Does Medical Tape Help Acne?
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proactive does miracles try it....
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PROACTIVE is the best acne treatment ever. A easy way to cover acne flair ups or scars is to get a green  tinted concealer. (Green neutralizes the red).
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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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CRAZEE,\n\nWhen I was a teenager I took the same med.  It worked GREAT!  Originally TCN was developed for venereal disease, but the side effect was that it helped clear up acne.  with my kids I'm concerned that they may have similar issues as they get older, but my wife  (Dr.) has told me many times that there are so many different meds available today for this condition.  What you can do is go to the ER and tell them that his acne is causing severe pain.  They may give him a scrip. for it, they may not.  It doesn't matter if you have insurance or not.  Or you can contact the original Doc that wrote the TCN scrip.  tell him whats going on with you now.  He/She may be able to set you up on a no interest payment plan and give you some sample meds for his condition?  It's worth a try.
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I read an article that putting a small piece of duct tape on the wart will eventually get rid of it.  It is supposed to activate your body to fight the wart, and the result of this method is less scars.
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Toothpaste is not suitable for all, plus there are soo many varieties available that you just don't know. I've been taking homeopathic treatment for acne. The doc says after 6 months of treatment the acne will go forever. Have been into it for 2 months already and it seems to work, coz now i am not getting any more new pimples. I also apply a face pack which works out just fine. It includes honey + few drops of lemon + grounded nutmeg. Apply it on the face for 20 mintes daily. \nAlso, keeping your head free of dandruff works. \n\nApplying lemon juice on the scars for 10 minutes daily also helps.\nDo not expect immediate returns. It will take some patience.\nAll the best.
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If you are a woman (sorry, guys) looking for a way to reduce breakouts, you might want to discuss your skin problems with your gynecologist instead of your dermatologist. The FDA has approved low-dosage birth-control pills (Ortho Tri-Cyclen and generic norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) for use in the treatment of acne. In Canada, Diane-35, a combination of cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol is approved for the treatment of acne (Source: Skin Therapy Letter, 1999, volume 4, number 4). Depending on your lifestyle and medical history, you could solve two problems with one prescription. \n\nHow does the birth-control pill work on acne? Increased oil production can be caused by the body's androgen (male hormone) production, which can be highest just before menstruation starts. It appears that low-dosage birth-control pills can decrease the presence of excess androgens, thereby decreasing breakouts. They work particularly well when used in conjunction with other therapies such as topical antibacterial agents or tretinoins (Source: Skin Therapy Letter, February 2001, pages 1–3). For a lot of women this is no surprise. Many have noticed an improvement in their skin after they started taking birth-control pills. \n\nAccording to a double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in Fertility and Sterility (September 2001, pages 461–468), other "low-dose birth-control pills can be an effective and safe treatment for moderate acne." The double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial found that the birth-control pill containing levonorgestrel (Alesse®) reduced the appearance of acne. \n\nLow-dose oral contraceptives also result in a low occurrence of estrogen-related side effects like nausea, headaches, and breast tenderness, in addition to low, if any, weight gain (Source: Medscape press release, September 7, 2001). \n\nIs taking birth-control pills to control acne right for you? There are risks associated with taking birth-control pills, and these should be taken into account before you make a final decision. These risks include increased chances of heart attack, strokes, blood clots, and breast cancer (and these are compounded if you smoke), not to mention possible side effects such as vaginal bleeding, fluid retention, melasma (dark-brown skin patches), and depression. All that may not be a worthwhile trade-off for clear skin. But if you are already using (or considering) the pill for birth control, this remedy may be worth looking into.
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yup. hormonal imbalance is a known cause of acne.
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my exboyfriend had bad acne his dermatologist put him on Accutane...and it really worked...so maybe talk to your dermatologist
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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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yes taking pain meds can cause acne but it varies in differnt people
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Please see my acne page ( at the bottom of the page there is also a link to an ebook that has helped a lot of people.) Good Luck!
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No, drinking carbonated drinks, candy, or anything with oil or sugar do not cause acne at all. This is a common myth, and has been proven wrong many times.\n\nPeople have different hormonal balances that cause people to have breakouts different than other people. There are probably some people who consume large amounts of these sugared treats and probably don't even have a trace of a zit.
