Best treatment for acne?

Question

I have a smal patch of acne on my chin. It isn't HORRIBLE (I can cover it with makeup pretty well), but it itches, and it's not clearing up.

So, here are my questions:

1) What is the best acne treatment? Is it ProActive?

2) Has anyone ever tried Acne Free?

3) My sister said my oily skin was to blame, and said something about exfoliating. What's that??

Answer 1

There is no quick fix for acne.  Your doctor may recommend some prescription medication.  Keep your face very clean.  Drink plenty of water.  Eat a nutritious diet and get enough sleep.  Try to reduce the stress in your life.  Probably the most useful and effective things you can do are to apply hot compresses to pustules and cysts and never to pick or squeeze pimples. Playing with or popping pimples, no matter how careful and clean you are, nearly always makes bumps stay redder and bumpier longer.   Here are a few informative links with additional home treatment ideas.

http://www.medicinenet.com/acne/article....

http://www.acne.com/cause_effects/causes...

http://www.acnerecovery.com/acne-informa...

Answer 2

i have a patch of it pn mii chin too gurl i hate it n on mii nose n i cant stand it it irrataes me but i use sum kind of soap i forgot when i find out i will inform u n i use toothpaste n i use um clearzit good luck oh yeah it might be because ur skin is too oily u want it moist but not too moist not overly moist put it like that good luck once again n wish me good luck  

Answer 3

accutane.. and or mild washing

Answer 4

For many individuals benzoyl peroxide based systems like ProActive or Acne Free work very well and other people find salicylic acid based products control acne better. Unfortunately, trial and error is usually involved to discover which is best for you. I would try a benzoyl peroxide system first, either ProActive or Acne Free would be fine. Additional things to be aware of...

1. using your products consistently is important

2. don't expect over night results, give it time before thinking you have to switch to something else

3. wear a sunscreen that won't clog your pores, products that treat acne can make you burn more easily

4. DO NOT scrub your face hard, it will only aggravate the existing acne and make you more likely to get an infection

5. consult a dermatologist...they can offer you more options and help to prevent scarring, or determine if the condition you self diagnosed is actually something else

BTW...exfoliating is the act of removing the top layer of the dermis (usually dead skin cells) to prevent them from clogging your pores.

Answer 5

I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Your age plays a role! How old are you? Do you always have breakouts?

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in your breakouts.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

You can also read up on acne at: www.aboutacneproblems.blogspot.com

Good Luck to you,

Michelle