I have really bad acne and need a treatment?

Question

My sister just ordered me some "retin A" cream and I have acutally already tried that it just made my acne worse! I have VERY VERY oily skin. My pores are "whole" like, and its just disgusting, now allof asudden Im breaking out everywhere on my face especially between my eye brows, and on my cheeks! I am very clean, I wash my face all the time, but it seems that Im just allergic to most acne treatments. I cant go to a dermatologist, cannot afford that, so can someone please recommend some good products for it that I can buy over the counter that work for oily skin? Thanks so much!!!

Answer 1

If I remember correctly from my days dealing with acne .. with Retin A your acne will get a little worse when you initially start using this product. I think you may just need to give it some time to get the acne under control. Be sure to read and follow the directions. When I was younger my dermatoligist put me on Accutane which was relatively new at the time. It worked well for me. Not sure what is required to purchase it now.

Answer 2

Take an antibiotic like "doxycycline" or something...

You don't even have to bath, this anti biotic starts clearing you face within the first week, and if you have body acne, it gets rid of that in like 3 months.

Go see your doctor.

If it's just on your face, This thing called "tretioin gel" is amazing! It's it smells like vodka lol, but one application and you can feel your skin getting dryer and cleaner.

Go see your doctor. They have the good ****!

America won't see you products that work over the counter, because they can't make a profit =P

Answer 3

Are you a teenager? This happens to the best of us so do not worry, When I was about 15-19, I had really really bad acne and still have a little bit of scars on my cheek from it , this doesn't mean that you will scar. The best thing I ever did to help myself was to fill a big bowl full of ice cubes and cold water, put your face in it, turn it from side to side so you can breath of course and just do it for as long as it doesn't make you uncomfortable.

Calamine Lotion, and Betadine, apply next. This drys out your skin but it really helps the acne just mix the two together and apply it with a cotton ball.

I hope this helps you as much as it did me. Goodluck :-P

Answer 4

try this remedy i used at my shop .

1 T. baking soda

  2 T calamine lotion

MIX until smooth

APPLY  to entire face until dry

RINSE.

Do this for 2  weeks , going from everyday to every other day. You will see a difference

Answer 5

Im sure this acnezine will work for you http://www.hermansherbalstore.com/produc...

Answer 6

buy what is called practive its the best stuff like no other

Answer 7

A couple of my friends went to the dermatologist and he put them on accutaine, and their face cleared up. They don't even have to wear makeup now if they don't want too. It really does clear up your face. But there are risks and possible side effects, so make sure you get all the facts and that it is safe for you before using it. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

have you seen your doctor yet as you can get antibiotics and antibiotic cream from him if your acne is really bad?? Over the counter remedies you should be looking for are ones that contain benzyl peroxide which is an antibacterial cleanser. Your pharmacist will be able to recommend one so ask their advice before you buy. Another tip is to buy a mild astringent (alcohol free) and dab it onto your spots no more than twice a week and this will help dry up the excess oil.Dont scrub your face and dont wash it more than twice a day as the more you wash the more oil you will produce and you will make your acne worse. Steaming a couple of times a week will open your pores and if you use creams make sure they are oil free. Drink plenty of water and try and eat lots of fruit and veg and avoid fatty and processed foods. NEVER squeeze your spots as you will make them more inflamed, spread the infection and cause scarring. Hope this helps...

Answer 9

Murad .. it is great.. they have the whole system for avg $40. I have tried everything retin A and proactive.. etc but this stuff works really well- here is the link, you can also find it at sephora

https://www.acnecomplex.com/

Answer 10

I don't know anything over the counter that works if your skin is this sensitive. Try Arbonne's Clear Advantage because it works and has a 45 day money back guarantee.

Answer 11

quinoderm

its a really good cream! i used to have it.. but it did a reli good jop. get it from a chemist or a shop like boots or superdrug.  that will dry your skin out. if it gets to dry use some simple moisture cream.  

Answer 12

get "neutrogena oil free acne wash" in grapefruit, and wash your face no more than 2 times a day, get a moisterizer for oily skin (by neutrogena) and apply it heavier at night (the more moisterizer you use the less oil your face will need to produce) and get "neutrogena  rapid clear 2 in 1 fight and fade" acne gel and apply that 1-3 times daily, and it should get help reduce the amount of pimples you have and lighten any acne scars you have.

I used both of these products, and it really helped my skin.

Answer 13

just use the retin-a but be patient with it.  use only a small amount on your entire face only at night.  make sure your skin is completely dry before you apply it.  also,  you might want to start out using it only every other night to lessen the irritation.  after a while you can bump up the applications to every night.  be consistent with it. it will take a long time to stop working and in the first month or so your acne may get worse.  but stick with it.  after 2-3 months or so your skin should start clearing up drastically.  

Answer 14

Neutrogena face wash for acne - they have a whole line of products.  I find that the ones with salicylic acid work best for me.  

Answer 15

Try something more natural. I use the wash/lotion from Kalaya (www.kalaya.ca). It contains tea tree oil (a natural disinfectant) and emu oil (a natural moisturizer). My sister has been using it for a year and her skin is beautiful. She tried everything, even Pro-Activ, and this is the only thing that worked. I have just started to use it, and it's working. Also, don't wash your face more than twice a day, it will dry it out, and make everything worse because of that.

Answer 16

you have to consult a dermatologist.  I've had severe acne and nothing worked.  I can't remember what he prescribed as it was a long long time ago that i've been to him

Answer 17

Proactiv!

http://www.proactiv.com/

Answer 18

YOU SHOULD TRY PROACTIVE, IT WORKS GREAT ON MY SKIN, IF THAT DOESN'T WORK THEN YOU SHOULD SEE A DERMATOLOGIST.

Answer 19

Do not try and dry out the oil because then your body produces more to replenish your self. Try doing this use a lighter product and water, first wet with warm water then wash with product and then wash off with the warm water and then rinse with cold. This will open your pores (warm) and then close them(cold). Also try Skin ID by neutrogena, i hear great things about it, neutrogena is great brand, i found with myself that clear and clear does not work FOR ME all people are different which is the point of skin ID.

Good Luck

Answer 20

http://www.drugs.com/accutane.html

Answer 21

Well i would tell you ACUTAINE im not sure how to spell it, But its expensive so im not sure.