I am tired of dealing with acne! I have tried Pro-activ(can%26#039;t believe the infomercial sucked me in not once, twice BUT three times I%26#039;ve learned now lol), the Wal-Mart comparable to that(should have known it wouldn%26#039;t work...still convinced by Britney Jessica Vanessa and Diddy that Pro-activ works), Neutogena(not sure on the spelling but it makes my face feel funny), and Clean and Clear. I am currently using Clearasil Ultra Face Wash and face cream and it has been working up until recently. I have limited income and cannot spend a fortune on remedies that don%26#039;t work.
I%26#039;m looking for answers from people who have/had this issue and found something that is working for them well. Also ideas on the best makeup to help conceal my unsightly issue would be great too!|||GO TO THE DERMATOLOGIST AND GET TAZORAK. AFTER YOU HAVE USED IT FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, ONLY USE IT AS SPOT TREATMENT.
IT WILL MAKE YOUR SKIN PEEL, BUT THIS IS GOOD AND TEMPORARY. --(THIS MIGHT BE EXPENSIVE W/O INSURANCE, IF SO, JUST TRY THE BELOW OPTIONS FIRST AND IN THE MEANTIME, TRY TO GET YOUR HANDS ON SOME TYPE OF RETINOID.)
USE VASELINE WHEN YOU GET DRY.
USE ONLY THE PROACTIVE %26#039;TYPE%26#039; BENZOIL PEROXIDE 2.5 AND NO STRONGER. AND DON%26#039;T LEAVE IT ON TOO LONG, WASH IT OFF IN THE MORNING AND REAPPLY IF NEEDED.
USE CLEARASIL DAILY CLEANSING PADS EVERY SINGLE DAY, ESPECIALLY BEFORE YOU GO TO BED. BUT NOT WHILE YOU ARE BEGINNING THE TAZORAK (THIS WILL BE TOO HARSH) --ONLY WHEN YOU TAPER IT DOWN TO SPOT TREATMENTS A FEW MONTHS LATER.
DRINK LOTS OF WATER
CHANGE YOUR PILLOW CASES EVERY NIGHT.
USE A VERY MILD CLEANSER LIKE OLAY SENSITIVE SKIN FOAMING CLEANSER OR ANOTHER EXTREMELY MILD CLEANSER.AND WASH YOUR FACE NO MORE THAN 3X DAILY MAX.
TAKE VITIMINS EVERY SINGLE DAY, BUT ONE WITHOUT IODINE.
TAKE A B COMPLEX, A FEW VIT C, A FEW VIT E, AND AN OMEGA 3 FATTY ACID COMPLEX EVERY DAY (FISH OILS AND OTHER OILS).
ONLY SQUEEZE WHEN ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY AND MAKE SURE TO DISINFECT YOUR HANDS AND YOUR SKIN BEFORE AND AFTER IF YOU PLAN TO DO MINOR SELF SURGERY.
IF YOU ARE ON BIRTH CONTROL AND YOUR ACNE IS OUT OF CONTROL, TRY GETTING OFF THEM. IF YOU ARE NOT ON BIRTH CONTROL TRY ORTHO TRI CYCLIN--IT IS THE ONLY ONE THAT MIGHT CLEAR YOU UP.
IF YOU WANT TO COVER IT UP, TRY CONCEALERS THAT COME IN A POT OR COMPACT THAT HAVE DIFFERENT SHADES TO MIX AND MATCH, OR GO TO A COSMETIC COUNTER AND ASK FOR HELP BUYING A SHADE THAT MATCHES YOU EXACTLY, SOMETIMES THEIR EYES ARE BETTER THAN YOURS.--A GOOD CONCEALER IS WORTH THE 10-20 BUCKS.
