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| I think this has been talked about before but what have you been prescribed or done about your acne? I've dealt with acne since I was 11 (I'm now 21) and it was really bad in high school, mainly due to a birth control I was on. I've tried many creams, soaps, washes, facials, been to the dermatologist and I just want it to go away! Chemical peels help but they're not covered with insurance. It's gotten A LOT better since I've been out of high school. It's nowhere near as bad and sometimes my face is really clear (other than scarring) but I still go through periods where I get it bad (always on my chin) and sometimes I can link that to that time of the month and others stress and other times just nothin! I've been on a medicine since the spring and it helps some but not like it should in my opinion. I've wanted to try Accutane as I've known two people that look like they've never had a blemish in their life after taking it but my new dermatologist wanted to try the smaller things first. Anyone tried it? Let me say again that mine isn't the most HORRIBLE in the world but when I have a flare up it's all on my chin and very red since I'm fair complected and I feel like I get tons of blackheads too. I feel like my scarring is noticeable too. I think as I get older it's getting better but when I go through a bad breakout on my chin like I am now, I just wanna crawl in a hole and hide! I try to eat good and drink water although I know I could do it better. I also don't wear makeup very often and am diligent in washing my face, not touching my face, and trying to be clean. Any suggestions for medicines I can bring up to my dermatologist or has anyone tried Accutane and had good luck? I know it's risky but I'd be willing to try it. 
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| Vichy has a REALLY good acne product, it is a gel that I use daily in the shower, gentle on the face, but keeps the acne away awesome. I actually mix it half and half with water and get the same results of no acne. You can buy it in any drug store. It is in a green bottle with a pump top |
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| Este Lauder facial wash and moisturizer.
Make sure you moisturize
My cousins used proactive with great success, they used the entire line |
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Location: LaBelle, Florida | I have had acne since I was teenager and now in 40s (yuck).
I had someone mentioned they used plain ole peroxide and it cleared up psorisis between their eye brows.
I gave it try and it has help immensely.
I use a cotton ball (spritz the peroxide on it)and wipe my face down just before bed and when I get up in the morning.
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| If you have oily skin Coconut oil pulling works really great to dry you up. I did it morning and night and had to cut back for a while beacuse after a few days my skin went from being fairly oily to actually having to put lotion on for the first time EVER!. I had to stop using proactive even because it got too dry for a bit and switch to a gentle natural wash. I ended up doing it once a day or every other day. Cutting out dairy and bad fats will help alot. Taking a low dose birth control has helped me a ton also. |
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| Thank you guys for the info! My skin is actually like oily and dry if that's even possible?!? It gets oily easy especially around my chin and tzone but my nose and chin can get really dry too. My main problem area is my chin and I hate it. I'm actually on the Paraguard which is a copper IUD with no hormones and I feel good on it. I'll have to try some of what you all are mentioning! My next derm appt is in the end of September so hopefully I can wait that long and get some answers then too! |
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Location: IL | Ive dealt with cystic zits for years and tried all the store bought stuff as well as Pro Activ but nothing worked long term.
But I FINALLY found something that actually works and it has lasted long term for me. I alternate between an antibacterial soap and baking soda. In the evening I wash my face with the antibacterial and then after my face is dry I take a cotton ball and wipe apple cider vinegar on my face (burns like crazy if you have an cuts or openings in your skin). Then in the morning I take some baking soda and add a bit of water to make a paste and wash/scrub my face with that and then do the ACV. After the ACV dries (at night and in the morning) I then apply some moisturizer. So far so good! |
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| Stop eating sugar, like all sugar (no bread, no dairy and of course nothing with added sugar). Natural sugar in fruits and vegetables are ok. It really helps more than any cleansing product can. |
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Location: South Dakota | Ask your dermatologist about Spironalactone. I think that is how it is spelled. Good stuff. |
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Location: Texas | Purity face wash by philosophy is amazing! I suggest that as a morning cleanser. And Mario Bedescu products are also amazing. You can take a survey about your skin and it will help pick products reccomended for you.
