Comments on: Facial Acne Problems: Don’t Waste Your Money Expecting A Miracle Cure

By: Jo

Jo — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:06:18 +0000

Topix makes a cleanser and pad with a glycolic acid/salicytic acid combo. Start with the 5%/1% and move up to the 10%/2%. This definitely cleared my skin. But it is fairly drying so use a noncomedic moisturizer with sun screen during the day.

By: Lin

Lin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:22:34 +0000

quan chi–Acne isn’t something you “grow out of”. Almost 50% of all adult women will have problems with acne throughout the course of their lives. The numbers are slightly lower for men. The problem with acne lies in people like you, who see it as a mark of immaturity as opposed to a disease over which a person has no control.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:23:55 +0000

Believe it or not, there is a genetic component to acne. Do a Google search — acne and genes.

By: Atti

Atti — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:18:00 +0000

Read a book called The Acne Cure by some dermatologist I cannot recall. Me: adult acne, sometimes 2-3 pore cystic, red, deep. On antibiotics, tazorac gel, spironolactone. Inadequate results. Found book. Switched to mild cream cleanser ( neutral pH, important), spent 50-something bucks on a clinique turn around/renewal PEEL ( home kit, 8 wk 30% salicylic acid) & started as recommended to use salicylic acid toner ( about 4 bucks) 2x/day and only 2.5% benzolyl peroxide ( about 5bucks)- found some 10% gylcolic acid lotion @health food store (12$). Cleared skin in 3-4 weeks. Skin is beautiful & pink- only get small blemish if I use fancier products- incredible find. Look in your library or on amazon for this book. **** ****

By: quan chi

quan chi — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:22:58 +0000

There really is no cure for this , you have to grow out of it, thats the only way.

By: Rug Pilot

Rug Pilot — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:48:54 +0000

I have had acne for almost 60 years. I am just recovering from multiple breakouts over the summer. The best thing I can recommend is Poslam which was given to me by my stepmother when I was a teenager. Unfortunately it isn’t made any more. The ingredients were lanolin, coal tar, salicylic acid, phenol and some other things. It combines moisturizing with drying effects of the coal tar. Lately I discovered Juice Beauty blemish clearing serum. It is a liquid made of fruit juices which is working well to dry up pimples without over drying the skin. One maintenance method I have been using is to fill the sink with hot water, add some face soap and splash for 30 times. Then do the same with rinse water for 10 times. Keeping the skin clean and keeping your hands off your face does much to prevent the accumulation of dirt and debris, and infection. Oh, and I stopped wearing face makeup years ago. Who needs all that goop on your face to clog your pores?

By: Alexis

Alexis — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:21:24 +0000

I’ve had acne since I was little and I have reactions to everything. As a college student, I cannot wear makeup or even jewelery. A few weeks ago i came across this stuff called african black soap. Ive been using it, and for the first time in 10 years, my face has actually cleared up. I use it twice a day with shea butter, but if i do it too much, my skin gets too dry. if you’re struggling you should try the two together. It worked well for me