Acne Medications - not sure if this goes here!

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  • CincinnatiDEIFan
    CincinnatiDEIFan Posts: 188 Member
    I had horrible acne. Dermatologist actually made it WORSE believe it or not! Trying this and that and it was awful. My family practice had an AMAZING Nurse Practioner..who suggested Clean and Clear from the store like CVS or Walgreens. It is in a purple bottle. Has the benzol peroxide that is in ProActive...but MUCH MUCH cheaper. It worked for me, so I never had to spend all the extra money on ProActive.

    Worth the 5 bucks to try first...
  • tracymat
    tracymat Posts: 296 Member
    Go see an esthetician.

    (I am one and I always recommend product or lifestyle changes before running to the doctor for medication)
  • amelia_atlantic
    amelia_atlantic Posts: 926 Member
    Proactiv! It's totally worth the money. As long as you use it as directed (cleanser for at least a minute, let face dry, then tonor, let it dry then repairing).

    Also, cut back/out sugars (even those from fruit) and increase leafy vegetables.

    Drink a mug of hot water and lemon in the mornings.

    I know how hard it is to have acne. All these things worked for me!
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    I feel your pain. I never had a huge acne problem until I turned 27. Now I struggle with it.

    I thought about Accutane but, at 30, I just didn't feel like it was worth the risks (I don't have teenage angst anymore). It was just too much to have to get blood work every month and I was worried about the psychiatric effects it can have. I tried antibiotics but they only worked short term. I settled on Yaz and it's been..ok. Just ok.

    The only thing that makes a notable difference (on top of the Yaz) is an esthetician. I found one in my area that specializes in problem skin. I go about once every 6 weeks.

    I also wash my sheets and towels twice a week, use sensitive skin downy sheets, invest in a good face wash (I use Epicurean) and good makeup. Mineral makeup is the best as bacteria has a hard time growing on it.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    Cleansing the face and moisturizing using Coconut Oil.

    Seriously. Coconut oil has an anti-microbial effect, natural astrigent and a great moisturizer also.

    I swear by this myself and I have told several other people about it and they were amazed at how fast it clears up acne.

    http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/coconut-oil-for-acne.html

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