Adult Acne!?

Question

I am 36 years old and have acne now as bad as i ever have, im not covered in it but i get some bad outbreaks that really hurt and im soo tired of it! Anyone have some suggetions? Ive tried most treatments I have found and thought maybe someone here had some good tips for me =o]

Answer 1

I use accutane. It could be a little overkill,but it works. Ask your dermatologist:)

Answer 2

NATURAL ACNE PROTOCOL
1/ Never, ever touch your face.
2/ Use 3 facecloths to wash your face, one to soap on, one to soap off with very hot water, one to rinse off with ice cold water, in that order, once a day.
3/ If you are under 18 take 5,000 IU of vitamin A once a day with a full meal
4/ If you are over 18 take 5,000 IU of vitamin A twice a day with a full meal.
Do not get pregnant while taking vitamin A. Do not take any more, like Accutane, it will stop you growing.
5/ Never, ever. pick, squeeze or pop your spot. Read number 1 again.
6/ Do this for 90 days.
7/ Invest in a brand new pillow and 2 new or more pillow cases to �double bag' your pillow. HOT wash every couple of days.
Source:
A bit of advice given to me as a teenager, a bit of science as I am studying allergic reactions and vitamin A is a part of that. A bit of research: I sat in a lecture at the back and watched the acne prone pick at their faces, those with the worse acne touched their faces 32 times in an hour, the clearest complexions didn't touch their faces even once. I have circumstantial evidence that acne is the result of dermatophyte transfer from hands to face...where it does not get washed off and is well fed by hormones, sweat a
nd oil...just a hypothesis... But it would explain why vitamin A is so effective as vitamin causes skin to remove dermatophytes.

The secret is never to touch the spots

Tips on how to treat acne and achieve perfect clear skin in as little as 7 days?

Answer 3

I use Bye Bye Blemish to treat my cystic acne. My doctor tried to put me on Accutane and it is very dangerous. Try the anti acne serum. It is very moisturizing too. I had severe acne. I had what looked like boils that never went away.

Answer 4

It's not an uncommon problem.
My doctor prescribed minocycline as an oral anitbiotic, and I've tried several different topical treatments, Du-Ac being the best so far.
See your dermatologist - there's nothing over the counter that will help. However, the daily cleanser you use may be making matters worse. Try to find something that is non-comedogenic and fragrance-free for better cleansing results.

Answer 5

Acne, especially adult acne, origins (in the bottom line) from toxins in the blood and a poor liver function. NO topical cream or cleasner will cure acne, so might help (watch out not to overdry - it will irritate the skin and might cause breakouts). This must be a short answer but the main things you need to do is clean/regenerate your bowels, purge/build your liver (some herbs help do that), eat foods with a lot of enzymes, minerals and vitamins, blood alkalizing foods such as green raw vegetabels/juices, plenty of sunlight and sleep. You want to optimize digestion and not overburden your liver by eating too much concentrated, hard to digest foods (meat..) dont eat congesting foods such as dairy products.. this is just the tip of the iceberg but these overall will solve 90% of the reason for your acne, and avoid any processed foods/sugar, eat the right fats (NO trans fats,cooked omega6) from flax/fish oils and raw butter/coconut oils.

Answer 6

i have been fighting adult acne for a long time. mine is a type of cystic leison, the large, painful, bumpy ones you get deep under your skin and take forever to heal. they are caused purely by hormonal inbalance. my demo told me most cystic type adult acne in women is caused by high level of testostrone (!). in such case, proactive (or any other OTC stuff) was useless in my situation. it almost only agitated my poor skin more, drying up areas of healthy skin.

so to treat my particular problem, i turned to BC. the one i am currently on is yaz, which is low in hormones so the side effects (weight gain, nausea, breast tenderness) are low. in my case, there was none, unlike when i was on ortho-tri. my skin imporved after 2 months (you will have to give your body time to adjust). in combination with the pill, i wash my face with 4% benzol peroxide face wash. it requires prescription and can be pricey if you dont have RX insurance, but works very well for me. i never thought this day would come: I actually have people complimenting on my skin now.

