How do you tell a friend to get acne help? (Important)?

Question

One of my friends has AWFUL acne and I would like to help her. What should I do??? Everyone makes fun of her for it, and I feel really bad.

Answer 1

I think it is her call whether she wants to seek medical treatment.

What you need to do is stand up for her. It is not her fault that she has acne. If others make fun of her for this reason - they are idiots. You need to stand up for her.

Answer 2

perhaps you could do some research on products for her... i think the best treatment is acnezine. which is a herbal supplement designed to detox your body and give you clear skin. acne starts on the inside, so nothing she puts on her face will "cure" it, although it will help with existing blemishes. just a gentle tea tree wash will be enough as anything containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid may make it worse... heaps of water and a healthy fresh diet will help heaps too. now how to tell her??? she's obviously allready aware of the problem and your obviously a good friend who doesnt want to hurt her. why dont you just ask her if "it annoys her, because you've found some really good products on the net if she was interested" whatever you do dont make her feel bad as this is not her fault. make sure you tell her she is still beautiful no matter what but i know she will thank you for it afterwards!! good luck!!

Answer 3

You're basically doing the same thing. You point out what's wrong with your friend, and try to 'help'. You don't sound like a very good friend. Trust me, she can deal with it, and if she can't, she'll ASK for help. Mind your business.

And besides, she sees her face every day, I'm sure she knows she has acne, she doesn't need you reminding her! Maybe she's tried to fix it, almost nothing works now a days, so, seriously, get over it.

Answer 4

are you sure she hasnt already tried acne treatments and they didnt work? very few on the market are actually effective except for Accutane perhaps...but that can have serious side effects...if she never mentions her acne to you then i dont know if there is really a "nice" way to suggest treatment for it...just try to approach it with tact i guess even though she'll probably be offended anyway

Answer 5

How do you know she isn't already trying to treat it? In the meantime, she needs a friend & it's her prerogative to come to you for advice, not the other way around - she already knows she has acne.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

i would tell her but not like "oh ya u have acne" tell them "i have something to tell u that u might not like but u have acne" she might be a little embarrassed but it is better than not telling her

Answer 8

Tell her to get some proactive. Works the best. I feel bad for your friend too. LOL

Answer 9

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Acne is a broad term covering blemishes, blackheads and whiteheads. This condition can strike at any age. While there are many preventative measures you can take to avoid acne,with good results, here's how to treat existing acne so that it disappears.
Steps
Stop popping the pimples and zits. This will only risk encouraging your acne to stay due to inflammation, irritation, and possibly infection. If a pimple comes up in a particularly bothersome place, learn how to target a single pimple. And if you're determined to pop, learn how to pop a pimple safely and properly.
Remove dead skin cells regularly by exfoliating. Use an abrasive cloth or scrub, or use an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant like salicylic acid and glycolic acid. Remember that over-exfoliating can actually increase the likelihood of acne by irritating the skin.

It's generally recommended to do this twice a day--once in the morning, and once before bed.
Pat dry, rather than rubbing, since rubbing can cause you to shed more dead skin cells as well as irritate your skin.
Use a good toner. Spray onto face or wipe on with a cotton ball and wipe off with a clean, dry cotton ball. This gets rid of excess cleanser. Good, inexpensive choices include plain witch hazel for normal to dry skin, or 3% hydrogen peroxide for oily skin. Some toners are medicated, too, and this stage is the best stage for putting on a medicated product.
Remove bacteria from your pores. Your skin can become "allergic" to these bacteria. Use bactericidal products containing benzoyl peroxide by rubbing, twice daily, into the pores over the affected region or washing with a medicated soap bar/wash. Keep in mind that this may cause dryness, local irritation and redness.
Maintain a routine. Most acne treatments will take time to work. It usually takes between two and eight weeks before you see any significant improvement, so you are going to have to be patient. Once you've gotten your acne cleared up, it's important to continue with the treatment that's working so it does not return.



Tips
All acne medications cause your skin to break out more than when you started because the cleansers are cleaning out your pores, and causing the skin to regenerate faster. This brings existing acne pimples already under your skin (but not visible yet) to the surface which in turn causes a massive break out. Give the medications about one to two weeks and you will notice a big difference in the quality of your skin.
See a dermatologist. They specialize in skin care and can prescribe you medicines that help you improve it.
Don't stress out! Stressing out only makes acne worse. Find ways to stay calm in your life.
Drink plenty of water. Staying well hydrated can help your condition improve.



Warnings
Do not use too many different types of acne medication at the same time. It can cause more irritation and more acne than when you started.
Consult a doctor if your acne is open or bleeding.
Benzoyl peroxide-based products can bleach hair and fabrics. Be extremely careful using them, as you can end up with ruined towels and shirts.
Make sure you are not allergic to anything mentioned in this article.
Be careful with what prescriptions you take! Some can cause irreversible liver damage. Talk to your doctor or dermatologist before taking them.
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Common acne (aka "acne vulgaris") is a skin condition characterized by what are often called pimples or zits. It can occur anywhere on the body and at any age, though it typically affects teenagers on the face and back. You can take steps to avoid and prevent acne by doing the following.

Steps
Remove dead skin cells regularly by exfoliating. Use an abrasive cloth or scrub, or use an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant like salicylic acid and glycolic acid. Remember that over-exfoliating can actually increase the likelihood of red, dry skin by irritating the skin.
Remove bacteria from your pores. Your skin can become "allergic" to this bacteria. Use bactericidal products containing benzoyl peroxide by rubbing, twice daily, into the pores over the affected region or washing with a medicated soap bar/wash. Keep in mind that this may cause dryness, local irritation and redness.
Avoid exposing your skin to other sources of oil and irritants.

Break the habit of touching your face.
Keep bangs off of your forehead--the oil and the hair products (if any) can clog pores.
If you use a phone a lot, don't let it touch your face.
Change your pillowcases and sheets once a week to prevent the build-up of oils and bacteria that can re-occupy your pores.
Use non-comedogenic moisturizers and makeup. Choose cosmetics that are water-based and hypoallergenic. Avoid oil-free products, coal tar derivatives, and heavy creams. Make sure you wash your skin thoroughly every night to remove makeup residue.
Review your diet and the research surrounding the links between diet and acne.

Studies have shown a correlation between milk and acne. Try substituting with soy milk and other calcium-rich foods.
Excessive consumption of foods high in iodine (e.g. some seafood) may worsen acne but probably won't trigger it
Research suggests--but does not prove--that a diet with a low glycemic index may reduce the likelihood of acne. High glycemic foods to replace with healthier alternatives include:

soft drinks (drink water instead)
sweets (substitute with fruit)
white bread (replace with whole wheat bread)
Remove other potential causes of acne. Some factors, such as being in puberty, can't be altered, but these can, with the approval of your doctor:

Reduce stress and subsequent stress hormones
Consider alternatives to taking anabolic steroids
Minimize use of medication containing halogens (iodides, chlorides, bromides), lithium, barbiturates, or androgens



Tips
Watch your diet and observe the effects it has on your skin. Whatever science has to say, every body is different and how yours responds to certain conditions can best be determined by you alone.



Warnings
Do not make any drastic changes in your diet or skin routine without first consulting a medical professional.
Anything beyond very gentle cleansing can actually worsen existing lesions and even encourage new ones by damaging or overdrying skin.
Benzoyl peroxide can have a bleaching effect on clothes and hair.

Answer 10

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