ACNE PROBLEMS! i have acne, how can i prevent it, and treat it?

Question

i have acne, and have already gone through puberty. I dont have a lot(like a pizza face) but its enough for me to worry about it. is therre any home remedies out there to treat acne, and prevent anymore to come. I dont get it my best friend had perfet complexion, and im stuck with red spots all over...it sucks, HELP PLEASE!

Answer 1

I had the same problem last year, sudden outbreak! A friend recommended me to use a product called Pro Sebum Gel by Cellnique which she bought while on flight to Singapore. It was not pricey at all.

I saw the difference within 5 days although my friend said it would show in 3. Have not had any major problems with acne thus far except 1 or 2 zits every now and then.

Answer 2

Get some pine tar soap in either bar or liquid form and wash the affected areas with this. Rinse with a solution of 50% apple cider vinegar and 50% warm water. Pat dry rather than rubbing. Additionally, ingest at least a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar every day. You can add it to your apple juice or a glass of water or make a kind of tea with it by adding it to a cup of steaming water or have a salad with apple cider vinegar and oil as the dressing. This will help work on the problem from the inside while you are working on the problem on the surface.

Pine tar soap is a specialty item that might not be readily available in most stores. The best place to find it is on ebay. Just type in the key words "pine tar soap" and you will find it readily available by home soap makers. There is a business that caters to primarily back-to-the-land types and the Amish communities called Lehmans. The link to pine tar soap is included below.

Pine tar soap is an effective cleanser for all types of skin problems including acne, psoriasis, eczema, itches, rashes and even diaper rash on babies.

Answer 3

Try home remedies, like those on this page http://www.grannymed.com/Meds/Acne.aspx

# Cook oatmeal and apply on face for fifteen minutes, then wash.
# Make a warm bath with blanch of nettle and rosemary to reduce the acne.
# Apply equal amount of lemon juice and rose water with a cotton ball, leave for half an hour and wash. Repeat for 15-20 days.
# Rub the acne with garlic cloves several times a day.
# Wash face with avocado paste mixed with water.
# Bedouin meds:

* Eat a medium grated radish with every meal.
* Drink 2 cups of rosemary tea.
* Drink 3 glasses of water with squeezed lemon and honey.

Good luck

Answer 4

All these home remedies do not work at all.

Use any product from below-
http://www.doctorgoodskin.com/ds/acne/acneindex.php

Topical Treatments For Acne


Topical treatment refers to application of medication on the surface of the skin. This maybe in the form of cream, gel, liquid, powder, etc. Any acne treatment should produce the following results- reduce inflammation, open the closed pores, kill the bacteria and reduce the oil. To get these results the following topical ingredients are generally used.

Benzoyl Peroxide:
It is one of the most common medicine that has been used since long to treat acne. Benzoyl peroxide acts in three ways-
1. It removes excess oil,
2. Unclogs the closed pores, and
3. Kills the bacteria.

Benzoyl peroxide is commonly available in the form of cream or gel. The side effects of benzoyl peroxide may include excessive dryness because it removes oil. It can also cause redness and some swelling. Don't exceed the recommended dose of benzoyl peroxide because of these possible side effects.

Salicylic Acid:
It is used to unclog the pores. Salicylic acid is commonly used to treat non-inflammatory acne. Salicylic acid corrects the abnormal shedding of skin cells that block the pore openings and thus unclogs the pores. Salicylic Acid does not kill the bacteria nor reduces the sebum production. It is an effective medication to treat whiteheads and blackheads.

Sulfur and Resorcinol:
They are commonly used in combination. The combination of Sulfur and resorcinol unclogs the blocked pores and reduces excess oil. It is effective in treating whiteheads and blackheads.

Alcohol And Acetone:
Alcohol is a mild antimicrobial agent and acetone is a solvent that cleanses dirt and oil. This combination can be used to treat mild form of acne.

Azelaic Acid:
Azelaic acid treats inflammation by reducing bacteria 'p.acnes' and helps reduce the abnormal shedding of dead skin cells. Azelaic acid is used to treat mild and moderate acne. The possible side effects of azelaic acid are dryness and lightening of the skin where it is applied.

Topical Antibiotics:
Antibiotics such as clindamycin, erythromycin and sodium sulfacetamide are used to reduce the inflammation causing bacteria 'p.acnes'. As prolonged use of antibiotics can produce resistance in the body, it is important to use antibiotics as directed by your doctor. Most of the topical antibiotics don't have any side effects except dryness or irritation. You should report these to your doctor.

Topical Retinoids:
Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives and are very effective in treatment of mild to moderate acne. Topical retinoid formulations may contain active ingredients such as adapalene, tazarotene and tretinoin. Topical retinoids clear the clogged pores and have anti-inflammatory properties. Another advantage of using topical retinoids is that they help remove fine lines and wrinkles. Topical retinoids may produce skin irritation. They should be strictly used under medical supervision as some of them such as tazarotene have shown birth defects in animal trials.