How long does it take for proactiv to work?
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It kind of depends on exactly how bad your acne is.  For most people (like you are already seeing in your answers) it takes about 2 weeks.  For people with light acne, like for me and people I've talked to, you can start to feel the difference in just 2 days.  But make sure you use the recomended dosages of everything.  A quarter size squeeze of the face wash/scrub, only enough toner to cover your problem areas not drench them, and only a pea size squeeze of the moisturizer.  Any more and you might develop those under the skin pimples that are even harder to get rid of and cause major redness.
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It can take a few days but usually around a week. If you have been taking it and it's still not working don't get frustrated. It's not like one day you will wake up and BAM everything is okay again. Each day you will slowly notice things getting better.
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I have used Proactiv for the last year.  I felt that it worked o.k.  I'm 30 and since I had children, I started having acene for the first time in my life.  I did give it to my 16yr. old nephew and it worked awesome for him, he completely cleared up.  I do know that after a year, I started having breakouts again.  I finally went to a dermatolgist and I have a cleanser and toner, plus a antibotic cream that i apply to my face.  The toner and cleanser are sold in his office and they cost as much as my proactive (surprised?)  You can walk into a dermatolgist office and ask if they sell cleanser over the counter and get their price list.  They are very helpful in finding out what might work on you based off your skin without a doctors visit.  My dermatologist also gave me cetaphil before I brought the cleansers.  My friend in college used it and it cleared her face right up.  Cetaphil can be purchased at Walgreens, Walmart, or any drug store.  Some of my friends swear by it.  Depending on your budget, or how it is affecting you psychologically try some or all of my suggestions.  Do what works, start out cheap with the Cetaphil, then a walk in to a dermatologist office (check to see if your insurance covers to the visit, and if it doesn't ask for their over the counter products and price sheets, you don't have to buy immediatley.)  Good luck:)
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You have to trust me on this one.\nI have acne problem a year ago..not anymore..\ni use proactIve and it really works..\nyou just have to be patient..let it do its job..\nit takes two three weeks for you to see the result and its a good result. ive tried other products for my skin and this is the only one that works. they also have this powder i use as a cover up and my face dint break out from it.\ni feel so confident and prettier now and my face is so smooth..\ntrust me..you'll be satisfied too..try it!!
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zinc works to help clear and prevent acne. it also helps to lighten old acne scars.  it will probably take 4-6 weeks of treatment before you start to see relief.  I have used zinc for about 1 yr, and the difference is remarkable.  you can buy zinc anywhere.  not sure about the vitamin c though, never tried it.
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Proactiv is something that i've been using for about 3 years now. My face used to be totally broken out all the time! After applying each treatment twice a day every day, I felt and looked great! If proactiv is too expensive, try ZapZit. This may take a little longre, but its worth your time in the end!
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I doubt it, but I have only had success clearing my skin using the Proactiv system faithfully everyday- twice a day.  It takes about 2 minutes.  It really works.  Try it!
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It works for me.  I don't have severe acne, but when acne appears I apply it and small pimples are gone the next day, larger ones in a few days.
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No, because it just doesn't you should try Proactiv it really works because ALL my pimples cleared up in about 3 days
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Nothing to do but wait.  Depending on how much is already in your system, it could take 2 weeks to a month for it to be completely gone.  There isn't a thing you can do to speed that up.
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With the majority of both topical and oral acne treatments, you will generally see the condition get worse before it gets better. The key to success with any treatment is to use it for at least 6 weeks before you decide that it is not for you. It sounds as if the bacteria near the upper-most surface of your skin is being affected by the ingredients in the product that you are using (hence the pus).
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you should see results anywhere from 4-6 weeks if not sooner based on diet.
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Proactive is the greatest invention I have ever come across. My brother had horrible acne and in a few weeks it cleared it up almost completely. He's tried all the commercial face washes, the poor decloggers, the oil removing wipes...everything. He tried 7 different typed of antibiotics. NOTHING worked. Eventually my mum thought "this can't hurt since nothing else has worked" and it worked wonders. Not the cheapest solution but definitely the best!
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Yes it does actually! It's DISGUSTING but it helps a lot...I think I put it on my teeth for about 2 weeks, once a day. But only do your front teeth because it's so gross!
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Pro Active works really well. My bro had really bad acne and used this and completely cleared it up. The con is that you have to keep using it. Its a twice a day application of several creams and toners and such. As long as you use it it works wonders. The day you miss an application you break out again. Its a little pricey. I believe they have a website. Do a search for it.
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Hey.My husband bought me Neutrogena advanced solutions(at home micro Dermabrasion system for face(shh I also use it for other parts of the body too). He bought it at walmart. Keep the box and recipe if it doesn't work for you or if your skin reacts to it I believe 30 days. \nIt is about $30.00. I use it and I use it for my husband too. It enhances surface cell turnover for visibly fresher , smoother , baby soft skin.
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depends on treatment if you use lotrimen (chlortrimazole) cream or lamisil it takes about 5-7 days but you need to keep appling it for an additional 5-7 days or it may come back. Don't skip applications either.