does anyone know a way to help treat acne??

Answer 1

Is that you name? Geraldly.... anyways, I've had acne, but now it's starting to go away. Theres really nothing you can do besides, washing your face and that acne medication everyone else is taking I forgot the name. But its all in your genes and age. Can I have ten points please?!

Answer 2

To get rid of acne. Try a gentle cleanser. One that is glycerin or sorbitol based will be good and it does not need to be expensive. Cetaphil and Neutrogena has some pretty good ones. Try Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser.

Proactiv works for some people it clears up for a while but acne may come back. It is also very harsh on your skin and may dry it all up, definitely not for people with sensitive skin. My friend said it corroded and bleached her metal sink so if it can do that to the sink, think of what it is doing to your face. So Proactiv is a no no.

Wash your face at least twice a day and everytime after you perspire. If your skin is the oily kind, you do not need to apply any moisturizer, your skin oils are enough to keep it hydrated. If you really must apply a gentle light oil free one. Cetaphil® Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 or Cetaphil® Moisturizing Lotion is quite good

Apply pimple cream to the acne area. Try benzoyl peroxide low strength(2.5%) first. Don't pick poke scrub or pop your pimples unless you want scars which are really ugly. Scrubbing cleansers or washes are also no-nos because it equals picking and poking and makes acne worse Treated pimples gently.

Eat healthy. Make sure you drink plenty of water. Cut down on sugar and carb intake. Foods like chocolates, coffee, soda drinks, bread, rice potatoes or anything starchy and sugary are no-nos. Cut down on oily and fried foods also. Go for grilled, steamed or baked food. Make sure you eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Ensure that your diet is rich in vitamin A, C, E and Omega-3 which are important for the skin. Less stress and sleeping enough is also important. Not having enough sleep is like putting stress on your body. Makes sure you sleep at least 8 hours a day.

If you are a smoker. Try to quit. Smoking causes a lot of damage to your skin because it introduces toxins to it. These toxins can clog the pores or make the skin harder to breathe and that’s when the acne bacteria set in. The toxins also cause longer healing of the acne as well as the marks and scars left behind by acne.

If all else fails and your acne is still very bad, it is time to see a dermatologist. The pills and medications do work but you may have to take them long term to suppress the acne as it is not a cure and acne is a chronic disease. However the pills are not miracles and you won’t see results in 2-3 days. It normally takes about 2 weeks to see the difference. However not all dermatologists prescribe pills unless your acne is really bad. The pills will include antibiotics, accutane and contraceptives. If your acne isn’t that bad, dermatologists will prescribe topical creams first. If you are really going to a dermatologist, I suggest asking about a product known as Retin-A that treats acne and acne marks and heals the scars.

Answer 3

Okay: Acne survival tip

#1. You're gonna need to wash your face with either hot or cold water atleast 2 times a day.

#2. Get in the sun, SUV rays (to a certian extent) actually help acne!

#3. DO NOT pick at your acne. Its worse having scabs on your face (which last longer) than
pimples

#4. Drink a lot of water and eat healthy.

#5. Steaming your face with a steamer, or even hot water mixed with cold water (creates steam) and then putting your face in cold water to close the pores.

#6. If all else fails, there is this pill called Tetracyclen which is for acne only that you can take. Ask your pharmasist and/or parent. My mom got it for me and it seems to work well! :)

Good luck

Answer 4

There's really not much that can be done, but you know I've kind-of found it a blessing in my life. Its taught me not to care what others think, and let others know I don't care what they think. I've been mocked several times because of the acne on my forehead (I get it bad up there) and I just acted like it didn't bother me, and ended up gaining respect of others.

Answer 5

im an adult that struggled with acne for a long time, after trying every product including proactive which did nothing i found a face wash that worked like magic, neutrogena clear pore cleanser/mask dont use the mask your face will peel like crazy just use it as a daily face wash, works awsome

Answer 6

Wash your face and hands regularly, at least twice a day. Avoid contacting your hands/fingers to the acne and spreading the bacteria.

What your diet and avoid fatty foods, ie fast food.

Answer 7

Accutane. Go to the doctor and ask for it. It's incredible and will clear your skin up quite well. It works by reducing the amount of sebum your body produces, and thus reduces the amount of oil and dirt that can become trapped in your pores.

Answer 8

yes i am still battling it but it is going away
use acne-free for like 2 weeks and then use neutrogena acne products and wash your face everyday and night and if you see your face get oily than wash it

you can find both at you nearest drug store

Answer 9

Don't wash your face in cold water like that person said. It doesn't clean your pores because they close up when they get cold. Wash with warmish-hot water. And accutane has a BUNCH of side effects includes depression, joint aches, etc.

Answer 10

Try aloe vera juice.
Drink 30 ml fresh aloe juice morning and night.
Apply aloe gel on your face twice to thrice a day.
Wash your face with cold water.
Avoid harsh chemicals on your face.
Check for dandruff as it causes acne.
Eat fiber rich diet.
Avoid constipation.
DRINK LOTS OF WATER