i have acne along my cheek bone of my face and i just cant get rid of it. ive tried many products. including that poractiv stuff and it left my face rad and very intchy.

i was wondering what products to you guys use

I just used Phisohex anti-acne face wash, but mine was never very bad in either puberty.

Dennis

A dermatologist can really help with acne.

Retin-A works for some people I believe, as do antibiotics on occasion.

The controversial "cure" however is Accutane - which performed a miracle for me many years ago. Nasty, scary, last-resort stuff though. But it DOES work, and I mean permanently - no more (or very minor) acne ever. If you're acne is minor, it's probably not worth the risks though.

Over the counter Benzoyl peroxide products helped me somewhat too.

Avoid touching your face with your fingers. The oil and/or bacteria would always cause a breakout wherever I touched.

Don't over-wash your face. Use a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil perhaps.

Kate

Quote from: Dennis on February 15, 2007, 01:51:51 PM
I just used Phisohex anti-acne face wash, but mine was never very bad in either puberty.

Dennis

Mine wasn't bad either.  I had maybe 5 or 10 pimples my whole teenage years growing up, but I think Kate pretty much covered it.

Melissa

Hi There:

I know when I first went on the pill my face broke out horribly (just 2 months before my wedding).  I was frantic. My doctor recommended Phisohex as well and to wash 3 times a day.  Worked quite well.

Gill

you've gotta try proactive solution, do a google search to find out the web address.