What do I use to help my daughter get rid of her acne if nothing works not even a prescription?
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My saving grace during some very bad acne spells has been vitamin E oil. \nI put a light coat on my face after I wash it before I go to bed. Then I wash the oil off in the morning. The stuff is food for the skin. During particularly bad spells, I take vitamin E supplements, so it would also work from the inside out. \nSometimes, I make a face mask of egg yolk. This is also good for the skin.
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Hey there. I had acne horribly as a teen. Let me tell you. ^^ Now first you msut understand that acne starts as an internal problem - the pimples are just a symptom of a greater problem. You need to eat healthily - don't eat too few calories or nutrients or too many as both have hazardous effects on the skin thus resulting in inflamed unhappy skin.\n\nNow my suggestion is to eat foods rich in antioxidants which are naturally good for you and your skin. Green tea, white tea, and water are excellent choices along with raw fruits and vegetables. Next you should be taking a vitamin supplement. There's this formula at Walgreens called "Nature's Cure" for men and women - it has these pills which are homeopathic herbal supplements (aka vitamin tablets.) The box is about 10$ or less and it comes with a cream. I'd chunck the cream.\n\nSeriosuly, all those topical acne products do nothing for the skin other than dry it out and aggrevate it. Serisouly. A good skin regimen is a cleanser specific to your skin type, a toner and a moisturizer. Use in that order at a maximum of twice a day. Now my suggestions on products would be the Almay line as it's color coded by skin type and is a full system. Although it can be a tad over priced for drugstore brand stuff.\n\nAlso use a gentle chemical peel once a week ( a scrub is too rough for acne prone skin and can cause other problems and make acne worse) such as Olay Thermal Scrub which isn't a scrub at all. Heh. \n\nIt has a mild amount of glycolic acid (this stuff will lightly slough off dead skin - dead skin is major cause of acne as the oils produced by the skin mix with the dead skin creating this bacteria infested almost "cheese" known as sebum or smegma in the pore) so look for stuff with glycolic acid to help your skin renew it's self.\n\nIf you have body acne then might I suggest the same regimen but a little tougher products? Also make sure your towels are always clean when you bathe or shower and that your clothes including your bra are always fresh and clean each time you wear them. Also wash your bedding every two days and alternate between headphones or use earbuds. One more suggestion is to either chunk foundation entirely or use just a loose powder with a large fluffy brush. You should soak your makeup tools in an alchohol and water solution once a week to kill bacteria. \n\nThe things that I have listed are the most common reasons for acne to occur and I hope that you'll take these steps towards healthier skin and I promise if you follow what I've outlined here you're problem will be solved. =d
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I am 37 and still have these issues. U can see a dermatologist, they most likely wiill give you antibiotics. Any regimen you get even at wall mart will work, a wash, medication, mosturizer, just have to really stick with it. Acne really is a hormonal issue.  You cannot control it at 17. just keep clean and stay on a regiment. If it gets severe, cystic then a derm will give them shots of cortisone to relieve it. There is also a home electic stimulator I saw at walgreens, its very expensive over 100 that is suppose to work well, will eventually try it myself. Good luck
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Acne on your back isn't uncommon in your teens, although it is usually worse for boys than girls.\n\nYour sister needs to take the same steps that she should to keep her face clear:\n\n1) Drink lots of water and eat healthy, so the skin can help keep itself cleaned out.\n\n2) Wash with a mild non-irritating soap.\n\n3) Avoid touching the area and adding the bacteria from hands.\n\n4) If it isn't manageable with the above, see a dermatologist for a cream that will help.
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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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My eight year old has exzema. It sucks. For natural cures, try a baby oil bath. Just make sure to scrub the tub when you are done! Pat your skin down when you get out of the shower and always moisturize. See if your parents will take you to a dermatologist. They are fairly inexpensive ( no insurance) and well worth it. ANY good skin cream during the day just read the label....make sure it hays no alcohol. \nAveeno works really well for us. Good luck!!!
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If you are prone to acne, Proactiv is wonderful.  Otherwise just use Oxy pads or some other over-the-counter acne medicine to help dry it out.  Also, use a facial cleanser with gritty stuff in it every day.  Practiv has one as part of its program, and St Ives makes an apricot scrub.  They are great for cutting down on blackheads, which can later turn into pimples.
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If you have a doctor, see if he will prescribe ProActive. However, if you want to save money, wash your face at least 3 times a day with a good astringent. Wash first in hot water to open the pores, cleanse with an astringent and rinse in warm water. Then Rinse your face again with cold water to close the pores. This works well, but it will take a little while to clear the blemishes up. My daughter has this problem, and she does what I suggested, and her face is clear now. Try not to use hair spray, because it clogs your pores. Another thing my daughter uses is a mud facial masque, it's by Helene Curtis, not really expensive. She puts it on before she goes to bed, (you're supposed to wash it off after 15 minutes) but she leaves it on all night and washes it off when she gets up. Good luck!
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Zinc.  After sending my daughter to 3 dermatologists, many medications with no luck i read that people with bad acne usually have a zinc deficiency. I put her on zinc and after 6 weeks her face was almost totally clear.  It was amazing.  And you can get it over the counter too.
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Take her to your Doctor, as she is a little to young for teenage stuff.  Or it may be where she is active and sweats a bit causing spots.  simple soap and water, her skin is too young for anything unless prescribed.
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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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try some home remedies for acne\n\ni think they have got a huge list
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Go to your doctor, they're the only ones that can give you stuff that works.\n\nZineryt works REALLY well for me.\n\nIf that doesn't work, its the antibiotics, then on to roaccutane. If you're a girl, the pill, in particular dianette is good for acne, though it doesn't stop mine completely on its own.\n\nAs for over the counter stuff, its a load of crap if you have proper acne  (I'm not talking a coupla pimples every month here)
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go to wal-mart were they have the acne meds you will find acne soap. either a bar or gel buy some and use it.. It worked for me.\n\nuse like below
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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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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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There are some over the counter products that can help with scarring.  Ask a local pharmacist and they should be able to recommend something.\n\nAlso, try Mary Kay Microdermabrasion.  It gently removes the top layer of skin and I know a lady who has dramatically reduced the acne scars on her face by using it.\n\nGood luck to you.