What should I do about my acne issue?

[Anonymous]

I have had an abundance of zits/pimples on the left side of my face for over a month now. They are located at the side of my mouth, on my chin and now have one on my cheek (which has never happened before), they are all clustered together and are only on the left side.

They have been there for over a month and I am now getting concerned because my acne usually clears up within two weeks and then pops up elsewhere.

I wash my face twice daily (once in the morning and once at night) with a cleanser that usually works well for me. I also moisturize twice daily and am not on any medications (including birth control). I also have a good diet.

my acne has never been so bad for me to seek help besides over the counter stuff but this is just really bad. should I go see a doctor or a dermatologist? how much do dermatologists usually charge?

[Anonymous]

If this is the first time, see a doctor and maybe they can give you something. If you can't afford a dermatologist you can always go to a make up store like ulta, or sephora and ask them what you can do. I've had really bad acne for about two years now, I have cystic acne so anything I've tried never worked because it's too deep to treat with just over the counter face wash. I'm even on the pill and it doesn't help me much with it.

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[Anonymous]

get new pillows, change the sheet every night or put a cloth over it every night then wash it in the morning

also hair products, do you spray hairspray a lot on that side of the face? it could be breaking you out

dermatologist will give you antibiotics pill, it does help, it kills all bacteria in your body though so ure gonna have to eat yogurt, also they will give you a benzyl peroxide cream mixed with a cream antibiotic that will kill off any bacteria living in your skin, not sure how much it costs but won't be cheap, the medicine was like $118 without insurance

i recommend la roche posay effaclar k cream, and their effaclar acne cleanser

[hannabbanana]

I would reccomend switching up your cleanser. If you use the same one for too long, your face may become immune. I had good luck with products by mario badescu, and you can get free samples on their website.

If its really bothering you, you might want to go to a dermatologist. How much they cost probably depends on your insurance. You also might be able to go to a regular doctor and get a prescription, I got acne medication from my obgyn.

There are also lots of natural remedies that are worth a shot.

[animalwithin]

Stay away from greasy foods, drink lots of water, and find some real Alloe Vera plants, slice a leaf open and apply the gel to your face daily before you go to sleep. Aloe is easy to grow, grows fast, and a good sized leaf will last you several weeks I you use it wisely.

[foolycooly1001]

I think just a regular doctor can prescribe some retinol or something for you.

[Ada-Fae]

Try cutting as much sugar as you can out of your diet. Also, do a little bit of research on the possible causes for getting acne on that specific area of your face, it could be a chemical imbalance/a deficiency of some sort. That's what helped me, at least. I now only get breakouts when I'm super stressed, or am hormonally imbalanced.

[Anonymous]

pro activ works! I've been using it since last year and still use it now. I have no pimples or blemishes and my face is pretty smooth.. I have a little scarring though from my old acne. Although, my skins sensitive, and my cheeks go pink often,- pro activ contains some pretty strong chemicals. But its pink cheeks or acne, and I choose pink cheeks!

[Asker]

Pro active isn't healthy for your skin due to the chemicals it contains. if you stop it for a day majority of people get acne right away, usually worse than before.

[smallguy]

if it's bad go and see a dermatologist he/she will give you the right scripts I have had my battles with my son's terrible acne scars in his face and collar for years

[barbee11]

rinse your face frequently, drink more water put perioxide or alcohol and get 8 or more hours of sleep..

[Asker]

I do all those things

[SXEPunk]

Do you sleep with the left side of your face on the pillow? That could trap dirt and oil on your face all night.

[Scorpi]

Do you use a mobile phone? If so, the bacteria on that could be causing you to break out on that side of your face.

[LonelyandInTheDark]

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