AND REMEMBER, DON%26#039;T EVER SLEEP WITH YOUR MAKE-UP ON. AS A MATTER OF FACT, WASH IT OFF AS SOON AS YOU DON%26#039;T NEED TO BE SEEN WITH IT ON ANYMORE. THE MORE TIME YOUR SKIN HAS TO BREATH AND NOT BE IRRITATED BY COSMETICS THE BETTER.|||Put the white creme style pain relief Neosporan on your face. Nothing else has worked for me like it has. It also won%26#039;t leave you too dry, causing your skin to overcompensate with even more oils. Report Abuse
|||Thanks Bekki that%26#039;s what I have been doing and it does help. Just wish I wouldn%26#039;t have to deal with it at all. Report Abuse
|||i apply SpectroJel every in the morning and at night and then use Ocny Pads just before falling asleep. i dont touch my face and in the moring iv made HUGE IMPROVEMENT!! FLAWLESS!! and i for coverup i use Estee Lauder. its very efective and covers almost all zits. but i make sure to apply spectro jell or maybelline pore free cleanser before i use my cover up because if your skin cant breath from the makeup, it will usly cause more acne. my estee lauder concieler is a PERFECT accesory fo my make up bag to carry around with me all day and is VERY effective.|||serious skin care|||I would try plain old simple soap and water followed by alchol preps or cotton balls in alchol. Its cheep, and effective. I found that by washing frequently and using alchol it helped to clean the oil out of the pores. The thing is that when you are very young you produce a lot of oils in your skin and you must repeat this process sometimes. for most people as you get older your zits tend to clear up with time.|||swab it once a day with alchohol. and wash once with an antibacterail soap. besides this wash ur face many timesa day with clean cool water. u could try a sandalwood paste face pack once a week. try not to get stressed, it increases acne. also u need to sweat... so go for some physical exercise!|||put some rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and rub it on your face, this may sting some. then put toothpaste on the worst of it. this should be done at night. the alcohol will dry out your face to prevent more, while the toothpaste will suck out all the junk reducing size and redness.|||you may want to go to a dermatologist and get something that is prescription strength, or try microdermabrasion or chemical peels. I tried Accutane when I was 18 and it worked wonders.|||Try the followin tips i found for u .do not use chemicals on skin. Follow these instructions and do let me know if they worked on your skin. i%26#039;m sure they will!
1. Put toothpaste on your pimple before you go to bed, should help reduce swelling overnight. Make sure it is the paste not the gel. One of the most popular acne home remedies.
2. Wash your face twice a day in warm salty water. This should leave your face oil free without aggravating the acne.
3. Apply a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and washed with warm water. This will prevent acne, pimples, blackheads, and wrinkles.
4. Place strawberry leaves on the acne, the alkalinity helps to reduce the swelling.
5. Extract juice of one lemon and mix with equal quantity of rose water. Apply this mixture on the face and let it stay for about half an hour. Wash the face with fresh water. About 15 days application helps cure acne, pimples and reduces blemishes and scars.
6. Another method is to massage the face with the skin of lemon before washing with lukewarm water.
7. Apply fresh mint juice over the face every night for the treatment of acne, pimples, insect stings, eczema, scabies, %26amp; other skin infections.
8. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables should be included in your diet. All acne home remedies should include a healthy diet.
9. A couple of garlic cloves, crushed and dabbed on the face 1-2 times a day. One of the smellier acne home remedies!
10. Home face wash for acne: Mix together 1 or 2mls each of the following: witch hazel, tea-tree and sweet fennel essential oils, adding essential oil of geranium for women and essential oil of rosewood for men. Mix with 300mls of water. Shake before use, as the oils will float on top of the water during storage. Dab affected areas with cotton wool two or three times a day. The oils will clean and unclog giving antibiotic-like protection to the skin.
11. Apply fresh lemon juice on the affected area overnight. Wash off with warm water next morning.
12. Use 2-3 tsp. dried basil leaves to 1 cup boiling water. Steep 10-20 minutes. Cool, and apply with cotton ball.
13. Grind orange peel with some water to a paste and apply on affected parts. One of the best acne home remedies.
14. Clean face with cotton wool dipped in rose water 2-3 times a day.
15. Mix 1 teaspoon lemon juice in 1 teaspoon finely ground cinnamon powder and apply on affected areas frequently.
16. Nettle Tea is another solution, this tea has a herb that has some curing power and really helps work wonders on skin problems. Drink four cups a day to get the full benefit of one of the most powerful acne home remedies. Get nettle products here.
17. Aloe Vera juice applied twice a day can greatly speed up the healing of acne lesions. You can buy Aloe Vera at vitacost.com
18. Another lotion that uses bee propolis extract may also be effective. Mix eight ounces of water and 11 drops of bee propolis extract. One of the acne home remedies which has been proven effective with many people.
19. Some herbal acne home remedies...
Burdock leaf tea.
Lavender essential oil (mix 1:10 with water)
Tincture of calendula flowers.
Tea tree essential oil (mix 1:10 with water)
Liquefy cabbage leaves with witch hazel, strain and add two drops of lemon oil. Use as a lotion.
20. Ice down the acne before bed, by morning it should be noticeably less swollen. Works best on larger pimples that have not yet formed a head.
21. Take vitamin B5 and zinc supplements daily to strengthen the skin%26#039;s resistance to acne.
22. Mix mint juice with turmeric powder and apply on affected area. Leave for 15-30 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.
23. Mix some vinegar and salt in a bowl. Pour a little bit in your hand and rub it on the pimples. Soak a face towel in it and dab it on the bumps. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and rinse it off.
24. Blend cucumber and make a paste. Apply this as a mask on your face and leave it for 1/2 hour and then rinse. This refreshes your skin and prevents acne.
25. Mix corn flour with egg white and apply on your face. Let is dry completely for 1/2 hour. Dip your hands in warm water and massage your face and wash off. This when repeated regularly gives you a smooth skin.
