Acne Treatments - Accutane?
350112
ya i highly recommend it.  First couple weeks will be hell.  It gets worse before it gets better by using accutane.  But it  is the onlyt hing that actually works.
360467
clearisal, and washing really good with soap and water works, if not go to a dermotologist like i did and get accutane, which is pretty powerful stuff!
238632
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!
859820
Funny you should ask this question.  My son is battling acne and has been for about three years now.  We have tried every single prescription topical ointment and cream out there and nothing has helped.  Finally - the dermatologist has convinced me that Acutane is the way to go.  At first I was totally against it because I had heard and read that it causes teenagers to have suicidal thoughts.  He explained to me that the only reason that came out is because a senators son committed suicide, and instead of accepting that maybe it was bad parenting or something else that caused him to want to kill himself - they blamed it on the fact that he was on Acutane at the time.  They have done study after study to find out if in fact Acutane "causes" suicidal thoughts in teenagers and have proven that it does not.  My dermatologist said he has actually prescribed Acutane to teenagers who had been diagnosed as being clinically depressed, and after taking Acutane and getting rid of the acne - they regained self esteem and the signs of depression went away.\nOur dermatologist even showed me medical proof that Acutane is safe to take.\nHe convinced me - my son is taking it, and it is in fact working miracles.  I already see a difference in his personality.  He is more social and more willing to actually look at people when he is talking to them instead of looking down or around so that they won't focus on his acne.\nHope this helps.
122275
Fellow 27/f here...I have a couple suggestions for you. I have struggle with this problem since my teen years and have literally tried everything!!  I finally went on Accutane at 18 and it was so horrible, but I stuck it out and it got rid of my acne, minus a break out here or there. At 26, my acne came back in Full force! I am determined never to harm my body with horrible drugs like I did when I was 18, so I am trying a more natural approach. \n\n1) Use hydrogen peroxide as an astringent after you wash your face. It will help kill off the bacteria on your face and eat away at some of that nasty stuff.\n2) I haven't tried this, but I read today that you could dab honey on a pimple and put a bandaid over it...overnight. Apparently, honey has something in it that produces hydrogen peroxide, so putting it on the pimple will basically release this stuff over night on your pimple. Interesting I thought!\n3) If you are looking for a great face line that will help you get that stuff cleared up, get rid of fine lines and other blotches in the skin, I know of a great one. So good in fact, that I signed up this month to be able to buy the products at wholesale, because they are that good. Probably on here, this comes across as a weird sales pitch, but I'm 100% honest when I say that this product line changed the way I looked at the cosmetics and health and beauty industry.\n\nDid you know that cosmetic products virtually aren't regulated at all? They can basically put whatever they want in the products, and they do. This includes animal byproducts...you said you eat organic foods, but what are you putting on your skin?  I just realized about a month ago, through research, that before I have taken 1 bite of food in the morning, I have put large quantities of dead animals on my skin. GROSS! So I made a switch.\n\nThe products I am talking about are by Arbonne International. You can look them up online. If you email me, I would love to give you more info and see if they might work for you too. I am not in this to make money, but I will "sell" you the products for the wholesale cost I get if you are interested in trying them. No pressure whatsoever, but it is worth looking in to. Best of luck.\n\n*******************************\nLisa, if you consider this "regulation" then you need to get your head checked.\n\n"Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, cosmetics and their ingredients are not required to undergo approval before they are sold to the public. Generally, FDA regulates these products after they have been released to the marketplace. This means that manufacturers may use any ingredient or raw material, except for color additives and a few prohibited substances, to market a product without a government review or approval."\n\nThis is a DIRECT quote from the FDAs webpage. Source posted below. \n\nAs to having to go to a "Professional", I am and have been going to a dermatologist for years. NEVER to have my acne cleared up EXCEPT when on accutane. And if you read the testamonies AGAINST that, including my own, you will NEVER touch the stuff. My dermatologist, with all his medications, can't take care of my acne apparently...or doesn't want to, because it isn't in his best interest. Neither could the other 3 dermatologists I've been to in my life. So, I took it upon myself to research and research and research. I am providing what I have found...and miraculously, IT IS WORKING! So Lisa, keep you nose out of it, because obviously YOU haven't been through this. For all your KNOWLEDGE, you know nothing.\n\n*******************************\nI've also posted a link to a list of cosmetic "ingredients" that are or may be derived from animals. Now, you may not think too much about animal cruelty, or that may not be a huge factor for you, but think of it this way. Animals that are grown and bred for specific purposes are treated with antibiotics,
727753
Proactiv has always really been fantastic for any type of acne. They sell a body scrum that you can use on your back that should help clear it all up. Good luck!
