I have horrible Acne.... HELP!

**mercedeallyn** · 11-18-2009 12:28 PM

I get acne on my face, neck, chest, and back sometimes it gets really bad! i get so embarrassed and dont even want anyone to look at me! Please let me know if there is anything i can do to make them go away and stay away! Any tips? Advice? I would really appriciate it!

**justjumpit** · 11-18-2009 12:45 PM

Definitely try to see a dermatologist. From the sounds of it, you may need more than topical creams. They will probably prescribe an oral medication. I personally am on Minocycline for it.

And remember to keep it clean and apply your acne creams properly. And even my downfall - no picking! It's hard because I just want to get them off, but it makes me break out even more. I'm learning that the hard way. :P
Good luck! I definitely understand how frusterating this can be.

**gucci213** · 11-18-2009 01:57 PM

for the face you can use proactiv. I'm not sure if you can use it on your body, but i used it on my face a while back and it cleared my acne up, it really did work for me !!!

and to prevent future breakouts, clean your face a lot (use a lot of facial cleansers) ect..

**mercedeallyn** · 11-18-2009 03:34 PM

Thank you both!!

**justjumpit** · 11-18-2009 06:09 PM

Just be very careful if you use Proactiv. I tried it, and all it did was dry my skin out VERY badly and didn't help with the acne at all.

**Mes T** · 11-18-2009 07:11 PM

Are you on birth control? If not, you could consider going on the pill, as one of the common side-effects is clearing up acne. I don't typically promote hormonal methods, but in your case it might not be a bad idea.

**sallyskellington** · 11-20-2009 07:45 AM

I use proactiv and it has done wonders for my skin. It does not work for everyone though.

**Hayles** · 11-20-2009 07:08 PM

Hi I used to have acne between the age of 13 - 19 I tried everything from tea tree oil to facial masks, saunas, chemical peels nearly everything! I then went to the dermatoligist and it all changed!!!

1, I would recommend using mineral make-up or a non oil based make-up. Also use oil free sun cream and moisturiser.
2, Over here in the UK we have PANOXYL facial washes, creams and gels, they all come in different %'s and are either water or alcohol based, I would ask your Dr if you could try these.
3, If your currently not on the contraceptive pill I would also ask your Dr for that too.

I hope you can calm your acne down soon, just remember it will take around 8 - 12 weeks before you can see any real difference in your skin, although after 4 weeks of using all of the methods above at once my acne soon disappeared.

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