And yes you can be oily and dry at the same time, it's called combination. That's how my skin is. I use a homemade exfoliator made from sugar, lemon juice, olive oil, and honey. Massage it GENTLY over your face/neck/back anywhere with acne or that you want softened for 7 minutes.
Remember to mix your products up. don't use the same one for every wash, and be consistent. Cleanse 2x a day, 3 if possible. Glamglow products are also great, especially the mud masks.
Here is a video with some really great products and information. fef
I know it says 2013, but these are all still available and that's because they work!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aapNujiurY
eta: I would highly suggest this kit.. https://www.mariobadescu.com/acne-control-kit?
But I would only use the acne cleanser at night and buy the purity face wash I mentioned and use that in the morning.
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Location: Nebraska | cutting out the crap in my diet, cutting out the crap and stress in my life, and not touching my face! I had a horrible habit of resting my face on my hands and would always break out there. |
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Location: Phoenix | Birth control helped tremendously, but I would still get those painful, under the skin bumps around my chin and jawline--you know--the ones that NEVER come to a head. HOWEVER, ever since I starting using Clinique Take the Day Off cleansing balm, I haven't had ONE cystic bump. Not one. I got them all the time when I lived in SoCal. Once I moved to AZ, I started using this stuff and I haven't have ANY since. It's been 2 years!!!!! You use it to take off your makeup and it MELTS it all off. I usually follow up by wiping off any remaining makeup with a makeup wipe and then continue on with my serums and moisturizers. I also cleanse with a Murad cleanser in the morning. But seriously--try the cleansing balm, or any cleansing oil. I'm 26 btw. Dry-normal skin.
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Location: The barn...where else? SW Missouri | I'm 43 and I've always had acne issues with my face. 3 years ago I bought a Clarisonic cleansing brush and it has helped immensely. Hardly ever have a breakout. I also started using Murad Time Release Acne Cleanser to remove my makeup. It's awesome stuff. For makeup I use Smashbox. It's light and doesn't make my face oily and doesn't cause me any issues. |
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Location: OK | Get a hormone test, see if your testosterone is too high. STOP ALL SUGAR. Drink at least your body weight in ounces of water everyday. You can add lemon and liquid stevia if you can't handle just water. Stop eating dairy, unless it is grass fed butter. Skin issues are simply a result of the body trying to clear out crap/detox. Most face issues are hormone related AND diet allergy related. What you eat and drink can easily send your hormones out of balance. Stop eating gluten, it causes inflammation, which manifests as skin issues, joint pain, leaky gut syndrome, etc. Anything topical is usually chemical based, so you are doing more damage than good. You ARE what you EAT and DRINK........
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Location: Southern Indiana | www.paulaschoice.com she has awesome products, great info about skin care, and reviews on every product you can think of. |
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Location: Kansas | I use Illuminate clear from yonique!!! Love it, has really helped with my skin, I used to have oily skin...don't anymore! |
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Location: ND | I usedto have horrible acne and scarring. I was prescription stuff for a year and a half but it didnt help the scarring. The best thing i have used is coconut oil. It keeps me clear and the scars are 95% gone. |
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| The andalou naturals line has been very good for my skin. I just have hormonal acne once a month though. I use Nutribiotic cleanser. It's a big bottle (8 oz) for like $8 and I started using it as my body wash and my back quit breaking out too. My back used to break out worse than my face. |
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Location: The edge of no where | horseshorseshorses - 2015-08-25 8:26 AM Rodan+Fields!!! I have horrible cystic acne and hormonal breakouts and keeps them completely under control! I second the Rodan + Fields - I've been using it since April after trying everything else under the sun. If you'd like more information on it, I can hook you up. It has a 60 day money back guarantee if you don't love it.
