I am a 16 year old male and have various acne questions. First, I have tried many acne products, done as instructed and all it has done is dry my face out to the extreme. Now I am trying this weird mix of many things right now of: Clean and Clear black head remover (face wash and tool) some cleanser and a face moisurizer pimple preventing thing. My face is still drying out... just not as fast but i have no change in acne.. What is the best thing for me to do? I eat very healthy drink lots of water and have no pop what so ever.
Also, to remove pimple scars I have been told to use like tomato slices and to rub it on the scars.. Do I leave the juice on there or rinse it off?
Another thing, I have slight eczema or however you spell it ont he left side of my face, i dont have any problems with it like it hurting or itching ever. It is kind of faded but i would love to not see it at all.. any suggestions?
Please help!!! Acne Cure and Pimple Scar Removal?
You are using too much stuff on your face and you need to see a doctor to get the correct treatment for it. Beware of using any products for acne unless they have been prescribed or recommended by your doctor. Often antibiotics are needed to treat acne, so you should see a doctor about it. You may need a combination of oral and topical antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid and/or retinoids.
People make all kinds of suggestions about the best thing to do to cure acne. Some cures I’ve heard include putting oatmeal, honey, lemon juice, tea tree oil, cucumber, vinegar, milk of magnesia or toothpaste on your face. Practically every cosmetics company and company that makes personal care products makes something that is a “sure cure” for acne. If we think about this, and use some common sense, we have to come to the conclusion that there is no quick or easy cure for acne, because if there was it would be well known and doctors would be telling everyone about it.
Numerous companies make a lot of money persuading people to buy products that at worst will make the acne worse, and at best may help some people a little. Often fewer products are better. People often make their acne much worse by using too many products. There really is no quick fix for acne. Don’t spend a lot of money on products just because their ads say that they will cure acne. Your doctor is the best person to ask for help, and he or she may recommend some prescription medication or non-prescription treatment that may be suitable for you..
There are some very simple and basic things you can do that cost nothing. Keep your face or any other area affected by acne very clean. Any mild antibacterial soap will help with that. Rinse the area well to remove all soap residue. Drink plenty of water – it really does help to clear up acne. Eat a nutritious diet and get enough sleep. A healthy life style will make a difference. Try to reduce the stress in your life – stress contributes to acne, so also probably the more you worry about the acne and focus on it, the worse it will be.
Probably the most useful and effective things you can do are to apply hot compresses to pustules and cysts and never to pick or squeeze pimples. Playing with or popping pimples, no matter how careful and clean you are, nearly always makes bumps stay redder and bumpier longer.
Here are a few informative links with additional ideas about preventing and treating acne.
http://www.medicinenet.com/acne/article.…
http://www.acne.com/cause_effects/causes…
http://www.acnerecovery.com/acne-informa…
http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnene…
Acne Cure and Pimple Scar Removal?
Usually it takes a few months to see results with facial products.
It is a common side effect to have dryness after acne products, so as long as you're using a moisturizer after, that is fine.
As for your acne scars, don't use tomato juice.
You'll end up smelling like tomato sauce....
Bio-oil is a good product on the market that is specially formulated for scars as well as stretch marks.
If you are really adamant on seeing change, then you should consult a dermatologist. They are professionals and could really help the trial and error process along.