Severe acne for about 4 years?

Question

i have severe acne for about 4 years now its not all over my face but is under my chin and on the back of my neck and on the back of my head and on the side of my head above my ears

and sometimes i get a really noticable one by my eye that usually away in a few days

the ones on the back of my head are huge and hurt at times while sleeping

i have went to the dermatologist 8 months ago and he said that it was getting better and healing but if feels like its getting worse.

i have and apointment schedual for may with a dermatolgist

so far i have stop scratching it since i found out it makes it worse and have been using benzoyl peroxide 10% soap atleast twice a day .

also i was wondering if the scaring on my chest also from acne will ever go away

I really need serious answers im tired of having long hair since whenever i cut my hair people be asking and laughing about my skin and also will my hair grow back where it is scared at ?

Answer 1

HI Jose

Here are some real answers on skin conditions. Remedies at the bottom. Cleansing the body of toxins is the key. Especially a colon cleanse! Educate yourself on detoxifying the blood.

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "What is your skin trying to tell you? Often the skin is a metaphor for deeper issues and a way for your body to send up a red flag to warn you that all is not well underneath. When our skin is unhealthy it is usually a reflection of the internal state of our bodies, and is often a sign of poor elimination of toxins and waste products. Most of us are embarrassed by skin problems such as rashes, rosacea, boils or acne, especially in places where others can see our imperfections. The skin is the body's first line of defense against the environment. It has to deal with the effects of weather, sun , cold, heat, dryness, humidity, scrapes, bumps, soaps, detergents, chemicals, perspiration and dirt of all kinds. It is a wonder that our skin stays healthy most of the time! We can help our skin deal with this onslaught by optimizing our general health and by protecting our skin from harsh environmental exposure. Western medicine generally treats skin eruptions with either antibiotics, cortisone, or antifungal preparations. These medicines may alleviate the skin problem temporarily, or occasionally for good, but do not address the source of the problem. Putting a lid on skin symptoms without getting to the root of the imbalance may even result in suppression, that means the imbalance may be driven deeper causing more serious health problems later without ever strengthening the underlying vital force of the person. Fortunately, naturopathic medicine offers a wide vareity of effective treatments for skin problems."

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "Your skin is a reflection of how well your body is eliminating the toxins that build up on a daily basis. Chronic skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis stem from a combination of genetic factors, immune stress, dietary deficiencies or sensitivities, and the accumulation of toxins in the body. For our skin to be radiant and clear, it is very important that the other organs of elimination (kidneys, liver, lungs, and colon) are cleansing the body effectively. If not, the skin will be overtaxed, pores will become clogged, and eruptions of one sort or another will result. Here are a number of steps you can take to improve your body's overall elimination wtih specific emphasis on your skin."

Detoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. Juice Fasting is the world's most ancient and natural healing mechanism. Fasting triggers a truly wondrous cleansing process that reaches right down to each and every cell and tissue in the body.

Learn more about Therapeutic Fasting and Detoxification - Colon Cleansing is the main step. Must remove the toxins from the colon, so the toxins dont get in the blood and cause illness and disease.

Natural Cures

1. Fruits and Vegetables for Acne: Carrot & spinach, celery & watercress, grapefruit juices are all useful to combat acne.

2. Unwholesome Foods: Acne, a prevalent problem among teen-aged boys would not be possible in our society if our foods were wholesome. A most sad and disgusting sight is the pus-filled pimples due to inner toxicity --- wastes trying desperately to escape through the face. This condition often turns a gentle face in the blossom of youth into a waste dump of pimples, pus and subsequent pock marks which can be prevented. The tons of acne medications and prescriptions sold annually act only on the effect of the harmful food, and not the cause of the disease, malnutrition. The traditional teenage meal, a grease burger, french fries and a milk shake or cola simply does not provide enough nourishment for anyone, let alone a boy going through puberty to adulthood. Our highly processed foods are devoid of hormones found in fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds. Must do a colon cleanse to rid of all the toxins in the body, which eventually get into the blood and cause acne and all other diseases.

3. Cabbage: Apply a lotion of freshly prepared cabbage juice preceded, if desired, by the application of leaves. The eating of cabbage leaves or juice is also helpful.

4. Lemon Juice: Skin problems such as acne... will often respond to a treatment of lemon juice. For blackheads rub lemon juice over them each night.

5. Black Walnut: Externally, Black Walnut is nearly a miracle worker in cases of ...acne, dandruff, boils, itch, shingles, ringworm--we could go on, but you can see that you can use Black Walnut whenever a skin disorder appears! The tincture is an excellent first-aid remedy for wounds.

Best of health to you

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Seeing a dermatolagist is the best way to go. They are able to give you the proper medication for you that achieves better results. Make sure when you see the doctor next you tell them that you feel like it is getting worse and if there is anything else you can do.

This is just my personal advice from experience...
As for me, when I felt the way you do now, I would always wash my face really good, use some sort of a toner, and then put a face mask on (usually St. Ives Mint Julep Mask) for 30 minutes. The mask really tightens the skin and dries out any excess oil. I had acne combined with dry skin, so after that I would moisteurize with something over the counter. Also, if you get out in the Sun it will dry out some of the acne. But be careful not to burn!

Eating the right foods also has a lot to do with it. Try not to eat greasy foods, fast food, and try and get in more B and E vitamins to help your skin look better (E for the scarring).

Answer 4

my acne wasn't too bad but it was really noticable all over my face. I used Benzaclyn for a while but it dried out my face. Maybe it would work better for you because, as you said, you have severe acne. I then moved onto Differin, which was more gentle and very effective. I would recommend Differin after you have your acne more controlled since it will keep your skin clear without drying it out or aggravating it. Best thing you can do is talk to your dermatoligst about it, be prepared to spend a good $100 or more on the perscription, depending on your insurance coverage.

Answer 5

Right now my skin is perfectly clear, for the first time in 3 years. It's been about 9 weeks and all my acne is gone. It is such a great feeling to wake up with clear skin.

Holistic Acne Treatment Guide?

Answer 6

In the site I have found informs you about all kinds of treatments

Same sample of the kind of information you can write here (copy of site) :

There is a relatively new treatment available now for those who suffer from bothersome acne. This treatment is a laser with a clear light, and it is called the ClearLight laser. This laser is not just for the face, but works equally well on all parts of the body, with no currently known side effects, the ClearLight laser is perfectly safe for almost anyone to use.

Hopes this will help you

Answer 7

When you see your dermatologist again, ask him/her about treatment with the antibiotic called Minocycline and, also, ask about prescription creams/ointments as a treatment option rather than using benzoyl peroxide. benzoyl peroxide is fine for people with very mild acne, but it does tend to dry skin out more, which can lead to further acne problems. If your dermatologist doesn't want to prescribe anything else for you, I suggest you get another opinion.

Answer 8

When you go to the dermatologist ask if you can get a prescription for Accutane. It is a very effective treatment, but requires that you follow certain rules. My brother had bad acne and it worked well for him.