Help with acne!?

Question:

I have been trying several things to get rid of my acne, but they just are not working out. What is the best way to get rid of it and how long should I expect it to take?

Answers:
Arbonne's acne line, Clear Advantage, works great! It gives fabulous results!
You should give a product at least a few weeks to notice a real difference.

Arbonne Clear Advantage Acne Wash- Soothing, oil-free, deep pore cleanser unclogs pores and cleanses away dirt. Medicated with acne-fighting, prescription quality salicylic acid. Active ingredients are deposited directly into the pore, helping to clear blemishes and prevent new ones from forming.

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use ProActive

have you tried proactive? it really works. also go see a dermatoligist if absolutely nothing works. ask them for the best products. good luck =)

like the others say Proactive it works!
Did it for me!

Please try AcneFree or Proactive. Let it take 2-3 weeks.
I use both myself. I find that proactive works the best but when I can't afford Proactive I switch to Acnefree. Which works just as great as Proactive! Love the skin your in. Talk to a specialist if need be. Life large..Feel beautiful again.

Everbody is different. I have problems with acne too. Everyone says that ProActiv is soooo good, well it made my acne worse. I think the best thing to do is not to use alot of harsh acne stuff on your face. If you're a teenager, then you're prolly not gonna get rid of it. It's part of being a teenager. I use Noxzema and put it on my face like a mask and leave it on there for about 30 minutes. It seems to help a little bit, but I've tried so many products, and wasted so much money, it really wasn't worth it. I even went to the Dermatologist and got prescriptions. But they didn't work. There is Accutane. Accutane is a prescription that is really really strong, and it gets rid of acne totally. But there are alot of side effects and risks. That's why I didn't take it.

Don't worry you are not the only one who has acne problems. I have a very small acne problem now because i fought back early. The first thing that you need to do it to go to a dematologist that you feel comfertable with and talk to him/ her about your problem. Also talk to them about birth control pills, even though it works for many people, it may not work for all. I was prescribed to use a certain facial wash, which i dont know what it is called, and the facial wash that i use clears all of the oil and dirt off of my face. Facial wash and a pill would be the best solutions from me, but also ask your doctor first before you try anything. :) Hope this helped

There is this stuff called Glycolic Acid. It works amazingly by dissolving the blackheads and gunk in your skin. I tried proactiv but it made it work but this stuff totally cleared it up. Read a book called the acne cure, i do not know the author so type it in on GOogle.

Go to your doctor, it doesn't have to be a dermatologist (they are more expensive). They have drugs you can try that you can't get over the counter and they are more effective. make sure you follow the directions esp if you get Retin-A or Differen, some of these strong Tretinoin based medicines because they cause your skin to become very sensitive to sunlight and chemicals. A good thing to try is topical clindamycin in conjunction w/Differin or Retin-A. be prepared because the Rein-A and Differin take up to six weeks to be working right. I used RetinA for years but finally switched to Differen which for me works way better because it doesn't irritate my skin as badly so I can actually use it every day instead of every 2 or 3 days. The very first itme I used RetinA, with in 2 or 3 days I felt like my face was sleeping on a sandpaper covered pillow-case. Just a warning! Like I said you need to follow the directions for these meds, they are strong. If those don't work and you have cystic scarring type acne, they can try oral antibiotics in conjunction or even the topical retinoid which is heavily monitored.

Hi Shadowfox, I used to have the same problem and this is what I tell my sisters: (I found this site http://www.acne-scar-removal.info. ) to be helpful. But anyway, here are a couple things you can do, well actually three :)

1> Every 30 minutes, apply an ice pack to the pimple and hold it there for about 2 minutes. This will decrease the swelling and redness and help shrink the inflammation and pain that sometimes comes along with it.

2> Cleanse your skin 2-3 times a day with mild, unscented soap or a specialized acne cleanser that has no harsh chemicals (such as lye). Scrub skin gently with an exfoliating pad or washcloth, but don’t rub too hard, otherwise you’ll sap your skin of its own natural oils, which help to repel buildup naturally.

3> Apply a cream or ointment containing benzyl peroxide or salicylic acid (many over-the-counter acne medicines contain these ingredients) to the blemish or around the entire facial area. Note that these ingredients both have a tendency to dry out skin if used too much and are not recommended if you have sensitive skin.

There are a lot more tips at the website I mentioned, I could write a book about this but unfortunately Yahoo won't let me here. :) Good Luck! This is something you can handle.

There is no best way to get rid of acne. Everyone has different skin, so different approches are needed.

If you are looking for some good home remedies, look here: http://www.theknowguide.com/acne-7.html.

Some good tips to follow: http://www.theknowguide.com/acne-2.html.

I struggled with acne for years and I finally found the solution that works for me. We have been fooled, tricked, deceived, and just plain lied to. It's time that someone put a stop to it, and everyone learn the truth!

Those of us who suffer from acne have usually been given 2 choices and neither of them work:

1. Over the counter remedies such as cleansers, creams, ointments, etc. These things have been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.

2. Go see a doctor and or dermatologist. They will generally prescribe prescription drugs which include topicals and or antibiotics. This, too, has been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.

I found a step-by-step program that cured my acne and it has never come back. It is amazing and doesn’t use any drugs or doctors. The truth is that acne can be cured…if we know the secret the doctors and drug companies don’t want us to know.

There is a great website: http://cure-my-acne.info/3daycure/. that has all the details. I really suggest you check it out and see if it works as well for you as it did for me.

Treatment without knowing the root of the problem is useless.
First things first!
Knowledge is power. You must educate yourself about Acne

There is a place I can recommend you to go

http://www.green-rectangle.com/sub/acne/.

there are a lot of information in there including causes, treatments and prevention strategies, skin care product, skin hygiene, shaving.etc

Hope this will help...
Don't forget to thank me :)

Okay.trust me I'm a teen and I have been suffering with acne since I was in 5th grade (i'm now a junior in high school) and my skin was really really bad until I found a great regiment that worked for me:
morning: wash my face with a cleanser that exfoliates,
then i apply a 2.5 benzoyl peroxide gel
and then i let it dry and apply moisturizer (oil free with sunscreen)

and at night:
i wash my face with a cleanser that exfoliates
then i apply differing gel
and then i apply on the spot acne treatmen (10 percent is fine)
and then i let dry and go to bed

i exfoliate intensivly regularly and i always try to make my skin soft and supple (never dry cuz then it causes more acne!) so def. moisturize! its very important

u should expect 2 c results in 8 weeks and never acne again in about 5 months.it seems like a long time but it works! i dont have asingle zit and i usually use to wake up with 10 whiteheads EACHMORNING

Common myths about the causes of acne include dirty skin and foods that you eat.

Many factors that cause acne cannot be controlled such as time in life (puberty or pregnancy) and genetics.

However there are some factors you CAN control. Stress, certain drugs, greasy make-up, friction (rubbing), high humidity, picking at acne, squeezing acne, and hard scrubbing can make all make it worse.

If you have been to your doctor and tried their recommendations or if you just don't want to spend that kind of money, I'd suggest reading one an e-book with more information on the subject. In resources, I've listed three for you to choose from.

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