I have tried everything for my acne but nothing has worked!!!?

Question

I am 12 and have had acne since I was 8 or 9. I have tried everything from Proactiv to Acne Free and nothing has worked. I want to go on summer break with clear skin. Is there any hope?????

Answer 1

my son is your age and he and some of his friends were having the same problem- until one of the girls @ school told them to use rubbing alcohol to clean their faces every morning and every night we didn't really believe it, but they gave it a try and it worked - so you might try it for a week and see if there are any differences....if not then go and see the doctor, but if this helps it is a very cheap way to have nice skin.

Answer 2

part of your problem might be overwashing/picking. When you squeeze a zit it causes the pore underneath the skin to "explode" into other pores under the skin, resulting in a nice big red spot. Try to avoid picking unless you can really see the white head. If you do squeeze be sure to put a hot washcloth on it first to soften up the skin. Then be sure to wash your hands before you touch your face (acne is caused by bacteria getting into and clogging your pores) and be sure to clean the area afterwards. If you clean your face more than once a day that can dry out your skin, causing your oil glands to over produce oil and cause more problems. Lastly, your hormones may be a factor. That won't be the same forever....it will go away but you really have to be gentle with your skin and realize that it takes awhile to heal so don't be too impatient.

Answer 3

While it took little less than two months for me to really see a difference, my acne, blackheads and whole lot of other skin problems I had such as eczema had completely cleared! It was totally amazing...

Get Rid Of Acne Permanently?

Answer 4

Hi TomBoy


Here are some real answers on skin conditions. Remedies at the bottom. Cleansing the body of toxins is the key. Especially a colon cleanse! Educate yourself on detoxifying the blood.

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "What is your skin trying to tell you? Often the skin is a metaphor for deeper issues and a way for your body to send up a red flag to warn you that all is not well underneath. When our skin is unhealthy it is usually a reflection of the internal state of our bodies, and is often a sign of poor elimination of toxins and waste products. Most of us are embarrassed by skin problems such as rashes, rosacea, boils or acne, especially in places where others can see our imperfections. The skin is the body's first line of defense against the environment. It has to deal with the effects of weather, sun , cold, heat, dryness, humidity, scrapes, bumps, soaps, detergents, chemicals, perspiration and dirt of all kinds. It is a wonder that our skin stays healthy most of the time! We can help our skin deal with this onslaught by optimizing our general health and by protecting our skin from harsh environmental exposure. Western medicine generally treats skin eruptions with either antibiotics, cortisone, or antifungal preparations. These medicines may alleviate the skin problem temporarily, or occasionally for good, but do not address the source of the problem. Putting a lid on skin symptoms without getting to the root of the imbalance may even result in suppression, that means the imbalance may be driven deeper causing more serious health problems later without ever strengthening the underlying vital force of the person. Fortunately, naturopathic medicine offers a wide vareity of effective treatments for skin problems."

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "Your skin is a reflection of how well your body is eliminating the toxins that build up on a daily basis. Chronic skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis stem from a combination of genetic factors, immune stress, dietary deficiencies or sensitivities, and the accumulation of toxins in the body. For our skin to be radiant and clear, it is very important that the other organs of elimination (kidneys, liver, lungs, and colon) are cleansing the body effectively. If not, the skin will be overtaxed, pores will become clogged, and eruptions of one sort or another will result. Here are a number of steps you can take to improve your body's overall elimination wtih specific emphasis on your skin."

Detoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. Fasting is the world's most ancient and natural healing mechanism. Fasting triggers a truly wondrous cleansing process that reaches right down to each and every cell and tissue in the body.

Learn more about Therapeutic Fasting and Detoxification - Internal Cleansing

Natural Cures

1. Fruits and Vegetables for Acne: Carrot & spinach, celery & watercress, grapefruit juices are all useful to combat acne.

2. Unwholesome Foods: Acne, a prevalent problem among teen-aged boys would not be possible in our society if our foods were wholesome. A most sad and disgusting sight is the pus-filled pimples due to inner toxicity --- wastes trying desperately to escape through the face. This condition often turns a gentle face in the blossom of youth into a waste dump of pimples, pus and subsequent pock marks which can be prevented. The tons of acne medications and prescriptions sold annually act only on the effect of the harmful food, and not the cause of the disease, malnutrition. The traditional teenage meal, a grease burger, french fries and a milk shake or cola simply does not provide enough nourishment for anyone, let alone a boy going through puberty to adulthood. Our highly processed foods are devoid of hormones found in fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds. Must do a colon cleanse to rid of all the toxins in the body, which eventually get into the blood and cause acne and all other diseases.

3. Cabbage: Apply a lotion of freshly prepared cabbage juice preceded, if desired, by the application of leaves. The eating of cabbage leaves or juice is also helpful.

4. Lemon Juice: Skin problems such as acne... will often respond to a treatment of lemon juice. For blackheads rub lemon juice over them each night.

5. Black Walnut: Externally, Black Walnut is nearly a miracle worker in cases of ...acne, dandruff, boils, itch, shingles, ringworm--we could go on, but you can see that you can use Black Walnut whenever a skin disorder appears! The tincture is an excellent first-aid remedy for wounds.

Best of health to you

Answer 5

Yes see your doctor and get a presciption for antibiotics to help control the bacteria that causes acne.

Answer 6

alright try taking zinc if that dont worktry
a product with 3-6% salic acid
then a product with glycolic acid
the a product with benzol proxide
the a lotion with an spf of 15

Answer 7

wash your pillow case more often, stop drinking soda, drink plenty of water and eat healthy, stop using bar soap and only use liquid soap and have your parents take you to a dermatologist, dont touch your face, buy products by murad at the beauty supply store the sulpher mask

Answer 8

stop eating junk food. chips, fries, chocolate, coke,burgers.
Sounds harsh? Your acne will stay unless you stop producing excess oils.

Answer 9

rince/clean ur face 2-3 times a day.

Jackmac :P~

Answer 10

Have you tried water therapy?

drink plenty of water.