I have PCOS and the acne to along with it. I have tried everything I know of under the sun, is there anything that you tried that helped? I only drink water, occasionaly iced tea, I dont eat greasy foods, I wash my face morning and night, wear neutrogena make up. I have tried every otc ointment out there, even been on some prescribed meds but none seem to help anymore. Anyone have any ideas?
Adult acne?
Are you treating your PCOS? Treating the PCOS probably wont make your acne clear up totally, but it should help a lot. That combined with the other things you are doing may work for you. Also, talk to a dermatologist about getting on a prescription for your acne. Here's a little PCOS info for you (I highly recommend treating this to help with all your symptoms, including the acne).
It is important to really understand what PCOS is and the correct way to treat it. Unfortunatly, many doctors are not very knowledgeable and do not really understand much about PCOS. I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist (RE). They are your best bet at correct PCOS treatment and any fertility treatments you may need. Here's a little general PCOS info to get you started:
The underlying cause of PCOS is insulin resistance (IR). The best treatment for PCOS is going on an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin (1500-2550mg per day) combined with a low carb diet and exercise. There are a few important things to know:
1. Many women "pass" the test for IR, but still respond positively from the metformin. No one knows exactlly why..my thought is that the test is not a sure fire way of detecting the IR.
2. You must be on a high enough dose of metformin. I've heard women complain that their bodies dont start working even though they've been on metformin for awhile. Some doctors are hesitant to up the dose past 1500mg...but for some of us it takes more. I don't respond until my dose is around 2000mg a day.
3. It can take a few months on the correct dose, before your body is regulated. Hopefully you will start ovulating on your own and you will be able to get pregnant without any other treatment needed. If not, the RE can begin other fertility treatments while you are still on metformin.
4. It is important to treat your PCOS even if you are not trying to get pregnant. There are higher risks for many things (high blood pressure, blood clots, diabetes, and many other things) when you have PCOS, but if it is treated properly, then those risks are lowered.
I highly recommend visiting http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhp... It is a great message board where you can ask all your PCOS questions, including those about getting pregnant. Good luck.
Reply:I too have battled with adult acne..Since I was pregnant with my son at age 25...I am now 38 and last year I tried Pro-Active...I LOVE it and if you use it correctly it REALLY does work!!..OR you get your money back..Which I never did because I really use it..It is kind of pricey but worth it for me!!..
http://www.proactiv.com/order/order_now....
Reply:There are many cheap and effective home remedies for acne. Tomato slices, turmeric, papaya juices and home made face packs will treat existing pimples and prevent further problems. More remedies at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Adult acne?
is there an over the counter product i can buy to help clear up the reddness and acne problem i have??
Adult acne?
most OTC's are unreliable and some are good but i reccomend seeing a dermatologist. And not just for acne either you never know if your skin is being affected harshly by the sun.
Reply:A good one I have found is 'Avene Cleanance K' gel. It is by a French company and very good.
A little known fact about adult acne is that it is often caused or promoted by people sleeping with their heads under the covers, so make sure you're not doing this.
Best wishes
Reply:Please check out one of the links on my page (by clicking my icon first) as I am unable to post them here for unknown reasons. They will help. Good luck.
queen of the night
Adult acne?
most OTC's are unreliable and some are good but i reccomend seeing a dermatologist. And not just for acne either you never know if your skin is being affected harshly by the sun.
Reply:A good one I have found is 'Avene Cleanance K' gel. It is by a French company and very good.
A little known fact about adult acne is that it is often caused or promoted by people sleeping with their heads under the covers, so make sure you're not doing this.
Best wishes
Reply:Please check out one of the links on my page (by clicking my icon first) as I am unable to post them here for unknown reasons. They will help. Good luck.
queen of the night
Adult Acne!?
I am 36 years old and have acne now as bad as i ever have, im not covered in it but i get some bad outbreaks that really hurt and im soo tired of it! Anyone have some suggetions? Ive tried most treatments I have found and thought maybe someone here had some good tips for me =o]
Adult Acne!?
I use accutane. It could be a little overkill,but it works. Ask your dermatologist:)
Reply:It's not an uncommon problem.
My doctor prescribed minocycline as an oral anitbiotic, and I've tried several different topical treatments, Du-Ac being the best so far.
