what is the best treatment for acne?
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you may think i'm crazy, but this seriously works for everybody i know that has tried it...\n\nDO NOTHING!!  \n\nseriously, the body has an incredible way of managing itself.  we try to make our faces less oily or more moist and less this or more that, and in doing so we mess up the natural balance our bodies are born with (using makeup screws with the balance too) so, if you do absolutely nothing to your face it will seriously clear up.  simply wash your face with water (distilled if you are serious) and nothing else, unless of course you have some nasty oil slick across your face from working on an engine or something.  just use water.   plain old water...  also try not to touch your face too much, and don't pop pimples, they will go away on their own.  once in a while you get one or two, but that is normal human biology, you just have to live with a couple every once in a while\n\ni'm not joking, this will seriously help you... and if it doesn't you haven't wasted any money on a product that didn't work, and you certainly cant do any harm at all either...
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The key to skin care for acne is consistency. An overnight cure has not been found. But using good skin care methods aids in the daily, steady improvement of follicle health. Since acne is not caused by eating certain foods, restricting the diet is not helpful. Since it is also not caused by "dirty" skin, excessively scrubbing does not help and can even make the skin more irritated. The best skin care for comedones consists of once-a-day cleansing with a mild soap or facial scrub to aid in the removal of excess sebum and dead skin cells. Oil-based makeup should not be used since these can contribute to the buildup of oil in the follicles. Water-based makeup labeled as non-comedogenic can be used safely.
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Use an acne bodywash and exfoliate regularly. Neutrogena makes a good wash called Body Clear.
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You should make an appointment to see a dermatologist, he is the best person to determine the cause and the treatment. He will probably want to know how long you have had it and how old you were when it started. Some acne problems can be helped with a cleaning regiment and some can only be helped with medication.
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There is no scientific evidence that chocolate, french fries or other greasy foods cause acne. Acne is a skin disorder that can affect people at all ages, from infancy to old age. The years from adolescence to middle age tend to be the most troublesome as far as acne is concerned. \n\nSince the exact source of acne is not known, It is important to remember that there is no single medicine for acne treatment. Here are some guidelines to follow:\n\n    * Wash your skin twice a day with warm water and a gentle pH balanced soap that does not contain sulfur, chemicals, or perfume.\n\n    * Touch your face only when your hands are clean, wash them frequently and avoid touching your nasal area and then your skin.\n\n    * Steam your face a few times a week to open and cleanse your pores. Boil some water in a pot on the stove, turn off the heat, cover your head and face with a towel and hang your face over the pot. Take your face away from the heat whenever you need to, and when the steam is gone, rinse your face with cold water.\n\n    * Check out your diet. Try eating a diet high in fiber (salads, bran, complex carbohydrates), and lots of water. This will keep your digestive system working so that your skin is not burdened by wastes your system can't handle. Keep your diet low in fat and sugar. Eating healthier foods insures that your skin gets the nutrients it needs. Food allergies may also contribute to acne. You might try eliminating dairy products, wheat, and/or food preservatives.\n\nSee the following page for more detail:-
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Scars from acne can seem like double punishment - first you had to deal with the pimples, now you have marks as a reminder.\n\nIs there anything you can do?\n\nTo understand scars, you need to understand acne. Acne refers to lesions or pimples caused when the hair follicles (or "pores") on the skin become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. A plugged follicle is the perfect place for bacteria to grow and create the red bumps and pus-filled red bumps known as pimples. (The usual bacteria that causes acne is called Propionibacterium acnes.) Hormonal changes during the teen years often cause increased oil production that contributes to the problem.\n\nAcne comes in different forms:\n\nmild acne, which refers to the whiteheads or blackheads that most of us get at various times \nmoderately severe acne, which includes red inflamed pimples called papules and red pimples with white centers called pustules \nsevere acne, which causes nodules - painful, pus-filled cysts or lumps - to appear under the skin \nMost serious scarring is caused by the more severe forms of acne, with nodules more likely to leave permanent scars than other types of acne. The best way to deal with acne is to get treatment soon after the acne appears to prevent further severe acne and more scarring. If you have nodules, see your doctor or dermatologist for treatment.\n\nIf you have serious scarring from previous bouts with acne, there are some things you can do. One form of treatment is laser resurfacing, which can be done in the doctor's or dermatologist's office. The laser removes the damaged top layer of skin and tightens the middle layer, leaving skin smoother. This can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. The doctor will try to lessen any pain by first numbing the skin with local anesthesia. It usually takes between 3 and 10 days for the skin to heal completely.\n\nAnother method for treating acne scarring is dermabrasion, which uses a rotating wire brush or spinning diamond instrument to wear down the surface of the skin. As the skin heals, a new, smoother layer replaces the abraded skin. It may take a bit longer for skin to heal using dermabrasion - usually between 10 days and 3 weeks.\n\nBoth of these types of treatments will cause skin to turn red, and this redness may last for several months. You can only have these treatments if you don't have an active case of acne at the time of treatment.\n\nDepending on the severity of your scars, your doctor or dermatologist may also suggest a more mild chemical peel or microdermabrasion, which are also done right in the office, to help improve the appearance of the scarred areas.\n\nIn some cases, a doctor may recommend surgery to remove deeply indented scars.\n\nOne thing you shouldn't do to deal with acne scars is load up your face with masks or fancy lotions - these won't help and may irritate your skin further, making the scars red and even more noticeable.\n\nIf you have a red or brownish mark on your face that you got from a bad zit, have no fear - it will eventually fade, just like the scars you had on your knees after you fell off your bike when you were a kid. However, it may take 12 months or longer - so your best bet is to avoid these kinds of marks by not squeezing or popping your zits, no matter how tempting it may seem.
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You need to see a dermatologist, you might need a prescription.  There are also adult facial cleansers for acne.
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Yes! Proactiv is the only over-the-counter acne medication that has ever worked for me. I noticed a difference after just a few days!
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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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Use Acne Free it works great. I use it my face feels better than ever!
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Try L-Lysine or tea tree oil those are both natural ways to get rid of your acne and they don't dry out your skin
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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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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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Go to your doctor. Your doctor can prescirbe you with a hormone controlling pill that will balance your hormones. Acne is a result of hormonal imbalances. It doesnt matter that it is on your buttox. Taking the prescription will balance your hormones and rid you of any acne.
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If you want medicinal  treatment then you can go for a med called Acnesol. Other wise use fullers earth (multani mitti) with rose water, as a face pack. It works.
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Several surgical or medical treatments are available to alleviate acne or the resulting scars:\n• Comedone extraction. The comedo is removed from the pore with a special tool.\n• Chemical peels. Glycolic acid is applied to peel off the top layer of skin to reduce scarring.\n• Dermabrasion. The affected skin is frozen with a chemical spray, and removed by brushing or planing.\n• Punch grafting. Deep scars are excised and the area repaired with small skin grafts.\n• Intralesional injection. Corticosteroids are injected directly into inflamed pimples.\n• Collagen injection. Shallow scars are elevated by collagen protein injections.\n• Laser treatments. Two types of laser treatments are proving effective in treating acne scars. Laser-treated skin heals in three to 10 days, depending on the treatment chosen.\nCheck with your dermatologist the possibility to use any of the above with your case.
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I struggled with acne for years and I finally found the solution that works for me. 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 have 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 or doctors. The truth is that acne can be cured…if we know the secret the doctors and drug companies don’t want us to know.\n\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.