26. Mix sandalwood paste with rosewater and apply on the face. Rinse off after 30 minutes.
27. Essential oil face mask for acne: Use a mask base powder, such as fuller%26#039;s earth or kaolin powder. Use distilled or filtered water to make a paste. Mix 1 heaped teaspoon of base powder to 3 drops of essential oil. Add approximately 2 tablespoons of the water in, to make a fluid yet balanced paste. Essential oils to add in the mask either separately or try smaller amounts together; cypress oil 1 drop, lemon oil 2 drops, sage oil 1 drop.
28. Mix the paste of tender neem leaves with turmeric and apply of affected area. An eastern approach to acne home remedies.
29. Grind some nutmeg with milk and apply on affected area. Pimples disappear like magic without leaving a mark.
30. Make a mixture of lime juice and rose water. Apply on face and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water.
31. Make a paste by mixing 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. Repeat for two weeks, pimples will disappear forever.
32. Rub fresh garlic on and around pimples. Pimples will disappear without a mark with regular applications.
33. Mix 1 tsps groundnut oil with 1 tspn fresh lime juice to prevent formation of blackheads and pimples .
34. Ground drumstick pods and leaves and mix mixed with fresh lime juice, and apply on pimples. This is also good for blackheads and dark spots.
35. First wash face and then dab acne with cotton balls soaked in vinegar.
36. Mix groundnut oil with an equal amtount of fresh lime juice and apply on face. leave for 10-15 minutes and wash. It may be applied daily to prevent formation of blackheads, acne and pimples.
37. Apply juice of raw papaya (including the skin and seed) on swelling acne, pimples.
38. Apply fresh lime juice mixed to a glass of boiled milk as a face wash for acne, pimples, blackheads, and cracked skin.
39. Apply ripe Tomatoes pulp on acne, pimples and kept upto 1 hour, then wash.
40. Make a paste of roasted %26amp; powdered pomgranate skin with fresh lime juice and apply over acne, boils, pimple, blackheads and whiteheads.
41. Apply grated potatoes as poultice to treat skin blemishes, wrinkles, boils, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads , etc.
42. Make a paste of ground radish seeds with water and apply on face to remove blackheads.
43. Apply a paste of ground seasame seeds with water as poultice for inflammation of the skin due to allergies, skin rashes, and pimples.
44. Large pores on facial skin can be treated with paste of sandalwood powder with masoor dal.
45. Use an oatmeal or almond mask throughly to cleanse your face. Mix either oatmeal or almond powder with enough rose water to make a soft paste that spreads easily on the skin. Rub it on your skin with your fingertips, paying special attention the problem areas. Leave to dry for about 15 minutes and then rinse off with cold water. This is very good in getting rid of blackheads.
46. A solution made out of one and a half cups of hot water and half a tablespoon of boric powder is an ideal remedy for blackheads, Saturate a face napkin in this hot solution and press on to the skin, repeat twice. Extract blackheads carefully with a blackhead remover and sterilized cottonwool. Pat on an astrigent.
47. Honey is a great remedy for skin blemishes and acne because the honey kills bacteria.
These are some effective home remedies for the treatment of acne and blackheads.|||I used to have moderate (sometimes severe) acne. I tried many drugstore cleansers from Neutrogena, Clean %26amp; Clear, Clearasil, etc. None of them ever worked! Not even medicated ones that contained triclosan or benzoyl peroxide, which kill bacteria. And using rubbing alcohol as a toner just irritated my skin. Isapropyl (rubbing) alcohol is very bad for your skin. Yes, it sops up the oil -- but it also damages and dries out your skin. Dried out skin causes your oil glands to produce even more oil.
So I decided to take the more natural route. I switch between two cleansers that I like -- Burt%26#039;s Bees Garden Tomato Soap ($7) and Grassroots See Your Way Clear Extremely Thorough Cleansing Gel($12). I also use the Grassroots Get Glowing Deep Sea Mud Scrub ($15) and Grassroots Get Grounded Skin Purifying Clay Mask ($14) several times a week. You can find the Grassroots products at Kohl%26#039;s stores and Kohl%26#039;s online store at www.kohls.com. Kohl%26#039;s often has sells. Their mask is by far the best mask I%26#039;ve ever used, and when I am using the Tomato Soap my skin almost glows. You can find the Burt%26#039;s Bees Garden Tomato Soap at Longs Drugs, natural food stores, or online at places like www.drugstore.com.
I also use Common Sense Pure Shea Butter on my face at night. You have to let it melt in your hand before you apply it, though. I found this product and Burt%26#039;s Bees soap really help fade my acne scars. That%26#039;s because shea butter contains a lot of Vitamins C, E, and A. Vitamins C and E together help fade scars. You can find shea butter in natural food stores or online at www.drugstore.com.
