Best acne medication??

Question

I have really bad acne, espically rite now.. i'm in my early 20's and it just doesn't want to go away! it annoys me cuz i breakout and its bad... and i just wanted to know what the best medication for acne is... i use oxy right now and that doesn't seem to be helping... any other suggestions???

Answer 1

I see you got lots of LOONNNGG Answers but I'm going to post mine anyways. It's more of a daily routine than anything else. I'm 24 and as long as I stick to this it works. Good Luck!
(oh and sorry mine appears long, just wanted to make it easier to read)

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.
7. Drinks lots of water!!!

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.

Tip: Hot water opens pores so you can clean them out. Cold water closes them.

Tip: Don't ever rub face dry with a towel. Either blot dry or let air dry. Towel particles clog up pores.

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

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

HI dear. What many people aren't aware of is most soaps and cleansers on the market contain mineral oil, the molecular structure of which is too large to penetrate into the pores of our skin so it sits on the top layer like saran wrap. This causes dirt and debris to collect on our face, thus causing our skin problems. They also contain harmful ingredients such as alcohol, wax, dyes, chemicals, fragrances, etc which strip your skins acid mantel (its protective layer) and causes irritation, dryness, and more skin problems. You don't want to DRY out your face because your skin will try to overcompensate by producing more oil. You might want to try Arbonne. It's a Swiss company that is regulated by the FDA and formulates their products without the ingredients listed above. Their products are botanically based and beneficial for all skin types. Arbonne has a great acne line where people have seen amazing results! They also have a great dietary supplement to support skin from the inside out targeting troubled skin with vitamins, minerals and L-Lysine, an amino acid. Stay away from touching your skin as it encourages the spread of bacteria and excess oils, leading to breakouts. Also, excessive cleansing and scrubbing can make acne worse. I would be happy to help you if you're open to giving it a try.

Answer 4

While it took little less than two months for me to really see a difference, my acne, blackheads and whole lot of other skin problems I had such as eczema had completely cleared! It was totally amazing...

Get Rid Of Acne Permanently?

Answer 5

Before I turned 21, I got the worse Acne in the world. It was considered Cystic Acne all over my T zone and on my front and backside. They were green in color and very sore to wear types of clothing.

I tried all the antibiotics and creams. Then my Dermatologist put me on Accutane (a very strong and lots of side affects) and it dried every pore up, and 15 years after taking it, I am still Acne free, and I am told my skin looks like a milky white, and very soft.

When I was on it, I had to pay for it myself, and it was very expensive. I worked hard at my first job, a local Deli. My skin got scaley(SP????) and my nose would bleed, especially when brushing my teeth. You will look terrible for months, but I must admitt, it was worth it, as now I am not in horrible pain and look so much better and my self esteem is great, as before I would hide my acne, as much as possible, or just stay home and never went out.

I had to sign my life away, going on Accutane, as I would NOT get pregnant, as they say it might kill the baby, and they want you to know of all the side affects I listed above. It also can cause severe depression in children (under 18) as you always here of children committing suicide and they blame it on the Accutane, but the child was usually depressed, in the begining, and the Accutane made it worse. As for me, I was not depressed, I was scared, but the results were better than the side affects, as now I am pain free from Acne, and use mild face soap and Moisturizer, even for my chest and back, where I do have scarring, but they are disappearing, every day.

I wish you lots of luck. I know I had it so bad, due to hormones (I tried Birth Control, Ortho Tri Cyclne, but no luck) and greasy foods, stress, and partying all the time and lack of sleep. I was young then, and now I am in my 30's, I get lots of compliments on my skin. Makes me feel great, and now I can wear hardly any make up, and I am glad I took Accutane. I also had a child, almost 10 years after on it, and he was a very healthy, happy, boy! He weighed average and was very long, and my pregnancy was very heatlhy!

I hope you decide, but would try the OTC, then see a Dermatologist for other ointments, soaps, antibiotics, and if then no changes, ask about Accutane and do research on it!

Good luck! Smile, as you are not alone. And it will subside, soon!

Hugs~
Jersey Girl

PS~ I was told using washcloths on face will irrate your acne and using Tarter Control Toothpaste, as I know my acne was bad near my chin. I now don't do any of the above, and my dentist helps me with the tarter, as there are newer Mouthwashes that helps with the Tarter Control, and I do make sure I wash my face once or twice a day, as too much can also irritate your skin!

