Applying lavander essential oil works wonders. I didn't really believe it until someone reccomded I try it instead of the standard on the shelf stuff.
Besides that, I have found the following things matter and tend to effect acne.
1) Eating sugar (and artifical ones). If you eat no sugar your predispotion to acne drops a lot. Mine completely vanished when I did.
2) Eating greasy fried food (aka fast food). I noticed I was able to feel outbreaks coming on as I ate the stuff. I think sugar matters more though.
3) Getting rid of hair covering the face (so beards, sideburns, or long curly hair that gets to your cheaks). I don't know why this one matters but it does.
4) Washing the face with water from a shower. The more you wash it the better it gets. However, chlorine which is in all tap water irritates it as well, so if you get the chance to get a chlorine shower filter that goes a long way to fixing your skin (and hair).
There are some other anecdotal things I am not sure of in anyway about acne, but I'd leave it as; if you are generally healthy then you will not get acne, so most of the time its best to just think of acne as an indictator for your body. Then again its a pretty awful one to deal with, and I went through a lot of grief before I figured out what I just told you.
2007-10-10 22:06:39
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answered by Zen Cat 5
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Most non-prescription acne medicine is either a 10% benzoyl peroxide solution (usually comes as a cream), or a 2% salicylic acid solution. Because the active ingredients in the more-expensive and less-expensive medications are usually the same, get the cheapest stuff you can find that has 10% benzoyl peroxide or 2% salicylic acid. Most places, like CVS and target, have a store brand acne medication that is a lot cheaper than the name brands. I've tried both benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid and they worked the same for me, although I had to stop using benzoyl peroxide because I developed an allergy to it. If one doesn't work for you, try the other, and if neither works, get a prescription for some stronger stuff.
2007-10-08 13:30:12
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answered by ? 4
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Try AcneFree! It's great and pretty much the same as Proactiv...it just costs cheaper and the BP is Time Released, so it keeps working and fighting the acne 24/7. You will most likely love it. I have oily skin and it works great at getting rid of acne and oil!
2007-10-08 13:25:36
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answered by LOLs @ Everything 3
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One that works fast? I'm sure that people will try and sell you all kinds of quick fixes, but the only thing that really works is drinking lots of water and keeping your blood flow regular by exercising daily and eating antioxidant rich foods. It takes some time to work but it's the only thing that will keep persistent acne from coming back.
2007-10-08 13:26:17
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answered by Anonymous
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the only best acne medication i could recommend is Accutane. And there is no such thing as a acne medication that will cure/prevent further acne, either than Accutane. If u get anything cheap will probably damage your skin in the long run.
2007-10-08 13:25:58
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answered by Omeed A 2
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Acne is one of the most distressing and depressing problem. Soak cotton wool in mint juice, and apply every day. Mix cinnamon powder with lime juice to make a fine paste, Apply on the spots and wash when dry .Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
2007-10-08 13:33:24
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answered by Anonymous
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minocycline.........its prescription sorry, but I get it for like 3 dollars with my insurance. Its a pill you take once a day and you will be clear quickly. I think Rite Aid carries neutrogena, I have heard good things about that brand.
2007-10-08 13:29:18
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answered by Anonymous
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Proactive
2007-10-08 13:25:04
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answered by Baby boy on board [[April 16th]] 3
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benziol peroxide it cames in a yellow tube with black writting if you can find it juts use peroxide it will dry it up immediately
2007-10-08 13:26:22
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answered by ღOMGღ 7
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birth control pills
2007-10-08 13:24:40
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answered by MsKitty 4
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