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Location: College Station, TX | My dermatologist put me on minocycline. It's a pill you can take daily, I only took it when I needed it. It's the only thing I ever found that worked 100% of the time for me and wasn't super high maintenance. Everyone's bodies handle medicines different, but it might be worth a try! |
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Location: Beggs, OK | Nevertoofast - 2015-08-25 7:19 AM Get a hormone test, see if your testosterone is too high. STOP ALL SUGAR. Drink at least your body weight in ounces of water everyday. You can add lemon and liquid stevia if you can't handle just water. Stop eating dairy, unless it is grass fed butter. Skin issues are simply a result of the body trying to clear out crap/detox. Most face issues are hormone related AND diet allergy related. What you eat and drink can easily send your hormones out of balance. Stop eating gluten, it causes inflammation, which manifests as skin issues, joint pain, leaky gut syndrome, etc. Anything topical is usually chemical based, so you are doing more damage than good. You ARE what you EAT and DRINK........
Exactly. Anything that you put on your face is taking care of the result...you want to prevent it from happening altogether.
Look into what you are eating. Is it maybe the hormones in milk that is causing issues, processed food, gluten sensitivity? There is a gut related issue at work and you see it manifest in your skin. |
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Location: Oklahoma | I started having horrible hormonal acne when I was 18 (and just headed off to college, yippee!). I tried pretty much all the OTC products that people raved about... but none of that stuff seems to work for hormonal acne. I went to the dermatologist and got some RX meds, but they would dry my face out and make my issues even bigger. The derm said that a lot of problems will clear up in the summer time (which was true for me).
I read once that your skin changes every seven years... and it has been seven years and my skin is much better, but I don't know if I can say it's that or the changes I made. This is what's currently working for me:
No more milk. I don't have the dedication to cut out all dairy. I buy real milk for the holidays when I'm cooking for others and I keep it on hand for my husband, but other than that it's all hormone/lactose free milk. I can't really taste a difference.
Make sure you clean your makeup sponges/brushes after EACH use. This is a pain and I only clean what I apply my foundation with after every use, but it makes a difference.
I only moisturize with coconut oil.
Learn about the ingredients in makeup/face care products that are known to cause breakouts. Eliminate products that contain those. For instance, I can't use anything (primer, moisturizer, foundation, etc) that have silicones in them. They are what cause me to get the little milia bumps.
Ziana helped me a lot... in fact, I need to go see about getting some now for blackheads.
I ONLY wash my face if I've worn make up that day or sweated a lot. I use a Clarisonic and Philosophy face wash. Other than that, just warm water. I'm sure this is against most all skin care philosophies... but it's what works for me.
I did a couple rounds of antibiotics (which I don't think helped AT ALL) and I even did Spironolactone for a few months and I think it gave me mood swings. I would be on top of the world one minute, and then down in the dumps the next. It started affecting my relationships with others and so I stopped the Spiro and felt so much better.
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Location: Gainesville, TX | I had a couple friends who did the Accutane and it was the miracle drug for them but you had better be prepared to have some drier skin for a while and STAY OUT OF THE SUN. It can take up to a year to really work well. It won't necessarily get rid of your scarring though time can certainly diminish these as can a good Vitamin E moisturizer.
Diet changes, daily cleansing with a gentle cleanser, and birth control are the first line of defense.
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Location: Beggs, OK | oija - 2015-08-25 10:47 AM I had a couple friends who did the Accutane and it was the miracle drug for them but you had better be prepared to have some drier skin for a while and STAY OUT OF THE SUN. It can take up to a year to really work well. It won't necessarily get rid of your scarring though time can certainly diminish these as can a good Vitamin E moisturizer. Diet changes, daily cleansing with a gentle cleanser, and birth control are the first line of defense.
Accutane has been linked to birth defects and depression. My brother took Accutane in high school and while it did fix his skin, he had a lot of psychological problems that came as a result of the drug. He had to do blood tests twice a month to make sure it wasn't affecting his liver function as well. It's a very scary drug. |
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Location: Deep South | Accutane absolutely does work to clear up the acne, but if you describe yours as "not that bad" it wouldn't be worth it to me to take it.
It is a seriously powerful drug, with serious side effects.
I had awful acne for many years, tried everything available with no lasting effect. The Accutane cleared up my face and has kept it clear ever since. BUT you deal with extreme dryness, very high sensitivity to sun exposure, I had to stay on two types of birth control the whole time I was on it (because it is linked to severe birth defects) and I had to go for monthly blood tests. They only give you a 30 day supply, you have to see your dermatologists every month and get the blood work monthly to get the next 30 day script. I think I was on it for roughly a year.