538447
-The acne treatment depends on what kind of acne u have...we have many differen treatment for therm...\n-First Step is avoid sun shine...u can use some protection cream which has the SPF over than 25%...then if u are a smoker have to decrease the number of them....decrease the fat food u take(oily.fast food.chips...)....drink enough water (more than 2 lits a day)....wash ur face with no bacter soap(at least twice a day)...if u are a girl dont use bad brand of make up stuff and wash ur make up as soon as possible(even if u use removal cream ).....if u start any mild sport like areobic or even jogging it will make ur skin better....take good nutrition and vegetable....\n-secound we have some locolize solution ...they are antibactrial like erythromycin 1% and ....u can use them once every 2 nights on ur acnes(avoid 2 cm around ur eyes and 2 cm around ur mouth including ur nasolabial lines)....\n-third u can use systemic antibiotics like tetracyclin or doxi by the order of ur G.P or dermatologist....\n-if non of them work or u have cystic acne with scar u have to use a drug calls Actane its full of Vit A , it has his own order and u just can have it by a dermatolog ...\n-we have some other treatments like Microdermabration(its usefull for black spots),pilling(deep and superficial) for make the acne and the scar of them goes....\nin ur case i think its better if u visit a dermatologist.\nGood Luck \nP.S:proactive is just a comercial brand ...not very useful
981874
Dear, have you seen a really good dermatologist? I can understand you, because I am facing the same problem and I cam argue about the so advertised Proactive and other "magical" fast acne solutions. There are variety of other remedies, but they are complex and include not one aspect, you have to pay attention to your dietary regime ( eat as much raw food as you can), drink lots of pure water and herbal teas( a cup of Pu-Erh tea or a plain green tea are great). Cut the fat, sweet, red meat and emphasize on moderate usage of fish, chicken, yogurt ( but not milk), cereals ( the oats is great), especially red or orange colored veggies and fruits. Then you should pay attention to the mineral and Vitamin supplements, but not used recklessly. The main are Zinc, Selen, Magnesium, Vitamin A, E,C and Biotin. It is of vital importance what you intake, not what you put on your face only.\nAlways keep your face clean, and use a neutral facial gel or better special for acne-prone skin. Do not rub your face, never splash it with too warm water. If you have pimples, apply on them a solution including Erythromicin ( great working on acne) and Zinc. I would recommend you the French brand La Roche-Posay as the best up to my experience, namely Effaclar gel and Effaclar K cream.\nIf you have any further questions I would be happy to help you.\nHave a great day and feel fine!
600697
We have been fooled, tricked, deceived, and just plain lied to. It's time that someone put a stop to it, and everyone learn the truth!\n\nThose of us who suffer from acne has usually been given 2 choices and neither of them work:\n\n1. Over the counter remedies such as cleansers, creams, ointments, etc. These things have been proven over and over again not to work.   Why?  It does not address the root cause of the problem.\n\n2. Go see a doctor and or dermatologist. They will generally prescribe prescription drugs which include topicals and or antibiotics. This, too, has been proven over and over again not to work. Why?  It does not address the root cause of the problem.\n\nI found a step-by-step program that cured my acne and it has never come back.  It is amazing and doesn’t use any drugs.  The truth is that acne can be cured…if we know the secret the doctors and drug companies don’t want us to know.\nThere is a great website:  http://cure-my-acne.info/3daycure  that has all the details.  I really suggest you check it out and see if it works as well for you as it did for me.
