[chocoBERRY]

I never really had bad skin... It was always an occaisional pimple near the lips or nose area... but never on my forehead or cheeks.
Ever since I started college, I started breaking out horribly on area's that I never broke out on before... I have a whole bunch of pimples on my forehead (that have NOT disappeared since about a month)... and I have pimples on my cheeks now. My lip area is okay, which is really weird cause that's where I usually had pimples!

I don't know what to do. My mom always comments on how ugly I look now and i feel horrible.
I tried almost all the products.
I tried Clean&Clear, Neutrogena, Aloe Vera Gel, Dermalogica, Mint Julep, cetaphil, Oripan Soap (which I used for about 4 months and made me break out even more and make my skin super irritated), Witch Hazel (didn't work either), Carrot Masks, Green Tea (in general), the Mario products sold at Nordstrom, aspirin mask (which irritated my skin too), and a lot more too! edit: i also tried proactiv, aveeno and like yeah . This guy who works at a beauty shop commented very rudely about my skin and gave me two prodcuts Achimie Excimer, and this clay mask which is supposed to work wonders... But STILL nothing is working.I'm getting really frustrated and I want to see a dermatologist but my mother refuses...


It's getting to the point where I really hate who I am and how i look now... Right now I'm using, (Morning and Night) Ahimie Excimer, no7 toner (which I might stop using), and no7 gel/lotion OR neutrogena rapid clear face lotion...

but... i don't know. im getting really frustrated =[



any tips on what i should do? i try to drink a lot of water and get sleep but.... i dont know =[

please help! i have sensitive, acne prone skin... i used to think i was combo skin but now, it's not even oily! it's just sensitive...

i want to go to a dermatologist, but does anyone know a good one in koreatown, los angeles?

[IATEYOU]

im sorry! i have bad acne, too, and i totally feel your pain.

are you stressed out? stress contributes to acne and sometimes what you eat. do you find yourself eating a lot of greasy/fried foods? maybe try eating more leafy, green veggies.
also, seeing a dermatologist will help. they will give you professional advice.

when i read how you used all those products and other methods, i felt like i was reading about myself! haha. how long have you used each product. getting rid of acne is unfortunately a time taking process. dont expect too much change too soon.

currently, im using IHB doctor directed skin care systems and its helping better than the other stuff you listed (ive used them all, too puhaha)
good luck! hope your acne gets better!

[hae mee]

I use Proactive and I really like it, but it is different for everyone. The good thing about it is that if it doesn't work, you can return in 30 days (I think that's the return policy, but ask to make sure) even if you used most of it and get your money back. It is a little pricey, but you can just get the three-piece set. You do have to use it twice a day to see results. That's what I used when my acne got really bad and my family always comments on how clear my skin has become.

Another thing that I have seen work is this pill called Accutane. My friend had bad acne, but used these pills for 3-6 months and she had no acne afterwards. I was like OMG!! You can only get it from a dermatologist because they have to see if you are a likely candidate for it and all of that stuff. It does deplete water from your system so they advise to always use chapstick and not wear contacts and you get really thirsty. There are required blood tests for the side affects according to the article I read, but that was a few years ago. I don't know what the side effects are now.

I hope that helps.

[watcher]

toss it all away and just get professional skin care treatments. it costs a bit, but if you've tried everything, you probably spent enough to get a few treatments anyways.

[ryisakooguy]

ance.org

i swear use his products especially his BP and follow his regime...works wonders

[joolee.]

I think you're one of those late bloomers so you're starting to break out now. Nothing you can really do about it but wait. Try not to pop them because later on it can turn into these hole looking scars. Then you'll REALLY have a problem.

[chungmonkey629]

i had the same problem. But then i went to go see a cosmotologist and got professional products. They don't even cost that much--you probably spent a lot more on just regular products.
I have a facial wash, acne pads, and a lotion. It all comes in a set. It has done wonders for my skin.

[Sam Sik]

If everything you have tried has failed and you're really wanting to get rid of your acne. It would be time to step it up and use Accutane. The side effects are a pinkberry to some, but after a 3 month period of use, say bye bye to Acne permanently.

See a doctor to have him prescribe you Differin or Minoycline.

