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Hi, pimples take a while to form--do not form over night--so those pimples were going to form regardless. You should continue to use the Proactive if it is working, skin gets WORSE, before it gets better.

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Answer by Mrs.McCartney
HELLLL NNOOOOO that crap don't work my bro used it and it didn't work try clearasil

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Answer by Paige E
i dont know if it works but i use acne free and itrs pretty much like proactiv and it works

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which would be :
olay acne control face wash
mario badescu lotion "c" toner
my perscription from doctor/ clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide .... i will continue to use this product
pro active repairing lotion
aveeno positively radiant moisturizer
mario badescu buffering lotion
mario badescu drying mask
clean@ clear deep action exfoliating scrub
beauticontrol skinlogics clear purifying scrub/masque

what are some products that will keep my skin flawless no acne, these little red spots idk what they are, less oily but still moisturized, get reid of acne scars, everything i want it to be as perfect as possible.... also what makeup will help keep my skin this way.

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I like AcneFree Sport for facial cleansers...

I don't sweat at all, but it keeps my face ridiculously clear! love it! I also use biore pore strips and a honey peel

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Unfortunately, there are no quick cures for acne.

Over-the-counter pills for acne

The only over-the-counter pills (oral medication) available for treatment of acne is vitamins. While taking vitamins contributes to overall health and wellness, which in turn contributes to the health of your skin, vitamins alone will not be a very effective remedy for acne.

There is considerable controversy in any discussion about the effectiveness of vitamins for any condition. Supplements are one of the most misunderstood aspects of good nutrition. Before popping vitamins in an attempt to reduce the effects of acne, evaluate your overall diet and lifestyle. Eating healthy, drinking plenty of water and exercising regularly should always be the first priority over simply taking vitamin supplements and hoping they have a beneficial effect, on acne or any other health issue.

If you feel the need to supplement your diet in an attempt to treat acne, make sure your supplements include vitamin A and vitamin E. Vitamin C also contributes to skin health, but don't overdo it - your body does not store vitamin C and taking supplements will not have any effect.

Prescription pills for acne

If you want to step up your fight against acne with prescription medications, you will need to see a medical doctor. Your family doctor or internist will most likely refer you to a specialist, known as a dermatologist. Once again, keep in mind that even medical management of acne takes time. You may respond quickly, or you may not; if you don't, then the dermatologist will employ varying modalities to attempt to bring your acne under control.

A dermatologist's first step is usually to prescription antibiotics to fight the bacteria that causes acne and decrease inflammation. Tetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is frequently used for acne treatment. Unfortunately, the bacteria that causes acne has developed a resistance to the antibiotics and 50% of people do not find relief with this treatment. However, it is still effective in reducing inflammation.

The next course of action may be to try stronger antibiotic treatment with Clindamycin, Bactrim or Septra.

The average course of treatment with antibiotics is one to six months and may also include treatment with topical medications, such as Retin-A. You should follow the directions for taking antibiotics and not stop taking it just because you don't feel it's helping. Your doctor will make adjustments in your medications at each visit, trying to find the most effective dose and combination of prescription medication and topical treatment.

The next line of treatment is usually isotretinoin, or Accutane. Accutane has been very effective in treating acne and has provided dramatic improvement to the majority of patients treated with it. Approximately 60% of patients require only one course of treatment with Accutane, and 30% require a second course. You should follow the prescription directions carefully and be aware of side effects, which the doctor or the pharmacist will review with you.

There is no quick cure for acne

As you can see, there are pills for acne treatment, but they are not a quick cure. It can take months for a medical specialist to determine what prescription therapies are effective for you. During that time, you may see an immediate improvement in your acne or you may see little change for many months. Don't get discouraged - your dermatologist is trained to treat acne problems and is the best person to help you resolve your skin problems.

Most acne scars are not true scars and aren't permanent. Post-pimple marks are pink, red or brown spots that will fade with time and can be covered by makeup. Pink or red marks should fade in 3 to 4 months.