There's definitely a reason your doctor will make you exhaust all other possibilities before prescribing it. |
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| I took accutane when I was younger. It works like a charm. I always was placed on birth control for the birth defects, even though I was not sexually active. I had horrible cystic acne. Like mountains on my face. I have some scaring from them as well and large pores. I would love to get rid of the large pores somehow. I also got injections when I had large outbreaks, or cortisone.
Currently, at 27, I am on Spironolactone and I see great results from that. I haven't had but one break out since I started. I have an extremenly stressful job, which is why I think I break out mostly, so this daily pill has really helped.
Good advise on here on some great products as well. But, I highly recommend the Spironolactone. You won't be upeset for trying it.
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Location: Gainesville, TX | rachellyn80 - 2015-08-25 11:04 AM
oija - 2015-08-25 10:47 AM I had a couple friends who did the Accutane and it was the miracle drug for them but you had better be prepared to have some drier skin for a while and STAY OUT OF THE SUN. It can take up to a year to really work well. It won't necessarily get rid of your scarring though time can certainly diminish these as can a good Vitamin E moisturizer. Diet changes, daily cleansing with a gentle cleanser, and birth control are the first line of defense.
Accutane has been linked to birth defects and depression. My brother took Accutane in high school and while it did fix his skin, he had a lot of psychological problems that came as a result of the drug. He had to do blood tests twice a month to make sure it wasn't affecting his liver function as well. It's a very scary drug.
It sounds like the OP may be aware of some of these risks. You notice I didn't tell her she should take it, only that it worked for a couple of my friends. It is a nasty drug but it also DOES work, which is why it is still available. Its a risk vs. reward thing and the OP will just have to do her research and make up her own mind. I recommended diet, BC, and cleanser first. |
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| Probably thousands and I'm not kidding, dollars spent on everything single thing under the sun. Finally, my daughter became an adult and I swallowed my reservations and let her go on Accutane. It is a commitment, but it is the only thing that worked. A few things would work for a couple of weeks, then nothing, she has some scarring and I wish I had given in sooner, we did the research, blog after blog, and watch for side effects carefully. still on it for a few more months, dry lips, a little achy some, but has not burned in the sun, has to go once a month for blood tests, and a monthly visit to dermatologist. the large painful bumps are gone and just surface pimples now I think, but she seems to think it is worth it and her skin is much clearer.
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| Wow I'm overwhelmed by all the responses!! Sometimes I feel very alone and embarrassed because I feel like why do I have to have this bad of skin...and as much as I don't wish it on anyone else or you all, its nice to know I'm not the only one!! I had acne so bad in high school I almost went on Accutane but found out my acne was so severe because of the birth control I was on. It's progressively gotten better, but I still have bouts of bad acne on my chin. It's not as severe as it used to be and not the really deep under the skin zits that came in big groups and were painful but they're still deep and definitely a good bit to where it's noticeable. I've started to wash my makeup brushes more and will do so after every use, I've been using a hand towel only for my face and swap it out and wash it every couple days as well as washing my pillow cases more. There's so many things out there that sound like they're worth a try and maybe my dermatologist will want to try a different more minor drug first than Accutane like Spiratalactone (or however you all spelled it) but she said that depending on how my face was doing on my medicine (Doxycycline prescribed in early spring) that I may be able to do it. I've reaearched the risks a lot and know that they can be severe. I would want to start Accutane in the fall so that I wouldnt be in the sun as much. My main concern of course is my internal health and mental health because I'm generally a happy person! I need to look for some good face washes or regimens but there's so many out there it's hard to pick!! I also do know that I eat too many breads/pastas and sweets but I've really started to change that, and even when I've gone through long periods of time eating healthy as could be it doesn't change. Another thing I've seemed to notice is when I gained around 15-20 lbs twice, my skin was clearer and I don't know why that would be?? I may need to get a hormone test as well, I'm really not sure but this is all so useful for me so thank you!!! I've been told to use Cetaphil but I feel like the wash isn't sudsy enough and the moisturizer is too greasy. |
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Location: North Dakota | In college I one day woke up and my T-zone was oily and next thing I knew I had some black heads on my nose, some mild acne on my T-zone/chin mostly, and these weird little bumps all over my forehead. They weren't pimples in that they never came to a head and didn't hurt or anything. It was really odd because the rest of my face and body is always extremely dry. The ONLY thing that worked was Mary Kay's clear skin products (face wash, toner, spot treatment, and moisturizer). And let me tell you, I was ready to go to a dermatologist. My forehead looked and felt DISGUSTING. I have used it for over a year and it cleared everything up and kept it clear. Then just a few weeks ago I ran out and after a couple days I could feel the bumps coming back. The black spots and pimples came back too! I just read about African Black Soap which is supposed to work miracles with acne and a variety of other skin issues so I ordered some to try since I don't currently have a Mary Kay dealer. If the ABS doesn't work, I'm definitely going to go back to Mary Kay!
