I have had acne since about the age of 11 and im 15 now it wont go away? Is there any way I can get rid of it?

Question

I've tried everything! Everything in the face wash section. Proactive and medicine from the doctors! It wont go away! I also havent started my period yet. Could that be part of the reason why I still have really bad acne?

Answer 1

Here's a simple formula for keeping the acne away.
1. Go Buy two face cleaners: 1 clearsil pads and 1 apricot scrub
- Use clearsil pad to clean your face every morning and before bed. (Wash face with water, dry, use pad, don't dry).
- Apricot scrub. Use this at least once a week. Best to use every other day though. Easiest to use in shower. After use then use clearsil pad.
2. Use rubbing alcohol for spot reduction. Dip Q tip in rubbing alcohol and apply to pimple before bed.
3. Don't cause scars: Don't pick if you don't have to.
4. Keep your hair clean. Our hair has so much oil in it (even dry hair). Many people don't realize that a lot of acne comes from hair. This means shower at least every other day.
5. Keep your pillow case clean. Wash weekly. If you don't have washer and dryer then wash in bathtub. It holds a lot of oil!
6. If you are a female you can also buy some concelear. If you can afford it buy oil free concelear (like Physicians Formula). If not then buy 99 cent concelear (wet n wild brand is cheap). You can use this to cover up acne while in public and for some reason i think it helps to wear it.

If you can't afford to buy acne products listed above there are home remedy formulas.
Instead of clearsil pads apply rubbing alcohol with cloth.
Instead of apricot scrub mix oil free soap with sugar (I used to keep a glass jar of sugar in my bathroom).

If this doesn't work you can ask your doctor to prescribe Benzol Peroxide (use it in place of the cleansing pads), it's a bit stronger.

You can't get rid of scars until you've been acne free for 3 months. At this time you can start using scar meds. like Mederma.

REMEMBER: You have to use all steps for it to be effective.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

I am sorry that you've had such a hard time with this skin disease. I know how awful it can be. Surely there must be some medication out there that will work for you? Have you tried a variety of antibiotics ? That's what finally cleared mine. If they don't work for you, you could try going on the pill - this helps many young women. If your acne is causing scarring, you may want to consider Accutane - the most effective drug out there, but it does, I am told, have some side effects. Work with your doctor, don't give up, there is a solution for you.

Answer 3

Your are at the worst age girl! Your cne is going to be bad until your about 17 and it should ease up. I would NOT recommend going on the pill as the effects usually outweigh the benefits. And it may bee diffucut to get your mom to allow it b/cause she may think you want to have sex. My friend uses Differen gel and has for a couple years. She use to have it really bad, but now I tink she looks way different, smooth face. Look into it!

Answer 4

I used proactive, I thought it didn't work but I started using it about every hour and before I knew it, I woke up, I looked in the mirror and they were gone. Hope I helped you <3

Answer 5

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