Answer 7

Look into this website, they have some excellent treatments for your problem -

http://www.acnease.com/?source=90358

Answer 8

here ya go....
raw unpasteurized apple cider vinegar
to open the pores and loosen dirt and grease from your face turn off the heat from a pan of distilled water, add 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar to a quart of the hot water. drape a towel over the pan and your head to steam clean your pores. take a cotton ball, dip in vinegar and pat over skin to remove loosened dirt. repeat 2 more times. then spray or dab on chilled vinegar and equal part of distilled water to close your pores and tone your skin. do twice weekly, also can use the chilled vinegar water as a toner 2 times daily.
it is amazing ....


raw unpasteurized apple cider vinegar
use this apple cider vinegar for rejuvenating results. first, wash the skin in warm water, no soap. next, apply a wrung out hot water soaked cloth to the face for 3 minutes, then remove. soak thin cloth in warm vinegar water 2 tbsp per cup of water and again apply to face. cover the vinegar soaked cloth with a towel wrung out in hot water, relax and lie down for 10 minutes or more, if possible with feet elevated above head. remove both cloths and gently rub skin upwards with towel or small loofah face pad. this rub removes the hundreds of dry skin scales. you can repeat this weekly or as needed. your skin will look youthful and beautiful..
i also drink the vinegar, 1-2 tablespoons in water with honey in the morning..and i use the vinegar water as a toner 2 times daily..
good luck

Answer 9

For ACNE I would recommend you go see a dermatologist…however if you would rather try something on the market here is my suggestion:

ARBONNE Clear Advantage. This is a 4-step system. It includes an ACNE wash that is deep cleaning to unclog pores and keep outbreaks under control. A toner that contains alpha hydroxyl acids to help balance and calm skin, it removes excess oil and leaves skin soft, smooth and refreshed. A daily acne lotion that is oil free and penetrates deep to sooth and clarify skin. The fourth system is designed to help balance out the hormonal imbalance that is at the root cause of the acne breakouts. It is a dietary supplement that supports the skin from inside out. It is infused with vitamins, minerals, l-lysine- an amino acid.
The product comes with a 45-day money back guarantee.

Your skin needs an adjustment period to any product you try. To see most benefit you will need to give the product time to work. Most of all you should not mix brands. The products in each brand are formulated to work together to give you best results. By mixing brands (i.e.: different moisturizer, different toner….) you can diminish the effectiveness of each product.

To find ARBONNE products visit: http://tryitandloveit.myarbonne.com

Here are a few other good things for your skin:

Diet affects everything in our bodies. It plays a vital role in how you look, feel and of course how you age.

Eating right to keep your skin soft, glowing and strong at any age:

·Orange/red fruits and vegetables: can include tomatoes, squash and carrots- these are packed with beta-carotene, which is an antioxidant that is essential for healthy skin, scalp and mucous membranes.
·Shellfish and fish: try salmon, crab, shrimp and lobster- contain astaxanthin, an extremely potent antioxidant that protects your skin from the damaging environment, helps prevent age spots and wrinkling.
·Nuts and seeds- these are rich in vitamin E which helps protect the skin from sun damage
·Citrus fruits- such as oranges, grapefruits, are high in Vitamin C. It is essential to collagen production, and it is the collagen that gives connective tissue strength and resilience.
·Unrefined whole grain- these could be wheat, barley, oats and rye- all contain silica, a mineral that helps to repair damaged skin, hair and nails. Silica helps to strengthen collagen and elastin.

Anti-Aging Super- Foods:
Top pick for this category include any deeply pigmented fruits and vegetables. This includes tomatoes, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, berries and grapes, garlic, onions, green tea, soybean, cold-water fish and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon and cumin.
All of these are very rich in PHYTOCHEMICALS. These are the molecules that give the food the striking color, taste or smell. Their responsibility is to defend the plants against infection and environmental damage, and in humans they have shown to have anticancer activity. And, just like antioxidants, they help protect the body against harmful free radicals and vascular disease.

These foods also contain omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids help lower cholesterol, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation and facilitate weight loss. Dark leafy greens, cold water fish and soybean are an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids.
They are also considered “hot” foods – they help the body burn calories in the form of heat, just by eating them.

Three key elements to help your skin look its best:

·Avoid the damaging sun: with 90% of aging caused by environmental damage and sun exposure, ensure that you wear a product that contains a broad-spectrum sun block, and use it every day. Harmful sunrays penetrate clouds…so sun block is needed on cloudy days as well. Arbonne uses the latest in sunscreen technology in their day creams to ensure that you are protected from both the UVB and UVA rays.
·Practice good skin care: Using skin care products incorrectly can cause problems later in life. Learn how to remove make-up, and apply sunscreen to let skin breath. Follow up with exfoliation to encourage skin cell turnover, and finish with a light moisturizer to protect the skin’s water barrier.
·Don’t mix brands: With hundreds of skin care products launched each year, it’s no wonder that many of us try the latest products…however that can lead to skin irritation and the development of sensitive skin. Skin care products need time to work, and as your body becomes accustomed to the formulas …you will see benefit. Each brand develops products to work together for best results. Pick a brand and stick with it.