I also try to drink more water and liquids, and I change my pillow case every few days. I also don%26#039;t wear foundation or concealor anymore. This regimen has given me the clearest skin I%26#039;ve had since I was 12 (I am now 19). I know the Grassroots products seem expensive, but they do last a long time.
Erm, sorry this answer wound up being so long! I%26#039;ll shut up now!|||try Murad... its whut i use... and my face is really clear... and its staying clear! its such a nice feeling! good luck!|||I am 46 and up until a month ago I had acne, not really, really bad but enough that I was uncomfortable with it, and I was watching QVC or HSN one day and orderd the stuff they were touting it is called La Jungle, I bought it because of the moisturizer and firming cream, the tiny lines and the not so tiny lines were getting the best of me, well to make a long story short, the stuff is GREAT!!!!! With in 1 mth the lines are deminished drastically but the added plus is that so is the acne!! I could not believe it! I have a friend who does not hand out the compliments very easily, but she just went on and on about how good my complexion was, and how much younger I looked! For her to say something like that was a real shocker for me! The price is on the higher end, but less than proactive and any thing you%26#039;ll get from a dermatologist. And believe me I have tried everything too. I have a whole cabnet full of junk that just made things worse and burned like crazy. It takes alot for me to be impressed the way this stuff has impressed me.|||DO NOT Put Alcohol on your face! Doing so will cause more harm than anything else you%26#039;ve tried. You may just want to start drinking more water. I hate water but I started drinking it (at least 5 glasses a day) and my face has cleared up alot. You may just go to the Dermatalogist for some products, but I like Swiss Ives face products just make sure its the right kind for your skin|||I HAVE I WENT TO A DERMATOLIGIST THEY DESCRIBED MINOCYCLINE WHICH REALLY WORKED.SORRY FOR ALL CAPS AND I HOPE I HELPED:P|||I use Retin-A. You have to get it prescribed from a doctor, and then you can pick it up from a chemist. It%26#039;s the only thing that has ever worked for me.. I tried Pro-Activ, but that made everything worse.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
What's a good remedy for adult acne?
Has anyone found a product or regimen for adult acne? Thanks|||Either by Guillotine or Very Sharp saber....but ! if your not in that much of a hurry....I do remember a friend who had it bad and used Sea Breeze Skin cleanser and then a biotic cream or Medicinal Manuka Honey -.Manuka Soap %26amp; oil are getting good reviews from the Moms%26amp;Pops^Single Men%26amp;Women....after all I%26#039;am SC...!!
The link below has the Whole set for skin...but read the articles on these products too...for guidance ! If this don%26#039;t do it ?
Garcon ! Off with their heads !!!|||Believe it or not, birth control pills work very well for most young ladies. Lo-Ovum worked for my girls.|||Proactiv Solutions...I%26#039;ve used it for 4 years after nothing else worked. I swear by it! |||Here is great book, dermatologist recommended!
I went to my dermatologist and she gave me a copy of this book that she got from a great website on getting rid of pimples and acne and keeping your skin clear.
Me and my girlfriends did as the book said and we started school definitely with clearer skin.
I highly recommend it. Check it out at www.acnetreatmentscamsrevealed.com. The book comes with a personal consultant that you can ask questions to and get the right answers.
Peace,
Sl
The link below has the Whole set for skin...but read the articles on these products too...for guidance ! If this don%26#039;t do it ?
Garcon ! Off with their heads !!!|||Believe it or not, birth control pills work very well for most young ladies. Lo-Ovum worked for my girls.|||Proactiv Solutions...I%26#039;ve used it for 4 years after nothing else worked. I swear by it! |||Here is great book, dermatologist recommended!
I went to my dermatologist and she gave me a copy of this book that she got from a great website on getting rid of pimples and acne and keeping your skin clear.
Me and my girlfriends did as the book said and we started school definitely with clearer skin.
I highly recommend it. Check it out at www.acnetreatmentscamsrevealed.com. The book comes with a personal consultant that you can ask questions to and get the right answers.
Peace,
Sl
What's the best over-the-counter product for adult acne?
try one thats both an anti wrinkle cream and a blemish cream. even if you haven%26#039;t got wrinkles, its always good to have a preventative mesure! i use neutagena anti ageing anti blemish face wash. for tough spots, i use clarisol spot remover, works WONDERS seriously. and since only used on zits directly, it doesn%26#039;t dry out your skin.|||Nature%26#039;s Cure and Clearasil seem to do the trick for me. You can get them at Target and Walmart. I think the best thing though is Omega -3 Fatty acids supplements, I noticed that when I take them regularly my acne just clears right up.|||RUM.|||Both my daughter and I use Persa-Gel 5 , made by Johnson and Johnson.The key ingredient youre looking for is at least 5% benzoyl peroxide. Its not too harsh, goes on clear and works very wellGood things to remember also, use mild soap when washing and avoid touching your face alot, which can deposit impurites on your skin.|||Neals Yard remedies is very good|||Follow these instructions and you%26#039;ll see noticeable results within two weeks.