See your dermatologist - there's nothing over the counter that will help. However, the daily cleanser you use may be making matters worse. Try to find something that is non-comedogenic and fragrance-free for better cleansing results.
Reply:Acne, especially adult acne, origins (in the bottom line) from toxins in the blood and a poor liver function. NO topical cream or cleasner will cure acne, so might help (watch out not to overdry - it will irritate the skin and might cause breakouts). This must be a short answer but the main things you need to do is clean/regenerate your bowels, purge/build your liver (some herbs help do that), eat foods with a lot of enzymes, minerals and vitamins, blood alkalizing foods such as green raw vegetabels/juices, plenty of sunlight and sleep. You want to optimize digestion and not overburden your liver by eating too much concentrated, hard to digest foods (meat..) dont eat congesting foods such as dairy products.. this is just the tip of the iceberg but these overall will solve 90% of the reason for your acne, and avoid any processed foods/sugar, eat the right fats (NO trans fats,cooked omega6) from flax/fish oils and raw butter/coconut oils.
Reply:I use Bye Bye Blemish to treat my cystic acne. My doctor tried to put me on Accutane and it is very dangerous. Try the anti acne serum. It is very moisturizing too. I had severe acne. I had what looked like boils that never went away.
Reply:For ACNE I would recommend you go see a dermatologist…however if you would rather try something on the market here is my suggestion:
ARBONNE Clear Advantage. This is a 4-step system. It includes an ACNE wash that is deep cleaning to unclog pores and keep outbreaks under control. A toner that contains alpha hydroxyl acids to help balance and calm skin, it removes excess oil and leaves skin soft, smooth and refreshed. A daily acne lotion that is oil free and penetrates deep to sooth and clarify skin. The fourth system is designed to help balance out the hormonal imbalance that is at the root cause of the acne breakouts. It is a dietary supplement that supports the skin from inside out. It is infused with vitamins, minerals, l-lysine- an amino acid.
The product comes with a 45-day money back guarantee.
Your skin needs an adjustment period to any product you try. To see most benefit you will need to give the product time to work. Most of all you should not mix brands. The products in each brand are formulated to work together to give you best results. By mixing brands (i.e.: different moisturizer, different toner….) you can diminish the effectiveness of each product.
To find ARBONNE products visit: http://tryitandloveit.myarbonne.com
Here are a few other good things for your skin:
Diet affects everything in our bodies. It plays a vital role in how you look, feel and of course how you age.
Eating right to keep your skin soft, glowing and strong at any age:
·Orange/red fruits and vegetables: can include tomatoes, squash and carrots- these are packed with beta-carotene, which is an antioxidant that is essential for healthy skin, scalp and mucous membranes.
·Shellfish and fish: try salmon, crab, shrimp and lobster- contain astaxanthin, an extremely potent antioxidant that protects your skin from the damaging environment, helps prevent age spots and wrinkling.
·Nuts and seeds- these are rich in vitamin E which helps protect the skin from sun damage
·Citrus fruits- such as oranges, grapefruits, are high in Vitamin C. It is essential to collagen production, and it is the collagen that gives connective tissue strength and resilience.
·Unrefined whole grain- these could be wheat, barley, oats and rye- all contain silica, a mineral that helps to repair damaged skin, hair and nails. Silica helps to strengthen collagen and elastin.
Anti-Aging Super- Foods:
Top pick for this category include any deeply pigmented fruits and vegetables. This includes tomatoes, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, berries and grapes, garlic, onions, green tea, soybean, cold-water fish and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon and cumin.
All of these are very rich in PHYTOCHEMICALS. These are the molecules that give the food the striking color, taste or smell. Their responsibility is to defend the plants against infection and environmental damage, and in humans they have shown to have anticancer activity. And, just like antioxidants, they help protect the body against harmful free radicals and vascular disease.
These foods also contain omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids help lower cholesterol, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation and facilitate weight loss. Dark leafy greens, cold water fish and soybean are an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids.
They are also considered “hot” foods – they help the body burn calories in the form of heat, just by eating them.
