All about ACNE

[computergirl200]

Re: People who had acne?

I currently use Clearasil, OXY on the spot, Manuka honey and tea tree cream, sudocreme. Drink lots of wter. It's an ongoign battle

 

[looovemac]

Re: People who had acne?

I'm in Doxycycline Mono 150 mg tablet for about 3 weeks now and I see that it's getting better. I tried everything over the counter, Clearasil, Oxy, Clinique acne solution, Proactive.... none of them worked, I'm keeping my fingers crossed the antibiotics will work!
Good luck to you, I know how you feel!

 

[claralikesguts]

Re: People who had acne?

give it more time. my skin didn't start to clear up until around my 3rd pack.

 

[gildedangel]

Re: People who had acne?

I agree, be patient with the BC, it took 4 months for it to start to clear up for me. If the BC doesn't work after awhile there is always accutane, but that is truely a last resort drug.

 

[Sparxx]

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Originally Posted by nubletta So I tried proactiv for 2 days and broke me out completely. I stopped using it and I breaking out like I never did before. I even started getting cystic acne which I never had before!

That happened to me when I was 14- I had very little acne and tried using proactiv to get back my clear skin... but it made matters 85735987 times worse. I ended up with tons of cystic acne and major scarring. My skin never got better

really breaks my heart because now I am 19 and still dealing with the consequences of proactiv.

Because of proactiv my skin is permanently ruined. :'(

 

[Junkie]

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Originally Posted by nubletta So I tried proactiv for 2 days and broke me out completely. I stopped using it and I breaking out like I never did before. I even started getting cystic acne which I never had before! ~~ I'm 16, my mom thinks this whole break out episode is because of that but I KNOW it was proactiv. Meh. Anyone else have this problem before?

Ack! ProActiv sorta did the same to me. It worked but made me shed my skin like a snake - it was disgusting! And once I stopped using it (after my 3 month supply ran out) it came back with a vengeance!!! My skin was absolutely horrible! People I knew were coming up to me and asking what happened

I felt so bad. I got more of it from my step mom a few months later for Christmas but never touched it....I gave it away!

My broke out really bad about 2 years ago to the day basically - I got a bunch of blood tests done and started taking the birth control Depo so that I could start a course of Accutane. THAT stuff is deadly! The side effects that were on a list as long as my arm and I think I experienced every single one of them. It worked none-the-less but I was miserable. My body felt like I was 80 years old and my mood swings were scary. My face cleared up completely within 6 weeks and my scars started to fade too. My skin was so even and nice - nicer than I've ever seen it.

I went off Accutane after about 2 months. My derm wanted me to complete another course so I filled my RX but couldn't handle it anymore after about a week. My skin stayed clear for a few months, but I slowly started to break out again. Its been tough. I've tried a lot and only Accutane or antibiotics have been beneficial. I'd stay on Accutane indefinately if it didn't screw with your body so much.

 

[mizuki~]

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Originally Posted by Junkie Ack! ProActiv sorta did the same to me. It worked but made me shed my skin like a snake - it was disgusting! And once I stopped using it (after my 3 month supply ran out) it came back with a vengeance!!! My skin was absolutely horrible! People I knew were coming up to me and asking what happened I felt so bad. I got more of it from my step mom a few months later for Christmas but never touched it....I gave it away! My broke out really bad about 2 years ago to the day basically - I got a bunch of blood tests done and started taking the birth control Depo so that I could start a course of Accutane. THAT stuff is deadly! The side effects that were on a list as long as my arm and I think I experienced every single one of them. It worked none-the-less but I was miserable. My body felt like I was 80 years old and my mood swings were scary. My face cleared up completely within 6 weeks and my scars started to fade too. My skin was so even and nice - nicer than I've ever seen it. I went off Accutane after about 2 months. My derm wanted me to complete another course so I filled my RX but couldn't handle it anymore after about a week. My skin stayed clear for a few months, but I slowly started to break out again. Its been tough. I've tried a lot and only Accutane or antibiotics have been beneficial. I'd stay on Accutane indefinately if it didn't screw with your body so much.

Damn Accutane sounds scary! But I think I need it

Is it something you have to keep taking to keep clear skin or do you only take it for a few months and you're done after that?

 

[Junkie]

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Originally Posted by mizuki~ Damn Accutane sounds scary! But I think I need it Is it something you have to keep taking to keep clear skin or do you only take it for a few months and you're done after that?

It is scary (in terms of the side effects) but everyone is different so you'll experience it differently from what I did. Some people I've talked to have only had minor side effects.

Your derm decides on how long you take it and what your dosage will be. I was started on the highest dosage (40mg x 2 a day) for 2 weeks, then 40mg x 1 a day after that for 3 months.

