Does anyone know any good cures for acne?

[Anonymous]

I don't have terrible skin but when I have a breakout it leaves scabs and scars on my face (no, I don't pop them it just happens). I always get white heads and under the skin pimples.

I think I have tried just about every brand of facial cleanser with no luck. They tend to work for about a week or two and then I just breakout again. I have tried tea tree oil too and again, it worked then stopped. I have also tried some far fetched head and shoulders treatment which ended up working the best but I still get the odd awful breakout.

Just wondering if anyone has any good ideas that worked for them so I can try.

[justjumpit4]

Go to your dermatologist?

I tried everything under the sun too. Proactive didn't work. It helped a little, but not really.

The doctor put me on Accutane, which is a pill, and it's kinda intense. You have to have blood tests while you're on it.

But its literally a miracle. I went from awful skin, to almost perfect complexion. And when I'm done, it will be completely gone.

It works by totally healing all the way through. So literally, you're acne is gone forever. Some people have a mild relapse after 5 years or so. But I'd definitely ask about it. It's a pain sometimes, but quite a life changer.

And I had really bad acne, I know you're pain here.

[Asker]

Is this available in Canada? I'm going to have to look it up.

How often do you have to take the pill? Is there any side effects that you noticed? Are you on it forever or is it one of those take it for a month or two things? And what do you mean by it's a pain/it's kinda intense?

Loooots of questions :)

[Asker]

Eek, I just looked into this and I now understand the intense factor. :| That's a little bit scary.

[justjumpit4]

It's safe as long as you get your blood tests done and don't get pregnant while on it. You take 2 pills a day. The only see effects for me were really dry skin, some mild ish back cramps sometimes, and sensitive skin. You sunburn and get cut and bruised easier. Bit it's only for 4-6 months. And it's intense because it is a serious med. A decent amount for girls and pregnancy, because it causes severe birth defects.

Just ask your doctor? For me, the side effects are extrely worth the amazing resu

[justjumpit4]

lts so far. I still have about 2 months left, bit it's looking awesome. Even in the first month, it was an intense difference.

It totally eliminates acne inside out, so it'll highly likely not come back at all.

[justjumpit4]

Oh and I mean it's a lot more legal stuff for girls becaus of pregnancy risk. That's te part that's kinda a pain to deal with.

I think it's in Canada?

[LynnLarkin]

Honestly, and this may not be any help, but I've been through almost every product myself and now I just use Dove soap and warm water. I know some products work better depending on your skin type but it can be hard to find one and I think soap works fine. Also, and I don't know if you're against tanning beds or not but, when I used to tan, I'd go in just once a week and after a few times I noticed my skin was clearer. It eventually got to the point that I never needed to wear makeup which was awesome. Not saying you should go every day or even that often, but it helps dry out the skin preventing and getting rid of acne. May be worth a shot?

Just a thought!

[Asker]

Actually I used to go tanning a lot and had the same results. Or if I am out in the sun for a few days I generally have nicer skin. I just don't want to damage my skin more than necessary. Do you think going once or twice a week would be that harmful?

I think I will try using dove. I haven't done just basic soap so it could be a winner. :)

Thanks!

[LynnLarkin]

I don't think so. It's the people that go multiple times a week and fry themselves that need to worry. But going once, even twice a week just to keep your skin looking healthy isn't something to worry about :)

Hope the basic soap works. I'm 19 so I'm thankfully past the worst of my breakouts but I wash with just regular soap once or twice a day and my skins pretty clear. Hopefully it works for you! Much cheaper than anything else lol

No problem! Good luck :)

[Asker]

I'm 20 and still have the odd breakkout. For the most part my skin is alright its just those bad breakouts (and to be honest they probably aren't that bad but it's on my face so I'm bias) which happen at least once a month and last for a week or two.

[LynnLarkin]

I get those too. Actually, I only really ever break out around the time of my period. Maybe that's what's going on for you? I'll break out and it'll last until my periods gone and clear up.

[weesna9]

simple solution: drink lots of water. I used to get lots of breakouts. then I started drinking lots and lots of water and literally within days I could tell a difference. water cleans your body from the inside by getting rid of bad toxins. try drinking maybe 1.5 to 2 times the daily recommended amount of water and see if you notice anything. you may be surprised

[posted]

The name proactiv has been drilled into my skull through late night commercials.. I know someone who had it bad and just went to a doctor to get a perscription for something.

[Asker]

I did that for a while but apparently my body hates me and I was allergic to everything they tried me on.

I used to use proactive but it made my skin feel like scales. (even with moisturizer)

[caligirl3]

proactive is really good, drink a lot of water and eat healthier. Steam your face and put on peel off mask or a deep cleansing mudd mask like once a week. And you can scrub your face using surgical soap and a pair of peeing gloves. Always use a facial toner/cold water to close your pores before you apply day or night cream

[Anonymous]

i exfoliate my face with baking soda every other night. it gets my skin super smooth and is the best exfoliator- gets rid of dead skin cells and stuff in the pores.

For the scars, maybe try bio-oil? My friend has said that it works very well as a facial moisturizer and helps fade scars?

[stillagoodgirl]

Drinking water instead of soda and eating healthy no junk food

[Asker]

I run 10km twice a day, drink only water, milk and juice and only have junk food on Fridays. :P

[johari]

Wash it with tooth paste but not the whittening kind

[Asker]

Do you find that your face gets dry? I have heard that no matter how much moisturizer you use, the chemicals in toothpaste completely dry out your skin and leave it rough

[TimmyG1992]

Get prescribed doxycycline and use proativ renewing cleanser. Works great together

[Anonymous]

If you get monthy random breakout it could be because of your period

[Asker]

I don't think it is related to that. I haven't had a period on about 10 months (not in a bad and unhealthy way, my birth control just had the weird side effect of stopping it)