Comments on: Acne !?!?!?!?!?!?

By: debbie

debbie — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:40:33 +0000

My son suffered with Acne like yourself and he was prescribed Antibiotics.He was on these for 6 months,but the Dr did say that when he stopped taking them the Acne may come back,in which case he would have to go back on them.It may be that you need to take them for a longer period of time.Im sure your Dr will sort it for you.
Good Luck.
(oxo)

By: dale w

dale w — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:40:33 +0000

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By: shab

shab — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:40:33 +0000

there are quite a few natural tablets in health stores and chemists that we recommend at work. also you could ask your doctor for a low dosage steroid cream aswell to help the tablets work better

By: Tasha

Tasha — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:40:33 +0000

The antibiotic is not working for you because your skin is still providing the environment needed for the P. acnes bacteria to proliferate.
From the answers above, you’ll probably have read about a drug called Accutane. If you still don’t know what it is, go google it. It is almost a miracle drug for many acne sufferers – but it comes with a price as well.
Go to the dermatologist with your parents. Side effects of Accutane are many. It affects most, if not all. I don’t know what is your acne condition so I can’t really evaluate your case. Usually, if you have mild to moderate acne, low doses of Accutane is effective enough yet not strong enough to give you all the side effects. You will need to have a discussion between you, your parents and your doctor. Voice out your own opinion – it’s very important.
Exude confidence in yourself! Good luck!

By: numero uno

numero uno — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:40:33 +0000

You may need accutane now.
Read- http://www.doctorgoodskin.com/ds/acne/tr…

By: 77loyal

77loyal — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:40:33 +0000

Do you stop taking your antibiotics when you start to feel that your skin is clearing up? You really shouldn’t, because the bacteria can build up a resistance (aka.. antibiotic resistance, i’m sure we’ve all heard of this), thus the bacteria can come back stronger than ever.
Of course, other treatments to consider are other creams/gels prescribed by the doctor. I’m guessing they’re not too effective if you are taking pills for them already. Have you tried minocycline? It’s another antibiotic. Also Vitamin A tetrenoin gel is good – it helps with pimples AND softens the pigments on your face (which is good if you have some acne scars). It dries your face a lot though. This is actually related to the vitamin A, which you must have heard of – Accutane. (This is why people actually say ‘carrots are good for you if you have acne’ because carrots HAVE vitamin A. Just a little aside!)
I wouldn’t recommend this unless your dermatologist does – in fact you HAVE to be sent to a dermatologist to get this drug prescribed (depending on where you live, this drug may be regulated differently though). This is the best acne treatment there is – and can be the worst because of the side effects. Talk to your dermatologist to see what is right for you.

By: Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:40:33 +0000

Spectro Gel, Proactiv, Clean And Clear, Oxy Pads.

By: Annie.

Annie. — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:40:33 +0000

To go to the doctor and take antibiotic seems not like a long term solution. I have had acne problems myself so I know that acne is a tremendously embarrassing and burdensome problem but there are ways to actually cure acne naturally without meeting any medical doctor. As long as you use antibiotics you have only hidden the problem but not solved it.
Natural remedies can be as effective if not more than medications and i have learned that there is just a matter right nutritional balance of your body and proper skin care to get rid of you acne.
Easy things you can do to cure your Acne.
1) Apply a honey mask to your face once or twice a week.
2) Wash twice a day with acne soap, use a sulfur based soap for acne.
3) Do not scrub or over wash your skin. That will only make your skin produce more sebum that will lead to more acne.
4) Avoid using makeup if you dont have to.
Acne can be a sign that there is something wrong inside your body and not the outside so as tempting as it may be, do not squeeze, scratch, rub or touch your pimples or blackheads.
What you can eat to cure your acne.
Eat carrots it actually prevents acne.
Take a chromium supplement once a day to prevent future breakouts.
Eat foods rich in zinc.
Drink 8 glasses of water to help your body get rid of all the waste.
I hope it helped.

By: Sara B

Sara B — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:40:33 +0000

my son has been using pine tar soap for a over two months now. it has really helped clear it up. he had it really bad. huge sores on his face, back and some on his arms and chest. you can get it thru your pharmacy. it costs about $4 a bar and a bar can last 3-4 wks. His skin is 100 percent clearer now

By: JEN

JEN — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:40:33 +0000

The best s to wash your face with mild soap more often as often as you see oil in your face then abstain from touching your face with unwashed hands. Your hand has the bacteria that will reinfect your facial skin. Acne are skin infections that why it is treated with antibiotics.