How can I get rid of this stubborn acne?!?

Question

Okay, so i've tried proactiv, exposed, clinique, and a lot of other products, Nothing seems to be working, and I have been to the dermatologist about once a month and my skin's not getting any clearer. And if you have any tips, or anything tha's worked for your really stubborn acne please let me know. (p.s. I also want to get rid of my really oily skin? Any tips?) Thanks so much!!

Answer 1

i know this sounds crazy, but u may be OVER washing ure face which causes more problems
if ure skin is oily and ure eating healthy its genetics to some degree, i reccomend getting those little oil blotter pads (name brand or cvs..whatever) to keep the oil in check
to me it sounds like this could be a stress acne too, so try neutrogena in the stress acne line, use it religiously, but dont mix it with other products..thats no good for the skin, also try to get outside and get some sun, that can be a big help..the sun is not only good for happiness but in some cases skin too...as ironic as that may sound

Answer 2

It is a good idea to stick to a product for some time to let it work. I know exactly how you feel. I'm 28 and have it bad-huge ones. It is VERY embarrassing. I have tried pretty much everything(not Proactiv though)and gone to a dermatologist(which put me on some antibiotics that I had an allergic reaction to). I'm even on a birth control pill that is "suppose" to help but after eight years it still doesn't help my skin. Clinique actually made my face get worse. I wish there was something that would clear it up for us both-the scars are as bad as the acne itself. Just cleanse your skin twice a day with a good face wash made for oily/acne prone skin.

Answer 3

NATURAL ACNE PROTOCOL
1/ Never, ever touch your face.
2/ Use 3 facecloths to wash your face, one to soap on, one to soap off with very hot water, one to rinse off with ice cold water, in that order, once a day.
3/ If you are under 18 take 5,000 IU of vitamin A once a day with a full meal
4/ If you are over 18 take 5,000 IU of vitamin A twice a day with a full meal.
Do not get pregnant while taking vitamin A. Do not take any more, like Accutane, it will stop you growing.
5/ Never, ever. pick, squeeze or pop your spot. Read number 1 again.
6/ Do this for 90 days.
7/ Invest in a brand new pillow and 2 new or more pillow cases to �double bag' your pillow. HOT wash every couple of days.
Source:
A bit of advice given to me as a teenager, a bit of science as I am studying allergic reactions and vitamin A is a part of that. A bit of research: I sat in a lecture at the back and watched the acne prone pick at their faces, those with the worse acne touched their faces 32 times in an hour, the clearest complexions didn't touch their faces even once. I have circumstantial evidence that acne is the result of dermatophyte transfer from hands to face...where it does not get washed off and is well fed by hormones, sweat a
nd oil...just a hypothesis... But it would explain why vitamin A is so effective as vitamin causes skin to remove dermatophytes.

The secret is never to touch the spots

Tips on how to treat acne and achieve perfect clear skin in as little as 7 days?

Answer 4

You have to attack acne where it starts, with your diet. For me, diet was the cause and solution. Topical medications fight the symptoms. Start by eliminating trans fats and eating more fruits and vegetables. Once you start cleaning up the inside of your body, by eating properly, the outside of your body (your skin) will be get cleaned up too. I started a website to document my problem and solution.

http://www.fredstown.com/acne.html

You might find it helpful to read my story. Just remember to eat an all natural/organic diet with lots of fruits and vegetables. Stay away from processed foods. Use mild, all natural cleansers and don't pick at your face. Get lots of sleep and enough water for your body weight. Remember, clean body = clean skin. While you're waiting for your skin to clear, remind yourself that acne is a challenge that you will overcome soon. Once you're rid of it, tell all your friends how you did it. That's what I'm doing. God Bless.
Source(s):
http://www.fredstown.com/acne.html

Answer 5

please listen to me...i have stubborn acne also and for people like us over the counter products do not work...so here's what i did:no more fizzy drinks,no more processed food try to exfoliate 3 times a week, use glycerin based soap,lots of water that helps when it comes to the elasticity of your skin and vitamin C , FRUITS and vegetables every day no eating after 7 pm...i'm on this programme right now and it seems to be working sure i've tried all the products you mentioned and nothinn worked...this programme seems to be helping me a lot it's been only a week and i can see the results...of course i have to be patient and so must you...Good luck

Answer 6

I recommend tooth paste! dab a little on all of the acne spots on your face then wash it off with water. then for your oily skin wash your face with a nothing special soap bar! sounds crazy but it works like a charm!
p.s. that apricot scrub will ruin your face.

Answer 7

i use a gel to get rid of acne and a creme for the scars,the gel is erlik and the creme is ketrel.it drys your acne in 1 night!!!my skin is really better now

Answer 8

it cud b due to dandruff too..if datz d case u need to keep ur hair clean to clean up ur acne...sometimes it clears as u grow...i had a severe acne problem when i was abt 16...i did nothing much but now i'm 20 and its gone totally...well tea tree oil cud b of some help...dilute it b4 use...check for further information abt tea tree oil on net...

Answer 9

It seems you've tried alot with no avail, but I saw a product set in Walmart tonight thats supposed to be similar to proactive but is significantly cheaper, maybe its worth a shot?

Answer 10

Try lookin at the ingredients of wat ur using..
make sure it has the word Benzoyl Peroxide..

It's acne medicine in science.. It's suppose to
clean and dry acne.. Wen ur buying acne
wash.. look for that ingredient..

I wish u luck.. ^^