I am 27 and my face is breaking out so bad. It is scarring also. I never have had acne in my life, I barely broke out as a teen. It is mainly around my the sides of my face and my jaws. I have tried everything that Clinique makes. My face has been like this for about a year now.
2007-03-16 13:05:01 · 6 answers · asked by BeThAnY 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
If its really bad, causing scaring like you said, then you want want to check it out with a dermatologist (skin doctor.)
You'll get a lot of different advice from different people, but theres a site, acne.org, that has message boards and forums all about it, with people sharing there experiences/solutions etc. Anyways what worked really well for me, (though I'm 13 though that might not make a difference) is basically a regime of a gentle cleanser (Cetaphil is a good one, u can find at any drug store) in the morning at night, 2.5% benzoyl peroxide gel or cream: Several studies show that a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide solution actually works better than the overdrying 10% solutions. And a non-comedogenic moisturize (which it will usually indicate if it is on the bottle). Cetaphil Moisturizer also works really well, and can be found at any drug store.
Anyways heres the link to the site, and the very popular and trusted regime. Its not some scam like some other acne treatments might be, proven as the regime is freely posted on the site, as is backed up by a considerable amount of feedback on the message boards of that site.
Regime- http://www.acne.org/regimen.html
Site- http://www.acne.org/
2007-03-16 13:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by MadLax26 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neutrogena microdermobrasion kit
Clean and Clear foaming facial cleanser
Biore Blemish Fighting ice cleanser
Biore Self-Heating mask
Biore Pore minimizing foaming face wash
got2b Pure Intent clay mask
St Ives Apricot facial scrub
Ponds cold creams (dark green, light green and blue tops 3 total)
I do a complete facial two to three times a week (depending on how often i wear makeup)
Some products I use day and night on a daily basis, some I use a few to a couple times a week, some once a week. You will want to try them and see which ones and how often you need to use each one.
2007-03-16 13:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by nancyshannon53406 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the dermatologist and ask him for Sulfacetamide Sodium-Sulfur 10-5% LOTN (GLADES PHARMACEUTICALS):
It really works for me, but you may become dependent on it. I am 23 and have been using it since I was 17. I use it with Neutrogena oil free acne wash.
2007-03-16 13:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by erdnuss_schlampe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be under stress or allergic reaction to something...anyhow try applying fresh lemon juice to the face...it will dry the skin (sometimes too much) in the event you are having oil problems
2007-03-16 13:10:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your doctor for accutane.
It gets rid of acne and scars! Best of all you just use it for five months and your set for life!
2007-03-16 13:20:25 · answer #5 · answered by bellelatina1616 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
medications containing salicylic acid,or benzoyl peroxide are effective along with topical antibiotics bactracin, e-mycin, also many OTC meds sold.
2007-03-16 13:14:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