Clear skin

charelg
charelg Posts: 599 Member
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Hi! Just wanted to share...I had struggled with breakouts off and on for many years now. It was very depressing because nothing seemed to work. I Tried everything over the counter : clean and clear, clearasil, neutrogenia, dove, Clinique, etc..I had also tried infomercials: Murad and Proactiv...And then the dermatologist: antibiotics, differin gel, etc etc. Most of what I tried made my skin red and irritated. Some made my skin worse and so embarrassing I didn't even want to be around people.
Anyways, I finally went to another dermatologist and was prescribed Acayna in the morning and Atralin at night, along with a light face wash and moisturizer. To my surprise my skin has remained clear for over 3 months now. I have not had any breakouts!! Acayna is the cream antibiotic and the Atralin is a retinoid. My skin is soft and clear, yayyyy!
Well I just wanted to share my story for those who may breakout and have yet to find a good regimen.
Clear skin + getting fit =confidence :)

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  • hungrypotato
    hungrypotato Posts: 1,642 Member
    Oh man I have to look into this! I haven't had clear skin in years.

    What face wash and moisturizer do you use?
  • charelg
    charelg Posts: 599 Member
    Face wash is some brand by the derm, but I rarely use it. The dr recommended any gentle cleanser. I honestly think with this combination it doesn't really matter what cleanser you use, as long as its it's gentle. Same as moisturizer, I currently use Cvs generic brand gentle moisturizer which is a knock off of Neutrogena.
  • charelg
    charelg Posts: 599 Member
    The name of the face wash is Glyderm and you can get it online too I think...
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    I use clindamycin. It's a prescription acne medication, which has antibiotics in it. It's so much better than OTC stuff, which would dry out my skin and stain my clothes!

    I also use a gentle cleaner on my face. I also put olive oil on it before showering to create a barrier and keep my skin from drying out. And Cetaphil is my holy grail product for great skin-not the regular lotion but the heavy creamy stuff that comes in the round jar.
  • charelg
    charelg Posts: 599 Member
    Cool..the Acanya is clindamycin and bp combination , I may try that moisturizer. Thanks.
  • mpmama2re
    mpmama2re Posts: 212 Member
    the derm gave me acanya as well and my skin was burning/peeling. I have sensitive skin and eczema so anything with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid and the similar are out for me... :(
    33yrs old and still having acne problems.. sucks.
    glad it worked for you though, you face looks awesome!
  • SwimFan1981
    SwimFan1981 Posts: 1,430 Member
    My skin used to be horrendous, I have tried pretty much everything and have spent a fortune. Nivea daily essentials (the blue ones) have made my skin lively and clear. Everyone is different though.
  • DamnImASexyBitch
    DamnImASexyBitch Posts: 740 Member
    Becareful! Long term use of antibiotics and retinoids is actually harmful. I had taken my teen daughter to the dermatologist, and they prescribed her all kinds of "treatment" for her acne. We've found the absolute best route has been to go natural and not use all those prescription medications.
  • Illona88
    Illona88 Posts: 903 Member
    I have had acne for years as well (as in face full acne) and my dermatologist told me to start using gentle hypoallergenic face wash and oil free hypoallergenic moisturizer. Nothing more.
    My face cleared up in no time.
  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    I had terrible acne. Birth control pill and switching to mineral make up fixed me
  • charelg
    charelg Posts: 599 Member
    @mp mama, that sucks it did that. I have sensitive skin too but just use a little. I know the frustration of nothing working!
  • Emma422
    Emma422 Posts: 71 Member
    bump! thanks for the tip chica!
  • charelg
    charelg Posts: 599 Member
    No,problem!

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