I just wish my acne would go away!?

Question

Okay... I'm so sick of my acne. I've been on different prescriptions throughout the course of the last year. I've been on Differin (both strengths.) Evoclin, Ziana, and now I'm on Tazorac and Duac. I was taking Erythromycin, but I stopped last week because it was causing stomach problems. I used it for 2 months. My doctor keeps saying "And if it all clears up..." And makes me think it will get better, but it isn't. My last appointment, I thought my skin was getting worse, and he said it was getting better! My mom agreed it looked worse too. I'm sick of little kids calling me pimpleface. None of my friends have acne, and I'm sick of people thinking I must not wash my face. I wash my face at least 2 times a day! I am not dirty, and I'm sick of people thinking that. If I had clear skin, I'd be more approachable. I'd look better in the mirror, and I'd feel good about my looks without having to take my glasses off to see a blurred version of myself where I can't see my pimples and scars. I started getting acne around 4th grade. Now I'm in 8th. I've tried loads of stuff before going to the doctor, and my mom thinks she's wasting her money. She says to try Proactiv, but I'm not totally buying it. She said it worked for her, but my mom has had acne all my life, so it obviously wasn't working good enough. Plus, the stuff I'm using helps some people, and Proactiv has some issues - so why would it magically work for me? I guess my question is - what kind of system have you discovered that is even better than Proactiv, or what do you think I should try. BTW, I have it on my chest and back too, which is really embarrassing because people make fun of it. I'd love to have better skin by the time I go to 9th grade. Thanks :)

Answer 1

i would ask your dermatologist for something called solodyn it really does work :] i had the  same problem, and now it is gone!

Answer 2

I'm sorry you feel this way! :(

I use Clinique Three Step and it works pretty well.....  

Answer 3

TO get rid of zits fast put tooth paste on the zit. DOn't go and use toothpaste all over your face, try it in one place and see if it works. Usual cases it does. try it :)

Answer 4

Do not use toothpaste. Keep up the topical regimen your Dr. has prescribed. Talk with your doctor about other oral medications that are not antibiotics. I take a dose of Aladactone every night. Very effective  for my specific type of adult acne. Are you female? Birth control Pills help also. Talk to your Mom. Bless your heart.

Answer 5

hey.... i'm really sorry, that must be terrible.

i have a cousin who is like that. i was talking to her one night, and she told me that it was caused by (i'm not EXACTLY sure) but she had like, ovarian cysts, i think. so maybe your problem isn't necessarily "underneath the skin". you could have problems somewhere else in your body that is the cause for your acne.

i really hope you find something that helps!

Answer 6

i know exactly what you went through. i am going into 8th grade. 7th was a terrible year cause of all that acne on my face, and i tried everything my dermatologist gave me and nothing would work! then finally, he recommended Accutane. it is a serious medicine with lots of side effects, but the only ones you will probably get are chapped lips & dry skin and maybe some muscle pain.

this medicine SERIOUSLY works!!!

i started in may and my acne is all gone now. i just have little marks that look like freckles that my dermatologist said with soon fade.

this really is the only cure for acne if you have it like me & you.

and there is a 75% chance that you will never have a problem with acne again! :)

i really suggest you check this out. you go on the medicine for 5 or 6 months. and you have to take a blood test every month to make sure your liver is working correctly, but don't worry about it. i was deathly afraid of needles before but these blood tests are fine.

Accutane really truly works.

remember, everybody wants happiness, nobody wants pain, but you can't get a rainbow without any rain! :)

GO ON ACCUTANE.

Cause honestly, NOTHING else will work.

but to keep your face clean while your on it, wash it with a cleanser like Neutrogena acne free once or twice a day!

oh and i forgot to add, what accutane does is shrink the oil glands so you probably will only get like 1 zit everyone now and then after you get off the medicine.

and it also takes away the acne you already have.

XD

Answer 7

just try proactive u never know what will happen it worked for my friend and her hole face was covered in acne

good luck!

Answer 8

Hey I know how you feel. I've had acne problems for the past 4 years and its really hard. But I've tried proactiv and murad and neither worked. Try Neutrogena Advance Solutions Complete Acne Therapy system. It works better than anything else I've ever tried. I love it! Also I found out if your skin is dry and your breaking out its the foods you eat. Well in general Stay away from fried food, fast food, and junk food. Trust me! Buy Neutrogena, its affordable and it works! Soon your skin will look great.  

Answer 9

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