Acne, am I doing everything right?

Question

I've had acne for 5 years, and it has been bad for the past 2 years. I tried Clean & Clear, Proactive, and Clearasil. They all did a little, but would stop working after a few weeks. Now I wash my face when ever it is oily (aout every 5 hours). I determine if it is oily enough to wash by wiping my finger on my nose and seeing if the oil if on my finger. I use a face wash once a day.

Answer 1

You might want to try prescription medications like antibiotics, Retin A, or even Accutane. You'll need to see your doctor and be referred to a dermatologist.

Prescription drugs can REALLY help with acne. I tried EVERYTHING when I was 16, like Proactive, Retin A, antibiotics, over the counter medications, injections in my face (ouch!), and finally Accutane. Accutane worked the best out of everything.

Good luck to you!

Answer 2

he products you are using, are they Salsylic Acid or Benzoyl peroxide? BP can be VERY drying. I personally like SA better. Salsylic acid it really good. It is in almost all acne washes. Benzoyl Peroxide is too drying for me! Try finding a face lotion with SA in it. Clean and Clear has a good moisturizer with SA and it helps keep pimples at bay. It is only about $5 a bottle and lasts about 2 months and you can get it at your local store. I have used this in the past and it works well. Personally, I use Biore products (which you get over the counter. Their products range from $5-$10). They are harsh on pimples, but not on your face.
Personally, Proactive didn't work for me. I have been using Biore products for over a year and I hardly ever break out! Occasionally I will get one or two, but nothing bad. I use Biore Ice Cleanser and warming facial scrub every morning. And then 3-4 day s a week I use Biore purging pore cream scrub. For body acne I use Neutrogena acne body wash I never break out on my body. It gets 110 in summer so sweat in inevitably, yet I never break out. Give it a try. All of it is cheap too. About $5-10 depending on what you buy! Salsylic acid it really good. It is in almost all acne washes. Benzoyl Peroxide is too drying for me! I think you will just need to experiment with products until you find what works for you. Remember, it can take 1 month for products to fully begin working! Good Luck!

Answer 3

Keep your hand off your face, this is not good for your acne.My friends children try ed everything you used, and nothing helped.The acne comes from the insides. Then one day they try ed Tahitian Noni Juice.This has helped a lot of my friends,kids and adult acne.All you have to do is order it, and if it doesn't work, send it back and get your money Back.www.tni.com/ra

Answer 4

Maybe you should go see a dermatologist instead cause all skin types are different. But anyways, I use a scrub by St. Ives, the blue one thats for oily skin and it works pretty good.

Answer 5

Clean your face when you get up, and when you go to sleep.
Don't touch your face, but clean with soap and water whenever you feel is necessary.
Don't eat many Junkfoods, eat fruits and other healthy foods.
If the regular skin care products don't work, use a different one everytime you clean.

Answer 6

stay away from your face! and wash your face at least 3 times a day! don't eat oily foods either

Answer 7

me too ! none of the OTC product did any help. though C&C advntge helped once (my frens kept asking how i what i did to lessen my pimples), but then it rise again.
so last month i met a doc who recommend me on taking oral antibiotic. he prescribed me doxycycline+topical med, benzyl peroxide.
im started also taking code liver oil+herbal supplement.

Answer 8

touching your face will only make it worse, so try to refrain from doing that. use a scrub and then you could try to do a mask.

Answer 9

you can try http://www.acnefreecare.com
has everything about acne clear