crap) and after that I swipe my face with the REGULAR strength Oxy pads. It keeps me clear, except a few during 'that time'. Which is easily tamed with some cream. Anything Oxy is great.
Good luck, I know it sucks. Every body's different, so once you find something that works you'll know it. Give every product you try at LEAST a couple weeks. Don't be afraid to try different things together. That's how I came to my combination, trial and error. You'll find it, then acne will be a thing of the past.
Oh! And there is also skin clearing make-up that is excellent. Nuetrogena makes it. Try that too, they have foundation and powder.
2006-12-29 12:31:34 · answer #2 · answered by WhitneyR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would visit a primary care doctor or dermatologist. There are many topical preparations and oral medications which can help acne. The correct medication is dependent on what type of acne you have, and how bad the inflammation is. All treatments for acne can take 4-6 weeks to show optimal results as the comedones (white heads) can take that long to form. Some oral contraceptives are known for helping women with acne. For this, a primary care doctor or gynecologist would be your best bet.
2006-12-29 12:27:40 · answer #3 · answered by rickined 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-29 12:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please go to the doctor or dermatologist. Acne is hormonal. Proactiv is not going to help your acne. The doctor can give you some prescriptions that will help clear the acne up.
2006-12-29 12:27:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok this may sound weird but use corn flour!! mix it in a little bit of water and make a paste and put it on your face!!! and wash ur face every day and make sure its not sweaty and oily so wash it as much as u can!!! and try using clearosel!! it works for some.....and another thing is put toothpaste on a really bad pimple over night or in the day dont rub it in jus leave it there until it dries this may burn or hurt but it works for a lot of people and dosnt leave spots on your face!!!!! and one thing DONT POP IR PIMPLES!!!! this may sound nasty but the puss from the pimple spreads and makes worce pimples on ur face if u really have to pop it make sure rite after u do put toothpaste!!! i hope that helps GOOD LUCK
2006-12-29 12:31:18 · answer #6 · answered by urzalwayz5646 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your doctor or dermotologist. There are so many great things out there that they can prescribe for you that far surpass anything over the counter. BCP's help some but not for everyone and the risks associated with them don't outweight the benefits.
Call that Dr.
2006-12-29 12:29:35 · answer #7 · answered by spitfin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well do you use it exactly how it says to use it?
Try taking a mud bath or buy special sulfer stuff and put it on your acne
But I know proactiv works becuase I use it to prevent acne
2006-12-29 12:27:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try a product called "Clear- AC" by Hyland's
It works real good and hopefully help u out
After all what you you got to loose
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2006-12-29 12:37:36 · answer #9 · answered by Bullz_ eye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the beige Clearasil always worked good for me, you can get it just about anywhere,be best to see a dermatologist if its very bad though.it may not be acne , it could be rosacea.
2006-12-29 12:52:29 · answer #10 · answered by deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