The lowest dose is 2.5-5mg every other day (and what I might've asked for if I knew I could handle the side effects in the long run). One of my close friends is a pharmacist and has a double doctorate - and said if he were the derm, he'd prescribe that dose to me to see how it would work.

However, my acne was severe. I'd post photos, but they're really scary and gross - and would make me feel really self-conscious.

Ultimately, your derm will assess your skin in a consultation and review your history with acne to best diagnose what route to take to clear it up. It might be accutane, antibiotics, Retin-A, etc...or a combination of things.

Regardless, I wish you luck! Your skin is such a huge part of your self-esteem. When I finally cleared up and looked back on old photos, I cringed, but loved myself more because it really changes how you percieve yourself.

 

[EvoPandaPnay]

i tried many over the counter products and going to the dermatologist; all that didn't help my acne to clear back then. I saw this commercial Murad acne complex kit and made a purchase I still used it today and my face is clear. plus i'm taking birth-control pills. you can buy Murad at Sephora or Ulta.

 

[Junkie]

Does anyone know what could be causing my breakouts around my ears - below, in front and especially behind them?

I wear my hair up all the time and never "tuck" any hair behind them, so that rules out oily hair. I always pay extra attention to that area since I'm prone to acne in that area - in terms of washing. I use both a salicylic acid based wash first, then a benzoyl peroxide cream wash right after. I don't exfoliate very often - it just flares up my face even more.

I take minocycline (a tetracyline antibiotic) every once and awhile to combat my really bad breakouts, but I notice that these "ear" breakouts are the hardest to get rid of.

And they're giant red nasty ones that hurt like a mofo and feel itchy(?) most of the time - I'm not quite sure if its cystic or pustules or both.

I'm wondering if its my scarf, my uniform, coat or pillows....I really have no idea. It could possibly be my cosmetics, but jeez...I don't apply behind my ears!

Any help?

 

[dxgirly]

I started the Murad 60-Day acne kit about a week ago. I've had a few minor blemishes pop up since I started, but I think that happens the first couple of weeks with any new system. I'm sticking to it though! I was having a problem with dryness, but it has since gone away

 

[EvoPandaPnay]

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Originally Posted by dxgirly I started the Murad 60-Day acne kit about a week ago. I've had a few minor blemishes pop up since I started, but I think that happens the first couple of weeks with any new system. I'm sticking to it though! I was having a problem with dryness, but it has since gone away

after I apply my murad acne kit, I also apply moisturizer I use Mac SPF or Chanel or Lancome. I alternate it. SPF in the day and LAncome night cream at night. I found out spending better quality moisturizer is worth it than over the counter one.

 

[littlemissn]

Re: Tips for preventing pimples

My mum used to swear by drinking the juice of a whole lemon a few days before you had a big event, apparently it would clear her skin really well. I've done it once and it seemed to have an effect, but I am unsure!

 

[LMD84]

Re: Tips for preventing pimples

always take your make up off before bed! no matter how drunk you are!

 

[MzzRach]

I no longer eat dairy products, and it has had a big effect on my skin. Breakouts have reduced a lot.

 

[Nicala]

So, I ran into a review in make up alley on Zinc (50mg). Supposedly, it helps you clear up your skin, so I'm trying it right now and I'll let you guys know if it works for me.

 

[Nicala]

ALRIGHT! I've been taking 50mg of Zinc daily and it has cleared up my skin SO MUCH!!!!

You guys need to try it. Seriously. Do it. NOW!

 

[fingie]

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Originally Posted by nubletta ALRIGHT! I've been taking 50mg of Zinc daily and it has cleared up my skin SO MUCH!!!! You guys need to try it. Seriously. Do it. NOW!

JW, how long did it take you to see results?

 

[kimmietrinh]

Does anyone get backne? I've had it since middle school. It's not bad like it was, but it is slightly bumpy and there's a few pimples. I tried the Neutrogena body acne wash before...

 

[Nicala]

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Originally Posted by fingie JW, how long did it take you to see results?

I started seeing some improvement within a week. My skin just kept getting clearer and clearer. I'll add my skin care regime in here too for anyone that's interested

Shiseido Pureness Deep Cleansing Foam
Mario Badescu Special Cleansing Lotion "C"
Mario Badescu AHA & Ceramide Moisturizer (mixed with Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch sunblock SPF 70 for day time)

I found that when I changed my items to Mario Badescu, that contributed to clearing my skin up even faster with the Zinc.

HTH

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Originally Posted by kimmietrinh Does anyone get backne? I've had it since middle school. It's not bad like it was, but it is slightly bumpy and there's a few pimples. I tried the Neutrogena body acne wash before...

I've never had Backne, but it can be a posibility of your shampoo/conditioner breaking you out. See if it reduces if you switch shampoo/conditioner. That helped for me when I stopped using Herbal Essence.