Help! dermatologist advice needed for acne!?

Question

I am a 16 year old female and i have severe acne. i have taken every single topical gel, antibiotic, anything that can be used for acne and nothing worked for me. Yes, not even Proactiv solutions could perform miracles on me. my next step is to take accutane and i need some advice for the risks, dangers, side effects, or just any information about it.

i was also wondering if taking different types of vitamins would help. i heard a, zink, types of b, and c vitamins help, but does this really work? there is something called Derma Klear Akne-Zyme that is a combination of a bunch of vitamins, but is this the way to go?

any advice or information would be helpful. thanks!

Answer 1

Okay, since Antibiotics and topical creams obviously did not work for you, your Dermatologist should have told you that you are a candidate for Accutane. This is the closest thing we have to a miracle drug and 90% of people that take it have success. Talk to your dermatologist about this. The sooner you start, the better to prevent acne scarring.  

Answer 2

weell iiaam noot aa dermaatollogiist butt i thee sunn reaally

heelps heall acne annd blemiishe beeecauuse it haas vitamine C

allso try driinking and eatingg healthy... drink orangeee juiice

and no chocolatee. also sellf estemee reaally heelps clearr

acneee.. just staaay actiive and keeep up a good sense ooff humourr

ifff u are happyy then ur skiin wiill definiiitely cleaar (truusst mee)

iif u are worried aabout somethiing that couuld beee the causeee

dont usee proactive ittss a waste of mooneyyy. tryy not to puttt

anyyy oily maakeup on becaause it makess it worse. if u waant to putt make-upp on maake sure to buyy aan oil-free oneee. coveeer up causesss lotss of pimples so iff uu usee that ii would suggesst stopping umm and thats basically itt.. try going to a dermatologist

cuzzz theyy wiiil abssolutelyy give uu something thaat wiilll actuallly workkk. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... &&&&:;;;; &&&&;

Answer 3

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

After 12 years in this profession I find that most of my patients who deal with acne or brekout problems DO NOT SEE RESULTS from commercial products sold at drung stores or the mall. They usually contain too much benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or sulfur which tends to OVER DRY the skin and cause itching or irritations.

Also, home remedies such as lemon juice or alcohol or toothpaste SHOULD NEVER BE USED because they cause small tears in the skin and leave the skin more susceptible to bacteria that causes pimples or 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! 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.

Teenagers going through hormonal and growth changes are prone to acne.

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.

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 4

Have you tried the Medical Range By Neostrata? Strong drugs like the one you mentioned have serious side effects which can affect your internal organs.Its hormonal at your age and needs to be controlled.

Neoceuticals Claryfying Cleanser and Spot Solution.

www.therapeutixhealthandbeauty.co.uk   on their skin shop

Answer 5

i know youve tried everything but if you havent tried this id give it one

last shot before spending a bunch of money on dangerous products

i had server acne as well until i started using this

i use the biore ice fighting clenser with the neutrogena wave to give it a deeper better clean ! the biroe works good alone too, but it works faster & more affective with the wave to get deep down. seriously my face is almost clear of acne! im sooo happy! and you wouldnt beleive the comments im getting form people saying how my face looks sooo much better! its a mericle & i would never use anything but it!

this comeing from a girl who has used practically everything on the market, & then some! (except proactive, hope u got you money back =X) plus went to a dermotologist.

& if you want to try a vitamin, i heard vitamin A helps a whole lot for skin

i used biotin & vitamin e, vitamin c, & fish oil. <<---they dint work for me

Answer 6

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