Acne Solutions?

My first suggestion is witch hazel. It's also good for any other kind of inflamation so it'll do well on sprains and bug bites as well. You can get it at just about any drug store and it'll probably be a hell of a lot cheaper than your typical corporation produced anti-acne solution.

Just don't leave it on for TOO long as I find it'll almost 'burn' the skin if you do.

Certain foods like grease and cheeses can cause acne

I used to have really bad acne, i used a few drops of tea tree oil in aqueous cream (the stuff people with ecezma use) twice a day, especially when my skin was super inflamed.
When it got a little better i started on the Clinique acne solutions range, that was 3 years ago and ive kept using it and i only get 2 or 3 wee spots a month

I personally struggled with acne up until recently. The minute i stopped using all the washes and lotions with loads of chemicals my skin started calming down. Now- some people genuinely need these things- but overkill can be just as bad because of the drying and peeling. drinking LOADS of water has really helped me and using more organic, gentle cleansers with lower levels on Benzoyl Peroxide. Cutting the oily foods and cutting down on sugar helped me as well. Also, if you wear makeup- make sure to use a primer/ moisturizer to even things out and help use less powders and pore clogging foundations- hope this helps!

I've been told that eating oily food has nothing to do with having acne. Its all your body chemistry and biology. Of course, eating a tin if veggies will di wonders as well.

I was on accutane twice- and still get acne. Recently, I started taking zinc supplements-- and it helps alot. I also have psoriasis and it seems to have helped that as well. You have to be careful with zinc supplementation because it can deplete your copper stores. Do some research... My face has cleared ALOT.

I had a nasty flare up on my back recently, tried creams and lotions and potions, nada. However I decided I wanted a tan for a party, slaped the fake bake on, 2 days later... gone! Well nearly gone. The stuff is so drying it killed em dead.

I was on accutane twice- and still get acne. Recently, I started taking zinc supplements-- and it helps alot. I also have psoriasis and it seems to have helped that as well. You have to be careful with zinc supplementation because it can deplete your copper stores. Do some research... My face has cleared ALOT.

Swear by the zinc! Its not expensive and does wonders.

ooooh I am going to look into zinc! good idea!

I have pretty bad acne on my face and back and I thought I should make use of the wonderful resource of people on here!

I was just wondering if anybody knows good products or regimens that can help??

I currently use Tazorac almost every day unless my skin is dry, and take Minocycline 90mg, as well as washing with AcneFree Cream Cleanser (5% Benzoyl Peroxide).

My skin is also pretty sensitive and dry in the winter.

P.S. Sorry if this is the wrong forum...I didn't know where to put it.

I use Tazorac, too! I've used everything, I swear! Someone else suggested you go to a dermatologist and get a Rx for retinA... except you obviously go to a derm for the Tazorac, PLUS Tazorac is stronger than retinA as you probably know...

Tazorac is pretty much as good as it gets and it still won't get rid of some acne along my jaw line. My dermatologist suggested getting facials (from an actual esthetician). I got one for the first time two weeks ago, and it is helping! I know once I go a few more times, my stubborn acne will finally be gone!

Tanning is not a good solution for acne.... dermatologists HATE that "remedy"!!

Your medicated face wash might be best for you, based in it being prescribed to you, however for me it was just too much and dried me out too much. I use Cerave moisturizing cleanser and Cerave "PM" moisturizer. The "PM" can be used any time of day, but it specifically has an extra redness-reducing factor in it!

Good luck and I hope you find something that works for you!

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I use Dr. Karr's Acne Statin but you have to order it online. It's really great for sensitive skin. I can't handle the stuff that dries my face. I also agree with the zinc vitamin supplement. It really does help.

Monica

P.S. Get yourself a facial steamer as they really help open the pores. You may have clogged pores and that's causing part of the problem.

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So! CLINIQUE 3 step system for your type of skin!
$40.00 but worth it and lasts a LONG *kitten* TIME! ask the lady at the counter how to do it and she'll show you.
wash your face with this in the morning..


before you go to bed, i use Clean&clear 3-in-1. it has bensoyl proxide in it that is super great for acne.. when i was younger the doctor straight up proscribed bensoyl proxide for me( i didnt have bad acne by the way,i was just trying to prevent it and im sure he was tired of me complaining everytime i went in there)