42996
Here's an article on naturally preventing and treating acne: http://acne.fanaticshome.com/Articles/Home_Treatment_for_Acne_-_a_non-chemical_approach.php\n\nAnd on using products: http://acne.fanaticshome.com/Articles/Finding_Acne_Skin_Care_Products_That_Work_For_You.php\n\nIt kind of depends on how severe your acne is and what kind of approach you want to take with it.
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I have had mild acne for about 2 years now, and I have tried many topicals, trying to find a "cure." I have researched a lot about this skin condition, but couldn't find very many reliable sources, and almost all of them say the same thing.\nI do not think acne is "curable," and you have to cope with in adolescence, but there are steps that you can take to make your face better.\nDo not try harsh topical treatments, or ANY KIND OF PILLS!!! Do not consume pills, since most (or maybe all of them) have bad side effects. Accutane has horrible body side effects, and is a total killer to babies inside pregnant women, and once you quit taking accutane, acne comes back for sure. I had tried consuming nutrient suppliments to make my acne better, but they produced little effect. Also, I do not rely on any other active ingredients than salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide.\nI had come across a very helpful site for an ultimate "prevention" to acne.\n\nwww.acne.org\n\nIt may initially sound like a very simple and "common" website, but it has a very powerful regimen that you may use to treat your acne. Very simple:\n- Wash your face with a GENTLE CLEANSER.\n- Apply your face with 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE. Wash.\n- Apply your face with a GENTLE MOISTURIZER.\n\nThis regimen works for almost everyone who TRIED it. Most of these people had previously tried everything on the market and still haven't been successful with their acne. Do not overlook this. I greatly thank the guy who has experimented with this regimen and written the site.\nThe reason why this works is because your skin must not get dried or irritated. You might probably want to improve your acne, no matter how your skin turns out to be. That's not the case. If you dry or irritate your skin, your acne gets worse. That is why benzoyl peroxide (B.P.) products at 10% concentrations are really bad for your acne, because these guys irritate your skin EXTREMELY easily. The manufacturers put it on market only to "attract" consumers by flashing products with high B.P. concentrations and make profit.\nHowever, a 2.5% B.P. product is much better, since it produces much less dryness and irritation. B.P. gradually penetrates your pores and kills acne bacteria, and (as a bonus) your skin cannot produce resistance to this substance (unlike salicylic acid). The pore-penetrating and bacteria-killing properties of 2.5% B.P. is just as powerful as the 10% B.P., but much better for your skin and much more effective for acne (read the paragraph above).\nIt is important that you cleanse your face with a cleanser before applying B.P. since it gets rid of a lot of dirt and oil from your face. Application of B.P. is much better done on clean skin.\nMoisturizing is a MUST, since it prevents irritation from the B.P. (I think it is good using it after applying just any other product that can cause skin drying and irritation). Make sure your moisturizer does not have any oil, since oil makes your acne worse. I use Loreal Hydra-Renewal.\nMake sure you start this regimen slowly. It is not good to start using benzoyl peroxide (if this is your first time or haven't used it for a long time) at a frequent rate. You must believe this regimen will work. Do not give up since it really works. READ THE WEBSITE FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS. A major mistake of many people is that they give up too easily. But if you really want your acne to get better, I suggest that you trust this regimen, and follow it precisely. I hope this has been helpful, but you'd better read the information supplied at the site above. Dont forget to write positive feedback to the guy who made the site, hehehe. Good bye ^^\n\nEdit: Do this regimen at night. If you do it at day and you go out, you might damage your skin easily because of the B.P. And also be patient. This works a little slowly, but is ultra effective.\n\nEdit: If you are really impatient about a big pimple, you may try t
