MY ACNE Friggin SUX.. I USED EVERYTHING!!!! :'(?

Question

OK I went to a dermatologist, and i used allooooot of things.. lets see

Homemade remedies

honey, lemon, yogurt, etc. LOTS MORE im not in the mood to write

sum other stuff--proactiv, neutrogina oil free acne wash, neutrogena blackhead scrub, clean and clear products, st ives scrubs, hmmmmmmmm LOTS MORE tht i dnt even remember!!!! and my face is like a tomato now and my acne is worse@!!!!!! :'(

I need to go on the pills now. any of u tried any pills? for acne? tht WORKED for them and how long did u use it and saw results?? Skool is startig skool HELP is acccutaine good TELL ME EVERYTHING!!!!

Answer 1

You poor thing

i have suffered from bad acne and know that terriable feeling

its a shame proactive didin't work for you

it worked for me

but peoples skin is differant,

okay its time for a change

go and buy a big bottle of water everyday fill it up take water with you everywear it will make a differance

shower in the moring and night if you dont already

dont wear heavy make-up if you can avoid it.

wash hair every second night if your hair is oily

have atleast two fruits a day wow it works amazing for your skin

relax

stress is no good for your skin

eating junk no matte rhow unhappy you are will only make it worse

keep your hair off your face as much as possible espcially when your sleeping

always sleep in clean sheets

and pillow cases

& avoid touching your face it will only make it worse

try this for two-3 weeks to see results

i know its terriable

really bad.

but stick to this and you will see changes

in terms of prouducts keep looking

but stick to the top and it will really change your face

good luck

stay strong

=)

Answer 2

I would NOT recommend getting accutane without a prescription.  While you're on it you're supposed to get monthly blood tests because it can be hard on your liver.  But it does work.  You go through an "initial breakout" phase for a few months (atleast I did) which is pretty bad, but when you're done with the treatment your skin looks amazing. The only sides i had was dry skin and sensitivity to light.  If you do plan on getting accutane, see a derm.  Not worth the risk without one.  

Answer 3

Try using Proactiv. There's infomercials for it all the time so i'm assuming you could buy it online, or sometimes they have it in kiosks at the mall. I used to have really bad acne...and now i have none at all!!

Answer 4

tell about ur diet, then we will know more

Answer 5

Ok please don't use accutaine unless it is a last resort, it has terrible side effects. I have never taken it but I have heard bad things. Just google the side effects of accutaine for the list. However, have you tried Tetracycline or Erythromycin? These are two antibodics commonly used to treat acne. These work! When I was younger I had bad breakouts.:( I started the antibodic and seriously within 2 weeks my face was spotless :) However, antibodics will only work for about a year then you will have to go back to the dermatologiat. The reason for this is because your body will get use to the antibotic. Good news is there are other antibodics.Good Luck

Answer 6

Yes, Accutane could damage your internal organs, especially your liver.  The side effects of Accutane can be much worse than acne.

Beware of using any acne products unless they have been prescribed or recommended by your doctor.  People make all kinds of suggestions about the best thing to do to cure acne.  Some cures I’ve heard include putting oatmeal, honey, lemon juice, tea tree oil, cucumber, vinegar, milk of magnesia or toothpaste on your face.  Practically every cosmetics company and company that makes personal care products makes something that is a “sure cure” for acne.  If we think about this, and use some common sense, we have to come to the conclusion that there is no quick or easy cure for acne, because if there was it would be well known and doctors would be telling everyone about it.  



Numerous companies make a lot of money persuading people to buy products that at worst will make the acne worse, and at best may help some people a little.  Often fewer products are better.  People often make their acne much worse by using too many products.  There really is no quick fix for acne.  Don’t spend a lot of money on products just because their ads say that they will cure acne.  Your doctor is the best person to ask for help, and he or she may recommend some prescription medication or non-prescription treatment that may be suitable for you..  



There are some very simple and basic things you can do that cost nothing.  Keep your face or any other area affected by acne very clean.  Any mild antibacterial soap will help with that.  Rinse the area well to remove all soap residue.   Drink plenty of water – it really does help to clear up acne.  Eat a nutritious diet and get enough sleep.  A healthy life style will make a difference.  Try to reduce the stress in your life – stress contributes to acne, so also probably the more you worry about the acne and focus on it, the worse it will be.  

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 ideas about preventing and treating acne.

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

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

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

Answer 7

You can't go to a dermatologist as they won't help you with any kind of mild acne. Yes pills work. And watch what you eat. Drink water and green tea. It helps.

Answer 8

nahhh man check this page out and learn it..acne.org its pretty good, they teach you on asimple three step anti acne process and it works--check it out it may help

Answer 9

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

Accutane.................. well yes there are many side effects especially on the liver. If you are prescribed Accutane, your doctor will have you come in for blood tests to monitor your liver enzyme count.

There are many physical and psychological side effects. Accutane should only be used in SEVERE acne cases.

In my experience of 12 years alot of commercial store bought products DO NOT WORK!

As far as scrubbing or exfoliating it depends on your age. You dont want to over scrub or exfoliate because depending on your breakouts you may end up spreading the bacteria from one breakout to the other making it worse!

PLEASE READ THIS WITH YOUR MOM if you are under 18, I have a great solution for you!

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.

Good Luck to you,

Michelle