Hi, im 20 and have acne for about 6 years now, i just dont no what to do, i have been to the Doctors and the have given me antiboitics and cream, but when i stop using them, weeks later they come back! What can i do to stop my acne?
Many Thanks
2007-04-27 06:59:49 · 8 answers · asked by Bill J 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Been to the doctors and the dermatologist!!! I cant live of pills forever! They reccomended i stop taking them cus my skin had cleard up!
2007-04-27 07:16:50 · update #1
There is no cure for acne, only managements. I am afraid there are also no useful alternative remedies that will be as effective as the conventional therapy you have been give.
You admit it works and don't seem to be suggesting that you have any side effects.
Perhaps you should be grateful you live in an age when we can fix your problem.
2007-04-27 08:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try applying white vinegar after washing your face. Massage it into your skin wait 5 minutes then rinse with warm water. Pat your face dry with a soft towel. Most of the acne will be gone by the next morning. do this every morning and before bed to keep it under control!
2007-04-27 07:24:59 · answer #2 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three things.
1. You wrote regarding the medicine: "When I stop using them." Duh. Then don't stop using them!
2. Are you SURE you are taking the medicine AS DIRECTED? Are you communicating with your doctor with the results? Have you been to a dermatologist? If not, then try it. They went to school for a decade for a reason.
3. Acne is a medical condition. It is often genetic. You can try washing and not touching your face, but the fact is that if you are biologically prone to getting this, then there is little you can do but fight it with medicine. You may as well ask "How can I cure cancer without doctors?" Well, you know what? You probably can't. Odds are that anyone who gets on here and says otherwise does not have the same genetic causation you do. Go back to the doctor and tell them what you just said here and try something else.
Good luck!
2007-04-27 07:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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 ....
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..
raw unpasturized apple cider vinegar..
the following 2 testimonials can be seen at http://www.earthclinic.com/cures/acne.ht...
Angelina O, has found that applying ACV topically to her face several times a day (4 or more times) has cured her of a "very bad complexion". She reports that she applies it straight and that while it burns her skin a bit, it still works like a miracle!
Cheryl writes, "My daughter developed a case of moderate acne, and after trying a number of different things for over a year which helped very little or not at all, she started drinking 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar three times a day and applying it topically once at night. She has been acne free for two months. It took about three weeks to clear up."
to drink, add to water and honey, or to apple juice.
you can get the vinegar at the health food store, or in some super markets.
2007-04-28 07:42:57 · answer #4 · answered by darlin12009 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mary Kay (no, I'm not a distributor) has a skin regimen specifically designed for acne. I had a friend who fought acne into her 20's and it cleared it up. If you know anyone that sells Mary Kay products, ask them about it. It's kind of expensive, but if it works - it's worth it.
2007-04-27 07:21:52 · answer #5 · answered by Becky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply slices of tomato on your skin; the pulp of the tomato has astringent properties, which can prevent acne. More home remedies available at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html
2007-04-29 23:30:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oxy 10 from the chemist is very effective. use sparingly though.
2007-04-27 07:09:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont stop using the cream ????
2007-04-27 07:10:44 · answer #8 · answered by Emma K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