First, in the morning and at night you should scrub your face with St. Ives Apricot Facial Scrub. It%26#039;s an exfoliating and oil-free product for all skin types.
Also, when you get home from work or being out, you should take a cotton ball and rub Rubbing Alcohol all over your skin to eliminate oil and grease.
Next, at night during your shower you should use Biore warming blackhead fighting cream cleanser because it really works to eliminate blackheads.
Clearasil Acne Spot treatment works in one day to minimize the redness and reduce the pimple. Works wonders.
After this, your skin will be smoother, acne less noticeable, acne prevented, acne treated, in an ever going cycle.|||proactiv
First, in the morning and at night you should scrub your face with St. Ives Apricot Facial Scrub. It%26#039;s an exfoliating and oil-free product for all skin types.
Also, when you get home from work or being out, you should take a cotton ball and rub Rubbing Alcohol all over your skin to eliminate oil and grease.
Next, at night during your shower you should use Biore warming blackhead fighting cream cleanser because it really works to eliminate blackheads.
Clearasil Acne Spot treatment works in one day to minimize the redness and reduce the pimple. Works wonders.
After this, your skin will be smoother, acne less noticeable, acne prevented, acne treated, in an ever going cycle.|||proactiv
I need help with adult acne?
I am 27 years old and I have really large pores. I have tried everything. Is there anyone out there that can help me with this.|||One word my friend...Roaccutane!
I have had bad acne for many many years and trust me it was a real pain for me...i hated it terribly!
I have been on MANY products such as proactiv(which when you finsih using it brings out the pimples worst), neatrogena,clearasil, ambi and many more!
None of them worked for me beause when i finished using the proactiv which was a waste of my momey the pimples came back out soooooo much worst than it was in the beginning!
I went to my dermatologist last month and he introduced me to Roaccutane. I decided to use it, and i am NOT dissapointed at all with the excellent results that I have.
I have been using it for a month so far and within the first 2 days i had seen results..the pimples were disappearing(thats what we all want right?)
I am still using it because I have to complete my year.
The best part of it is that it is a tablet that you take. Its not a soap or a toner or a 4-5 step procedure that gets on your nerve..just one little tablet.
Its easy and stress free and best of all...Brings results!
You willl not be dissapointed if you try this product.
This product is only available through perscription by a dermatologist.
Use it and see for yourself!
=]
This treatment last for about 7 years after you finish your course with it or longer.|||One way to take emphasis away from enlarged pores is by unclogging them so that they visibly appear smaller. The easiest way to do this is through exfoliation. You can try a grainy exfoliating cleanser that will gently polish off layers of dead skin cells and remove any remaining dirt, oil and debris from your pores. Look for exfoliating cleansers than contain ground almonds, oats or orange peels. There are also special mud masks that can be applied once a week to tighten and clear out your pores. Be sure to choose a mud mask that makes your complexion resilient. Anti-oxidant serums can also be purchased to increase the skin鈥檚 collagen and elastin, which makes for smoother skin.
Other options for taking the size out of your pores include facials and microdermabrasion. Receiving a deep-pore cleaning facial at a day spa helps clear out your pores completely, as well as the chance to remove any unsightly whiteheads or blackheads. Microdermabrasion can be done at home or at a day spa by a licensed esthetician. By gently blasting layers of dead skin, you鈥檒l be left with clean, open pores that are visibly less noticeable.|||Hey, I%26#039;m 14 and had acne for 3 years but i%26#039;m left with scars now that are slowly fading. I used to search thease kind of questions like you and tried allot of things but it never seemed to help me and my acne got worse. So i went to my dermatoligist and tried allot of things until i found the right medication for me whitch was pills and this roll on lotion and it worked great! Because your also a adult i%26#039;d see the dermatoligist they helped me out great. See your doctor!!! p.s rose water is also good for acne and scaring... Good luck :) Di xox
I have had bad acne for many many years and trust me it was a real pain for me...i hated it terribly!
I have been on MANY products such as proactiv(which when you finsih using it brings out the pimples worst), neatrogena,clearasil, ambi and many more!
None of them worked for me beause when i finished using the proactiv which was a waste of my momey the pimples came back out soooooo much worst than it was in the beginning!
I went to my dermatologist last month and he introduced me to Roaccutane. I decided to use it, and i am NOT dissapointed at all with the excellent results that I have.
I have been using it for a month so far and within the first 2 days i had seen results..the pimples were disappearing(thats what we all want right?)
I am still using it because I have to complete my year.
The best part of it is that it is a tablet that you take. Its not a soap or a toner or a 4-5 step procedure that gets on your nerve..just one little tablet.
Its easy and stress free and best of all...Brings results!
You willl not be dissapointed if you try this product.
