I have acne on my face, but i just get random one's that pop up. I don't have the severe kind where my face is covered, but i get occasional one's like near my nose and on my chin. I'm only 16 and my mom says i'm just going through puberty. Will my acne eventaully go away by the time i become an adult?
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if your 16 and its just the odd spot and you dont have it all over your face then just wait till you grow out of it . all teenagers get spots its just part of growing up , but if it gets to the stage where yor face is covered with spots , go see a dermatologist and he/she will put you on a drug that will get rid of it within 3 months .
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Don't pop 'em!  That can actually spread the problem. I kept my face clean, stayed away from all the "trigger" foods, took medication.... I hate to sound like a commercial but I've had acne for ...well...years and nothing ever worked until I got Proactiv.  It really works.
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I had the same problem, and i now exactly what you need. It is called ZINERYT, and it's the best. My acne past in a month. You have to clean your face at least 2 times a day, and and use it in the morning and before you go to sleep. i hope it will work!
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Sweetie?  Age is the only thing besides genetics and cleanliness that will make them go away.  If you get what appears to be a zit, and you wait until you think it is safe to pop it and nothing comes out except clear fluid, it is a growth homrmone thing.  Otherwise, don't use lotions or foundation or powders and what have you because it clogs your pores. I know that in Junior High School, my friends that got pimples and such would plaster on foundations and powders to cover it up and it only made the problem worse.\n\nDo you have a family doctor that you visit regularly?  Ask him/her to give you a referral to a dermatologist.   How about genetics?  Have you asked your Mom (if you don't have one, sorry for that question) if she had the same problem when your age?  Sweetie?  I wish I could stress enough to all young men and women that this too shall pass.  Those who like and/or love you will always like/love you regardless of your skin problems. The key is to not pick, poke or pop them unless they are like a huge cloud just waiting to burst with rainfall.  There is going to come a day when you will have no more pimples but if you don't heed what I say, you will have lots of scars.  See a dermatologist, please?  Store brand rememdies don't always work.  Good luck sweetie.  Your beauty shines through all of that because it comes from within.  Smart people who have good hearts will know that.  Those are the folks that won't care if you have one pimple or full blown acne.  Know what I mean?   Big Hugs, Sheri
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alright if your skin gets dry and flaky REDUCE your application of proactiv and don't wash your face more then 2 times PER day.\njust wash your face in the morning and in the afternoon or afternoon and at night or w/e.don't ever touch your face with your hands b/c that just adds to the irritation of your skin and makes the acne worse.and you do need to go outside so your skin would get better but don't stay out too long or it will get worse. and acne is not affected by what you eat but eating healthier does make your skin healthier but doesn't affect the acne in any way. for your information acne is bacteria and oil building up on your skin and if your body can't slough off the buildup efficiently then acne will occur, thats how its created. just a reminder don't wash your face for more then 2 times per day b/c it will just irritate your skin.
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Hello!  I am a lisenced cosmetologist/esthitician and I work for a health spa's internet company selling Dermalogica skin care products.  I understand your woes from personal experience, I never got acne problems untill I reached my 20's and then I had acne breakouts contsantly (and still deal with them).  First thing to remember is that popping them will always be worse, the infected liquid (puss) inside will more than likely spread onto uninfected skin causing more breakouts.  Also, popping them by force will cause a small rupture in your skin leading to scarring.  The best thing to do is leave it be, but be sure you cleanse your face twice daily and if you haven't already, try and get into a good daily regimen which should include (but not limited to) using a cleanser suited for your skin type, followed by applying a toner and then immediately applying a moisturizer.  Finally, you can use a clearing and scar diminishing blemish control product that can help.  Another thing to keep in mind is that even if your skin is oily, you should never dry it out.  Oily skin still needs to be moisturized, drying it out removes the skin's natural barrier and can provoke more breakouts.  I can suggest some of Dermalogica's product since I am very familiar with it and trust the quality.  Dermalogica makes a medicated clearing gel that I use, a special clearing booster and an acne prone skin care kit.  I will provide you with my employer's website because we sell at discount rates and Dermalogica tends to be pricey.  It is not the only brand out there of course, so look around and find a skin care line that works for you (there are also two other lines on the site).  I also included a url for a page containing some helpful information.  Most importantly, try not to pop!
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Yeah, sorry, dermatologist is pretty much all you've got left.  I've had acne since I was about 13 (now 28).  I started with your basic skin care that you can get at the drug store then moved on to Pro-Active.  Nothing seemed to help.  I did see my dermatologist at the on campus clinic (I'm in college too) and he prescribed Clyndamycin (an anti bacterial) and Retin-A to be used in conjunction with Oil of Olay or Dove cleansers.  There is a HUGE difference now. \n\nIf your school has a clinic check with them.  They may be able to help and give you options for health insurance too.  Or at least maybe treat the basics.
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see i have that prob and i seen pics of me when i was younger a dont know what its from but if urs is acne it should go away as long as u dont touch it and get it all oily and all
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In my case  it started working in a few days . The problem is that your acne condition becomes worse after using the product but you should not give up because it is a part of the treatment and after a few weeks the pimples will disappear. My suggestion for you is to have a complete blood test  because most of the times the actual cause of acne is irregularities in the amount of hormones, this is the fact that I found out after using many different products for my acne.\nGood Luck
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I seriously doubt that is any type of problem until you are 16, but going to the doctor wont hurt anyway, just be thankful you get to remain as you are for the time being. Seriously, I suck *** being an adult.