Three key elements to help your skin look its best:
·Avoid the damaging sun: with 90% of aging caused by environmental damage and sun exposure, ensure that you wear a product that contains a broad-spectrum sun block, and use it every day. Harmful sunrays penetrate clouds…so sun block is needed on cloudy days as well. Arbonne uses the latest in sunscreen technology in their day creams to ensure that you are protected from both the UVB and UVA rays.
·Practice good skin care: Using skin care products incorrectly can cause problems later in life. Learn how to remove make-up, and apply sunscreen to let skin breath. Follow up with exfoliation to encourage skin cell turnover, and finish with a light moisturizer to protect the skin’s water barrier.
·Don’t mix brands: With hundreds of skin care products launched each year, it’s no wonder that many of us try the latest products…however that can lead to skin irritation and the development of sensitive skin. Skin care products need time to work, and as your body becomes accustomed to the formulas …you will see benefit. Each brand develops products to work together for best results. Pick a brand and stick with it.
Reply:This site have great info that will help you see and treat your acne in a total new way.
http://www.get-rid-of-acne.net/
Reply:Look into this website, they have some excellent treatments for your problem -
http://www.acnease.com/?source=90358
Reply:i have been fighting adult acne for a long time. mine is a type of cystic leison, the large, painful, bumpy ones you get deep under your skin and take forever to heal. they are caused purely by hormonal inbalance. my demo told me most cystic type adult acne in women is caused by high level of testostrone (!). in such case, proactive (or any other OTC stuff) was useless in my situation. it almost only agitated my poor skin more, drying up areas of healthy skin.
so to treat my particular problem, i turned to BC. the one i am currently on is yaz, which is low in hormones so the side effects (weight gain, nausea, breast tenderness) are low. in my case, there was none, unlike when i was on ortho-tri. my skin imporved after 2 months (you will have to give your body time to adjust). in combination with the pill, i wash my face with 4% benzol peroxide face wash. it requires prescription and can be pricey if you dont have RX insurance, but works very well for me. i never thought this day would come: I actually have people complimenting on my skin now.
Reply:here ya go....
raw unpasteurized apple cider vinegar
to open the pores and loosen dirt and grease from your face turn off the heat from a pan of distilled water, add 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar to a quart of the hot water. drape a towel over the pan and your head to steam clean your pores. take a cotton ball, dip in vinegar and pat over skin to remove loosened dirt. repeat 2 more times. then spray or dab on chilled vinegar and equal part of distilled water to close your pores and tone your skin. do twice weekly, also can use the chilled vinegar water as a toner 2 times daily.
it is amazing ....
raw unpasteurized apple cider vinegar
use this apple cider vinegar for rejuvenating results. first, wash the skin in warm water, no soap. next, apply a wrung out hot water soaked cloth to the face for 3 minutes, then remove. soak thin cloth in warm vinegar water 2 tbsp per cup of water and again apply to face. cover the vinegar soaked cloth with a towel wrung out in hot water, relax and lie down for 10 minutes or more, if possible with feet elevated above head. remove both cloths and gently rub skin upwards with towel or small loofah face pad. this rub removes the hundreds of dry skin scales. you can repeat this weekly or as needed. your skin will look youthful and beautiful..
i also drink the vinegar, 1-2 tablespoons in water with honey in the morning..and i use the vinegar water as a toner 2 times daily..
good luck
Adult Acne!?
I use accutane. It could be a little overkill,but it works. Ask your dermatologist:)
Reply:It's not an uncommon problem.
My doctor prescribed minocycline as an oral anitbiotic, and I've tried several different topical treatments, Du-Ac being the best so far.
See your dermatologist - there's nothing over the counter that will help. However, the daily cleanser you use may be making matters worse. Try to find something that is non-comedogenic and fragrance-free for better cleansing results.
Reply:Acne, especially adult acne, origins (in the bottom line) from toxins in the blood and a poor liver function. NO topical cream or cleasner will cure acne, so might help (watch out not to overdry - it will irritate the skin and might cause breakouts). This must be a short answer but the main things you need to do is clean/regenerate your bowels, purge/build your liver (some herbs help do that), eat foods with a lot of enzymes, minerals and vitamins, blood alkalizing foods such as green raw vegetabels/juices, plenty of sunlight and sleep. You want to optimize digestion and not overburden your liver by eating too much concentrated, hard to digest foods (meat..) dont eat congesting foods such as dairy products.. this is just the tip of the iceberg but these overall will solve 90% of the reason for your acne, and avoid any processed foods/sugar, eat the right fats (NO trans fats,cooked omega6) from flax/fish oils and raw butter/coconut oils.