This product is only available through perscription by a dermatologist.
Use it and see for yourself!
=]
This treatment last for about 7 years after you finish your course with it or longer.|||One way to take emphasis away from enlarged pores is by unclogging them so that they visibly appear smaller. The easiest way to do this is through exfoliation. You can try a grainy exfoliating cleanser that will gently polish off layers of dead skin cells and remove any remaining dirt, oil and debris from your pores. Look for exfoliating cleansers than contain ground almonds, oats or orange peels. There are also special mud masks that can be applied once a week to tighten and clear out your pores. Be sure to choose a mud mask that makes your complexion resilient. Anti-oxidant serums can also be purchased to increase the skin鈥檚 collagen and elastin, which makes for smoother skin.
Other options for taking the size out of your pores include facials and microdermabrasion. Receiving a deep-pore cleaning facial at a day spa helps clear out your pores completely, as well as the chance to remove any unsightly whiteheads or blackheads. Microdermabrasion can be done at home or at a day spa by a licensed esthetician. By gently blasting layers of dead skin, you鈥檒l be left with clean, open pores that are visibly less noticeable.|||Hey, I%26#039;m 14 and had acne for 3 years but i%26#039;m left with scars now that are slowly fading. I used to search thease kind of questions like you and tried allot of things but it never seemed to help me and my acne got worse. So i went to my dermatoligist and tried allot of things until i found the right medication for me whitch was pills and this roll on lotion and it worked great! Because your also a adult i%26#039;d see the dermatoligist they helped me out great. See your doctor!!! p.s rose water is also good for acne and scaring... Good luck :) Di xox
Anyone know a good way to get rid of adult acne? I'm 41 & have been getting acne on my chin & neck?
PIMPLES
Pimples is a unique skin disorder.Pimples are lesions that occur when the skin鈥檚 pores are obstructed or infected.They can form for a variety of reasons.However,the mechanism involved in causing some pores to collapse and block drainage of natural oils is not really understood. Pimples may also crop up for genetic reasons. It is not clear how it can be inherited from one鈥檚 parents, but studies do indicate a high occurrence of pimples in children whose parents had it,too.
The pimples associated with adolescence almost certainly occur because of hormonal changes that take place during puberty. Both males and females get an overdose of the male hormone testosterone during this period,causing excessive generation of sebaceous fluids that invariably cause pimples.
GIVEN BELOW ARE A FEW SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES TO FIGHT PIMPLES.
1.The most basic form of pimple prevention is hygiene and preventive skin care. Regular washing of the affected areas with mild soap is a must.The soap need not necessarily contain any chemicals designed to prevent pimples .However, face washing should not be overdone or the skin will become dehydrated .
2.Care should be taken on makeup,moisturizers and other skin care products.If these products are oil based,it would just make the problem worse. Use water based products instead.
3.Generally we rub, press or squeeze our pimples.Don鈥檛 when we do this,we risk spreading the bacteria to other areas.
4.Lemon juice diluted in water can be applied externally because of its antiseptic
quality.
5.Tea Tree oil can also be applied directly to infected pores.
6.Vitamin A tablets are also a natural and effective cure. Vitamin A promotes healthy skin.
7.Before bathing, apply a mixture of fresh tomato pulp, honey and rose-water to your face and keep for twenty minutes before washing off.
8.Juice of raw papaya is the best treatment for pimples.Apply fresh juice of raw papaya on pimples and get a good result.
9.Directly rub potato slices all over the face, helps to get rid of blemishes and
pimple scar.
10.Drink plenty of water and vegetable or fruit juices.
11.Use cucumber or other fruit and vegetable packs to cure pimple scars.
12.Maintain a diet that is rich in cottage cheese, salads, fresh juices, fish and
yogurt.These help to cleanse your system and ward off pimples.
13.Another overnight home remedy for pimples is to put a dab of toothpaste on it to help dry it out. Calamine lotion also will have the same drying effect.
14.Pound orange peel with water and apply to affected areas.
15.Another useful remedy for pimples is zinc. Which can be taken in a dose of 50 mg daily for a month and then reduce the dose.
16.You can clean your skin with apple cider vinegar as an overnight home pimple remedy.
17.Aspirin contains Beta hydroxy acid which is a powerful defoliant ,so you can crush 1to 2 Aspirin tablets mix with a little water and apply on pimples for 15 minutes and wash.
Finally,certain medications may temporarily alter the hormonal changes prevalent during adolescence and cause pimple outbreaks. If this is the case, a simple adjustment in medication may be all that is required.|||Proactive Solutions is worth every penny!!! It works on almost all different kinds of skin and can begin working within a week or two. I have clear and undamaged skin... a change from before I used Proactive!|||You can clean your skin with apple cider vinegar as a simple home remedy. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
Pimples is a unique skin disorder.Pimples are lesions that occur when the skin鈥檚 pores are obstructed or infected.They can form for a variety of reasons.However,the mechanism involved in causing some pores to collapse and block drainage of natural oils is not really understood. Pimples may also crop up for genetic reasons. It is not clear how it can be inherited from one鈥檚 parents, but studies do indicate a high occurrence of pimples in children whose parents had it,too.