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If you’re looking for accurate acne information, best to see a dermatologist. Some people believe doctors are predisposed to take the easy way to deal with acne… prescription drugs. But, with many, this simplistic answer may not be the appropriate course of action. Some feel that such prescription drugs just treat the symposium and not the underlying cause. But, a local dermatologist is still your best starting point.\n\nFor me personally, I discovered a great informational acne treatment site. Not only is there good information/articles but I got their audio e-book and following it’s advice can now say that my acne is a thing of the past! Keep in mind, were all different and there are various types of acne, so what works for some may not be totally effective for all.\n\nBottom line, hang in there, you will get past this! Sincere best wishes and good luck.\nOh, by the way the site that helped me is:\nhttp://www.acne-treatment-medicine-1.info\n\nhttp://www.medical-research-study-directory.info/\nhttp://www.lasik-surgery-san-diego.info/\nhttp://www.san-diego-dentist.us\nhttp://www.san-diego-plastic-surgery-cosmetic-surgery-doctors.us/\nhttp://www.medical-research-study-directory.info/medical-research-study-directory/\nhttp://legal-advice-library.info/blog\nhttp://www.medical-research-study-directory.info\nhttp://www.bail-bond-jail-directory.info\nhttp://www.brokerforyou.com/brokerforyou/\nhttp://www.palermo-homes.com/\nhttp://www.inkjet-cartridge-source.com/\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/
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I'm not sure if it applies in your case, but used to have a huge problem with acne. When I stopped eating sugar, it went away completely.
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GO TO WALGREENS, GET SOME APRICOT FACIAL SCRUB. WOMEN WILL KNOW WHERE ITS LOCATED. USE IT ONCE IN THE MORNING, AFTER WORK OR SCHOOL, AND ONCE BEFORE GOING TO BED. DONT SCRUB HARD JUST LIGHTLY SCRUB YOUR FACE WITH IT.. THE SRUB IS OIL FREE AND REALLY CLEANS OUT DIRT AND OIL ON YOUR FACE. NEXT GET THIS LOTION CALLED "SIMPLY GLOWING" ALSO AT WALGREENS. ITS ALSO OIL FREE AND WONT CAUSE ZITS. THIS CUT MY ZITS DOWN 80%.   I LEARNED ALL THIS FROM MY WIFE. NOW THERE IS ONE MORE THING YOU CAN DO AND IT MAY SOUND STRANGE CUZ YOUR A GUY AND ALL BUT HEAR ME OUT. THERE IS ACNE MEDICATION THAT LOOKS LIKE A PEN BUT IT IS ALSO A COVERUP. WHAT YOU DO IS AT NIGHT BEFORE YOU GO TO BED TAKE THE PEN AND PUT THE COVERUP OVER YOUR ZIT OR ANY NEW FORMING ZIT. NOT ONLY DOES IT COVER THE ZIP UP LIKE YOUR NORMAL SKIN BUT IT ALSO HEALS THE ZIT OR WILL STOP A NEW ONE FROM COMMING OUT. IT BLENDS IN SO WELL WITH MY SKIN THAT I PUT IT ON DURING THE DAY WHEN NOBODY IS LOOKING OR FIRST THING IN THE MORNING.. NOW PEN IS EXPENSIVE. I STOLD IT FROM MY WIFE.  WALGREENS OR SOME BEAUTY DEPARTMENT SHOULD HAVE IT.AND IT WORKS GREAT. IT LOOKS JUST LIKE A SMALL THIN PEN. ASK FOR "BLEMISH CONCEALER" WHICH LOOKS LIKE A PEN. ALSO SOMETIMES STRESS CAN CAUSE ZITS SO IF YOU NEVER WORK OUT TRY WORKING OUT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS.  THE PRODUCTS WILL WORK TO SOME DEGREE. THEY WORKED AWSOME FOR ME,AND IT MAKES SENSE BECAUSE WOMAN ALWAY HAVE BETTER SKIN THATN MEN. BECAUSE WE USUALLY USE PLAIN SOAP AND GENERIC LOTIONS. WHICH IS TERRIBLE FOR YOUR SKIN\nGOOD LUCK
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yes and no depends on how big the pimple is and if you have messed with it,try proactive it really helps also if your really concerned go see a dermatologists they can really help you as well remember don't pick\n!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!it leads to scarring which can take months to heal and go away-try to remember every one gets pimples somewhere on their body