Best Otc Acne

Acne :-( :-(?

Morris-Kern, 2007-07-25 09:40:54
ive had acne since i was about 12 or 13, and its gotten more severe as ive gotten older (im 18 now)ive been on so many different meds, ive tried OTC stuff, ive tried proactive...NOTHING works.some mornings, i dont even want to get out of bed. it just makes me feel so awful about myself.any suggestions? my doctor has started to suggest acutane, but i really dont want to have to do that if i dont have to b/c of all the awful side effects and the bloodwork. i dont understand why it just wont go away.

2007-07-25 10:35:36 Reginia-Whitehead wrote: You could ask your doctor for antibiotics such as Erythmorycin (may be spelt wrong) or the Pill is supposed to help with skin.

2007-07-25 10:34:18 Marvel-Rawls wrote:

they remove acne, acne-marks and blackheads and prevent further breakouts try neutrogena oil-free facial wash, oil-free mosturiser and daily scrub.
these r strong on acne but mild on ur face skin.

2007-07-25 10:51:13 Karri-Garland wrote: 1. Don't pick, press, rub, or otherwise manipulate your pimples. If you do, you risk spreading the bacteria and increasing the chances of scarring.2. Use an over-the-counter product containing benzoyl peroxide once or twice a day. It helps break up the plug of dead skin cells, bacteria, and oil that clogs the pore and forms an acne blemish. And it cuts down on the bacteria, too. Start with the lowest concentration, and work your way up.3. Try over-the-counter products containing sulfur or resorcinol, which help unplug oil glands by irritating the skin. However, most dermatologists believe that benzoyl peroxide is the most effective over-the-counter ingredient for acne.4. Don't just spot-treat acne; put the product on acne-prone areas, too. That can include your entire face (avoid the lips and eyes), back, and chest.5. Go easy on your face. Washing removes oils from the surface of the skin, not from within the plugged ducts. In fact, if you're too aggressive in your quest for cleanliness, you may end up drying out or irritating the sensitive skin on your face.6. Wash properly once or twice a day, using a mild soap, and rub lightly with your fingertips and warm water. If your skin is oily, use a soap with benzoyl peroxide for its drying properties.7. Don't use brushes, rough sponges, cleansers with granules or walnut hulls, or anything similar on the delicate facial skin. 8. Don't use oily products, such as hair pomades, heavy oil-based facial moisturizers, or oily cleansers.9. Use water-based make-up.10. Don't get a facial. You may end up doing more harm than good.11. Don't rest your chin on your hands or constantly touch your face.12. Protect your skin from cancer and wrinkles without aggravating your acne by choosing an oil- free sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher.13. Don't worry about what you eat, unless you notice a correlation between a particular food and your skin breaking out.14. Watch out for iodine, which can be found in multiple vitamins and iodized salt. Some doctors believe iodine may encourage acne.Hope this helps! :)Black Soap relieves acne, oily skin, blemishes, eczema and psoriasis, rashes, ring worm, and body odors. The best part of this soap is it is reasonably priced.Shea Butter helps heal scars, bruises, burns, and stretch marks.

2007-07-25 12:20:32 Grady-Kooser wrote:

I had really bad acne and I took accutane for a few months and it worked really well.
My acne practically disappeared completely and I got away without having to have a single blood test!
:) I didn't have any side effects either but I guess that differs from person to person.Try the clear skin regimen on Acne.com.
It helped clear me up enough that the doctor didn't have to prescribe such harsh medicine.

2007-07-25 10:33:31 Garfield-Dull wrote: go buy the sample pack of like proactive. it really worked for my friend! best otc acne.

2007-07-25 10:54:29 Jesus-Eastwood wrote: ask ur doctor for a sample of benzaclin....it worked for me best otc acne.

2007-07-29 07:11:33 Lino-Mcclymonds wrote: As a person grows older, acne reduces and usually disappears by the time the person is thirty years old.Though many medicines are available, acne can be cured by simple home remedies.

2007-07-25 10:33:42 Corrina-Mathews wrote: i have pills and im 14. it was wreally bade two years ago and it kept it under control. if it really makes you feel that bad you should go on acutune.