Reply:I use Bye Bye Blemish to treat my cystic acne. My doctor tried to put me on Accutane and it is very dangerous. Try the anti acne serum. It is very moisturizing too. I had severe acne. I had what looked like boils that never went away.
Reply:For ACNE I would recommend you go see a dermatologist…however if you would rather try something on the market here is my suggestion:
ARBONNE Clear Advantage. This is a 4-step system. It includes an ACNE wash that is deep cleaning to unclog pores and keep outbreaks under control. A toner that contains alpha hydroxyl acids to help balance and calm skin, it removes excess oil and leaves skin soft, smooth and refreshed. A daily acne lotion that is oil free and penetrates deep to sooth and clarify skin. The fourth system is designed to help balance out the hormonal imbalance that is at the root cause of the acne breakouts. It is a dietary supplement that supports the skin from inside out. It is infused with vitamins, minerals, l-lysine- an amino acid.
The product comes with a 45-day money back guarantee.
Your skin needs an adjustment period to any product you try. To see most benefit you will need to give the product time to work. Most of all you should not mix brands. The products in each brand are formulated to work together to give you best results. By mixing brands (i.e.: different moisturizer, different toner….) you can diminish the effectiveness of each product.
To find ARBONNE products visit: http://tryitandloveit.myarbonne.com
Here are a few other good things for your skin:
Diet affects everything in our bodies. It plays a vital role in how you look, feel and of course how you age.
Eating right to keep your skin soft, glowing and strong at any age:
·Orange/red fruits and vegetables: can include tomatoes, squash and carrots- these are packed with beta-carotene, which is an antioxidant that is essential for healthy skin, scalp and mucous membranes.
·Shellfish and fish: try salmon, crab, shrimp and lobster- contain astaxanthin, an extremely potent antioxidant that protects your skin from the damaging environment, helps prevent age spots and wrinkling.
·Nuts and seeds- these are rich in vitamin E which helps protect the skin from sun damage
·Citrus fruits- such as oranges, grapefruits, are high in Vitamin C. It is essential to collagen production, and it is the collagen that gives connective tissue strength and resilience.
·Unrefined whole grain- these could be wheat, barley, oats and rye- all contain silica, a mineral that helps to repair damaged skin, hair and nails. Silica helps to strengthen collagen and elastin.
Anti-Aging Super- Foods:
Top pick for this category include any deeply pigmented fruits and vegetables. This includes tomatoes, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, berries and grapes, garlic, onions, green tea, soybean, cold-water fish and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon and cumin.
All of these are very rich in PHYTOCHEMICALS. These are the molecules that give the food the striking color, taste or smell. Their responsibility is to defend the plants against infection and environmental damage, and in humans they have shown to have anticancer activity. And, just like antioxidants, they help protect the body against harmful free radicals and vascular disease.
These foods also contain omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids help lower cholesterol, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation and facilitate weight loss. Dark leafy greens, cold water fish and soybean are an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids.
They are also considered “hot” foods – they help the body burn calories in the form of heat, just by eating them.
Three key elements to help your skin look its best:
·Avoid the damaging sun: with 90% of aging caused by environmental damage and sun exposure, ensure that you wear a product that contains a broad-spectrum sun block, and use it every day. Harmful sunrays penetrate clouds…so sun block is needed on cloudy days as well. Arbonne uses the latest in sunscreen technology in their day creams to ensure that you are protected from both the UVB and UVA rays.
·Practice good skin care: Using skin care products incorrectly can cause problems later in life. Learn how to remove make-up, and apply sunscreen to let skin breath. Follow up with exfoliation to encourage skin cell turnover, and finish with a light moisturizer to protect the skin’s water barrier.
·Don’t mix brands: With hundreds of skin care products launched each year, it’s no wonder that many of us try the latest products…however that can lead to skin irritation and the development of sensitive skin. Skin care products need time to work, and as your body becomes accustomed to the formulas …you will see benefit. Each brand develops products to work together for best results. Pick a brand and stick with it.
