savagemonkeyz14
Apr 11 2007, 12:08 AM
| | Well, i don't have horrible acne, but it is getting worse as times progresses. So i was wondering if anybody here knows the best medication, facial scrub, etc. that gets rid of acne. I have tried many different things.
I have tried Proactive, Clearisil, facial scrubs, and astringents-(They clean your face and help kill the acne).
I have also decided to cut back on Pop, candy, and other foods with a lot of sugar, and chocolate (big one right there i am addicted to chocolate lol).
So i am hoping that doing so will help out.
But, i also want a good acne reducer that will help in addition to get rid of acne.
Anything like facial scrubs, astringent, medicines and other things like that.
If you have something that has helped you please post it, with possibly a link, product name, and where i can buy it.
Hope to get some good responses. 
~Justin~ |
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shadowx
Apr 11 2007, 10:45 AM
Ive always used tea tree oil based products and not the commercial £25 a bottle stuff, i got some facial wash from superdrug, Uk that is, for about £3, a tea tree oil foamy wash and it really works, i still have spots, yes but that's to be expected at my age so theres not much i can do about that, everyone gets the odd spot, that cant be helped but products like this help to get rid of grease on the skin and kill bacteria, which as i understand it are the main causes for spots so it does help. Ive also got a more concentrated tea tree oil which you dab on individual areas, like if i get a spot come up i just go destroy it and then cover the area with the oil and it stops it coming back and stops more appearing in that area. And you could mix it with warm water for a quick wash too. And as usual eat less fatty foods yada yada! but thats boring! i refer to eat what i like and then use that kind of stuff ^^ to treat any spots i get. Although this applies to spots like those in the teen years whereas true acne is a condition where you get spots possibly throughout your entire life. If thats what you have opposed to the odd sot then see your doctor, one of my friends did and got some pills that help dry his skin and reduce the acne. So if you have acne, or think you have acne, then see your doctor and see what they recommend. but if you have ordinary spots then id say use tea tree oil products. The best thing i tried was a tea tree oil based scrubbing wash with little beads in it to scrub away dirt and spots etc... good stuff!
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michaelper22
Apr 11 2007, 06:41 PM
Stay cool, literally. After nights of sitting in my room with the blazing hot lights and my computer on, the temp rises a nice amount and makes my face secrete oil. Use less lighting if possible, and open up the windows (which in New York at this moment, will result in a nice rush of cold air).
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seez
Apr 11 2007, 07:15 PM
I don't have acne at all, well maybe a bit sometimes but here's what do: I don't dump thousands of face products on my face. I let it mend itself, take care of itself. In the shower I scrub it with water, then soap, then an invigorating apricot scrub. These work best instead of the calm moisture ones. The calm moisture ones don't penetrate into the acne, they don't do anything. The invigorating ones drill into your face and make it healthy, strip off the dead skin. This is much better.
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scan06disk
Apr 12 2007, 09:25 AM
Ok firstly Acne i not supposed to be touched or pinched or pulled or plucked it has to be treated gently just like a wound, firstly Acne is usually due to Oliy and unclean pores in faces i.e in layman's terms, but what i researched and found was tht Acne is easy to control once reduced i.e to eat properly and prevent getting depressed all the time as emotions and food all depend on ur body's mutual metabolism, what i mean it tht ur body has to be like a cool cucumber fresh and clean u should not eat oily stuff daily and especially Chocolate ! even if plp are saying tht coco isn't the cause well they probably made a deal with cadbury  but as tested coco has heaty ingredients tht means when digested there are elements that help in the growth of pimples, just remember keep off heaty things like Mango, chocolate, coco products, and anything tht make u fell a heaty feeling Enjoy Life Scan
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Mermaid711
Apr 27 2007, 02:14 AM
First, wash your hands. Second, wash your face with a warm soapy water. The soap should not be oil based. Sugar does not affect acne. How ever oily foods do, especially through puberty. I hope this helps!
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shigajet
Apr 27 2007, 02:41 AM
I also went through that horrible acne phase when I was in high school. It was mild, but it was a problem for me. I tried stuff like Oxy 5, but it didn't work...so I turned to prescription skin medicine to get me through until my early twenties. Later on, I also tried witch hazel to clear up/dry the skin as I figured this was a much simpler solution..plus eating the right food.
