Acne

[mrrman]

it could also be contributed to your diet...normally vitamin C and the sun helps

 

[Mrvile]

Originally posted by: cjgallen
I tried every product under the sun. What cured me: scrub with lukewarm water until skin is smooth, then wash with regular bar soap. That, and I turned 20 years old

Hmm I'll try that.

 

[cjgallen]

Originally posted by: thehstrybean

Originally posted by: Looney
Benzoperoxide. Get a wash with it, and a cream that can be applied before bed (you don't want it on during the day, especially if you go outside)

Yeah, that's the stuff in the wash and cream crap I use...You shouldn't go outside with it? Why?

You will BUUUUURN. I know from experience.

 

[cjgallen]

Oh yeah, Neosporin on freshly popped zits and red spots. Helps them heal faster and can prevent some from even coming to the surface.

 

[robphelan]

wash a few times everyday to rid your skin of the oil and dirt that clogs up your pores. the surrounding skin can get too dry, so watch out for that. you can probably use some lotion for those areas.

good luck

 

[thehstrybean]

Originally posted by: lnguyen
monocycline, if not, accutane. basically, go see a dermatologist. Nothing worked for me until I spent me some time w/ the accutane.

I tried the monocycline..It just made everything worse...Never heard of accutane...

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: thehstrybean

Originally posted by: Looney
Benzoperoxide. Get a wash with it, and a cream that can be applied before bed (you don't want it on during the day, especially if you go outside)

Yeah, that's the stuff in the wash and cream crap I use...You shouldn't go outside with it? Why?

Because it makes your skin very sensitive to sunlight.

What % of the cream are you using? Most OC stuff is only 2.5% or so. If you can, find some that are higher (5-10%). I use the stuff from here: http://www.zerozits.com/ ... it may seem expensive, but $100 easily lasts me a year. The Try Me Packs they have are only $70, but it lasted me over 6mos.

You might also want to check out the book Acne Cure. It's a very small book that uses big print (i guess to make up for more pages)... just go into your local B&N and read it... that's what i did, took me maybe an hour. Every acne solution these days are based on that book.. whether it's ProActiv, Sage Skin Care, and even many dermatologists use their guide (or something similar).

 

[thehstrybean]

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: thehstrybean

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: thehstrybean

Originally posted by: Deeko
Grow out of puberty.

Thanks for the nef...You=helpful...
Now go die of cancer...

Well you whiney piece of sh!t, for the most part there is very LITTLE you can do, other than grow out of it. Unless you go all-out and do accutane.

Now get off my back nucka

1) Learn to recognize a joke...
2) No name calling, it's a rule...
3) There is plenty you can do, I just want to see what other people have done...

Really? Name calling can get you banned? I'd never know that.
You told me to die of cancer, so I insulted you.
How old are you? If you're under 20 in most situations all you can do is mildly control it.

Don't believe me? Wait 5 years and see.

I'm 17...I can't wait...I need it NOW!!!

 

[nageov3t]

wash your face (at least twice a day, but don't use anything too strong)
drink lots of water

 

[EmperorIQ]

I just pop them as they came as a teen, and now on occassion when I have one, I pop it right away, I dont' have any noticeable scaring, and I don't use any face wash besides water, and the only time I wash my face, actually, is when I shower. So yea, just pop them!

 

[JoeI]

Originally posted by: cjgallen

Originally posted by: thehstrybean

Originally posted by: Looney
Benzoperoxide. Get a wash with it, and a cream that can be applied before bed (you don't want it on during the day, especially if you go outside)

Yeah, that's the stuff in the wash and cream crap I use...You shouldn't go outside with it? Why?

You will BUUUUURN. I know from experience.

Don't use cream's or any other bsthat wont work. I am 17 and am getting acne less and less. I used to use clearsil but it didnt work any better than just plain soap and water. Soap and water has worked best for me. Avoid eating lots of pizza and/or foods with lots of oils and fats, also avoid popping them as this just agitates them. Unless you absolutely need to i.e. hot date, dont pop it. Don't touch your face too much either.

 

[thehstrybean]

Originally posted by: Looney

Originally posted by: thehstrybean

Originally posted by: Looney
Benzoperoxide. Get a wash with it, and a cream that can be applied before bed (you don't want it on during the day, especially if you go outside)

Yeah, that's the stuff in the wash and cream crap I use...You shouldn't go outside with it? Why?

Because it makes your skin very sensitive to sunlight.

What % of the cream are you using? Most OC stuff is only 2.5% or so. If you can, find some that are higher (5-10%). I use the stuff from here: http://www.zerozits.com/ ... it may seem expensive, but $100 easily lasts me a year. The Try Me Packs they have are only $70, but it lasted me over 6mos.

You might also want to check out the book Acne Cure. It's a very small book that uses big print (i guess to make up for more pages)... just go into your local B&N and read it... that's what i did, took me maybe an hour. Every acne solution these days are based on that book.. whether it's ProActiv, Sage Skin Care, and even many dermatologists use their guide (or something similar).

Does that stuff work well?

Thanks for the help...So far, just keep the face clean and moisterized, don't stress out, see the sun more, and get more vitamin C...what has vitamin C? Orange Juice?!

 

[bootymac]

My skin is pretty weird. Some washes (the foaming type) actually cause break outs, whereas exfoliating creams (St. Ives) will leave my face feeling nice and clean. My acne used to be worst, but I now only get the occasional zit every once in a while. It all depends on the person I guess.

BTW, I'm 16 if that helps.

 

[SuperSix]

Masturbate furiously?

 

[Looney]

I love Sage Skin Care. I've been using it for a couple of years now, and only have had 3 zits in all that time... and all the times i had those zits, it's when i was slacking on using the stuff. I'm just a lazy bastard, so when i thought i was 'cured', i stopped and i got a zit or two to come back. I've stopped using the wash (there's 2.. there's the scrub and then the facial shampoo)... they're dirt cheap, a bottle lasts months if not years (you just use a peasize in your palm and lather it up), but i'm just so lazy that i don't... so the only thing i've been using for about a year now is the BP at night. I'll probably go back on the wash real soon though, just because i still have so much of it left (like over a year's worth), and it really does make your skin soft and smooth.

BTW, they have a forum. You need to sign up with Delphi, but the support there is quite active, and you can read all the other people who are having success with it.

 

[thehstrybean]

I have a physical tomorrow, so I'm gonna talk to my doctor...Meanwhile, I'll try washing and drinking water & orange juice...It's more of a pain because I don't get it when nothing big is happening, but when I go to meet friends or at school, it flairs up somethin bad...
When I'm inside, it gets really red around the pimples...I have no idea..