I'm just like you, I've been through the whole ProActive Superstore acne removal products. They just don't work for me. However, when you feel like you've had enough, check out a dermatologist or a doctor and have him prescribe you Differin, if that doesn't work, Minocycline, then Accutane as the final step to completely remove acne.

If you are to take those drugs, you should consistently wash your face, once in the morning and night and maintain a good healthy diet + hydration.

I've been to many doctors and dermatologists and they have all given me the same thing. So I am just passing on this knowledge to you. Convince your mother to let you go just to get it checked out.

[Tranny-ster]

oh man.
let me tell you something, my sister used to be like you and she went to a dermatologist which cost so much money - but it really helped her acne.
I think you can find reasonably priced dermatologists, and sometimes even insurance companies cover.

[someday4_2]

I've had acne for years, and I've tried almost everything (proactive, common over the counter cream/face wash/ prescribed creams/ drinking 8 bottles of water a day/ sleeping early). I started doing aspirin mask three times a week, and putting a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar into my bottled water (2 bottles a day) and I barely grow pimples now. Old pimples fade away fast, and my skin's lot smoother than before. So I suggest that... cheapest and most effective.

[addickshun]

acnes are partially caused by stress.

[sHiN_sAiKo]

Yup stress. BUT! make an appointment with your dermatologist ASAP! ;D.

[VitaDolce*]

Acne maybe caused by stress.
But having Acne is not all about that,
It maybe because of your hormonal imbalance.
You should go to a dermatologist and have a test.
Then they will give you medicines for it.

[Talon]

I recommend going to acne.org and reading their forums.

Currently I'm a college student and I still have acne, but I have done some things to help. First take a daily multivitamin (try to get one with iodine, iodine sometimes causes acne in different poeple) and also take taurine pills. There is an entire thread about taurine on acne.org forums, but basically taurine helps reduce the effects of fructose.

Fructose is basically sugar such as High Fructose Corn Syrup or table sugar (half fructose/half glucose). Fructose causes insulin resistance which then trigger other things that lead to over production of skin cells and oil. Skin Cells + Oil = Acne.

So general I take 1 Multivitamin and 500 mg Taurine in the morning, and another 500 mg Taurine at night.

Also he weary of diet, certain foods causes pimples in certain people. Common trouble foods are: Pork, Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Seafood, Dairy, Soy, Nuts, Grains made from white flour. For example, any Pig-related product causes me acne.

[xXxLiLMayGurlxXx]

Since you're in college it could be from stress. Try getting more sleep and eating less junk food.
During my brothers freshmen year in college he broke out a lot because he wasn't eating healthy.

[its complicated]

go to a dermatologist. i went for 2 treatments and my face is 100% better. don't waste money on skin care or useless products that one good cleanser and a trip to the dermatologist can cure.

[★jace★]

did you try out all the products for at least 3months & above?

other things that might help, eating tons of greens, drinking loads of water, exercising frequently (and washing your face clean after that), sleeping 8 hours a day preferably including the hours between 11pm - 4am.

[geruhjima]

some people go on birth control to clear their skin.. i guess ortho tri-cyclen is the only FDA approved birth control to get rid of acne. ask your doctor about it.

[f0reveralways]

^ yeah i went on ortho tri-cyclen low to take accutane, but then the birth control pills cleared up my acne ...temporarily yeah so after a few months i went on accutane, which are pills. Accutane must be prescribed by your dermatologist and is supposed to be only for severe cases of acne (my acne's not that bad but my mom kept pressing my dermatologist to prescribe it to me b/c my older brother & sister got it and it worked wonders for them). if you're a girl though & get pregnant when you're on accutane, your baby will be deformed & mentally retarded. so if you get it prescribed, you'll have to take two forms of birth control and go to monthly pregnancy & blood tests. i think you're on it for maybe ~4-6 months. i think the drug is supposed to make all your acne come out during those months. lol. after that, though, they might not appear ever again. it depends on the person. for me, it kept my skin clear when i was on it o___o oh & accutane makes your skin really sensitive & dry.

if it makes a difference, differin gel prescribed to me before i went on accutane.

[immunophilic]

Aspirin masks may be a cheap way for a start. They contain the same ingredient (salicyclic acid) as high end skin care products. Don't fret out coz stress is going to make your acne even worse. Guess you might have to do a bit of detoxification within too as our skin very often reflect our state of health.