Dark brown marks can last 6 months to a year or longer. These are caused by the melanin pigment in the dermis found in cells called melanophages. These scavenger-like cells remain behind to clean up the pus and mess caused by papules and pustules. The challenge in treating these medically is penetration to the depth of the upper dermis, where melanophages reside. The darker your skin, the darker the spots will be. They can be treated painlessly with skin lighteners containing hydroquinone, which does not affect the normal skin color.

Superficial scarring, such as small, shallow depressions, can be improved with topical retinoids, available over-the-counter and in prescription medications. If caught early, these depressed, shallow scars may respond to microdermabrasion, which helps stimulate collagen production. There are over-the-counter microdermabrasion products, or you can have it done professionally. At minimum, 6 to 8 treatments performed on a weekly basis is necessary to see any results.

Treatment of more serious acne scars

Shallow, sunken depressions in the skin with fairly smooth edges, and sunken depressions with ragged, uneven edges are known as Dell scars. Several treatments with microdermabrasion can soften the ragged-edge scars a bit. Laser resurfacing with a CO2 laser or radiofrequency treatments have shown promising results for long-term improvement of these scars. Areas of sunken depression may be filled with materials such as bovine (cow) or human collagen. For deep depressions, there are permanent fillers which serve as something like Bondo does on dents in a car. If you decide on this option, discuss it with the doctor and make sure you understand the pros and cons - if the filler fails, it can leave an even bigger depression and larger scar than you had originally.

The scars usually found on the cheeks are called ice-pick scars, because of their appearance - they look like someone has taken an ice pick to the skin. They're small, deep holes with jagged edges and steep sides. These can evolve over time into depressed fibrotic scars, which also have sharp edges and steep sides, but are larger and firmer at their base than ice-pick scars. These scars are difficult to treat, unfortunately. They require surgery, either cutting out the hole and sewing the sides together, or transplanting skin from behind the ear to fill in the hole, then lasering the entire area so it blends in with the surrounding skin.

Severe cystic acne scarring can result in sinus tracts, leaving spaghetti-like tunnels under the skin that connect one sebaceous gland to another. These pull down and tether the skin. Extensive surgery to remove these tracts may lead to further scarring and increase the likelihood that new cysts will form in these damaged areas. If you have this type of scarring, seek out an accomplished specialist with references for performing surgery on these types of scars.

You can see from the above that scarring can be difficult to remove, which is why the primary goal of most dermatologists is to prevent scarring. If your acne is progressing to the severe stage and home remedies and over-the-counter treatments aren't working for you, see a dermatologist immediately.

Papules: Papules are small, pink, domed bumps. They are tender to the touch. Even though we know we can cover these with makeup, we also know they can progress into something more, and they are not a welcome sight!

Pustules: These are small, round, pus-filled lesions. They are swollen and appear red at the base, with a yellowish or whitish center. At this point, you're probably cursing at the mirror.

Nodules and Cysts: These are large, deep and painful bumps filled initially with blood and then with pus. Nodules can linger under the skin's surface for weeks, or even months. They can be so painful, you don't even want to touch them. Persistent nodules can harden into deep cysts, and both cysts and nodules can leave deep scars.

Most people don't think they have acne until they see papules or pustules. However, blackheads and whiteheads are classified as acne and are part of the spectrum. Dermatologists have a grading system that helps determine the course of action to be applied to each type of acne they see. The dermatologist's priority is to prevent permanent scarring, so the moderate-to-severe category of acne is managed more aggressively than mild cases. The second priority is to clear your acne, so you look and feel better about yourself and your appearance. In mild cases, permanent scars are not a concern, so there is more room to try different topical products to clear the acne outbreaks you may be experiencing.

Because of fluctuations in hormones, as well as other factors, the grading of your acne can change as you age. A mild case of acne in a pre-teen boy may, if left untreated, progress to severe acne over the next few years as he ages and hormones change. A woman who had few problems with acne as a teenager may suddenly start experiencing outbreaks in her 30s.

