what is the best medication for pimples?
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The recommended way to treat a pimple is by using salicylic acid treatments during the daytime (usually 1-2%) and benzoyl peroxide treatments at night (5-10%).\n\nHowever, good quick spot treatment is to use toothpaste (not gel) on the blemish and surrounding area. Leave it on until it dries. Then rinse it off with cool water. That will reduce the redness.
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There are many cheap and effective home remedies for acne. Tomato slices, turmeric, papaya juices and home made face packs will treat existing pimples and prevent further problems. More remedies at  http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html
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Well, I've had acne- still do a little bit.\n\nHave u been 2 a dermatologist?- try to find a good one.\nAsk them about Benzaclin. I put it(a cream)on pimples at night and in the morning they are really really small- almost/practically gone!  It's pretty good stuff.! put on a generous amount!\n\nIf they don't give that 2 u, ask for these two creams (they must be put on together in the following order):\n\nClindamycin 1%\nBenzoly Peroxide 2 1/2%\n\nPut it on in the morning and then at bed time- you can use the benzaclin with this too! These creams don't burn... they are pretty mild but highly effective.\n\nBest of luck!
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Each person has a differnt type of skin.  So whether it works or not really depends what type of skin you have.  The over the counter medication that you can get usually works for most skin types.\n\nThere is a good article about the different types of acne creams and how there work here: http://www.theknowguide.com/acne-4.html
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rind nutmeg (jaiphal) with unboiled milk and apply on affected area. This works as a magic. Pimples should disappear without leaving a mark.\nMake a paste by mixing honey and cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. Repeat for two weeks, pimples will disappear forever.\nApply a mixture of 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder.\nMake orange peel paste by grinding it in some water. Apply on and around pimples.\nRub fresh garlic on and around pimples. Pimples will disappear without a mark with regular applications.\nMix 1 tablespoon groundnut oil with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice to prevent formation of blackheads and pimples .\nApply fresh mint juice over the face every night for the treatment of pimples, insect stings, eczema, scabies, & other skin infections.\nGround drumstick pods and leaves and mix mixed with fresh lime juice, and apply on pimples. This is also good for blackheads and dark spots.\nApply a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and washed with warm water. This will prevent pimples, blackheads, and wrinkles.\nMix groundnut oil with an equal amtount of fresh lime juice and apply on face. leave for 10-15 minutes and wash. It may be applied daily to prevent formation of blackheads and pimples.\nApply juice of raw papaya (including the skin and seed) on swelling pimples.\nApply fresh lime juice mixed to a glass of boiled milk as a face wash for pimples, blackheads, and cracked skin.\nMix lime juice and rose water in equal portions. Apply on affected area. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.\nApply ripe tomatoes pulp on pimples and keet upto 1 hour, then wash.\nMake a paste of roasted & powdered pomgranate skin with fresh lime juice and apply over boils, pimple, blackheads and whiteheads.\nApply grated potatoes as poultice to treat skin blemishes, wrinkles, boils, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads , etc.\nMake a paste of sandalwood with rose water. Apply on affected area. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.\nMake a paste of ground radish seeds with water and apply on face to remove blackheads.\nApply a paste of ground seasame seeds with water as poultice for inflammation of the skin due to allergies, skin rashes, and pimples.\nApply a paste of fresh fenugreek (methi) leaves in water over the face every night and washed with warm water in the morning for preventing pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, dryness, and wrinkles.\nApply a decoction on the face, made by boiling 1 teaspoon fenugreek (dana methi, methi) seeds in 1 liter water for a few of minutes for preventing pimples, blackheads, dryness, and wrinkles.\nMake a paste of ground orange peel with water. Apply on affected area. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.\nMake a paste of salt in vinegar. Rub it on the pimples. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.\nMake a paste of turmeric powder in mint juice. Apply on affected area. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.\nMake a paste of neem leaves with turmeric powder. Apply on affected area. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.\nApply of fresh mint juice over face every night to cure pimples or acne.\nDrinking of wheatgrass juice may remove acne.
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Some solutions that may help cure acne are already in your home.\n\n1. If a pimple appears, don't break it immediately.\n2. Before you go to bed, wash your face (liquid cleansers work the best and do not overdry your face).\n3. Pat dry.\n4. If you have any type of mint toothpaste, dab a little on your pimple.\n5. Cover the spot with a small band-aid.\n6. By morning, the swelling should go down and the redness should be almost gone.\n7. For extreme breakouts, there are many over the counter face cleansers. \n\n* All acne medications cause your skin to break out more than when you started because the cleansers are cleaning out your pores and bringing all the dirt and oil to the surface which in turn causes a massive break out. Give it about two weeks and you will notice a big difference in your skin.\n* Avoid eating lots of sugar as sugar causes outbreaks most of the time.\n* Drink lots of water. \n\n* Do not use too many different types of acne medication at the same time. It can cause more irritation and more acne than when you started.
