What acne treatment has worked for you?

How old are you, what is the name of the treatment, the cost, and how bad was your acne and for how long did you have it?





I'm 15, have had acne since 11. First it was mild but then it got to be moderate and it's all over my face now and my chest and back. I've tried proactiv and it worked while I had mild acne but then I stopped and it came back MORE. I've also been on Minocycline and it helped my body acne but not so much on my face. I'm wondering what else is out there. I want to try Accutane but afraid of the side effects. Thanks!





I have no family history of bad acne like me. My parents and my grandma says I'll grow out of it but I don't believe them. Dx Everyone has such good skin! My grandma is 67 and she doesn't even have saggy skin. But I'm stuck with a pizza face.What acne treatment has worked for you?
he products you are using, are they Salsylic Acid or Benzoyl peroxide? BP can be VERY drying. I personally like SA better. Salsylic acid it really good. It is in almost all acne washes. Benzoyl Peroxide is too drying for me! Try finding a face lotion with SA in it. Clean and Clear has a good moisturizer with SA and it helps keep pimples at bay. It is only about $5 a bottle and lasts about 2 months and you can get it at your local store. I have used this in the past and it works well. Personally, I use Biore products (which you get over the counter. Their products range from $5-$10). They are harsh on pimples, but not on your face.


Personally, Proactive didn't work for me. I have been using Biore products for over a year and I hardly ever break out! Occasionally I will get one or two, but nothing bad. I use Biore Ice Cleanser and warming facial scrub every morning. And then 3-4 day s a week I use Biore purging pore cream scrub. For body acne I use Neutrogena acne body wash I never break out on my body. It gets 110 in summer so sweat in inevitably, yet I never break out. Give it a try. All of it is cheap too. About $5-10 depending on what you buy! Salsylic acid it really good. It is in almost all acne washes. Benzoyl Peroxide is too drying for me! I think you will just need to experiment with products until you find what works for you. Remember, it can take 1 month for products to fully begin working! Good Luck!What acne treatment has worked for you?
Im 19. Im currently using CLINIQUE products.(trying out) mine is occasional breakouts all over, been having it for i think, 5-6years.





Did tried PROACTIV, but i think its not suitable for my skin.


Tried Body Shop T3, quite good but takes longer to see result cos its natural active ingredients unlike other brand.





Did heard before when u grow it will go away. but i think tts craps! cos i m struck wit it for so many years! and same wit ur suitation, NO FAMILY HISTORY of acne skin. SAD.. But i think it might be due to my lack of proper care and tons of makeup, insufficent sleep and not balance diet.





-I sugguest u to try out products with natural active ingredients, anti-baterial so its more gentle on skin.


-Stick to daily regime of CLEANES, TONE, MOISTURE and weekly treatment of MASK.


- AVOID SCRUB for acne prone skin.


-Remember dont touch ur face often, hands contains alot of unseen baterial.


-MIN use of makeup.





Anyway hear from my beautician before, that in some cases,


acne on chin area - means body didnt detox properly.


cheeks - mostly stress or hair brushing against it.


forehead- mostly becox of hair.
Proactive worked really good for me and I only had to use it for a couple weeks to see a solution. If you are 15 you probably almost at the end of the puberty/pimple stage. So u can try to wait it out and just keep your face clean with a good toner or astringent at night and when u wake up in the morning. Or if the zits are really bad try proactive and and continue using it. This might be the key for you, if it came back when u stopped the first time. And your Grandma could be right, you could just be more prone to acne.


I would suggest proactive (this worked better for me than any of the dermatologists' stuff plus it's less expensive) just stay on it and stick to the routine of cleaning your face in the morning and evening. Basis is a good mild soap and they even have a medicated one for breakout control. and then make sure you are keeping your face clean, like watch the make up you wear, try to limit it, also not too much lotion on your face other than proactive's and make sure you are washing your pillow cases and sheets often...these could be breaking you out.


Hope this helps
im 21..Ive been using murad for a week 1/2,and so far so good.i hope in a month my skin will be like a babys bottom:)
Acne is a terrible disease that afflicts many people








Acne is a terrible disease that afflicts many people in North America and around the world. It is marked by redness in the face and sometimes body, comedones (pimples)





on the face which can either be white heads or blackheads, cystic nodules, and can also cause pain. The condition is incredibly uncomfortable and can cause problems with





self-esteem, mental health and sometimes can lead to suicide. To understand acne is to understand one of the most complex systems in the body.





More information on your skin type and acne treatments.


http://www.acne-treatment.net
I hate to tell y ou that your family is partially right, hormonal changes later will make the acne lessen. BUt in the mean time, try not to change products so often. Accutane is not worth the side effects. Retin-A is a similar medicine but I think is better than Accutane. I started using Retin-A at 16....but then my dermatologist usggested that I go in birth control ( before you laugh it is a hormonal balancer than can clear up acne) So I did and bean using ProActiv. Results did not happen overnight and I was VERY impatient....but withn 4 months I had almost completely stopped breaking out. I would have an occasional break out ( usually stress) but My skin was notably better. I have since gotten dermabrasion and chemical peel treatments for the scarring. At 16 I would have never guessed my skin would look like it does now. I am 22 now and battled acnes for about 7 years and I think I have almost won! The most important thing is to stick with products for a while, drink lots of water ( it really does help) and a lot of it is just nature and hormones. Good Luck!