I am nearly 30 years old and did not have any problems with pimples until about 4 years ago. I only get them(4 or 5 pimples) once a month during my cycle. But they are usually large pimples that do not have a white head, so they are kind of like under the skin. The problem is, it sometimes takes 2 weeks for them to GO AWAY! I have tried everything,over the counter, crap my doctor gave me, home remedies, nothing helps. Or the ones that seem to be working, I have to stop using because it makes my skin worse. I am a fanatic about washing my face and using lotions, so not sure if that might be a cause for the break outs as well. Anyway, is there anything out there that has helped "you"? I am ready for any advice or suggestions on this as long as they are serious ones. Thanks
2007-02-22 14:31:21 · 4 answers · asked by AHHHHhhhhh 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
As a person who has suffered from cystic pimples in the past, I found the best solution for me has been going on a specific antibiotic, aimed at reducing the number of bacteria in the sebacious gland.
If you are a woman (can't remember your username) the contraceptive pill such as Diane-35 is also another good option.
If nothing seems to be working you should consult a dermatologist and perhaps ask about accutane- it's a drug the can cause some severe side effects- but often gets rid of acne forever.
The washing & numerous lotion do NOT help as everytime you scrub your face you are washing away the oils, causing the body to produce more and more & the lotions may be clogging your pores. Get your doc to recommend a decent moisteriser & cleanser.
2007-02-22 14:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by ice_ang3l24 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
read tips on treating acne, skincare and home remedies to help you more on this site
2007-02-22 14:52:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
proactive solution, thats the only thing that worked for me.. ;)
2007-02-22 14:36:59 · answer #3 · answered by ohio_gurl042 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cleanse your body...it works for me
www.gocleanse.com/colin
2007-02-22 14:35:50 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