okay, everywhere i look, it says that proactiv is the best stuff to use on ur face for acne. one prob, the activ ingrdient is benzoyl peroxide, which i get an allergic reaction to (i've already tried proactiv and had hives for a wk!) i hear the next best thing to that is salycilic acid. what do you use and what would you recomend?
2007-02-16 08:37:23 · 8 answers · asked by jo_z_rox2011 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I've answered several Acne questions and it pains me to see so many people having similar problems. I tried Proactiv, it made my skin break out worse because of my sensitive skin. I had acne through puberty and an additional 10 years after - which I later discovered was hormone related. I had been to a few dermatologists but they just wanted to dry my skin up to the point it was flakey all the time or red with rashes. I did a lot of online research and tested many many products of my own, I can tell you that there is no pill or cream out there that you can use overnight or for a week and it will forever get rid of your outbreaks.
I finally discovered something that I believe has not been widely publicized because no company can patent it and make lots and lots of money off of people like you and me. It's called Pantothenic Acid - a fancy name for Vitamin B5. Go ahead and Google it...you will see a lot of references to curing acne. I was skeptical as with everything, but my skin has never been so soft and clear since I was probably 12 (I'm 26 now).
The one thing you have to remember when taking this vitamin supplement is that you must take it in high doses. You can buy it at any vitamin store, but only buy it in 1000mg (1gm) per pill strength. I found it online the cheapest.
To start, the recommended program starts you out with 3-5 grams a day for about 5 days. This helps your body get acclimated to the vitamin. You should start to notice a difference after 2 or 3 days, smaller pours, healed blemishes, and I even noticed increased energy. After 5 days increase your dosage to 10 grams a day. I know it sounds like a lot, to take 10 pills a day, but think about how much you want clear skin and that should get you past it. The recommended program has you taking 10 grams for 3 months before backing off to 3-5 for maintenance. I actually only took 10 grams for a month and now am just maintaining with 5-6 grams a day and its working just fine. I did miss a day of pills and immediately started to breakout again so this is one of those things you must be faithful with.
Expect to shell out about $25 a month on 1000mg Pantothenic Acid. A small, small price to pay when you think of all the money wasted on the products out there.
There are very little negative side effects. The only thing I would recommend is to take 3 pills with each meal, and one with a snack, otherwise you may get a little gas or slight diahrea. Nothing major though and by taking with meals it eliminates that problem.
If I help just one person with this recommendation, writing this would have been more than worth it. I know how frustrating it is to have acne, but it doesn't have to be for any one else out there who trys this simple yet effective treatment.
2007-02-17 01:19:53 · answer #1 · answered by Leigh N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor about tetracycline. It's a great antibiotic and works on acne great. My sons acne went away in 4 days and never came back. Plus if you drink soda's and eat chocolate don't while you take this medicine. Good luck
2007-02-16 16:45:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many cheap and effective home remedies for acne. Tomato slices, turmeric, papaya juices and home made packs will treat existing pimples and prevent further problems. More remedies at the link provided.
2007-02-16 21:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by kisan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My aunt told me that she used to use toothpaste on acnes, which worked for many skin types. I am not sure for you...so b4 applying you should check the contents of toothpaste.
Also consult ur dermetologist if ur acnes are more than two-months old.
2007-02-16 17:05:32 · answer #4 · answered by Rupinder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make an appointment with a dermatologist. They can recommend a course of therapy such as Accutane or Retin A cream or gel.
2007-02-16 16:42:33 · answer #5 · answered by bomullock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that toothpaste works... the pastey white kind... not the gel. You might want to give that a try.
:o)
2007-02-16 16:43:54 · answer #6 · answered by I Ain't Your Momma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read tips on treating acne, skincare and home remedies to help you better on this site
2007-02-16 17:02:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ever hear of proactive?
2007-02-16 16:40:51 · answer #8 · answered by yogagirl321 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