The pimples associated with adolescence almost certainly occur because of hormonal changes that take place during puberty. Both males and females get an overdose of the male hormone testosterone during this period,causing excessive generation of sebaceous fluids that invariably cause pimples.
GIVEN BELOW ARE A FEW SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES TO FIGHT PIMPLES.
1.The most basic form of pimple prevention is hygiene and preventive skin care. Regular washing of the affected areas with mild soap is a must.The soap need not necessarily contain any chemicals designed to prevent pimples .However, face washing should not be overdone or the skin will become dehydrated .
2.Care should be taken on makeup,moisturizers and other skin care products.If these products are oil based,it would just make the problem worse. Use water based products instead.
3.Generally we rub, press or squeeze our pimples.Don鈥檛 when we do this,we risk spreading the bacteria to other areas.
4.Lemon juice diluted in water can be applied externally because of its antiseptic
quality.
5.Tea Tree oil can also be applied directly to infected pores.
6.Vitamin A tablets are also a natural and effective cure. Vitamin A promotes healthy skin.
7.Before bathing, apply a mixture of fresh tomato pulp, honey and rose-water to your face and keep for twenty minutes before washing off.
8.Juice of raw papaya is the best treatment for pimples.Apply fresh juice of raw papaya on pimples and get a good result.
9.Directly rub potato slices all over the face, helps to get rid of blemishes and
pimple scar.
10.Drink plenty of water and vegetable or fruit juices.
11.Use cucumber or other fruit and vegetable packs to cure pimple scars.
12.Maintain a diet that is rich in cottage cheese, salads, fresh juices, fish and
yogurt.These help to cleanse your system and ward off pimples.
13.Another overnight home remedy for pimples is to put a dab of toothpaste on it to help dry it out. Calamine lotion also will have the same drying effect.
14.Pound orange peel with water and apply to affected areas.
15.Another useful remedy for pimples is zinc. Which can be taken in a dose of 50 mg daily for a month and then reduce the dose.
16.You can clean your skin with apple cider vinegar as an overnight home pimple remedy.
17.Aspirin contains Beta hydroxy acid which is a powerful defoliant ,so you can crush 1to 2 Aspirin tablets mix with a little water and apply on pimples for 15 minutes and wash.
Finally,certain medications may temporarily alter the hormonal changes prevalent during adolescence and cause pimple outbreaks. If this is the case, a simple adjustment in medication may be all that is required.|||Proactive Solutions is worth every penny!!! It works on almost all different kinds of skin and can begin working within a week or two. I have clear and undamaged skin... a change from before I used Proactive!|||You can clean your skin with apple cider vinegar as a simple home remedy. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
Personal experiences with adult acne? Treatments, medications that have worked?
I%26#039;ve tried every otc medication out there, retin a, vitamin B, vitamin E, vitamin A, oral antibiotic and more. Nothing works.
Has anyone ever tried a medication that has actually worked?
I%26#039;m trying to make an appointment for a dermatologist soon, but I%26#039;ve been to a dermatologist that didn%26#039;t help me at all. I want to be informed/equipped with knowledge of what I want/what might work.
|||Beware of using any products for acne 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…
http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnene…
|||I feel your pain! Nothing has worked for me either.
I have tried birth control (mad my face break out horribly), I have tried all topical medications (Proactive, Agera, IS Clinical, Differin, Retin A, all made my face irritated or worsened my acne). Nothing has worked.
My dermatologist did not help me at all. She gave me spironolactone which also worsened my acne.
So I have decided to see an Internist/Internal Medicine doctor. She is a whole body doctor and integrates diet and other solutions into a plan to resolve her patients issues. I plan on asking the doctor for multiple blood tests to check for liver, hormone, and gland function. This is my last hope. You may want to try this. I really hope both of us find a solution!
Oh and the doctor is www.annecolemanmd.com |||First of all, I%26#039;m sorry you%26#039;re struggling with acne. I highly highly highly recommend the %26#039;dan kern regimen%26#039;. Google it. Watch his videos on how to do the regimen properly. I use it with cetaphil cleanser, DAN KERN acne gel, and cetaphil moisturizer. You have to order the gel from him to work properly. I had really bad adult acne until I found this and now my face is very clear. It took about 6-8 weeks to get completely clear. Good luck!
Has anyone ever tried a medication that has actually worked?
I%26#039;m trying to make an appointment for a dermatologist soon, but I%26#039;ve been to a dermatologist that didn%26#039;t help me at all. I want to be informed/equipped with knowledge of what I want/what might work.
|||Beware of using any products for acne 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…
http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnene…
|||I feel your pain! Nothing has worked for me either.
