Please help, i hav acne.?

Question

please dnt b mean , this is a serious issue man its messed wiv my self esteem 4 2 yrs now. ive tried evrythin, evry facewash, been 2 the doctors n taken tablets (which woz no use as i had side effects), n ive stopped eatin chocolate 4 lyk 2 whol yrs, which is weird cuz im a girl. n i drink my 8 glasses of water. please dnt say just liv with it, cuz im sure thers a way 2 get rid of the unwanted bas*a*ds

people really mean aswel :(

i hav sensitive skin, n i knw its not caused cuz of stress lyk my mom says, thnx evry1 il try proactive, cuz so far ive been usin clearasil ultra the three day thing

Answer 1

You will not of tried everything!
Go back to your doctors.
I was a sufferer of acne for around 2/3 years, it naturally goes when you are around 17-18, depending on how severe your acne is.
Go to your doctors and explain things haven't worked on your skin. I had to go back to my doctors about 6 times before I found something that worked. It is a trial and error, I used something called Panoxyl ( I think thats how it was spelt. ) It worked for my skin, however my friend who also had acne used Panoxyl, and it didn't work for her skin.
Don't be fooled into buying ''over the counter'' acne creams, I must of wasted hundreds of pounds on them, including scrubs and facial washes.
Also, try and keep hair out of your face, all the oils in it, good and bad can clog up skin and cause bacteria to build up, causing inflamous spots. Also, I do not mean to offend but if you are over-weight that can cause problems as well, I have no idea why but it is what the doctor mentioned to me, although I am not overweight, I don't think!
If possible, I know in some circumstances you won't be able to but simply wash your face with clean water every 2 hours, that cleans/wipes off any dirt on your face.
Oh and something that also helped me as well as cream is, when you go to school/college, you obviously touch doors, chairs, tables, other peoples things and other peoples germs, don't touch your face AT ALL until you have thoroughly washed your hands, don't lean your head on your hands for example, any dirt and germs on your hands goes straight on your face, clogging those pours.
The acne WILL go, it is just a matter of finding the right thing.
Good Luck, and this has to be my longest answer ever!

Answer 2

Dry and/or greasy skin due to poor oil composition of the skin. Thick greasy oils clog pores, lack of oil leads to dryness and irritation. You need thin oils to moisturize while dissolving and clearing gunk in your poors. Try fish oil or seafood. 2 tsp fish oil a day or 4 servings of seafood a week. Stick it out for at least 2 months; it will take a long time to replace all your oil. Any effect after 1-2 days is temporary or random; so even if it makes you break out a little at first, you haven't given it a full try yet.

In the short term you can wash and moisturize well, but that will only go so far. Plus excessive washing can be drying and excessive moisturizing can be clogging. Use a small amount of a light moisturizer, made with oil not jelly or grease. Often that means soybean oil or mineral oil. Mineral oil means mined from the ground. So soybean oil is usually better, though mineral oil won't cause too much harm. Clean with soap and water, not a harsh acne cleanser. Even then they only work so well. So you really need the seafood.

Antibiotics aren't really good for bacteria long term, they'll come back in force after. Short term they may help. After you get off them find some kefir with acidophilus listed first or 2nd to replace the friendly bacteria they destroyed. Studies show less illness when you have these bacteria, even outside the stomach in places such as the lungs and elsewhere. You want friendly bacteria to fill the void when the antibiotics stop, not harmful ones.

In the short term you might also try 100,000+ iu retinol vitamin A (a megadose, and too much for normal use) or one of the acne drugs that is similar to retinol vitamin A. It's some minor harm to your organs, but it helps against bacteria on your skin. At least it doesn't have the other long term drawbacks to your skin that antibiotics and many scrubs do.

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Answer 3

If you have tried everything and it has not worked, then your condition must be treated innerly. I have had acne for decades, so take my advice seriously.

Acne can not go away just by drinking water, juices, washing your face or avoiding chocolates! This is a myth.

If you have bad acne, then it is bacteria and you have to treat them from inside.

First of all, go to the doctor. Ask for an antibiotic cream like Indoxyl. You can also take a treatment of antibiotics for some months.