Acne, unfortunately, doesn't occur only on your face. Acne is a disease of the pilosebaceous glands, which have their greatest density on the face, ears, neck, chest, back, scalp and shoulders. There are fewer of these glands in the lower arms and legs, and none on the palms and soles of the feet. In severe cases of acne, you may experience outbreaks inside the ear canal! There is also a serious and rare form of inflammatory acne, known as acne conglobata, which develops primarily on the face, back and chest. This may involve severe bacterial infection and draining sinus tracts under the skin, which always leads to scarring; if you have symptoms of acne conglobata, you should contact a dermatologist immediately.

The identification of the different types of pimples and the grading system will help you determine a treatment plan, whether you apply home remedies for acne, or whether you decide to see a dermatologist for medical treatment.

The clinical (medical) definition of sensitive skin is skin that has a noticeable reaction with product application. The product can be ANY product, including prescription and over-the-counter. If the skin turns red, itches, tingles or burns (any one, anycombination or all four), it is classified as clinically sensitive skin.

What causes sensitive skin?

There are two causes of sensitive skin: environment and genetics.

Environmental factors causing sensitive skin are usually product-based. Every product you use on your skin contains numerous ingredients. The more products you use, the more ingredients you're exposed to, and the more likely you are to create a sensitive skin response. Stripping your skin of its barrier function through multiple product use often results in irritated skin.

Genetic factors are more complex. One-fifth of babies develop eczema (atopic dermatitis) within the first 6 months. Other symptoms may include allergies, asthma and hayfever. By the age of 12, most children outgrow atopic dermatitis. However, their skin may remain somewhat immunologically compromise and their risk of developing skin sensitivities is greater. Adults with a history of childhood eczema are prone to eyelid dermatitis, hand eczema and tiny red bumps on the backs of their arms (known as keratosis pilaris). They may also be intolerant of some topical acne preparations.

About sensitive skin

"Sensitive skin" is a term often incorrectly applied by those who have experienced some sort of irritation from a skin care product. As a result, we find many cosmetic companies have product lines specifically for sensitive skin. These do not contain well-known irritating agents. While you may benefit from using these products, it doesn't necessarily follow that you meet the medical definition of sensitive skin.

The medical definition is more precise. There is a lot of variation in how sensitive skin reactions appear; there may be redness, tightness, dryness and blemishes. There may also be blotchiness, dry patches, itching and stinging. Sensitive skin has been classified into four general categories.

Type 1: Redness associated with diet, alcohol, stress, emotion and temperature changes. The medical term for this is rosacea, and it is believed to be a genetic condition.

Type 2: Redness, scaling and tightness associated with environmental factors, such as cold, wind, air conditioning and excessive heat.

Type 3: Redness, tightness, stinging and small papules associated with cosmetic use, soap and detergents, and hard water.

Type 4: Red patches associated with hormonal changes, such as the menstrual cycle.

How to care for sensitive skin

If you believe your skin is sensitive, read labels and use caution with new products. And remember that your skin covers your entire body - not just your face. Use fragrance-free and hypoallergenic products with the fewest number of ingredients.

If you have been able to identify an ingredient you know causes irritation, it makes sense (of course!) to avoid any product that contains that ingredient. Keep in mind that ingredients are listed in order of the quantity of that ingredient in the product; if the ingredient is at the top of the list, its volume is most likely sufficient to cause irritation. If it's at the bottom of the list, your skin may be able to tolerate it, but proceed with caution. Always do a patch test first.

The texture, pore size and oiliness/dryness of your skin is largely determined by genes, and regulated by hormones. There's nothing you can do about your body's natural inclination to be oily or dry; all you can do is recognize the skin type you possess and do whatever is necessary to regulate nature.

Your skin also changes as you age. While you might have oily skin as a teenager, you may have dry skin as an adult. As these changes take place, you need to recognize them and alter your skin care regimen accordingly. The routine that serves well during teen years may actually be damaging in someone past their 30s.

