Will doing this actually clear up my acne??

Question

I have used almost every medication for acne! and.. NONE of them work.. i really want something that works. my dermatologist prescribed me the evoclin foam to use in the morning.. solodyn pill in the afternoon and differin gel at night.. will using all 3 medications every day actually clear up my acne?? please help - thanks!

Answer 1

most likely you're doctor is giving you stuff that works!  i wouldn't over do the medications because that can just clog pores and make more breakouts... as long as you're doctor know what you are doing(and approves it) that is fine...

that foam sounds nice!

good luck!

Answer 2

You can try what the doctor prescribed to you.But you must watch what you eat.Your diet has a lot to do with your skin.Make sure you drink plenty of water.Clean your system out regularly.Drink green tea.

Answer 3

The problem with acne is that everyone is different.  You are on a pretty solid routine and should see at least some positive results.  Hang in there, there is no quick fix.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

It depends... I've been using A benzoyl peroxide wash in the morning, a liquid in the morning on my face, and differin at night.

If you have sensitive skin, I suggest you moisturize carefully, as differin tends to have nasty effects on that skin type.

It's been more than 3 weeks for me, and my acne's cleared up, but it hasn't gone completely which is my major concern. I'd say try it out, use small doses of differin when you start out, and gradually work your way up to using it in larger amounts. Everyone has different skin, so perhaps this will work for you, don't be discouraged!

Answer 5

I would suggest swabbing a cotton ball with lemon juice and holding it onto your acne for about 10 minutes - 15. It's a natural remedy which usually works well, unless you're allergic to lemons.

Otherwise you should try proactive for a few days, see if it works. There is also a medication called clindamycin.

Answer 6

it depends, everyones skin is different so what may work for others wont work for yours. if your dermatologist thinks this will help then it probably will. my advice is to follow what she tells you to do exactly. that will ensure that all the meds have the most positive effect on your acne

Answer 7

put toothpaste

it'll dry them up.

it worked for som1 and clear it up three days

but it could be the face tone..

wash ur face everyday!

Answer 8

idk, but I have something to add to your problem

my friend has really really bad acne and when she finally had the docer really look at it they found out that she was allergic to dog's

so just make sure that it isn't caused by something like that

good luck :]

Answer 9

The doctor would not have prescribed them for you if he did not feel that they would work.  I would suggest that you follow his instructions completely, as it sounds like the combination of the 3 meds is the most beneficial.  

Answer 10

Wow it sounds like your derm doc has you on a lot of heavy duty stuff that might do the trick......

but I've found not matter what don't just go with what your medical doctors prescribes..... sometimes they really know what they are doing ... but you also need to attack it from a practical & homepathic way too.   Doctors are not going to recommend vitamins, 8 hours of sleep & meditation / prayer to have a peaceful mental attitude.   They don't get paid for that common sense advice.  

here are some practical & natural ways to help with acne -

Guest article about acne cures from Jennifer Thoden

Acne is a tremendously embarrassing and burdensome problem. It is easy to feel that you don't have control over your breakouts. But the fact is, you do. Now, your first response may be to assume that I'm going to recommend you see your dermatologist. Well, think again. Natural remedies can be just as effective and medications. Possibly more powerful. Sometimes, all your body needs is the right nutritional balance and proper skin care. Here are some easy things you can start doing today to help you heal your acne. You should notice a difference in about 4 weeks.

Apply a honey mask to your face once or twice a week - Honey has antibacterial properties so it is great for disinfecting and healing minor blemishes. It is also gentle on sensitive skin.

Wash twice a day with acne soap - You should wash your face twice a day with a sulfur based soap designed for acne. Once when you first wake up in the morning and then, right before you go to bed at night. Be extremely gentle to your skin when washing - do not scrub or use any sort of rough cloth. Overwashing your skin will actually stimulate your sebaceous glands to produce more sebum, thus increasing your acne.

Keep your hair off your face - If you have long hair or bangs, pull your hair off your face. Your hair contains oils as well, and will contribute to your breakouts. You'll also want to wash your hair everyday and after workouts

Take a potent multi-vitamin - Acne can be a sign that something is wrong on the inside. Your skin depends on nutrition. It is a vital organ that is usually neglected. If your body is not receiving the right nutrition, it will fight back. One common way it will rebel is to produce excessive sebum, clogging pores, and reducing the ability for your skin to heal and fight bacteria.

Include chromium in your diet - Chromium is well known for weight loss diets. But it is also excellent for healing infections on the skin. Taking a chromium supplement once a day will help heal your pimples quickly and prevent future breakouts.

Eat carrots for beta-carotene (Vitamin A) - Vitamin A strengthens the protective tissue of the skin and actually prevents acne. It helps reduce sebum production. This vitamin is essential for the maintenance and repair of the tissue which the skin and mucous membranes are made of. Vitamin A is also a powerful antioxidant needed to rid your body of toxins. Did you know that a deficiency in vitamin A can actually cause acne?

Avoid wearing makeup - Leaving makeup products on your skin only contributes to clogging your pores, causing more pimples and blackheads. If you feel you must wear makeup, be sure it is water-based.

Drink 8 glasses of water - Drinking water is essential for clean skin and your overall health. Water is essential for carrying waste material out of your body... and is quite possibly flare-ups

Do not pick or squeeze your blackheads and pimples - As tempting as it may be, do not squeeze, scratch, rub or touch your pimples and blackheads. Do any of these actions, actually increases the sebum production. Plus, when you squeeze, you are actually rupturing the membranes below your skin, causing infection and sebum to spread underneath your skin. The result is more pimples.

Wash your pillow case every other day - Your face lays on your pillow case every day. Your pillow case absorbs the oils from your skin and reapplies the dirt and oil. Thus causing breakouts. Keep your sheets and pillow cases clean.

Eat foods rich in zinc - Zinc is an antibacterial agent and a necessary element in the oil-producing glands of the skin. A diet low in zinc can actually cause acne breakouts.

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Does Stress Cause Acne?

There has been a long debate about stress-related acne in health circles. Until a couple of years ago, the medical field was divided on the issue of whether stress causes acne, but recently there has been many clinical studies which show that stress can worsen acne.

Good luck & keep your self esteem high until you get it under control.  This lady Joyce Meyer has some good advice too if your self esteem is taking a bit of a beating over this.   Don't worry we all have stuff that we wish we could improve & change.  

http://www.joycemeyer.org/OurMinistries/...

Answer 11

my friend has tha issue, she uses all three too!

idk if she asked her dermatologist so idk if its safe :/

can you help me?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Answer 12

Proactive?

Answer 13

My sister went through the same problems and always had a lot of prescriptions. Personally, toothpaste on pimples at night before you go to bed(leave on all night) worked the best for me, so try that also.Good luck!