Anyone here age 20+ still use medicine for acne?

[Special K]

Does anyone here age 20+ still use some kind of treatment to reduce/prevent acne? If so, what do you use? I never had terrible acne as a teen but I used benzoyl peroxide 10% then and still use it once per day now because it seems like I still get occasional zits on my face.

Is this normal? Should you still be getting occasional zits in your 20s and beyond? I just don't like using benzoyl peroxide because it can bleach sheets, clothing, etc.

 

[conorvansmack]

I'm 32 and I use clearasil (10% bp) occasionally. There is no hope for me, I'll likely get zits when I'm 50. flippin' sweet.

 

[Lamont Burns]

It's normal for some. I get breakouts on occasion. I use a face wash and the wipey things afterward and that keeps it in check.

 

[BassBomb]

I had accutane from 19-20 and finished and have never really had much acne since.

I hope it stays that way (I am 22 now)

 

[EvilYoda]

I've never taken anything for it...and it's usually not too bad, but I'm sick of the occasional pimple so I think I'm finally going to see a dermatologist and see what he says. No idea if insurance covers this sort of stuff though.

edit: I'm 27.

 

[SneakyStuff]

I'm 21 and my acne isn't really that bad but lifting exacerbates it (probably due to increase in testosterone / sweating like a pig). I use Benzaclin cream (Rx) once a day and that's about it. Other than the occasional light breakout life's good! And don't worry, its perfectly normal. I know friends and family members that cleared up at 22-23. What kind of BP do you use by the way? (And what I mean by that is what %, 2.5% is just as effective as 10% and it doesn't irritate skin as much, resulting in less breakouts and possibly less "bleaching" like you described.)

 

[StageLeft]

i used acutane when i was in late teens, it was all that helped. NONE of the over the counters did jack fvcking sh*t for me, I believe in fact that cleaning the face in general has no impact whatsoever on acne, it's all bullsh*t. acutane worked well, but its side effects are bad. it should be the last resort because it really is a nasty medicine for a lot of people, but it is at least a resort that has a very good track record if you get desperate enough.

 

[crt1530]

Things I've found that help:
Showering as soon as possible after exercise.
Night time 2.5% benzoyl peroxide from here: http://www.danielkern.com (use as preventative care)
I also like their AHA+ cream
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

I just wear a white or grey t-shirt to bed and usually use the same as a pillow case. That way I don't have to worry about bleaching anything.

 

[KingGheedora]

I use benzoyl peroxide most nights before going to bed. Don't have really bad acne, just the occasional minor pimples here or there, but I prefer to have a completely clear face if at all possible. I'm 28.

EDIT: I also switched to white t-shirts or crumby old gym shirts to wear to bed, and use white sheets too. You can find me in my white tee.

 

[QuantumPion]

I've been using Clearasil daily face wash every day since high school. I don't know whether I would be prone to acne any more if I stopped using it, but I use it regardless because I love how fresh and clean it makes my face feel by getting rid of all the oils.