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Does anyone have a good remedy for acne?
It’s nοt severe acne bυt i brеаk out аt lеаѕt twice a month…pretty bаdlу. I hаνе tried proactiv, сlеаn & clear, аnd аlmοѕt еνеrу οthеr drug store product. I don’t know іf іt’s quite severe enough tο see a dermatologist; аѕ mу health insurance wouldn’t cover іt еіthеr аnd i know hοw pricey іt wουld bе…ѕο thаt wουld bе mу last resort. Sο, іf anyone hаѕ another solution…please lеt mе know!!! THANKS!
Just to start off bein’ quite honest with you, over the counter products don’t work for the majority of people, unfortunately. Neither do home remedies. The only active ingredients in OTC products that are even proven to have an effect are benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, but you’ve already tried them. The first thing that comes to mind if you’re not already on it is the birth control pill; it clears up acne for a lot of women (certain varieties, ask your doctor).
If you don’t want to do that then I’d recommend seeing a dermatologist even though to some it may be expensive initially. The price is really not as outrageous as people make it out to be. You only have to pay for the occasional visit once you get things rolling, maybe a couple times a year at most once you’re on an effective treatment.
The generic oral antibiotics they prescribe are dirt cheap, and if they put you on something like Differin it may be expensive upfront but a tube lasts a few months. I’d say the cost would only average out to $30-40 a month once you get it going. That is definitely worth the price when you consider what it does to your self-confidence and removing the chance of having facial scarring for life. This in turn would require very expensive treatment to correct, so prevention is much cheaper.
If you are in a lower income household there is financial assistance available from the pharmaceutical companies as well. The most important thing if you are on a budget is just to be honest with your dermatologist about your finances; there are treatments that are generic / cheaper they can test you on that are still more effective than OTC products.
Sorry I don’t have a magic fix, but like I said, besides that it’s either the pill or keep trying benzoyl peroxide or salacylic acid. If you don’t have scarring acne that may be acceptable for you. Good luck.
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And to the person that said Accutane: doctors will not put you on Accutane unless all other treatments have failed and you have severe scarring acne. The risk of side effects is just too great. Besides, it is prohibitively expensive for someone with no insurance.
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Honestly, try and drink 8 pints of water a day, x
You can even add juice
Cod liver Oil. I have used it for over 7 years and I still don’t have acne.
When I have breakouts and really just to keep my skin smooth, I lightly use a pumice stone on my face with a facial cleanser. It helps unclog pores, and when I get out of the shower, my face is so smooth! Also, try not touching your face to spread your oils around, or pick at your face to cause more break outs. Use something that will kill the bacteria on your face like nuetragena on the spot treatment. I swear by the pumice stone though! Don’t push too hard or you’ll get dry skin.
Stop touching/squizing them and try fresh aloe-vera plant – apply it daily.
I am using PanOxyl right now, 5% I don’t have a lot of acne but I’m preventing it so I use small concentration. I used to have like plenty of acne but def not severe and I used 10%. Aside from PanOxyl I use Cetaphil facial cleanser it’s not as strong as other cleansers.
Good luck
Apple Cider vinegar.
Two table spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar in a big glass of water, every night will stop spots, it’s also good for your general health!
The only downside is that it tastes horrible! But hey, if it’s important to you then you have to make some sacrifices.
Water.
I know, everyone says drink more water, and in practice I know that you don’t always notice a difference, but if you cut out all squash and only one glass of juice a day in a week or so you’re skin will look fantastic!
Toothpaste.
Again, I know people say this doesn’t work, BUT if you have only one or two, then it’s worth it! It doesn’t work on areas with vast amounts.
Hope this helps!
Just go to the dermatologist…they’ll give u some stuff called roaccutane…it’ll fix you up good.
however if your acne is only minor dnt even worry about it, unless u think that u will get serious scarring or something:)
Acne is a common inflammatory skin disease characterized by pimples on the face, chest, and back. It occurs when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and/or bacteria.
Acne vulgaris, the medical term for common acne, is the most common skin disease.
It affects nearly 17 million people in the United States.
Nearly 85% of people develop acne some time between the ages of 12 and 25 years old.
Up to 20% of women develop mild acne.
Even it is found in some newborns.
While acne can arise at any age, it usually begins at puberty and worsens during adolescence.
The sebaceous (oil-producing) glands lie just beneath the skin’s surface. They produce sebum, an oily secretion that helps to preserve the flexibility of the hair and moisturizes the skin. These glands and the hair follicles within which they are found are called sebaceous follicles. These follicles open onto the skin through pores that allow the sebum to reach the hair shaft and the skin. In certain situations, the glands excrete excess sebum and it cannot be cleared from the pores efficiently. This happens, for instance, at puberty when increased levels of the androgen hormones cause overproduction of sebum. In addition, cells lining the follicle are shed too quickly and begin to clump together. The excess sebum combines with the dead cells and forms a plug, or comedo (also called comedones), that blocks the pore, which is not usually seen. When the follicle begins to bulge and show up as a small whitish bump mostly under the skin, it is called a whitehead. If the comedo opens up, the top surface of the plug darkens, and it is referred to as a blackhead.