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Location: Lala Land | I did about 6 months of Acutane in high school it worked amazing. When I was on the pill it did help some with the hormonal breakouts. My dermatologist gave me a cream I can't remember what it was, but I'll get back with you it helped a lot. For me eating better, a clarisonic brush 1x perday, and washing my face morning and night, and using good makeup has really helped a lot. |
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Location: Stephenville, TX | I had adult acne problems too. Went to the dermo, tried BC pills, tried out just about every OTC acne treatment known to man. The best results I've gotten so far came from cleaning up what I eat. I didn't totally "eat clean" but I did quit bread, most dairy and most processed food/drink. My face cleared up nice and I noticed less joint pain (from old injuries). I've fallen off the bandwagon recently and my body definitely let me know! Seeing the results I got, I'm ready to try totally eating clean and see what that does. I just finished a vanilla shake though, so...tomorrow  |
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| Thank you guys!! My face is a little better today, hopefully it calms down a little now. I really appreciate all of the advice. I'm gonna start eating a little healthier and drinking more water. I'm going to try and stay positive until my next dermatologist appt! I'll definitely mention some of the medicines, etc you all said! |
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Location: Wherever They Send Me | I had bad skin from 4th grade until I was a freshman in college...everything I tried didnt work. I tried Retin-A, the stuff you put in the fridge, and some pills. Then I tried Accutane...it worked!! It dried out my lips, so I always carried chap stick. Now I get told I have beautiful skin. I currently take birth control that is supposed to help with skin and I use a Doterra skin care system. |
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| Thank you again for the replies! Now for you that took Accutane or know someone who did, do you/they have to continue to take some kind of medicine? Obviously you can't not continue to take care of your skin but I was just wondering if it's pretty permanent along with good diet/skin regimen or are other acne medicines, etc needed? I'm not sure if I'll be eligible yet for accutane but if anything else doesn't work and I am I'm curious to know what "life" is like after??
ETA: Those that use coconut oil, how do you use it?
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | mcorcoran - 2015-08-24 11:09 PM Norwex face cloths!
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| blccwgl55 - 2015-08-26 3:50 PM Thank you again for the replies! Now for you that took Accutane or know someone who did, do you/they have to continue to take some kind of medicine? Obviously you can't not continue to take care of your skin but I was just wondering if it's pretty permanent along with good diet/skin regimen or are other acne medicines, etc needed? I'm not sure if I'll be eligible yet for accutane but if anything else doesn't work and I am I'm curious to know what "life" is like after?? ETA: Those that use coconut oil, how do you use it?
I use coconut oil, it's the only thing that works! I just use it as a moisturizer. after every time I wash my face I just dip two fingers very lightly in the jar so I only have a tiny amount on. Then slap it on my face :) |
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Location: Deep South | blccwgl55 - 2015-08-26 4:50 PM
Thank you again for the replies! Now for you that took Accutane or know someone who did, do you/they have to continue to take some kind of medicine? Obviously you can't not continue to take care of your skin but I was just wondering if it's pretty permanent along with good diet/skin regimen or are other acne medicines, etc needed? I'm not sure if I'll be eligible yet for accutane but if anything else doesn't work and I am I'm curious to know what "life" is like after??
