Can you answer Green Goddess’s question about Acne?:

have had acne for years. My face is oily, and not only do I have acne on my face but on my lower back, shoulders, and butt too. What is the best acne cleanser for my face and body that isn’t too expensive?

Please don’t tell me about pills or give me links to other sites. I just want answers about acne treatments you have used.

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Can you answer Dusti’s question about Acne?:

I wash my face twice a day and I use oil-free makeup. I have tried Neutrogena, Clean and Clear, Proactiv and Biore products along with clay masks, blackhead removing strips, and topical ointmets such as benzoyl peroxide and salicic acid, but I still have tons of blackheads all over my face. I also used the blackhead removing tool, but it just hurts and then the blackheads are back the next day. Before I go spend money on the more expensive products or go to the dermatologist does anyone have any advice on what I can do?

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Can you answer sharlon’s question about Acne?:

Retin A micro peeling around eyes?
ive been using retin a micro for a yr n some months and i never stopped peeling around my eyes like under my eyes and my eye lids so i cant wear concealer =( anyone else peels there?
i use it for acne i do not use any on my eyes.
how can i stop this?

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Pimples not only affect teenagers, but adults as well. People of all races and ages get acne. Almost all children will experience the occasional outbreak of spots or pimples as they move through puberty. Pimples, acne and blackheads are common problems faced by almost everyone. Pimples are formed when the pores on the skin becomes clogged or infected and swellings (pustules) filled with pus. There are a number of factors that contribute to the cause of pimples. The most common cause of pimples is hormonal imbalance. When the hormone levels change, the body produces more sebum, making the skin greasy. The excess sebum blocks the pores resulting in pimples. Fried or oily foods and saturated fat foods can also affect acne prone skin and pimples. When the problem is severe pimples can appear on the neck, face, back, shoulders, chest and arms. Scalp pimples are also common which affect people of all ages.

Skin hygiene is very important in preventing and Treating Pimples. Wash your face with soap and water at least three to four times a day to remove excess oil. Use medicated soap and gels with lukewarm water and use a clean soft towel to pat your face dry. Avoid harsh scrubbing, as this will irritate the skin and there are chances that you might pop the pimples releasing the fluids, which may cause fresh breakouts.

You want to avoid squeezing, picking or popping your pimples. That’s the worst thing one can do to pimples because it can cause scarring and worsen the blemish. As a pimple delevops, the amount of white blood cells gradually increases. White blood cells prevent the infection from penetrating the lower skin layers. If you don’t touch a pimple then, after a period of time, white blood cells will kill the living bacteria and the pimple will disappear.

Getting rid of pimples has been the goal of Acne Treatment. There are many treatments methods which range from covering up your symptoms using creams to attacking the root of your pimples. Treatment of pimples may require a combination of medicines. The two most common ways to treat pimples is by oral or topical applications. There are also many home remedies for pimples which vary in effectiveness. There are various creams, lotions and gels that can be bought over the counter for pimples.There are many good skin products in the market to reduce & prevent pimples & acne. Consult a dermatologist if your pimples are persistent or if they produce a lot of discomfort so that an appropriate medicine can be prescribed.



Thanks to Lamar Dean for contributing this article to our Acne blog:

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Can you answer coopersvictim’s question about Acne?:

I used to have severe acne on my face and that left scarring on my face. And with the scarring came large pores also. Is there any way to make both less visible without going to the doctor/spa?
It’s been about 8 years since the acne has disappeared. I only get pimples every now and then but it’s not bad at all.
I DON’T HAVE ACNE ANYMORE.

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