Do any of you use Acne Free?
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Yes i use it, im not having any complications. I find that i use both proactice and acne free it doubles it gets rid of it al ot faster.
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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!!
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When I was a teenager, I had awful, awful acne on my face, chest and back.  I went to a dermatologist who prescribed Accutane.  If I recall correctly, I had to take it for about three months. Twenty years later I am still acne free!
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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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Proactiv really worked for me. But you better use it constantly instead of stopping for a while or else your skin gets used to it and you will have to go for a stronger solution. To prevent more acne, wash your face with warm water each night and make sure you don't touch your face a lot with your hands <-- that's really bad, no matter if it's dirty or not. Just don't touch it.
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My wife had some acne issues when I met her 7 years ago.  She still has some to this day.  I see the other amazing things about her, and I don't feel that her acne marrs her beauty (how could something so small completely negate the entirety of her image?).  Find a man who could marry you for all the other wonderful things about you without being distracted by your acne.\n\nTo address the acne issue: wash your face with a nice face wash in the morning and at night.  You can try acne treatments, which will be available at your local drug store.  If none of that works, you can see a dermatologist who can prescribe other things for you.  My younger brother had a prescription that seemed to work miracles for him.
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i have similiar to what you have skinwise. i use neutrogena oil free acne wash
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My acne went away when I was 20ish, but I do know people that carry this on the rest of their life.  What you will find is that the older you get you will find ways to manage your acne, and today I am acne free.\n\nPlus I have used Procactive with great success...not for acne...but my skin looks and feels so much healthier.
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Don't pop 'em!  That can actually spread the problem. I kept my face clean, stayed away from all the "trigger" foods, took medication.... I hate to sound like a commercial but I've had acne for ...well...years and nothing ever worked until I got Proactiv.  It really works.
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Use Acne Free it works great. I use it my face feels better than ever!
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I use pro-activ every day and it is the only product that takes away my acne-it is amazing!I am 24 and still had the skin of a teen-now I rarely get a breakout and if I do they are very small.Give it 2 weeks and you will notice a big difference!
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I never really had a problem with acne but I did have dry skin. I just apply this lotion, Curel Ultra Healing, on my face and it does the trick.\n\nJust try to keep your face clean and make sure your hair isn't in your face.
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My old roommate had a bad skin problem and she used to put toothpaste on her pimples be3fore she would go to bed at night. It dried them up and made it better, but she did not get completely rid of her acne until she used Proactive Solutions. It really does work. Best of luck!
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No, thats something alot of people misconstrue. Using a gentle exfoliator can be very beneficial to your skin but using every day when you have mild acne can only spread the bacteria to other parts of your face. See the microbeads in the exfoliants trap your oil and dirt from your face and smear it to other open pores. Using an exfoliator is good once every week and a half or 2 weeks, I'd prefer. Wash your face in the shower with a Neutrogena cleanser. Use a cottonball to apply toner to your face, wait til it dries and apply a light moisturizer. I use Clean&Clear. You should see results in a few weeks. ALSO, Never wear your make up to bed! It really really affects your face. Always use baby oil to remove eye make up and the same toner to remove foundations, blush, powder, etc. This is what I did to get rid of my mild pimples & left over scars. Good luck!♥\n\n\nOh, and do this everyday!!
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i have tried both, and i like dermatological much better. there are tons of different kinds you can try, but i believe the best one that is suitable for all skin types comes in a pill form. it's actually quite amazing because it helps your skin all over your entire body instead of just your face. like if you get acne on your back or arms, it eliminates it. my doctor recommended it and it worked wonders when i needed it. good luck!!!
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Hi,\n\nI totally know where you're coming from.  I struggled with really, really bad acne about 2 years ago.  Intially I tried tetra-cyclin and retin-a.  However, my skin got freakishly dry and I started getting a weird rash on my face.  \n\nI quickly stopped taking them and tried Proactive.  That sure was a waste of money.  I finally started showering directly after the gym and found that this helped tremendously.  I also tried a free product I got on the net called Beautiful Skin.  Believe it or not, it worked way better than the prescription stuff!  I only paid $4.95 for shipping for a month supply.  I re-ordered and I use it to make sure I don't get back my zits.  It also has tea tree oil which feels really good on my skin.\n\nHere's the link if you want to get it, I think it's the best thing I've ever bought for the price $4.95\nhttp://www.alllsite.info/beautiful-skin.php\n\nGood Luck!
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Have you ever tried Proactiv? It's a really good acne medicine, and I use it every day and have perfectly clear skin. You can order it online, I'm pretty sure. \n\nWhen I wash my face, I use a tea tree oil based face soap. Tea tree oil is really good because it helps prefent zits (don't be worried because it's  "Oil". It's not the same as the so-called bad oil that gives you zits. Tea tree oil gets rid of them!)So try to find a tea tree oil based face wash (not body wash), which can be found at health food stores. It totally works.\n\nSo that, along with proactiv, is what I use to keep my face clear. Hope this helps, good luck!!!