Reply:This site have great info that will help you see and treat your acne in a total new way.
http://www.get-rid-of-acne.net/
Reply:Look into this website, they have some excellent treatments for your problem -
http://www.acnease.com/?source=90358
Reply:i have been fighting adult acne for a long time. mine is a type of cystic leison, the large, painful, bumpy ones you get deep under your skin and take forever to heal. they are caused purely by hormonal inbalance. my demo told me most cystic type adult acne in women is caused by high level of testostrone (!). in such case, proactive (or any other OTC stuff) was useless in my situation. it almost only agitated my poor skin more, drying up areas of healthy skin.
so to treat my particular problem, i turned to BC. the one i am currently on is yaz, which is low in hormones so the side effects (weight gain, nausea, breast tenderness) are low. in my case, there was none, unlike when i was on ortho-tri. my skin imporved after 2 months (you will have to give your body time to adjust). in combination with the pill, i wash my face with 4% benzol peroxide face wash. it requires prescription and can be pricey if you dont have RX insurance, but works very well for me. i never thought this day would come: I actually have people complimenting on my skin now.
Reply:here ya go....
raw unpasteurized apple cider vinegar
to open the pores and loosen dirt and grease from your face turn off the heat from a pan of distilled water, add 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar to a quart of the hot water. drape a towel over the pan and your head to steam clean your pores. take a cotton ball, dip in vinegar and pat over skin to remove loosened dirt. repeat 2 more times. then spray or dab on chilled vinegar and equal part of distilled water to close your pores and tone your skin. do twice weekly, also can use the chilled vinegar water as a toner 2 times daily.
it is amazing ....
raw unpasteurized apple cider vinegar
use this apple cider vinegar for rejuvenating results. first, wash the skin in warm water, no soap. next, apply a wrung out hot water soaked cloth to the face for 3 minutes, then remove. soak thin cloth in warm vinegar water 2 tbsp per cup of water and again apply to face. cover the vinegar soaked cloth with a towel wrung out in hot water, relax and lie down for 10 minutes or more, if possible with feet elevated above head. remove both cloths and gently rub skin upwards with towel or small loofah face pad. this rub removes the hundreds of dry skin scales. you can repeat this weekly or as needed. your skin will look youthful and beautiful..
i also drink the vinegar, 1-2 tablespoons in water with honey in the morning..and i use the vinegar water as a toner 2 times daily..
good luck
Adult acne...?
I'm very frustrated. I had acne all through my teens and some in early college. I had been through accutane 3 times in HS and in college it was mostly under control.. especially the last few years.
Now I've moved, and for some reason I keep breaking out everywhere, they are usually smallish but persistant. It warmer and more muggy here and I walk around alot... possibly extra sweat = acne??
Anyone else frustrated with this? A recurrance way later in life. Girls can put makeup on atleast but guys are kinda stuck with it.
I'm healthy, eat pretty well, and have a relatively low stress level... what can I do? If it continues to get worse I might try accutane again in very small doses.. that always worked.
Any ideas for products that have worked? I use astringent sometimes in certain spots and just wash with soap. I'll put hydrocortisone on red spots.. though I think any anti-redness there is just wishful thinking.
Any ideas?
Adult acne...?
i have the same problem
i am a girl and i would get it cause of pms
but i did go to a doctor
and now i have a dermatoligist
and they're really nice and they give you medacation
and it really works you might want to try that
Reply:I'm 37 and still have break outs sometimes, especially in summer. I use witch hazel and it helps minimize them.
BTW, some places make make up for men to use...cover ups that hide blemishes. I don't know where you can get them, but I think some shops in LA have them. Go online and check it out. It might help during break out season.
Reply:Lime juice, tomato slices, home made packs can be used for treating acne. You can find more cheap, effective and natural home remedies for pimples at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html
Reply:Well, my mom makes something with aloe and it works pretty good. Just do the following:
1)Buy a bottle of Bay Rum. It has to be Superior 70, or it wont work. It's a bay oil based, and you should be able to find it in a pharmacy.
2)Next, you're going to need an aloe leaf. You're going to cut it open, and scoop out all of the clear, transparent-green slim inside. Once you've done this, pore the slim from the aloe plant into the bottle of Bay Rum. Make sure to remove some of the liquid from the bottle first, otherwise it'll overflow and spill.