Answer 6

Acne, contrary to popular beliefs, is not an external skin problem. Acne is caused by excessive testosterone levels in your body and a lack of vegetables in your diet. To actually cure acne, you'll need to add green, leafy vegetables to your daily diet and drink at least 30% more water than you are consuming right now. It will take about a month to see dramatic progress. The other thing you'll need to do is make sure you wash your face often throughout the day to prevent dirt buildup on the surface. Dirt clogs up your skin's pores and causes a buildup of bad "stuff" beneath those pores which will accelerate the formation of acne and blackheads (one way that your body gets rid of poisonous substances in your body is by excreting them via your skin pores as sweat). If you cannot wash your face often during the way, at least try to use a soft tissue paper or even soft toilet paper to clean your face multiple times during the day. You will be surprised at the amount of dirt removed each time you wipe your face with the soft tissue.

If you are a woman, try to use light, non-oil-based powder and makeup on your face because oil-based products tend to clog your pores more than non-oil-based products. Once a week, let your face heal by not using any makeup for the majority of the day. Your skin needs some time to naturally repair itself.

Drinking more water helps your body gets rid of the poisonous stuff inside your body via urination so that your skin pores do not have to be involved as much in that process. If you drink more water in general, you will notice that over time your skin will become naturally more vibrant as more water is delivered to all your skin cells.

Answer 7

The best acne treatment is not medication. It is healing your skin from the inside.

Adopt a more cleansing diet. One that helps you to remove toxins. Toxins show up on your face because they are building up in your body. Your body has shown that it is not able to deal with the overload and has problems removing them on its own.

You may also want to adopt a dedicated cleansing program designed to help you detoxify. According to TCM, skin problems are related to dysfunctions of the liver. So liver cleansing can be a good idea.

Here is a newsletter that gives out free tips for your research http://www.detox-cleansing-diet.com

Answer 8

Over the counter - I like Aveda's Outer Peace - it might be a little pricy but works and lasts a long time and it gentle is therefore worth the money

Prescription - like Retin A.

The cheap stuff doesn't work - I have tried it - and is therefore nothing but a waste of money - though

I have heard paste - not gel - toothpaste can work if you wear it overnight.

Answer 9

Proactiv. It takes a while (6 weeks for me) for your skin to clear completely...but my skin has been clear ever since. My acne started when I was 20 years old...nothing else worked other than Proactiv.

Answer 10

Hi,
The acne is a curable the treatment is under.
Most acne can be treated effectively with two drugs, or at most three, at any one time. Failure to respond to a regimen within four to eight weeks should prompt a substantial change in drugs, not merely the addition of another product.

Tretinoin, isotretinoin, adapalene, and tazarotene are topical retinoids which, if applied daily, inhibit formation of comedones and usually clear even severe comedonal acne within a few months. Azelaic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with modest antibacterial and comedolytic effects. It is the least irritating preparation.
Usually, two drugs are prescribed an antibacterial and a comedolytic. Benzoyl peroxide 2.5-10% is extremely effective against this type of acnes. Topical erythromycin and clindamycin are available as alcoholic solutions, lotions, creams, and gels, all of which are about equally effective. A combination of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide in gel form is superior to a topical antibiotic alone. Azelaic acid 20% cream is also an effective alternative. Failure to respond to topical treatment within four to eight weeks should automatically prompt a change in treatment. Other options for resistant P acnes include oral antibiotics and isotretinoin.

Solutions for acne that is resistant to treatment:

Investigate compliance
Increase frequency of topical treatment
Begin or increase oral antibiotic dosage
Search for hormonal derangement
Begin oral isotretinoin therapy

Oral treatment:

Acne that is resistant to topical treatment requires oral antibiotics. Many of the antibiotics useful in acne also have an anti-inflammatory activity, which is nearly as important as their effect on the P acnes itself. Oral erythromycin used to be a common treatment for acne, but the rise of resistance has greatly reduced its utility. It is necessary to begin the treatment with doxycycline or minocylcine. Acquired resistance to minocycline and doxycycline is less common than to erythromycin but is still a concern, and use of these drugs should be limited to those patients who truly need them. Patients are instructed to take the drug with food this minimises stomach complaints and maximises compliance. If minocycline or doxycycline cannot be used, alternatives include co-trimoxazole and ciprofloxacin. Risk of acquiring resistance to these drugs after long-term use has not been studied, but the use of these drugs should be minimised. In general, cephalosporins and penicillins are not very effective in treating acne. The increased cost of some of these newer drugs may make using isotretinoin an attractive option in the long-term treatment.

Hormonal treatment:

It is wrong to assume that any woman with acne have a hormonal derangement. In fact, androgen levels do not correlate with acne severity among people with acne. Acne resistant to treatment, especially in a woman with irregular menses, should be investigated. Measurements of total and free testosterone as well as dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate. If these levels are raised, four approaches may be taken: suppression with low dose oral corticosteroid, oral contraception, cyproterone acetate or spironolactone.

Isotretinoin revolutionised the treatment of severe acne. It is used in case of severe nodular acne, but it is commonly used for severe acne that is resistant to oral antibiotics as well. Patients should be monitored routinely.




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