I have tried birth control (mad my face break out horribly), I have tried all topical medications (Proactive, Agera, IS Clinical, Differin, Retin A, all made my face irritated or worsened my acne). Nothing has worked.
My dermatologist did not help me at all. She gave me spironolactone which also worsened my acne.
So I have decided to see an Internist/Internal Medicine doctor. She is a whole body doctor and integrates diet and other solutions into a plan to resolve her patients issues. I plan on asking the doctor for multiple blood tests to check for liver, hormone, and gland function. This is my last hope. You may want to try this. I really hope both of us find a solution!
Oh and the doctor is www.annecolemanmd.com |||First of all, I%26#039;m sorry you%26#039;re struggling with acne. I highly highly highly recommend the %26#039;dan kern regimen%26#039;. Google it. Watch his videos on how to do the regimen properly. I use it with cetaphil cleanser, DAN KERN acne gel, and cetaphil moisturizer. You have to order the gel from him to work properly. I had really bad adult acne until I found this and now my face is very clear. It took about 6-8 weeks to get completely clear. Good luck!
Has anything cured your adult acne?
I never had acne until I was 19 or 20. It occurs just around the jawline and on my forehead. These two characteristics are true mostly of a specific kind of acne called %26quot;adult acne%26quot; which seems to be harder to control. I don%26#039;t care that I have some marks on my face but I am in pain when I get cystic knots around my jaw. Has anything worked for anyone out there? I am using Proactiv now and it helps with appearance but not so much with the pain.|||I have had acne since the 7th grade i am now in my second year of college. I have tried everything out there girl...let me save you some time and money. Pro-active...i have been using it on and off for 4 years now. I %26#039;maintains%26#039; it...it wont get better and it wont get worse. The cystic acne around the jaw-line is mostly because of stress. You should try Accutane. I did a 5 month treatment..I worked with the cystic acne but i still get small balckheads and white heads. There is many side effects with the Precription though. Intense headaches...very dry lips..aching bones...loss of sensativity in the nipples..these are the ones that i suffered from.... but then again i think its because my dermatolgist didnt wantch my improvement closely at all. Make sure you find a good dermatologist!!!
You must take 2 forms of birth control..because It can cause severe birth defects in unborn children.
I am about to try Murad. It seems like a very good topical product. I dosent contain any Benzoyl Peroxide which can dry out your skin.
Hope i helped!!!|||I developed adult acne a bit over a year ago. It is caused by hormones. The doctors had been changing my birth control pill every couple months, and I broke out bad. Finally, they put me on Ortho Tri-cyclen (not Lo) and within two months it cleared up completely.|||yes we are having the solutions send us your details|||Well, if it%26#039;s painful, you should see your dermatologist. They could give you something to help clear the acne altogether, not just the appearance. (Be sure to tell your the doctor if you have sensitive skin or have found allergic reactions to medications you%26#039;ve used in the past, so he won%26#039;t prescribe you with anything that could make it worse.)
Most basic insurance companies cover most of the medication your doctor would give you.
Also, added to regular facial care, be sure to use a mild or gentle face wash (since using medication could make your skin a little sensitive and irritating it would just stress your skin out), wash your face twice a day (no more and no less, or your skin will either get greasy or dry out), and be sure to wash your pillow cases often (so the bacteria doesn%26#039;t just keep spreading).|||The juice of basil or tulsi leaves heals the skin and acne scars. More home remedies available at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html|||Tetracycaline, from a doctor
You must take 2 forms of birth control..because It can cause severe birth defects in unborn children.
I am about to try Murad. It seems like a very good topical product. I dosent contain any Benzoyl Peroxide which can dry out your skin.
Hope i helped!!!|||I developed adult acne a bit over a year ago. It is caused by hormones. The doctors had been changing my birth control pill every couple months, and I broke out bad. Finally, they put me on Ortho Tri-cyclen (not Lo) and within two months it cleared up completely.|||yes we are having the solutions send us your details|||Well, if it%26#039;s painful, you should see your dermatologist. They could give you something to help clear the acne altogether, not just the appearance. (Be sure to tell your the doctor if you have sensitive skin or have found allergic reactions to medications you%26#039;ve used in the past, so he won%26#039;t prescribe you with anything that could make it worse.)
Most basic insurance companies cover most of the medication your doctor would give you.
Also, added to regular facial care, be sure to use a mild or gentle face wash (since using medication could make your skin a little sensitive and irritating it would just stress your skin out), wash your face twice a day (no more and no less, or your skin will either get greasy or dry out), and be sure to wash your pillow cases often (so the bacteria doesn%26#039;t just keep spreading).|||The juice of basil or tulsi leaves heals the skin and acne scars. More home remedies available at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html|||Tetracycaline, from a doctor
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