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FolkRockFan
Apr 27 2007, 04:55 AM
First: don't wash your face more than two or three times a day. Too much washing dries out your skin and makes the problem worse. Second: give any treatment several days to work. Clearing up acne can take some time, so remember to be patient and let whatever you use do the job. Third: try to reduce your stress levels. Stress can cause breakouts. It's a nasty cycle, really. Stress makes us break out, which stresses us out more, which leads to - yep - more breakouts. *sighs*
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Mermaid711
Apr 28 2007, 08:57 PM
QUOTE(FolkRockFan @ Apr 26 2007, 11:55 PM)  First: don't wash your face more than two or three times a day. Too much washing dries out your skin and makes the problem worse.
Second: give any treatment several days to work. Clearing up acne can take some time, so remember to be patient and let whatever you use do the job.
Third: try to reduce your stress levels. Stress can cause breakouts. It's a nasty cycle, really. Stress makes us break out, which stresses us out more, which leads to - yep - more breakouts. *sighs* This is very true. I couldn't agree more.how ever eating your veggies normally has good effects on your skin, oh an whoever made the sex wee comment should know that protien levels have little or no effect on acne, and you could be in violation of the rules. Also, acne can be a genetic trait.
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ephemeralkiss
May 5 2007, 12:46 AM
It has been scientifically proven that eating a healthy diet while overall benefits health, really doesn't have much of an effect on acne. Of course, if you run your face in french fry grease it does, but no one ever does that unless they want an army of zits. But anyway, I had very mild acne, but both my parents had bad acne as teens. So I started going to the dermatologist in 7th grade. As a preventative measure, my doctor prescribed Accutane. It is the most effective pill on the market. It has been called the wonder drug. But, it is very expensive (200 dollars a month with my insurance  ), and it also has been linked to birth defects in infants. Its been a year since I've been on accutane and I have had only 2 zits from that time. Yes, thats right, TWO ZITS! Ask your dermatologist about Accutane. It is TRULY AMAZING! 
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iGuest
Oct 22 2009, 04:53 PM
some tips on acne
Best Ways To Reduce Acne
I found these tips useful for myself, sharing them here.
1. Stop popping the spots, also known as pimples and zits. This may make the pimple look worse due to inflammation and irritation. Popping a zit can spread infection under the skin and produce even more pimples than before. If you do pop a spot then immediately clean it with soap and water or rubbing alcohol in order to prevent infection. If a pimple erupts in a particularly bothersome place, learn how to target a single pimple. And if you're determined to pop, learn how to pop a pimple safely and properly. If you do pop a pimple and you want to avoid anything resembling Western medicine, one thing to try is put a mixture of honey and ground cinnamon on the spot. Put a band-aid on it also. You may also want to stay away from stress.
2. Use a mild soap Make sure it is not comedogenic - and does not contain such ingredients as Sodium Laureth Sulfate.
3. Remove dead skin cells regularly by exfoliating. Use a gentle scrub with natural defoliants like ground walnut shells, or use an over-the-counter chemical defoliant like salicylic acid or glycolic acid. Adding ground walnut shell to a thick moisturizer like cocoa butter can be effective too. Take caution, because over-exfoliating can actually increase the likelihood of acne by irritating the skin. Pat dry, rather than rubbing, since rubbing can cause irritation to the fresh skin you've just revealed.
4. Use a good toner. Spray onto face or wipe on with a cotton ball and wipe off with a clean, dry cotton ball. This gets rid of excess cleanser and tightens pores. Good, inexpensive choices include plain witch hazel for normal to dry skin, lemon juice, or 3% hydrogen peroxide for oily skin. 70% ethyl rubbing alcohol can also be used for severe oiliness, but it can really dry out your skin and irritate it more. Some toners are medicated, and this stage is the best for using a medicated product if you're only going to use one medication.
5. Dermabrasion removes the redness. A simple natural home remedy for this is to use the skin inside of an egg shell. Google "dermabrasion with eggs".
