Persistent Acne (tried So Many Treatments!) Posted: 11-22-07 14:40pm
I've had mild and moderate (but
irritating) acne since I was about 14. I'm
now 22 and it's not at it's worst (well,
my back is) but it's still getting me
down. -_-
Affected:
-Back (very bad)
-Face (mild - but I pick >_<)
-Chest (mild - moderate)
Over the years, I've tried/been on:
-Oxytetracycline
-Amoxycillin
-Erythromycin
-Adapalene (gel): helped a little at
first, then kinda stopped.
-Dianette: caused mood swings.
This week I got the results of a blood
test for PCOS, which came back negative.
My hormones are fine, everything's
normal.
I've been seeing a dermatologist, she
perscribed Differin cream which I've been
on for the last 4 or so months, alongside
Lymecycline. It hasn't done much to help,
although the Lymecycline seems to reduce
the acne severity on my back, or at least
reduce the occasional swelling.
I just think enough is enough with the
antibiotics, I've been on them for the
last 6 years, pretty much. If they were
going to work, they would have, right?
Besides I tend to find that they just
depress me, no idea why but my mood and
emotions go hectic when I'm on them for
over a week.
Now I'm on Duac cream, so I'm hoping it
will work. If not... I am seriously
wondering if there's any way to cure me of
it. It seems like nothing works. -_-
So Duac failing, does anyone have any idea
why it's so persistent with me? I really
want it gone. =/
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paul_kensington
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Posted: 11-22-07 16:20pm
Hi,
you just have to change your diet - see
earlier post.
Paul
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Tylanas
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Posted: 11-22-07 16:33pm
Oh please, diet has almost nothing to do
with acne. Eat as much chocolate as you
want.
There is one other medicine I know of that
you haven't tried: Accutane. At your age
the risks are very low, as long as you're
not clinically depressed.
The only thing that helps me with my
moderate acne is washing twice a day,
every day, and remembering to put on
lotion afterwards!! You have to remember
that it's not just grease that causes
acne: it's skin cells clogged inside of
your pores. That can happen on dry skin
and greasy skin. Lotion also keeps the
acne you do have from peeling which keeps
YOU from picking at it
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paul_kensington
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Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 3
Posted: 11-22-07 16:48pm
Hi,
I had severe acne, and cured it by
changing my diet. I am completely clear,
but if I change my diet back to one high
in saturated fat (and the items included
on my other post), after a short while, my
acne will return.
The change is difficult (it took me years
to work out how to be clear). I agree that
changing one ot two items is unlikely to
make any difference.
I'm posting this not for any personal
benefit, but out of kindness in the hope
it might help.
Paul
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PixieKat
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Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 201 Location: UT,
Posted: 11-22-07 20:50pm
Ive tryed many things, and most things
just seem to either not work, or work for
awhile than stop. The only one ive tryed
that i got to work for a long period of
time is called Natures Cure, its a cream
and pill that you can find at stores like
walmart. but you have to constintly be
using it or your acne will come back. They
also have a spray that goes on your back
or chest and it worked for me to.
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young Girl
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Posted: 11-22-07 21:00pm
you can ask for steroid creme prescribed
by a dermatolgoist
i suggest using tea trea oil soap
and then apply ANEW lotion to your skin
(yu can buy it through avon i believe)
it cleared my acne right up!
I've been having severe acne, both on my
face and my back. And I've been seeing
alot of dermatologists for the past 7
years, and alot of oral and tropical
antibiotics too. Most of the time they
seem to work only for awhile then stop.
And a few months ago, I couldnt stand
seeing my face a the acnes are getting
worse, so I decided to give it another
chance and try another dermatologist. I
explained everything to her and she gave
me Isotretinoin (accutane) pills - this
medicine is reserved for the most severe
forms of acne. It's very effective, but
people who take it need close monitoring
by a dermatologist because of the
possibility of severe side effects. they
will make u sign an agreement, and u are
not allowed to get pregnant during the
treatment.
First it made ur skin and lips sooo dry
that u had to drink almost all the time
and use vaseline on ur lips. but then all
the acnes will stop popping out, and the
old ones drying up and dissappears. It
really really works but sadly I had to
stop the treatment after a couple of
months because it was very costly in my
country. One pill costs about 8 dollars
and u need to take it everyday, plus the
dermatologist wants to see me every 14
days so with all the pills and treatment
price, (around 200 dollars for every 2
weeks) so i can't afford it much longer n
had no choice but to stop.
After a couple of weeks without the pills
my skin gradually gets oily again and all
the acnes starts coming back. I tried a
cheaper option, and bought Isotretinoin
(accutane) in the form of cream from the
pharmacist, but it didn't turn out as well
as the pills, and my acnes are still
here.
I'm currently using a cream called
SkinOren, also from the pharmacist, and
it's quite effective in helping to treat
existing acnes, they'll dissappear after a
few days, but this cream didn't quite help
PREVENT the new ones from popping out.
So... there, you have quite alot of
options. If you can afford the expensive
treatment, try ask ur dermatologist about
the medicines i've mentioned. Good luck.
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mm-82
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Posted: 12-19-07 17:17pm
Use Head & Shoulders CLASSIC CLEAN
shampoo as a body wash once a day. It
cleared my body acne in about a month and
it keeps me clear if I continue to use it
everyday.
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Tylanas
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Posted: 12-19-07 18:14pm
I've been using an otc regiment from Merle
Norman's (makeup brand, very prestigious)
for about 2 1/2 weeks now. I do it at
least once a day if not twice. My pimples
are almost gone from my lower cheeks but
have migrated to my jawline. I'm still
working on it; the hardest thing not to do
is PICK at them!! Gaaargh!! The cheeks are
now mostly just red spots and bumps which
is a major improvement from pussing
volcanoes. This I can cover with makeup.
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jereny
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Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 6
Posted: 12-20-07 02:07am
Lavender oil is one of the only oils that
can be applied safely to the skin without
dilution. Rub on face every evening before
going to bed.This help in Improving your
acne condition.you can see a Results
Within 3 weeks. I get the benefit from
this my all acne gone now.