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First Q is how old are u and of course male or female and which nationality u have?\n-The acne treatment depends on what kind of acne u have...we have many differen treatment for therm...\n-First Step is avoid sun shine...u can use some protection cream which has the SPF over than 25%...then if u are a smoker have to decrease the number of them....decrease the fat food u take(oily.fast food.chips...)....drink enough water (more than 2 lits a day)....wash ur face with no bacter soap(at least twice a day)...if u are a girl dont use bad brand of make up stuff and wash ur make up as soon as possible(even if u use removal cream ).....if u start any mild sport like areobic or even jogging it will make ur skin better....take good nutrition and vegetable....\n-secound we have some locolize solution ...they are antibactrial like erythromycin 1% and ....u can use them once every 2 nights on ur acnes(avoid 2 cm around ur eyes and 2 cm around ur mouth including ur nasolabial lines)....\n-third u can use systemic antibiotics like tetracyclin or doxi by the order of ur G.P or dermatologist....\n-if non of them work or u have cystic acne with scar u have to use a drug calls Actane its full of Vit A , it has his own order and u just can have it by a dermatolog ...\n-we have some other treatments like Microdermabration(its usefull for black spots),pilling(deep and superficial) for make the acne and the scar of them goes....\nits better if u visit a dermatologist.\nGood Luck \nP.S:proactive is just a comercial brand ...not very useful
367064
first Q is how old are u and of course male or female and do u still have new acne or not?if u just have the old acne scar its better if u go and visit a dermatologist thats something they call  pilling they have a superficial and a deeper one with fruits acids(its too safe )and with this u can try microdermabration and some oint and ... no need to take any tablet ....but its better to dont start treatment without a dermatologist idea.
922433
I've seen many commercials on TV which advertise a treatment  called Proactive. She could also see a dermatologist.\nOh, now I remember one friend of mine who had acne and she used a home-made treatment: it was something with honey and soap (the one used for washing clothes), crushed into little pieces. Ok that may sound weird, and I'm not sure if it works, but I remember my friend using it. But what I know is that there are many home-made treatments, but I've never had acne, so I cant tell you exactly.
125554
The best thing you can do for your acne that i have tried is Proactiv. I have tried everything under the sun and that was the only non prescription solution that worked for me.\nBut be careful because some people have bad reaction to benzol peroxide.
599095
I used accutane in my late teens. My suggestion "Don't use it" Although it did clear my skin it gave me mood swings and became depressed and anti-social. When I recently asked a doctor what he thought he best put it by saying "its like killing a fly on the wall with a gun, you get the job done but leave a bigger problem behind". If you do decide to take it be sure it doesn't interfere with your daily life. Ask your friends if they notice a change in your behavior, if they see you're drawn away from them stop taking it. Be safe and good luck.
645741
I actually just got the smoothbeam treatment and it worked pretty well.  I just started going to the dermatologist in upstate new york, where i live, and they put me on Keflex(an oral antibiotic), gave me Clindamycin pads, Gylcolic Acid pads for many body, and just recently, RetinA cream.  It all is starting to work, and my acne is really clearing up.  I just had the smoothbeam laser thingy, and it was pretty painless.  I saw some improvement from it a couple days after, and i still have a few more to go.  The V-Beam laser thing isn't approved by insurance, because its considered a "cosmetic" surgery, and i think im getting that done in late summer.  I guess it gets rid of all the redness on my face.  I suggest going to a better dermatologist, because I also struggle with acne.  But now that I'm seeing a dermatologist, my skin is starting to clear.  I heard accutane is really bad, because it dries out your whole body.  OH, i forgot, i also use a soap that is fragrance-free,dye-free, and free of anything else but gentle cleanser. That's what i use on my face when i wash it.  When you go to a GOOD dermatologist, make sure you follow EVERYTHING they tell you, don't skip anything.  Make sure you speak up and say that NOTHING has worked and be honest about it.  They'll know what to do, because acne doesn't last forever.  What you may have are acne scars, according to my dermatologist, and they'll stay red like that for a long time, unless you get some V-Beam treatments, which you should ask about.  The only problem is that, although the Smoothbeam treatments are payed for by insurance, the V-Beam treatments are not.  It's going to cost me about $200 per session,and ill need 2 sessions.  My dermatologist said that people usually see a 50-80 percent difference after the treatment, so it works really well.\n\nI hope this all helps, just try and go find a good dermatologist!!