I am a 14 year old boy and have REALLY BAD acne problems- I have tried Proactiv, Oxy and Eucerin. All have hardly calmed it down at all and I have pimple outbreaks one after the other. I am currently using proactiv 2 times a day. But my forehead is nearly covered in pimples. My mum says to drink Guava juice a lot to help it. I'm also gonna try out Kose's spots serum next. But any other tips would help. I also have acne all over my back and chest and arms. Please Help!
2007-12-21 03:12:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
Its vital that you drink lots of water to cleanse your system. Ask your mother to take you too a derm, because proactive really only works on mild acne. The acne you seem to have is internal and topical treatments may not be good enough. Antibiotics such as doxycyclin or accutane could really help you, also you have to eat healthy: no fried, greasy foods or soda...also cut back on dairy and spicy foods because acne can derive from digestive problems. Your daily regimen should be a wash with a good (no chemical containing) facewash, a light exfoliation, tone and moisturized. Sometimes acne is genetic, but if you take EXTRA great care of your skin, you could fight it. GREAT Luck...praying also helps :)
2007-12-21 03:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acne is to do with elevated male hormone / testosterone (T) levels causing over active oil / sebum production & pimples when the skin pores clog up with the secretions and inflammation sets in (associated with puberty etc.).
Topical lotions etc. only work to try to enable the pores to remain clear, letting the oil out, not effective if your acne is anything other than mild.
If your acne is really bad you MUST go and see your doctor if you want to avoid permanent scarring as he can prescribe effective treatment.
If your a guy you don't want to block the "T" as it has a major effect in masculinization & libido .... so you go onto antibiotics (e.g. Tetracyclenes) which calm the inflammation and infection that lead to spots, combined maybe with a short course of the really aggressive Roaccutane which stops sebum production dead. Your doctor will know the best meds to prescribe.
If your a girl the the "miracle cure" is a mild anti-anrdogen like Spironolactone which really tackles the problem at "root" by reducing testosterone to stop excessive oil / sebum production (normal / dry hair and skin within a few days !) .... stops acne dead ....
Its a big myth that diet / hydration / inadequate cleansing has any effect on acne .... all the astringent lotions do is dry the spots out. not a good long term solution.
I say once again if you have serious acne you should see your doctor or a dermatologist as soon as possible .... tell your mum this is what you need (its not "wimpy" for a guy to be concerned about his skin) .... and your acne will be history in a few weeks !
2007-12-21 04:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by laura_eva_b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eating good: no caffeine, sugar or unnatural fats
Drinking LOTS water to flush your system
Getting enough sleep- I break out bad if I don't get more then 5 hours a sleep (especially for an extended period of time)
If you have a local organic store, like Whole Foods... talk with one of the people wandering around in the skin care section (of course someone who works there) and ask them about some strong acne products. The problem with a lot of acne products is that they have a lot of added crap, if you go organic you get the base of everything you need without the crap.
It might just be genetics too... my mom eats really health, exercises, drinks water, sleeps, cleans her face, but she still has acne.
2007-12-21 05:35:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proactiv never worked for me and was just a waste of money. I then tried Acne Free which can be purchased at Wal-Mart or CVS and it works much better and is less expensive. It has 3 bottles that look similar to Proactiv but i haven't had a breakout in over a year now. They also have a Severe Acne Free Formula you might want to try 1st. it's about $30.00 for the Severe formula and $20.00 for the reg.
2007-12-21 03:25:09 · answer #4 · answered by Missy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now my skin is perfectly clear, for the first time in 3 years. It's been about 9 weeks and all my acne is gone. It is such a great feeling to wake up with clear skin.
Holistic Acne Treatment Guide?
2016-05-20 09:20:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself an Acne Three Step Program – This will be your basic foundation. You will always want to have this on hand. You will want to use this everyday 2 or 3 times a day. Morning and Night or Morning, Evening, and Night
Some brands with a 3 step program
*Proactive
*Murad
*Clearasil
*Clean & Clear
*Clinique
*TriClear
*AcneFree
*Fresh Face Skincare
*Preventive Solutions
*Clear Zone
*Neutrogena
*Oxy
*Nature’s Cure
*Clean & Clear
The rest of the products I am going to list are just supplementary products which will aid your three step program to help you get clearer better looking skin faster. As long as you have your three step program, you don’t need these products but it will help in the long run.
Acne Mask or Masque – You will use this with accordance to your 3 step program. You can use this after step 1 or replace step 1 with this. Use this 2 to 3 times a week.
*Queen Helene - Natural Mint Julep Masque
*Acne Mask
*Serious Skin Care Sulfur Mask
*Serious Skin Care Glycolic Mask
*GLYCOLIC EXFOLIATING MASK
*Glyphix Renew Glycolic Masque mask for face care
*AVON Acne Control Mask CLEARSKIN COLOR *CHANGING MASQUE
*AVON Solutions True PORE-FECTION Mask Acne Treatment
Avon - Mark - Decongesting Scrub Mask - Acne Control
Microdermabrasion
*Epidermx II Microdermabrasion Cream
Acne Cloth or Microdermabrasion Cloth
You could buy yourself one of these cloths and use it while doing step 1 in your acne three step program replacing your fingers
Chemical Peel or Facial Peel
I would suggest using a light peel like a alpha beta peel. But glycolic peels would be good in your case.
Some brands I think sell a good peel
* MD Skincare Alpha-Beta Daily Face Peel
*Avon Anew Clinical Advanced CHEMICAL Retexturizing Peel
*NEUTROGENA advanced solutions FACIAL PEEL
*Jessner's Chemical Peel Kit
*Loreal AcneResponse Intensive Adult Acne Peel
*AcneFree POWER PIMPLE PEEL
*Neutrogena Advanced Solution Acne Mark Fading Peel
*Vita-K Solution At Home Chemical Peel Kit
Get yourself an acne body wash
I think I covered everything, hope your acne goes away. All these products, I found on ebay.
2007-12-25 00:08:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was your age I had the same problem. I tried everything possible! I started using Proactive, and it helped control the acne, but it didnt make it go away. I then got a prescription for Retin-A Micro and it went away in just a couple months!
2007-12-21 04:15:58 · answer #7 · answered by ~Miss Dior~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a dermatologist because he can prescribe you some meds that work way better than those OTC remedies. I had acne all my life and am still struggling a little, only because I need to see my dermatologist but every since I started seeing a dermatologist my skin has improved so much.
2007-12-21 03:22:44 · answer #8 · answered by Joy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't touch your face with your hands either. The friction causes acne too! Just a tip...
2007-12-21 06:00:06 · answer #9 · answered by Patronin' 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think time is usually the best thing you can do for yor acne because acne is normal during this age i have it too.UMM, lets see i use clearasil ultimate pack with a breakout fighter, lotion, cleanser, and a toner. it doesn't have benzoyl peroxide which i think is bad for your skin, it has salycic acid. i've used it and my acne has improved. here's a pic of the product http://www.reckittbenckiser.com/RBUploadedResources/Clearasil_Ultra_Lo_Res.jpg
2007-12-21 03:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