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I had BAD acne with bleeding and tried the stuff you mentioned.  What causes acne is an infection in the glands that produce the oil for your skin.  How do you get the infection?  Touching the face with dirty hands puts bacteria on the skin and into the oil glands.\n\nAvoid touching your face if at all possible, and make sure your hands are CLEAN if you do.\n\nDON'T squeeze any pimple.  This forces the puss and bacteria into the surrounding tissue, causing severe redness, irritation, and possibly more pimples.\n\nAvoid excessive washing of the face, or using any product that dries the skin.  The pores of your skin are meant to breath.  Look for products that are labeled 'non-comedogenic'.\nMain Entry: non·com·e·do·gen·ic\nPronunciation: -"käm-&-dO-'jen-ik\nFunction: adjective\n: not tending to clog pores (as by the formation of blackheads) <a noncomedogenic cosmetic>\n\nMoisturize.  Yes, moisturize.  Use a simple face wash, pat the skin dry (but still moist), and apply moisturizer.  This will keep the pores open and not block the flow of oil and contaminants.  It will also help form a barrier to dirt and bacteria until the oils naturally rise to the surface to protect your skin.  The oil that's there is supposed to be there; DON'T WASH EXCESSIVELY!  Many acne problems are exacerbated by products that over-dry or by excessive washing.  Wash and moisturize before bed and in the AM, say, after your shower.\n\nIf you have REALLY oily skin, you may need to wash and moisturize 3-4 times a day (or as often as you feel the need, but not too much!).  But look on the bright side!  Your skin (your face) will look much YOUNGER in 30-40 years than your friends who don't have this 'problem'.  I still have very oily skin on my face, forehead, chest and shoulders, and I'm often mistaken for someone in my early 30's.\n\nI did this and in about two weeks almost ALL of my acne cleared up.  If I hadn't, I'm sure I would have ended up a 'crater-face' with visible acne scars, but my regimine all but stopped my acne.  I still get an occasional zit and I'm 44 years old, so don't expect miracles like on TV.\n\nIf you have the urge to squeeze or pop your pimples, try picking the top off first.  This is much less damaging to the surrounding tissue.\n\nCheck out some books by Dr. Perricone.  He is a dermatologist with some great advice on how diet affects your skin, and on using suppliments to help clear your skin.\n\nGood luck!!
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5th grade is not "too early" for acne problems, on the contrary....it starts aroun11-12 years old and is caused by many factors...\n\nSolutions for acne are multiple...but you should first see a dermatologist to create the "profile" of your acne....He will state the type of complexion you have and he needs to take some blood samples cause it's all in the blood.\n\nI've used some acne creams and they proved to be effective.\nCheck out this info and added references to see what better fits you.\n\nhttp://www.dari-bazaar.com/wp/66/acne/
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Acne is a condition that mostly affects teenagers, thus acne can affect adults till thier late 30's.\n\nPopping acne pimple is the #1 cause of acne marks and/or scars, for most people not all.\n\nScrubbing your skin with harsh cleansers instead clean it with gentle soap some examples are in (Burts Bees.com)\n\nOver treating the acne, over the counter medications containing Benzoyl Peroxide can aggragate acne if used in high concentrations over a short period of time.\n \nPrescriptions that treat acne are erythromycin, clindamycin, azeliac acid, and isotrentoin. This prescriptions are stronger than over the counter. \n\nI used Tea tree oil for acne, no irritation, but smells like tea,\nreally clears acne as well as dimishising scars, thus I dont have acne anymore.\n\nOh, dont geT me wrong STAY AWAY FROM COSMETIC MOISTURIZERS. USE (Oil) like jojoba oil, avocado oil, or oils that contain oleic acid, lipoic acid, palmitic acid, and other fatty acids, they moisturize your skin naturaly, do not over use, dont rub pat on your skin gently. \n\nBecause cosmetic moisturizers contain synthetic chemicals that irritate your skin, it's possible for it to damage your skin's protein such as collagen and delay skin healing resulted for anything such as acne and mechanical injury.
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Did it pop? \n It's true that you shouldn't pop zits, but if it's a whitehead (as opposed to a red inflammed pimple) you actually can pop it. Details are in the link below.\n If you only have one or two zits, proactiv probably isn't needed. You can spot treat it with a benzoyl peroxide product(drugstores sell this in the skincare department. Brands like neutrogena and clearasil sell acne creams which contain it).\n Other than that, you can just wait it out. It will eventually go away on its own, probably in about a week.
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Taking birth control and then getting off birth control does effect the chemical balance in your body.  Stress will also cause your skin to break out.  Also as you get older you skin does change. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water and eating healthy.  To much junk food will also break your skin out. You also need to make sure you have a proper skin cleaning system.  With the breaks out you have been having I would suggest  Artistry® Clarifying System;  Revitalize your skin every day with a 100% oil-free cleanser, toner, and moisturizer clinically proven to control oil and help prevent breakouts.  Also for your break outs use Artistry® Blemish Control Acne Treatment; Controls, treats and heals blemishes. You can find these products at:  mthompson4.qbeautyzone.com\n180 day money back guarantee
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I'm not sure if it applies in your case, but used to have a huge problem with acne. When I stopped eating sugar, it went away completely.
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It's just puberty. It will get better with time. That said, you will never be totally pimple free but the severity will calm down as you get older so that you only get the odd spot. I wouldn't worry about it too much.\n\nIn terms of your existing pimples, do not pop them. Let them develop a head and burst under their own steam. If you develp white or blackheads, make sure your fingers are really clean (i.e. WASH YOUR HANDS!) and heat the affected area with a hot flannel before squeezing the head of the spot GENTLY to get the contents out. Then wash affected parts with antibacterial soap and use the same preparation in these areas as you use for the spots on your face. Then forget about them. In a couple of years, your skin will get a lot better. In the meantime, be kind to your skin otherwise you will be left with lots of scars...and if you are really worried, go to a salon that does facials and skin treatments and get proper advice on how to treat your skin until your teenage outbreaks calm down.