3)After putting the slim into the bottle, you're going to close the bottle and leave it outside for an entire day. It has to be in the sun in order for the mixture to mature.
4)And lastly, just get a cotton ball, dab it with the ointment, and apply it every morning and evening after you've washed your face.
This works for me, however, it doesn't work instantly. You have to continue to apply it without fail. I hope it works for you like it did for me. :)
Reply:Did you ever try Clinique's line of products for men? I'm a woman and I used my husband's scruffing lotion (11 dollars, basically an astringent) and it worked wonders for me! I can't afford the whole line, but I find money for Clinique's astringent.
Make sure you are washing your face 2x a day with a cleanser with either triclosan or salicylic acid in it. I have better luck with triclosan, because the salicylic acid breaks me out. I use Clearasil's face wash. Make sure you read the ingredients.
Don't use the hydrocortisone on your face. It doesn't work too well for acne (I've tried, believe me) and it may break you out.
I know how frustrated you are, I'm 27 and sometimes my face looks like I'm 13 again. :(
Reply:I deal with adult acne too, so I know how annoying it is. Your soap might be too drying. Go to a drugstore and look for the following items, but whatever you buy, make sure it says that it's non-comedogenic (i.e. won't clog your pores):
- a cleanser/face wash
- an over the counter acne medicine. Most of the OTC products have one of the following as their main ingredient - benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. You'll have to experiment a little to find out which ingredient works best for you.
- If you use an astringent, it might also be too drying for your face, like soap, so follow that with a moisturizer. Make sure that the moisturizer has an SPF of at least 15, especially since the above acne-fighting ingredients might make your skin more sensitive to the sun. A good one to try is Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture with SPF 15.
A few tips:
-Try to keep your hands off your face.
-If you get a zit, don't pop it. You'll risk infecting the surrounding skin and leaving a scar.
-I've tried natural remedies and vitamins and none really worked for me, but I definitely think they're worth a try. Google natural remedies - acne.
-Wash your face twice a day, especially before bed and after a workout.
-Change your pillow case often.
An article that might be helpful to you:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Skincare-Tips-...
Reply:avon sells a line of facial cleansers called clearskin. it works really well. my husband had a real problem with zits and blackheads and he started using it and he cleared up. we all use it now. if u want to order any.......go 2 youravon.com and put in where u live and it will tell u the name of someone near u that sells it. ( unless u want to buy it from me). lol
Reply:Yes, I'm 25...tried everytihing out there....Pills, topical creams. The only thing that has ever work for me is using Proative. I use it everday. The clay mask really helps as a "spot" treatment.
Reply:Hi,
Have you ever tried clearpore? if not yet then I would strongly recommend it. I got extremely positive results within weeks of using it. -%26gt; http://tinyurl.com/33azgx
I'm not saying I love it only because it worked for me. I do because it has worked for each and every person I've recommended it with excellent results. It tackles the acne problem from so many different angles that I bet it works for anybody. I'm even keen to think I'm not the only fan out there.
You can read independent review of clearpores here:
http://www.acnepilot.com/acne-treatment-...
Now I've moved, and for some reason I keep breaking out everywhere, they are usually smallish but persistant. It warmer and more muggy here and I walk around alot... possibly extra sweat = acne??
Anyone else frustrated with this? A recurrance way later in life. Girls can put makeup on atleast but guys are kinda stuck with it.
I'm healthy, eat pretty well, and have a relatively low stress level... what can I do? If it continues to get worse I might try accutane again in very small doses.. that always worked.
Any ideas for products that have worked? I use astringent sometimes in certain spots and just wash with soap. I'll put hydrocortisone on red spots.. though I think any anti-redness there is just wishful thinking.
Any ideas?
Adult acne...?
i have the same problem
i am a girl and i would get it cause of pms
but i did go to a doctor
and now i have a dermatoligist
and they're really nice and they give you medacation
and it really works you might want to try that
Reply:I'm 37 and still have break outs sometimes, especially in summer. I use witch hazel and it helps minimize them.
BTW, some places make make up for men to use...cover ups that hide blemishes. I don't know where you can get them, but I think some shops in LA have them. Go online and check it out. It might help during break out season.