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Pimple is singular - as in one. Everyone has a pimple or two from time to time.\n\nAcne, on the other hand, is a skin condition characterized by many, many pimples all over your face and/or neck, back, chest. Acne usually requires visiting a dermotologist. we are most susceptible to acne during adolescence. It's important not to scratch and pick at these pimples as this often causes permanent scaring.\n\nTry Proactiv Solutions. I use it and, while I don't have acne, it really works. Also, I know people who have had acne and Proactiv cleared it up. Good luck.
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I would recommend trying Proactiv Solution to treat any acne spots. Another thing you can do is use common sense and stay away from red meat, pork, oily, salty foods that aggrevate your skin. It has been proven that Iodine/Sodium erupts acne. Proactiv will also lighten any pigmentation you have on your skin.
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When we discuss the problem ACNE, it is particularly inexhaustible topic and believe me I know what I am talking about,dear.The acne solution Solodyn has one active ingredient, which has shown over the years very positive results in curing or alleviating acne, namely the antibiotic Minocycline ( actually it is from the group of the tetracycline's as Doxicycline, Erythromicyne,etc). I ave no idea about the severity of acne you have, is it mild,cystic, but at any event the choice of the therapy should be administered by a dermatology st, because no creams over the counter help in this skin condition. Then another vital point is the healthy living and the specified diet, a balanced one, the intake of plenty of pure water ( if you drink at least 8 glasses a day you would observe great results),eating of raw veggies and fruits. There are so many factors that are causing aggravation of acne,especially the stress.Well, as to "Solodyn" it can either work well for you or not, that is the truth,for the sake of the personal response to the medication( to some people just Minocyclyne is not strong enough) and your dermatologyst prescribed you only topical solution without a medicine for the peroral intake? It's not wise, the best results are obtained when there is synchronized topical and internal treatment. If you ask me I would recommend you as one of the best choices Zynerit,which contains the antibiotic Erythromycin and Zink, it is proven the effect and this antibiotic works best among the others.\nI think I should stop writing, because as I said from the beginning it is inexhaustible theme. If you need contact me, I will help you with whatever I could.\nTake care.Do not feel down because of pimples, please..\nHave a great time!
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I like the Neutrogena acne gel. Works overnight most of the time. You need salicylic acid and benzolye peroxide to be effective.
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DISCLAIMER: Before using any medicines, you should consult a registered physiscian. This is only for information.\n\nAcne Treatment\n\n|Self-Care at Home|\n\n    * Wash once or twice daily with soap and water to remove excess oil from the skin. An acne cleanser purchased over-the-counter in any drug store can also be helpful. Avoid scrubbing too abrasively because this can actually irritate the skin and cause acne to worsen.\n\n    * Over-the-counter acne medications can be used either at bedtime or during the day. Always follow the directions on any acne product.\n\n    * Many cover-up products are available without a prescription to improve the appearance of blemishes while they have a chance to heal. Most work well and should not worsen acne.\n\n    * Some cosmetics and other skin care products, however, can cause acne to worsen. Look for make-up, cosmetics, and skin care products labeled with the word noncomedogenic. This means that it does not cause or worsen acne.\n\n|Medical Treatment|\n\nMany treatment options are available to treat all forms of acne. Medications are the main treatment for acne and usually work well. Several preparations are available over-the-counter, while others require a prescription from a doctor.\n\n    * Over-the-counter medications: Nonprescription or over-the-counter medications for acne are plentiful and can be effective for milder forms of acne. They come in the form of soaps, washes, and cleansers.\n\n          o Many contain benzoyl peroxide, which does two things. First, benzoyl peroxide kills the acne-causing bacteria, which are thought to play a role in acne. Second, benzoyl peroxide can cause drying and flaking off of skin, which can help prevent the pores from becoming plugged. Plugged pores can develop into acne blemishes.\n\n          o Scrubbing excessively with any over-the-counter preparation can actually cause acne to worsen by additionally irritating the hair follicles.\n\n    * Prescription medications: Doctors can prescribe medications when acne becomes moderate to severe or is not controlled by over-the-counter medications. Prescription drugs can be used effectively alone or in combination with other prescription and nonprescription medications.\n\n          o Antibiotics: Antibiotics can be effective in treating most inflammatory acne (papules and pustules). They work by killing the bacteria and also by decreasing the redness and swelling seen in the inflammatory forms of acne.