Help With My Acne :C.

Jun 11, 2013

Sofia R.

Also I have it all on my back and its slowly building up on my chest.

Jun 11, 2013

Fanny L.

Accutane has side effects. I would do some research on it before taking it. It has to do with birth defects. The safer alternative would be to get prescribed birth control. Since the dosage is monitored by a doctor, it should be safer. I have the same problem and while I was on birth control, it really helped calm down my acne and such.

Jun 11, 2013

Sofia R.

I'm not sexually active and I won't be for a long time. did you're acne ever come back?

Jun 11, 2013

Lizzy W.

You need a prescription from your doctor. But have you gotten any other previous prescriptions from your doc for topical gels or pills? Because of it's side effects Accutane is seen as a 'last resort.' There are many other options for clearing your skin faster with fewer negative effects that you can try first.
If really NOTHING else has worked for you, though, don't be afraid to try Accutane. I'm currently on 30mg & my worst side effects have been dry lips & eyes, and I feel more tired than usual. At the beginning of my course I also had some crazy mood swings. My dr. told me to wait it out and he was right, it went away & I feel like myself again. I have another month or two to go, and the Accutane has made a huge difference. I have some scarring left on my cheeks, but I haven't had a zit in weeks! For me it was worth it.

Jun 11, 2013

Sofia R.

I have tried retin a the strongest one and benzoyl peroxide strongest one and it Did nothing for me

Jun 11, 2013

Sara F.

Birth control works wonders, if you're not down with all the side affects of the other ones.
You don't have to be sexually active to be on BC. It helps with a lot of things, cramps, acne, regulated your period. I took it for a year before I was sexually active. It cleared up my skin amazingly!!

Jun 11, 2013

Stephanie A.

Lush cosmetics :)

Jun 11, 2013

Lizzy W.

Ok! Then you should definitely consider Accutane. It does cause major birth defects so you have to take birth control with it, but because I'm not sexually active I just had to sign a form that said I understand the consequences but choose not to take birth control.

Jun 11, 2013

Abby R.

Benzac AC 10% I use to have worse acne then you and it is not that bad anymore.

Jun 11, 2013

Lizzy W.

I didn't want to try birth control because I already suffer from migraines & my doctor said that it would most likely make them worse. Also, I didn't like that I was likely to gain a lot of weight. Every option has it's pros and cons, talk to your doctor so he can advise you on what your best option will be.

Jun 11, 2013

Madhura S.

Visit skin specialist, you need to visit him, I had similar condition way back a yr ago, my specialist advised me to use Clindamycin phosphate gel 20%, I guess.. it helped I was on it for 5 mnths or so, but then after the sometym, there were some lesions, so I again I did the same routine, and eventually also started working out, trust me I don't have any more lesion, just maybe 1 or 2 @ d tym of month.. the more you sweat the b8r, it open up the pores, n have clear skin with beautiful glow on it..
these 2 things are helpin me out..

Jun 11, 2013

Fanny L.

I am not either. You don't need to be to take it. I started taking birth control to regulate my hormones. Hormonal imbalance may be the reason you're breaking out. Breaking out along the t zone is due to stress while alone the cheeks and jaws are due to hormonal imbalance. My acne came back only because I stopped using it for a shorter period than I was supposed to. Birth controls comes by different companies and the side effects for each are different. That is why it's usually prescribed and is according to your own body. I took 3 different brands before I found the right one and I am really glad I did because it helped decrease my acne and helped with my scarring. Accutane should be seen as a last resort because it does cause a lot more side effects than birth control. Do a little more research if you are really considering it.

Jun 11, 2013

Kim B.

Go to a dermatologist that's always the best solution.

Jun 11, 2013

Sofia R.

I think its hormonal and,systic I think that's how its spelled... because I get the really huge big ones I,don't think my mom will let me take birth control.

Jun 11, 2013

Amanda C.

Here is what I suggest. Drink more water, it will help flush your body of bacteria. Try using a scrub once a week, or twice a week. I suggest a natural sugar scrub. Use a cleanser designed for gentle but effective removal of acne. (Yes to Tomatoes, St. Ives Green Tea wash, etc.) Always wash your face twice a day, morning and night. I suggest scrub in the morning, and a gentle cleanser at night. Tone your face with a Apple Cider Vinegar/Green Tea toner. Apple Cider Vinegar will calm your skin, fight bacteria and balance your Ph levels. (3 parts green tea, 1 part apple cider vinegar.) Next, find a good oil free moisturizer that will calm skin, and use it after each wash. Adding in serums, or other great skin products is fine, as long as you stick to it with dedication. Keep drinking water, tea, or natural juices through out the day. Skip sodas, or sugary drinks. Avoid too much sodium intake, and stop worrying about it. The more you worry, the worse it will get. As for body acne, scrub it with a body scrub once a week also. You'll love the results. :) Good luck, and I hope I helped.

Jun 11, 2013

Amanda C.

P.S- You are beautiful the way you are.

Jun 11, 2013

Sofia R.

Thank you ima try it!(:

Jun 11, 2013

Lizzy W.

In my experience, when it's hormonal/cystic, products and skincare methods can only do so much. If those strong acne medications have done nothing for you, the chances of a non prescription product or method clearing your acne is very small.
Here are more acne tips: bit.ly/Ze1HKQ
But like I said, it can only do so much.

Jun 11, 2013

Berkeley K.

As far as side effects go, I became super sensitive to the sun. I have to apply sunscreen multiple times on a day I spend outside, but it's not terrible. I don't take birth control, but my pills do effect how well birth control works. They also effect the baby before you'd even know you're pregnant.. So I would just recommend really monitoring your sexual activity and using other forms of protection. Overall, There have been no terrible side effects in my experience :P

Jun 11, 2013

Molly b.

Dermalogica! it clears up skin so much! it worked for me! I looked up the reveiws of it and they were all good ones! I used to have the same problem until I tried dermalogica 'clean start'.

Jun 12, 2013

Nicole B.

Berkeley what pills did your doctor prescribe to you? I just went today and she gave me some and I wanted to know if they were the same ones.

Jun 12, 2013

G S.

I have some acne/acne scars. you ordered African black soap on amazon. everybody I asked says that it clears acne really well. so just try to go online and buy raw African black soap.

Jun 12, 2013

Tiffany F.

Birth control works!! Try taking zinc supplements my skin cleared up in a week...and also itll make your hair grow fast...for right now try this for a week ik it sounds gross and smelly but this blast zits out fast!! Use a garlic clove and rub it on the breakouts leave it to sit for 20 minutes garlic is known to clear out bacteria.. And wash off also try washing your face longer like 60-90 seconds and use a witch hazel toner