Ever since I hit puberty I've had stubborn acne, all over my face. Not to mention my shoulders, back, I've even had pimples on my butt!
I've read a lot of reviews on the high rated, popular acne products, and found that most users don't reccomend using them on dry or sensitive skin. I have very fair, very sensitive, very dry skin, so I don't want to spend my money on expensive products that aren't good for this.
My acne is really horrible, and has had a major impact on my self esteem. I would sell my soul to the devil to be pretty again. ;( So PLEASE help me. Tell me something that actually works. (Also, something to help with scars would be nice)
I'd really like to hear from people who have had really horrible acne and have found something that works. I can't afford to see a dermatologist, nor can I afford really expensive products.
Please help a poor girl fit in in a world of beautiful people with beautiful skin.
2007-02-18 09:38:41 · 3 answers · asked by Carolinii 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Try diluting apple cider vinegar (50% water/50% vinegar) and putting that on with a cotton pad (like toner) every morning and night. If you find that it's too drying, add more water. This really worked well for me.
The vinegar will kill the bacteria that cause acne, and will help you get your skin back to normal. It may take some time.
I agree about the expensive treatments - I tried Proactive and it made my skin a total mess.
Don't wash your face too often - once in the morning and once at night (and once after exercising, if you sweat) with a clean washcloth and plain water, followed by the vinegar treatment, is enough. Try not to touch your face. Wash your hands a lot.
Use a light moisturizer. I like Aveeno. I know it seems counter-intuitive to put moisturizer on acne-prone skin, but you don't want your face to over-produce oil to make up for what you're missing if it's too dry.
Sometimes using an anti-fungal cream, like Lotrimin, can help. It depends on what type of sores you have, though, and I can't see you from here. Couldn't hurt to try it, though. It's the same stuff you'd put on athlete's foot (eeww... sorry).
Also, ask your parents to take you to a dermatologist. It should be covered by their health insurance (assuming they have insurance) and they can give you the good stuff that really helps.
2007-02-18 09:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by Amy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-05 05:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry and/or greasy skin due to poor oil composition of the skin. Thick greasy oils clog pores, lack of oil leads to dryness and irritation. You need thin oils to moisturize while dissolving and clearing gunk in your poors. Try fish oil or seafood. 2 tsp fish oil a day or 4 servings of seafood a week. Stick it out for at least 2 months; it will take a long time to replace all your oil. Any effect after 1-2 days is temporary or random; so even if it makes you break out a little at first, you haven't given it a full try yet.
In the short term you can wash and moisturize well, but that will only go so far. Plus excessive washing can be drying and excessive moisturizing can be clogging. Use a small amount of a light moisturizer, made with oil not jelly or grease. Often that means soybean oil or mineral oil. Mineral oil means mined from the ground. So soybean oil is usually better, though mineral oil won't cause too much harm. Clean with soap and water, not a harsh acne cleanser. Even then they only work so well. So you really need the seafood.
Antibiotics aren't really good for bacteria long term, they'll come back in force after. Short term they may help. After you get off them find some kefir with acidophilus listed first or 2nd to replace the friendly bacteria they destroyed. Studies show less illness when you have these bacteria, even outside the stomach in places such as the lungs and elsewhere. You want friendly bacteria to fill the void when the antibiotics stop, not harmful ones.
In the short term you might also try 100,000+ iu retinol vitamin A (a megadose, and too much for normal use) or one of the acne drugs that is similar to retinol vitamin A. It's some minor harm to your organs, but it helps against bacteria on your skin. At least it doesn't have the other long term drawbacks to your skin that antibiotics and many scrubs do.
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