Infection results when a plugged follicle is invaded by Propionibacterium acnes, a bacteria that normally lives on the skin, and possibly other microorganisms. The bacteria produce chemicals and enzymes that bring on inflammation. Pimples are the result of infected blackheads or whiteheads that rupture, releasing sebum, bacteria, dead skin, and white blood cells onto the surrounding tissues.
Inflamed pimples near the skin’s surface are called papules; they are red and raised, and may be quite tender to the touch.
The papules may become filled with pus, and are then called pustules.
If the follicle continues to enlarge rather than rupture, it forms a closed sac, called a cyst, which can be felt as a lump under the skin.
Large hard swellings deep within the skin are called nodules. Both nodules and cysts may cause pain and scarring.
Acne has a characteristic appearance and is, therefore, not difficult to diagnose.
A complete medical historyshould be taken, including questions about skin care, diet, factors that improve or worsen the condition, medication use, and prior treatment.
Physical examination includes the face, upper neck, chest, shoulders, back, and other affected areas.
Under good lighting, the doctor can determine what types and how many blemishes are present, whether they are inflamed, whether they are deep or superficial, and whether there is scarring or skin discoloration.
Blood tests are done when the patient appears to have hormonal or other medical problems. Stool tests can be helpful in determining whether there is a bacterial or yeast overgrowth contributing to the condition.
Food allergy testing should also be considered.
Note: You think you have got pimples and red, rashy skin, but you may actually have rosacea, an inflammation of the oil glands.
Try one set of products consistently for at least 2 -3 months. Use a product containing salicylic acid during the day and a product containing benzoyl peroxide at night. That mostly goes for moisturizers and treatments that you wear for hours. Morning and night use the salicylic acid cleanser and toner. : )
Cook oatmeal and apply on face for fifteen minutes, then wash.
Make a warm bath with blanch of nettle and rosemary to reduce the acne.
Home remedy for acne: Apply equal amount of lemon juice and rose water with a cotton ball, leave for half an hour and wash. Repeat for 15-20 days.
Rub the acne with garlic cloves several times a day.
Natural remedy for acne with avocado: Wash face with avocado paste mixed with water.
Bedouin meds:
Eat a medium grated radish with every meal.
Drink 2 cups of rosemary tea.
Drink 3 glasses of water with squeezed lemon and honey.
Mix 1 tablespoon of dried or fresh yeast with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice; apply on face, wait until it gets hard (try not to move), peel or wash with warm water.
Clean your skin: soak a cotton ball in either lemon juice or apple cider vinegar and apply on face.
Mix 2-3 tea bags to some basil and cook in boiling water for 10-20 minutes. Then apply on the acne with a cotton ball.
Saturate lettuce leaves in water, use water to rinse face and acne.
Grind bay leaves and blanch in water, Cool and apply on the acne.
Boil water in a pan, add some apple cider vinegar. Cool, put a towel on your head and bend over the pan.
Clean your face every morning with cotton ball soaked with vinegar; might sting; try on a small part first.
good luck
I have ever met this kind of situation before,here http://www.healthinsurance-onlinetips.info/health-insurance-for-free.htm is the resource I found useful though.
Acne is a bacteria that needs to be killed. Witch Hazel is also works great.. it is a little smelly, but you can use a cotton ball or wash cloth. It will tke away the oiliness. `Tea Tree Oil will kill out the bacteria or weaken it enough not to bother you. Apply it to the effected areas with a q-tip or cotton ball after you have washed.
You should get a good multivitamin(highly suggest) with vitamin a,c,e,d and zinc.. this should help tons! Eating carrots also helps.. there is beta-carotene (Vitamin A) in them which helps prevent acne and repair the skin. Take zinc, zinc is a antibacterial agent. Make sure to dink plenty of water and get good rest at night.
Azelaic Acid is a great natural acid that reduces the growth of bacteria, restores the skins cells and reduces inflammation. Try using a topical with Azelaic Acid in it.. it is safe.
Also, change/wash your pillow case and sheets every other day.
There are ways to put moisture back into your skin and heal it, such as: drinking lots of water, making sure you are eating enough fat/omega-3 oils. Lotions with mineral oil can dry out the skin, use one with out it! Emu Oil ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emu_oil ) contains vitamin A and E, Sapogens ( makes skin softer), and Oleic acid (a skin cell regenerator, anti-wrinkel agent) – walgreens sells emu oil.. i would think walmart would as well.