ETA: Those that use coconut oil, how do you use it?
I have not had to use anything else since treating with Accutane. I just clean my makeup off every night.
I have had lasting effects on my lips though. While on Accutane they were extremely dry and chapped all the time, would sunburn easily. I still have to take extra care of them. Keeping them moisturized and protected in the sun. |
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Location: kansas | blccwgl55 - 2015-08-26 4:50 PM Thank you again for the replies! Now for you that took Accutane or know someone who did, do you/they have to continue to take some kind of medicine? Obviously you can't not continue to take care of your skin but I was just wondering if it's pretty permanent along with good diet/skin regimen or are other acne medicines, etc needed? I'm not sure if I'll be eligible yet for accutane but if anything else doesn't work and I am I'm curious to know what "life" is like after?? ETA: Those that use coconut oil, how do you use it?
I was on accutane 3 different times all while in high school, so my last time on it was over 10 years ago, people absolutely do not believe me when I tell them how horrible my face used to be. I have very very minimal scarring, if really any and my skin is as clear as can be now, even while pregnant! Granted, yes, occasionally I will get a SINGLE white head, but hello I am female with hormones, especially while pregnant. I always wondered what would happen once I got off birth control wondering if that was what was helping my face but I noticed no difference once I got off birth control compared to while I was on it.
Yes, while I was on it I did have horribly dry skin, and I couldn't blow my nose ( I would swab it out with q-tips), but I am oh so thankful for parents who faught very hard to get my skin cleared up so I wouldn't fight it for the rest of my life! I personally swear by accutane, I know others can have negative things to say, but nothing touched my acne, nothing, until accutane!
Edited to add: They only thing I have changed to my 'skin care' is moisterizer and a less invasive face wash, not a scrub..... I wash my face every morning in the shower, and if I get really dirty I just rinse my face at night... But other then that I do absolutley nothing different and haven't taken a single thing for my skin since I got off the accutane 10 years ago.....
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Location: New Mexico | I have no experience with acne but it sounds like your skin is dehydrated, not dry, which can and usually still is oily at the same time. That means your skin is lacking water whereas dry skin is lacking oil. Here's an article on that: http://www.youbeauty.com/beauty/dry-vs-dehydrated-skin/ I've had the opposite as you which is extremely dry, dehydrated skin. One of the things I've learned is that ingredients make a huge difference in skincare and so does packaging. Skincare that has fragrance or other irritants can really break down your skin. Also, skincare that comes in jar packaging becomes almost useless in a couple of days due to the ingredients being exposed to air and light. I've switched to Paula's Choice skincare and my skin has never been better. They have a formula for every skin type and skin concern. Here's the website: http://www.paulaschoice.com/ Also, I've heard that retinol is really good for acne and they have several products containing retinol: http://www.paulaschoice.com/shop/skin-care-categories/retinol-treat... Good luck! |
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Location: In my own world | What kind of acne are you having? Do they come to a head?
I had cystic acne after having my first child bad. Dermatologist put me on B Yaz which is a low dose BC. It went away. I will get one every now and then when I get really stressed. The last one we had to do an injection on
I took my daughter, she is 11, to the derm back in May. She was having chin acne that was coming to a head. She recommends a cleanser with salsylic acid in it and prescribed Epiduo. It a cream to help fight black head and white heads. So far it is much better but she said a lot of my daughters is hormone related and we can't make it go away but we can minimize the outbreaks and severity of them. Daughter has sensitive skin. Makes it harder to fight the acne as some things are to harsh on her skin |
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| Thank you for the replies!! I started using moisturizer more and it's helping my face a little so that's a plus |
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| It's a mixture! Some come to a head, some are annoying red bumps that are deeper and take a few days to come to a head, I get an occasional under the skin really deep one, and then tons of blackheads. It's very frustrating and I hope I can find something that works for me!! |
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