How to clear up acne that i've had for a year?

Question

I went to the dermatologist and got a (very expensive) prescription that didn't help and i've used tons of otc stuff. nothing seems to work! help?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

1) Cook oatmeal and apply on face for fifteen minutes and wash.

2) Make a warm bath with blanch of nettle and rosemary.

3) Apply equal amount of lemon juice and rose water with a cotton ball and wash it after haif an hour for 15 to 20 days.

For dozens of more ways, prevention, types and reasons check

http://www.beauticianworld.com/acneremed...

Answer 3

what i would do is get some morning face cleanser to use

then get some night time stuff...like the neturegenon(Sorry about spelling) kind

it works really well and i never get pimples

Answer 4

Pro Active  It really works. You need to keep your face very clean and free from oils. Wash it with an oil free soap 3 times a day. Try the Pro Active they have that special soap.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

When my kids were young and had acne I gave them Brewer's yeast Pills to take and it kept their skin clear.

Answer 6

Try these home remedies to clear up acne:

• Mix 1 teaspoon lemon juice with 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the pimples and wash it after 20 minutes with warm water. Repeat for two weeks,

• Use aloe vera juice on the pimples morning and night for as long as necessary (perhaps five months or longer).

• Make orange peel paste by grinding it in some water. Apply on and around pimples.

• Rub garlic on and around pimples.

• Apply fresh mint juice over the face every night for the treatment of pimples.

For more info, check these sites:

http://www.nature-medicine.info/acne.htm...

http://www.homeremediesguide.com/a_natur...

Answer 7

My sister had acne and she used a lot of stuff and then she got on vita cure b5 clearskin. it helped her drasticly and if you havent already tried it i hope it does the same for you!

Answer 8

well if your female( not to offend you i just dont know) birth control works! but then you gain the additonal 10 pounds(thats what sux)

talk to your doctor about that my dear and then see!

if not use cumfry(i think thats how you spell it) i use it every night on my face, its a plant sorta like a seasoning, and you sun dry the leaves and put them in a bag thats has tiny holes like a tea bag and boil it till its like tea and store it in the fridge till your ready to use and when you do apply it all over your face and do not wash it off untill the next morning!that recipe has been in my family for years and really works! and you could go the easy route and use Preporation H! that works too!