\n\n                + Antibiotics may be applied to the skin in the form of gels and lotions, or by way of pills. We now know that using a combination of 2 medications together may be very effective in treating acne. Using a topical antibiotic with topical benzoyl peroxide, for example, may prevent bacterial resistance to the antibiotic. Giving an antibiotic by mouth is often needed for acne that is more extensive, red, and tender.\n\n                + Antibiotics taken by mouth can be associated with more side effects than if applied to the skin and may interact with other medicines such as birth control pills. Sensitivity to the sun can result in a "bad sunburn" in some people who take the antibiotic tetracycline by mouth.\n\n          o Retinoids: Medicines made from vitamin A (retinoids) are useful in treating several types of acne lesions. Topical retinoids are effective in treating the noninflammatory types of acne (blackheads and whiteheads).\n\n                + Topical retinoids (applied directly to the skin) help to open clogged pores by creating a mild peeling effect. Drying of the skin can be a frequent side effect. Oral retinoids are reserved for treating the more extensive nodular type of acne or severe inflammatory acne, which has not responded to other treatments. Oral retinoids not only have a peeling effect but also decrease the production of oil.\n\n                + They can also be associated with a number of serious side effects including birth defects in babies of wome
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The dermatologists can help get rid of the acne. But the problem could reoccur since it comes due to hormones among other factors. Time is the best cure but you can prevent by some good sking creams (consult dermatologists).\n\nRead more about Acne here:\nhttp://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne
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u can try takin some antibiotics. it's called claritomycin. it kills all the good and bad bacterias from your body. after takin the drugs for a week. then you should take some yogurt to obtain the loss good bacterias. \nother method is that you should constantly wash your face with some daily wash. then eat healthy. avoid fried foods. drink more water. take more fruits. all d best in clearin ur pimples. \nconsult a dermatologist for better advice.
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Toothpaste is not suitable for all, plus there are soo many varieties available that you just don't know. I've been taking homeopathic treatment for acne. The doc says after 6 months of treatment the acne will go forever. Have been into it for 2 months already and it seems to work, coz now i am not getting any more new pimples. I also apply a face pack which works out just fine. It includes honey + few drops of lemon + grounded nutmeg. Apply it on the face for 20 mintes daily. \nAlso, keeping your head free of dandruff works. \n\nApplying lemon juice on the scars for 10 minutes daily also helps.\nDo not expect immediate returns. It will take some patience.\nAll the best.
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use tea tree oil. I used to have major breakouts but since I used tea tree oil every time I have a pimple. It dries it and doesn't leave a mark. But if your having major acne try going to a health store and ask if they have supplements to clear acne. It's expensive but worth it. But if you are on a budget you have to undergo a major diet and eliminate/minimize food that causes acne. And always drink lots of liquids (water and fresh juice) everyday for proper circulation
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Home remedy for pimples.\n\nMake a paste by mixing honey and cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. Repeat for two weeks, pimples will disappear forever.\nApply a mixture of 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder.\nMake orange peel paste by grinding it in some water. Apply on and around pimples.\nRub fresh garlic on and around pimples. Pimples will disappear without a mark with regular applications.\nMix 1 tablespoon groundnut oil with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice to prevent formation of blackheads and pimples .\nApply fresh mint juice over the face every night for the treatment of pimples, insect stings, eczema, scabies, & other skin infections.\n\nHome remedy for blackheads.\n\n1.Use an oatmeal or almond mask throughly to cleanse your face. Mix either oatmeal or almond powder with enough rose water to make a soft paste that spreads easily on the skin. Rub it on your skin with your fingertips, paying special attention the problem areas. Leave to dry for about 15 minutes and then rinse off with cold water.\n\n2.Apply undiluted lemon juice, two to three times a day, on the affected areas.\n\n3.A solution made out of one and a half cups of hot water and half a tablespoon of boric powder is an ideal concoction for blackheads, Saturate a face napkin in this hot solution and press on to the skin, repeat twice. Extract blackheads carefully with a blackhead remover and sterilized cottonwool. Pat on an astrigent.\n\n4.Warm a little honey and apply on the trouble spots. Wash off after 10-15 minute
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It is extremely possible that no matter how many topical treatments you use that your acne will not go away.  Topicals that you get from the drug store are generally used for "a lite case of pimples".  If you have actual acne - you need to see a Dermatologist, and he/she will probably put you on an antibacterial antibiotic in combination with another antibiotic.  He/She will probably also give you prescribed topicals that are stronger.