Got over acne problem 1 year ago...?
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Minimize Your Pores\n\nYour Daily Regimen: Folow these steps in the morning to make pores look smaller. (Do your usual cleaning at night.) \n\nstep 1: CLEANSE\nLOOK FOR an oil-free, deep-cleansing wash to remove dirt and oil. Keeping pores clean will prevent them from getting bigger.\n\nstep 2: SCRUB\nLOOK FOR a scrub that has salicylic acid to loosen the deep layers of dead skin and oil that can stretch out your pores.\n\nstep 3: PROTECT\nLOOK FOR SPF 30 lotion to protect skin from the sun (its rays break down collagen, which can make pores bigger over time).\n\nstep 4: MATTIFY\nLOOK FOR a mattifying gel with salicylic acid to soak up oil so it won't sit in your pores. The gel disguises large pores too!\n\nFYI: It will take three months to notice a difference in your skin, so be patient and stick with the regimen.\n\nanother neat trick is by putting an ice cube on your pores. itll minimize it and its relaxing too. its temporary though. but doesnt hurt to try. and it works too! \n\nas for scars: i have scars too. i guess you should try lightening creams for scars. www.godivaskincare.com has products that can help get rid of scars. (which im using now)
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Try pro-active or see a dermatologist. I had acne that was caused by stress and a hormonal imbalance and my dermatologist put me Acutane and it worked great but it takes at least 2 months to start working.
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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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First, it's possible that the bumps on your arms and legs aren't acne. If they don't hurt, and are harder and kind of spiny feeling, it may be something called keratosis pilaris. It's usually found on the backs of arms, and sometimes on the legs and torso. It's harmless but annoying, and can be treated with alpha and beta (like salicylic acid) hydroxies, and urea. There are many other acne "imposters" - check out the website below.\n\nNow, for the acne itself. It is most common on the face, back and chest. While foods can cause acne outbreaks for some people, most recurring acne has nothing to do with diet, water intake, smoking, washing, or any other external factors. Your skin is just prone to acne. (By the way, a lot of people who suffer from chronic acne also have dandruff. Check your shoulders lately?) Basically, the oil your pores produce is "stickier" than normal, and dead skin cells don't slough off as easily. This causes the pores to clog, and presto! - a zit appears. Hormones can also affect it - acne is common in teenage boys, and also in adult women. Some women have acne that appears during a certain time in their menstrual cycle, clearing just in time for the next bout to begin. \n\nI use Proactiv, and have for ten years or so. I love it, but it doesn't work for everyone. It has a money back guarantee, so if you're interested, give it a shot. They also have body wash products. After I used it for a week or so, I realized that my skin felt different, even at the end of the day, before I washed my face. Have you ever had a bottle of vegetable oil spill a little? If you don't wipe it up right away, it sort of dries out, and then it's impossible to clean. Soap doesn't get it. It feels tacky and thick. That's what my face felt like, even after washing with soap and other facial cleansers. Now, even when it's oily, it's slick instead of sticky - and I don't have acne.
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My kids were on it for 12 months and their acne was gradually better starting at about 6 months and on, even getting better when they stopped.  It has been 4 years now, and they still look great.  It is well worth it if you can afford it and can stand the side effects, such as achiness/tired feeling.  Try to stick with it.  It is hard when it gets worse at first, but it is due to your pores cleaning themselves out and closing up.  \n\nGood luck!
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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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Talk to a dermatologist.  If the acne is moderate to severe there is laser treatment and a powerful drug called accutane.  Accutane is amazing but needs to be closely monitored.
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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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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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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
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mild acne would respond to a good starting treatment by anyone, you don't really need a dermatologist, see a primary care doctor, internist or a family practice doc, read up on emedicine.com, mayoclinic.com or webmd.com, good luck
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You should go to a dermatologist and get something topical to put on it.  You might also want to think of getting a really good skin care routine cleaning your face every morning and night with products that work with your skin.  That will help keep you from having such problems as much.
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Prevention\n\nConstipation is the main reason of acne. Treat it immediately, if you have.\nDrink lots of water to prevent major skin problems.\nAvoid eating chocolate, fried food, and refined sugar.\nKeep your skin always clean by washing with very mild soaps and lukewarm water.\nDo not try to prick and peel the acne as this can leave permanent marks on the face.\nEat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.\nTake B-complex and zinc supplements daily to strengthen the skin's resistance to acne.\nApply cucumber paste on your face. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.
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wash your face with some acne lotion and watch your diet, avoid greasy foods, junk foods etc. try to eat plenty of fresh fruit and drink plenty of water.
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In my early twenties, I had acne that just would not go away.  I started washing my face, gently, with the noxzema, noxema, I don't how to spell it, in the jar, not the lotion-like kind.  After one week, my acne was completely gone and stayed gone as long as I used it.  It may not be the quick cover-up, but it sure did work for me and it got rid of my acne, not just covering it up.
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I had really bad acne in my teens but now when I tell people that they can't believe it. It's probably an annoying thing to say but look for a long term solution. \n\nI used Physohex which is heavily chemical and it cleared my acne up but it damaged my skin. I have since concentrated on eating a fairly healthy diet and washing my face twice a day with just a cheap, chemical free cleanser. Moisturising is good even if it makes you feel oily bc you are balancing the drying effects of cleansing.\n\nYou can massively change your skin but think 6 months rather than 6 hours - remember your skin regenerates totally new skin cells every 6-10 months so look after the next layer rather than the one you see in the mirror.
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Yes, as lookingdabest mentions, I've heard of ProActive as being helpful, too.  I, however, have had no first hand experience with it.  Other than doctor prescribed Tetracycling, which has been helpful for me, I've been looking very seriously into something called "Zeno".  I've attached the link.  This device supposedly treats acne one pimple at a time, but makes them almost disappear in 24 hours.  Too good to be true?  I'm researching this over and over.