What if my skin is mostly dry?

You can still have dry skin, even if it's covered with acne. It's a common notion that the best form of treatment is to strip all oil from the skin, or that acne is caused by an excess of oil. That is not the case, however. Acne has its causes in several factors and stripping the skin of what is perceived as excessive oil causing acne can produce nothing more than skin that is parched, irritated and more susceptible to infection. Don't indiscriminately strip your skin of excess oil until you understand the types of acne, which type you are and what treatment plan is best.

If your skin is mostly dry, humectant agents, or moisturizers, can help relieve dryness. A humidifier in the bedroom at night can also help, especially if you live where the weather is very dry, or you have an air conditioning or forced air heating system that zaps the moisture out of your skin. Some medications also dry out the skin; if you just started taking a new medication and notice a change in your skin, ask the prescribing physician if the medication is known to have dry skin as a side effect.

What if my skin is mostly oily?

Most of us have probably experienced those teenager years when we were quite certain we could've provided all the oil necessary for the french fryer at the local hangout. Women are especially susceptible, due the skin's sensitivity to changes in hormones. Oil production constantly changes; again, it isn't the root cause of acne. You can have oily skin and terrible acne, or oily skin and acne.

Living in a hot, humid climate will stimulate oil gland production, Exercise, stress and hormones such as testosterone and DHEA-S will also increase oil flow. Loose,k oil-free powders and medicated clay-based masks will help. Remember that excessive stripping of lubrication may actually increase production of oil, as your glands respond to perceived dryness.

Combination Skin and the T Zone

In reality, almost everyone has combination skin. The greatest density of oil glands is in what is known as the "T zone," so called because it comprises a "T" shape of the forehead, down the nose, and ending at the chin. Even if you have oily skin in the T zone, you are likely to have dry skin elsewhere.

Once you've made yourself aware of the different types of skin, it makes it easier to work out a plan to get rid of your acne.

If you have never had to concern yourself about breakouts until you became an adult, or thought that your days of having to deal with blemishes were over after your teen years, you might not realize what to do when it comes to adult acne. But, not to worry--there are a lot of low-cost ways for you to find serious skin care that will treat adult acne. And, you can even make a few changes to your lifestyle that will clear your skin up in no time at all.

When you are searching for acne treatment, it can be enticing to buy products that assure you that your skin will be clear in a matter of days, or that you can return the product if you are not getting the results you need. Nevertheless, when it comes to adult acne treatment, it's best to choose facial skin care products that will work well with your skin type and supply your skin with moisture as well, so that you will not make the breakout's even worse. If you have very tender skin and are going through adult acne, you might want to take a look at natural skin care or organic skin care products in your area.

Alternative Treatment Options
 
Organic skin care can be a helpful adult acne treatment because the ingredients are natural, and tend to be milder on the skin. These products are normally free of 'filler' ingredients as well, and contain soothing botanicals such as witch hazel and aloe that will assist you in protecting your skin from the sun and other free radicals that might cause adult acne.

Getting facials on a regular basis can also be an efficient acne treatment. Facial skin care is important for 'waking up' the skin, getting rid of dead skin cells, and handling blackheads and whiteheads, particularly if you have a busy schedule and do not get much rest. Facials are also an excellent way to lower stress, stress and lack of sleep are elements that can contribute to adult acne.

Some Causes and Treatments

If you have not gone through a lot of breakouts in the past and are trying to figure out what is the cause of your adult acne, you might want to pay particular attention to the hair products or cosmetics you are using--chances are you are having an allergic reaction to a product that you use on your hair or skin, which has the ability to cause blemishes.

You should also try out changing your pillow case frequently, so that the dirt and oil from your hair or face will not be on your skin throughout the night. Washing your clothes or bed sheets with a mild or fragrance free detergent is also an excellent way to make sure that your skin is not irritated.

For more information on finding the skin care system that will best treat your adult acne, or for advanced adult acne treatment options, be sure to visit your local

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