HELP! i have red and dry skin, how can i get rid of it?!?

Question

okay well i was reading on one of these question things that if you use rubbing alcochol on your face it will get rid of acne. well it works, but it dries out your skin completely until its umbareable. the skin on my face is really red and dry. at first it was really dry and would peel, then became red. i having been using soooo much moisterizers and everything possible. i tried using a moisterizer today that has no alcochal, its called ETRE. im not sure if its working yet. i also tried something i read on here, it said wash your face with hot water and regular soap then moisterize. im not sure if its helping. if you have any sugestions please inform me, they are greatly appreciated! (please no comments informing me to buy something)

Answer 1

At this point you have done damage to your skin.... I truely know how to treat acne if you want.... but I say at this point you are going to have to wait for all the dead dry skin to come off on its own.... probably look like a shedding snake in the process .... you told me not to tell you to buy anything... so i guess the answer would be nothing.... (if you were to buy something... though i would recommend a non oil based moisturizer)...warm water and wait... i will tell you how to treat bad skin if you want though... honest medically sound advice...OK SINCE OTHERS ARE GIVING ACNE TREATMENTS I WILL TO BUT AGAIN DONT EVEN USE SOAP UNTIL YOUR SKIN IS HEALED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS WORKS FAST & CHEAP!!!
I used Tetracyclin, Proactive, Retina A and had many expensive facials with less than good results.This has worked for me and many many other happy people.

Go to pharm.,Drug store, or Walmart, buy "PURPOSE" bar of soap - Blue box - Made by Johnson & Johnson - wash your face with this
2-3x's per day. Also pick up a LOW strength Benzoyl-peroxide cream, apply the cream by dabbing to the individual blemishes.... DONT rub it in works using a oxidation/reduction reaction..It will unclog dry it out and bring it to a head...DONT over use this or put anywhere else on your face. It will cause drying and make you look worse.

Salicylates such as found in regular asprin among other products work very similar but also remove layers of skin...other over the counter creams with this product will dry out pimples but maybe too hash and cause surrounding skin trauma..
I have seen many people recommending crushing asprin and making a paste which probably will dry out the blemish but again
pretty strong and probably will cause more tissue damage and bigger scars as an anti inflammatory
probably would take the reddness out... again pretty harsh for sensative skin.

Also, If need which probably will for moisture ASK FOR "NUTRADERM lotion" - the orginal not the new stuff, this works great and wont clog pores or leave a residue on your skin...Any lotion that is completely oil free and hypoallergic should
work but again I recommend Nutraderm. I have heard from people online that "Purpose" also makes a lotion that is good, Nutragena, and Nivea
make good products also. I recommend Nutraderm from experience and my dematologist.

"Purpose Bar" & "Nutraderm" are oil free and hypoallergic they contain no perfumes and are great for both men and women. I have also heard great reports of this soap helping improve skin tone. Some people recommend the "Purpose luqid soap" saying that the bar did dry out their skin some. The rational behind using the bar is that there are no ingredients in it that will clog pores, and according to dermatologists they recommend the Bar. These products are safe for all skin colors and tones. I highly discourage use
of Proactive and other harsh chemicals for people with some natural color in their face due to the bleaching and drying effect it has shown in many many people.

Additonal TIPS: acne, pimples, etc are frequently cause by a bacteria or hormone issues that cause clogging of pores DONT PICK POP POKE (your hands are the dirtiest part of your body) and will cause: infections, spreading of germs, more breakouts and scarring DONT EVER listen to people online who tell you to scrub your sensative skin or use harsh chemicals such as: Lemon juice, vinagar, alcohol, etc... DONT EVER use that APRICOT CRAP!!! DONT USE PROACTIVE- this is expensive and harsh it may kill the bacteria cause also Benzoyl based wash but will irritate skin and cause bleaching of face and neck.... Other similar treatments may work.. also things such as Accutane but have SERIOUS side effects.... Eating healthy...Drinking plenty of water.. changing pillow cases freq.etc ...avoiding dirty sports equp. such as helmets...can not hurt.......................................

THIS WORKS FAST AND CHEAP!!! I no longer get expensive facials, take oral antibiotics, or even NEED makeup... I am very happy - Have
very good skin... and have many many other happy friends... THANKS again to my WONDERFUL DERMATOLOGIST... TRY THIS!! GOOD LUCK.... PS. "PURPOSE" costs about $3

Answer 2

Any one who's tried this treatment has probably had the same result, and unfortunately you may have to just leave it alone for a while and let it heal. Trying one after another remedy isn't going to help. Don't ever use regular soap on your face, always use something made for the skin on your face. The skin on your body and your face are not the same.
One more thought, cleanser and moisturizers are made to be used with the same brand mate, choose the right skin type and use religiously as directed and you should have a lot less trouble with acne. Also change your pillow case frequently....it's a little thing, but can be very helpful.

Answer 3

Moisturizer of body butter. Twice a day, or whenever it feels irritated. It shouldn't continue- but if it does, go to a doctor or even a pharmacist. Even if it isn't an illness they could suggest something thats better than our knowledge. Hope I helped! :)

Answer 4

You should just put Vaseline on your face and that is it, I'm 100% positive that it will work. Give it a day.
If I were you, I wouldn't listen to everything you read on here.
lots of people throw jokes for answers on here.

Answer 5

Um, rubbing alcohol isn't mean for your FACE! Yeah it gets rid of acne, but it's also severely damaging your facial skin, and you might end up with a pretty bad chemical burn. If you're too dumb to buy some actual acne medicine, then you'll get exactly what you deserve.

Answer 6

well, please stop the stuff with alcohol. don't use hot water but use warm water. mabe you should wait a few days and give your face a break.