But if it does not work, the only thing which can help you are the famous roaccutan pills.

They are to be taken everyday, they cost a bit more than the usual ones, but they do have results, the BEST results ever.

Roaccutan are rich in vitamine A, which could have some sideeffects but nothing that serious.

Take my advice, go to the GP, ask for antibiotics, cream or pills, if it does not get better go for roaccutan and dont worry.

And clean your face every day with a product you like. There are many at the stores. A good one is from Boots, a Gel, purifying one. very simple.

Good luck to you and dont worry!

Answer 4

Have you tried using Dermol 500 which is a lotion in a pump bottle which you can use as a soap replacement for washing or as a direct application to the skin ( Available on prescription which maybe cheaper ) also try Lacoid ointment which is very affective, both these products work really well for most people and are gentle on the skin,also have you asked for a refferal to see a Dermatologist? Ask for a 2nd. opinion and keep going until you get satisfaction and dont let your doctor fob you off.

Answer 5

We use Clinique's 3 step program here. A Clinique rep can skin type you. You can also try adding 10,000 units of Vit A to your diet. Vit A was what doctors recommended for acne before pharmaceuticals became all the rage. There may be other things in your diet that are causing problems, more than the myth of chocolate. Try eliminating fats, fast foods, junk foods too.

I'm looking into Mito Cocktail, which is a vitamin and herb combo that helps with acne. You might see if you want to check it out. I haven't had the chance to try it yet, so can't say how well it would work. Others who have, said it did well for them.

Answer 6

go back to your doctor and tell them the tablets they gave you gave you side effects. There is more than one treatment and sometimes it takes a while to find the right one.

Also, the facewash you're using might be too strong for your skin which will make the problem worse. I find Asda's Tree Tea & Peppermint facial wipes are brilliant and it only takes a couple of seconds to wipe your face over.

You need to stick with a facial wipe or cleanser for a few weeks sometimes to see if that helps.

Hope you get it sorted out soon because spots really can knock your confidence

Answer 7

2 years is nothing - theres hope for you yet! Ive suffered it for 10 years...im 20 now and beginning to wonder if theres any hope of it going away. Im currently awaiting to go on this super strong stuff prescribed for me by a dermatoligyst. Maybe you could ask your doctor to refer you?
Whatever you do dont pick or scratch as this makes them worse and causes scarring. Eating chocolate does NOT affect your skin, drinking water is good for the skin as it will prevent it from drying out when you use facial washes etc, but just dont over clean your face as your skin will dry out and react by producing more oil which makes the spots worse.

Good luck, soldier on and if it gets too much maybe you could try seeing a counciller *hugs* merry christmas xxxx

Answer 8

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Answer 9

well i have had the same problem as you and i would advise you to see your gp or doctor to refer you to see a dermataolgist.
when i saw the dermatoligist she told me the best treatment for my acne is a drug called roaccutane.
need a blood test first to see if the body is functioning ok to take this drug.
now before you even think about taking this read the side effects carefully and see if you will be able to cope with everyday life.
me personally the first month was hell i didnt go out like normally, fitness levels decreased, felt really depressed, had odd lumps appear that looked horrible, dry flakey skin and i had cracked lips that hurt when i smiled and started to bleed on some occassions.
im like through 3months of the course now and i can tell you my acn is completely clear but i have payed the price for this with my life as i am only getting back into things now.
if you do take this read very carefully and reaserch before you take any drug.
also i would like to mention to people that i thought that eating chocolate brought on my acne but the funny thing is i eat tons of the stuff now with clear skin and still have clear skin so i beleive it is a myth.

Answer 10

The best thing to do is eat the right servings of food and the right amount of food every day. Also, continue with your 8 glasses of water, but chocolate, believe it or not, is NOT bad for your skin. Wash your face 2-3 times a day --- and STAY DEDICATED! Putting honey or egg whites on your face before your sleep works very well, but beware --- it's gonna itch! I hope it gets better soon!

P.s. Some cleaning products (for the home) can affect acne, beware of what you clean your house with). Also, Get plenty of exercise, this will make your skin GLOW!

Merry Christmas! :)