Reply:Lime juice, tomato slices, home made packs can be used for treating acne. You can find more cheap, effective and natural home remedies for pimples at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html
Reply:Well, my mom makes something with aloe and it works pretty good. Just do the following:
1)Buy a bottle of Bay Rum. It has to be Superior 70, or it wont work. It's a bay oil based, and you should be able to find it in a pharmacy.
2)Next, you're going to need an aloe leaf. You're going to cut it open, and scoop out all of the clear, transparent-green slim inside. Once you've done this, pore the slim from the aloe plant into the bottle of Bay Rum. Make sure to remove some of the liquid from the bottle first, otherwise it'll overflow and spill.
3)After putting the slim into the bottle, you're going to close the bottle and leave it outside for an entire day. It has to be in the sun in order for the mixture to mature.
4)And lastly, just get a cotton ball, dab it with the ointment, and apply it every morning and evening after you've washed your face.
This works for me, however, it doesn't work instantly. You have to continue to apply it without fail. I hope it works for you like it did for me. :)
Reply:Did you ever try Clinique's line of products for men? I'm a woman and I used my husband's scruffing lotion (11 dollars, basically an astringent) and it worked wonders for me! I can't afford the whole line, but I find money for Clinique's astringent.
Make sure you are washing your face 2x a day with a cleanser with either triclosan or salicylic acid in it. I have better luck with triclosan, because the salicylic acid breaks me out. I use Clearasil's face wash. Make sure you read the ingredients.
Don't use the hydrocortisone on your face. It doesn't work too well for acne (I've tried, believe me) and it may break you out.
I know how frustrated you are, I'm 27 and sometimes my face looks like I'm 13 again. :(
Reply:I deal with adult acne too, so I know how annoying it is. Your soap might be too drying. Go to a drugstore and look for the following items, but whatever you buy, make sure it says that it's non-comedogenic (i.e. won't clog your pores):
- a cleanser/face wash
- an over the counter acne medicine. Most of the OTC products have one of the following as their main ingredient - benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. You'll have to experiment a little to find out which ingredient works best for you.
- If you use an astringent, it might also be too drying for your face, like soap, so follow that with a moisturizer. Make sure that the moisturizer has an SPF of at least 15, especially since the above acne-fighting ingredients might make your skin more sensitive to the sun. A good one to try is Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture with SPF 15.
A few tips:
-Try to keep your hands off your face.
-If you get a zit, don't pop it. You'll risk infecting the surrounding skin and leaving a scar.
-I've tried natural remedies and vitamins and none really worked for me, but I definitely think they're worth a try. Google natural remedies - acne.
-Wash your face twice a day, especially before bed and after a workout.
-Change your pillow case often.
An article that might be helpful to you:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Skincare-Tips-...
Reply:avon sells a line of facial cleansers called clearskin. it works really well. my husband had a real problem with zits and blackheads and he started using it and he cleared up. we all use it now. if u want to order any.......go 2 youravon.com and put in where u live and it will tell u the name of someone near u that sells it. ( unless u want to buy it from me). lol
Reply:Yes, I'm 25...tried everytihing out there....Pills, topical creams. The only thing that has ever work for me is using Proative. I use it everday. The clay mask really helps as a "spot" treatment.
Reply:Hi,
Have you ever tried clearpore? if not yet then I would strongly recommend it. I got extremely positive results within weeks of using it. -%26gt; http://tinyurl.com/33azgx
I'm not saying I love it only because it worked for me. I do because it has worked for each and every person I've recommended it with excellent results. It tackles the acne problem from so many different angles that I bet it works for anybody. I'm even keen to think I'm not the only fan out there.
You can read independent review of clearpores here:
http://www.acnepilot.com/acne-treatment-...
Adult Acne?
So I've never had problems with acne before. Ever since I graduated from college this summer, I started getting acne and it would last for days and leave dark marks. Some of marks are going away , but I still get two or three new acne...
what is wrong?
thanks
Adult Acne?
See a dermatologist. There are quite a few reasonable treatments available for acne. Don't suffer, see a doctor.
what is wrong?
thanks
Adult Acne?
See a dermatologist. There are quite a few reasonable treatments available for acne. Don't suffer, see a doctor.
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