Does going on the pill really help treat acne? please help!?
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Really, no. Severe acne should be treated by a dermatologist. Regular pimples are a fact of life and good eating habits are a much better way of helping your complexion.
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It don't work it makes it worse because it just clogs up the acne acne is made of dirt and oils built up in your skin so it just adjates it. Or so my dermetoligist says ask yours though!
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Aldactone can help with female adult acne since it does work to regulate certain hormones in the body (namely the androgens).\n\nThe major side effect is that you will have more frequent urination. This is because it is a diuretic. Since it is a diuretic, you will need to watch out for dehydration.\n\nThe rest of the potential side effects are the same as with any other medication - headaches, nausea, etc. These are pretty rare, though.\n\nGood luck!\nLiz
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It shrinks the oil glands.  Yes, it works wonders.  Side effects as bad as you hear?  NO, unless you get pregnant while on it, but they make u use two forms of BC while you are on it and for a month after.   Very few actually have serious side effects, accutane has just gotten a lot of bad press.  Me, only side effect was chapped lips, they're very chapped, but a small price to pay for clear skin after 16 years of acne.  Only pain is that you have to register for I pledge, go to the doc and get your blood tested every thirty days, and make sure you get your RX filled on time.
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Don't rely on pills, they're dangerous and could make you look sickly and horrible in the long run.\n\nTry eating healthily and exercising and I guarantee you'll look sexier than any pill will ever make you look.
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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.
365127
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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benzoyl peroxide works.\n\nhowever, I personally have noticed a correlation with foods I eat and acne. Do you drink enough water? What types of fatty foods do you eat? \n\nI think that if you can tolerate drinking pleanty of water, reduce caffiene and saturated fats it might help you avoid having to put on an acne medication. However, I don't know what your diet consists of. You might be a super healthy eater. In that case are you under a lot of stress? \n\nWhen I had a strict diet I had virtually no acne. I would try to use biore strips and I would never have any thing that stuck to those strips. Now, I care a little less about my diet (I eat more cheeses and caffiene) it is a lot different.
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There's not much you can do for prevention - it's just hormones going crazy and you just have to grin and bear it (we've all been there!) However, to get rid of your acne once it's there is different. Toothpaste is a quick and simple solution - just put a little blob on each spot before going to sleep and they'll dry up overnight, gaining a crusty head that is then much easier to pop. Hope it clears up soon (and it will - I had v bad acne from 16-19 years old but once it was over boy was I relieved!)
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No, it wouldn't.\nAcne is caused by the overproduction of oil in your skin. When this occurs, the skin cells that are constantly being shed can plug the pore allowing bacteria to flourish and causing acne. That's the short version.\n\nFactors contributing to overproduction of oil and acne include:\ngenetics\nhormones such as testosterone\nstress\n\nThere are a lot of over the counter products you can try. I recommend avoiding harsh chemicals/cleansers and overwashing your skin. For mild acne, products with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide often help. However, the two should not be used together. Also, check out possible side effects, especially on benzoyl peroxide.\n\nIf those don't work, I recommend seeing a dermatologist or your regular doctor. There are several different types of acne that respond differently to different treatment. They can help you find the right treatment for your type of acne.\n\nGood luck.
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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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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.
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no, no and no! acne starts on the inside, and to beat it, so should you! washing does help.\nwithout going to a perscription, start off drinking 64 ounces of water a day! this will flush the toxins from your system, and start clearing your skin. just washing will help, but it will not clear the acne!\nto get it nipped in the bud, go to your doctor, he or she can help you get it for the most part, clear. good luck!! :)
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!
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Have you tried natures cure?  I used it and it worked for me.  Since you take a pill (non prescription)  its safe and you can by from stores and its cheap.. It helps your skin not to get oily.  The there is a cream so you face wont dry up and get wrinkled.
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This is a good website to go to answer your question. They have alot of helpful information on how to prevent acne:\nwww.theskincareboard.com
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If you haven't tried proactive or another type of skin treatment, then if your acne is very VERY bad maybe you should talk to a dermatologist. I went on Accutane for 6 months, and it has worked marvelously! But therer are some side effects and risks you need to take into consideration.