6. Bacteria in pores is one cause of spots. Reduce the amount of bacteria by using toners containing anti-bacterial agents like alcohol, peroxide and benzalkonium chloride, and by using creams that contain benzoyl peroxide (ask your doctor about benzaclin, with moisturizer if you have dry skin, as it works better than just plain benzoyl because benzoyl takes up to 8 weeks before improvement is seen) which kill bacteria as well as cause the skin to regenerate faster.
7. Maintain a routine. Most acne treatments take time to work. It usually takes between two and eight weeks before you see any significant improvement, so you are going to have to be patient. Once you've gotten your acne cleared up, it's important to continue with the treatment that's working so it does not return.
8. If all else fails, contact a doctor. Mild antibiotics that are available only by prescription can help reduce acne. Keep in mind though, that the widespread overuse (taking antibiotics when you really don't need them or for something they don't treat) and misuse (not taking medication for the specified amount of time) of antibiotics has led to the development of multiple antibiotic resistant bacteria. That means that the antibiotics won't work for the things they used to (including your acne).
9. Keep hair off of your face if at all possible. If you want to keep your bangs, then consider taking showers regularly or keeping your forehead clean with oil-dabbing cloths / clean tissues / etc.
10. Get good sleep. Stress increases your skin's oiliness, which, combined with sweat and dirt, can clog pores and cause pimples. (Change your pillowcase frequently.)
11. Acne medications may cause your skin to initially break out worse than before because all FDA-approved acne medications (benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, blue light therapy and sulfur) are causing your skin to regenerate faster. This brings existing acne pimples already under your skin (but not visible yet) to the surface, which in turn causes a massive but fortunately temporary break out. Give the medications time to work -- about one to two weeks -- and you will notice a big difference in the quality of your skin.
Thanks
Austin Strickland
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juandelacruz
May 28 2009, 01:08 PM
The best way to properly resolve your skin problem is to consult a doctor who could give you the proper medication that will prevent or cure any skin problem.
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webishqiptar
May 28 2009, 12:20 PM
I have been for some medical visit in MonteNegro, where the doctors seem to be more professionals that doctors in my area, and she gave me some medications. As far as I remember, it was a anti acne soap called SebaMed. But I have had troubles from acne and lots of other problem lots of time. In my experience you can do nothing to prevent them, because they are all hormonal, and we cannot command hormonal releases of our body/organism. But something to mention is that all you need is a good washing of your face and body everyday and reducing fatty food and diets. That keeps you healthy anyway. 
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nol
May 28 2009, 11:42 AM
Personally I've never had a problem with zits or acne, I just seem to be lucky. I did get the occassional pimple, but thats pretty much it. I just took the tips from others that have given. Basically its simple, stay off the fast food as much as possible, not only will this help health, but will help acne go down. Same with greasy foods. If you have to touch your face try using the back of your hand, less oil and grime is there. Wash your face with soap and wipe it down well with a wet towel, this can be done in shower, or just on your own. Don't pop your zits! Pimples are sometimes okay, but zits can get gross. Make sure to wash your face immediatly after you pop them though so your skin doesn't get even more oily. Anytime I'm stressed it also seems to have something pop up. Try to feel relaxed, sure get stressed when you need to like finals, but if theres any way possible to feel relaxed, do it. Those are pretty much my only natural ways I can help you with, if you do those you will be fine and only ocassionally get a pimple or two, which is completely normal, but your face will still be fine.
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bk2070
May 17 2009, 12:38 AM
First up, try to touch your face as little as possible. The dirt from your hands could cause acne. Never pick your zits! Itt makes it red and worse looking and then it could get infected or scar your face later on. Drinking a lot of water and not eating grease helps. Try to get a lot of rest and try not to feel overwhelmed. A lot of time people's skin acts up because of stress. What I do is wash my face with a cleanser every other day (so it doesn't dry up my skin). I've heard that Proactiv didn't work for a lot of people, but never tried it myself.. There's also people who swear by it, too so it wouldn't hurt to give it a try. I've had best luck with Neutrogena's stuff... Their black head eliminating pads makes my skin look really nice and clean. Here's their site with some of their other products: http://www.neutrogena.com/econsumer/ntg/te...ew?segment=teenIf you ever get really bad acne that won't clear up, give a visit to a dermatologist and they'll find the cause and a way to help you. Everyone has a time in their lives where they have trouble with acne and it's tough. Best of luck finding a cure!
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