Adult acne
Seamer1
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PeaBee4
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Comments (8)My daughter has had the same struggle. Starting in 9th grade, constantly going to the dermatologist. Every antibiotic and prescription cream you can think of. They all worked, for awhile, then bad breakouts again. Acutane was the final option after nothing else continuously worked. It's usually a 6 month run. 4 months into it, I was stunned at how clear she was, BUT, big problem. Made her liver enzymes plummet. To the point where the nurse was panicked on the phone and said DO NOT let her take one more pill. While on acutane, you have to have blood work done every month. That was 2-3 years ago. Since then, more antibiotics, creams, etc. We finally quit going. Then, a new store opened in our area. Called Ulta. They have a facial cleansing kit by MD Formulation. It's the adult anti-acne kit. She's been using it for 2 months, along with changing make-up brand to Bare Escentuals. I am amazed at the difference. All those years, and drugs and creams, and tears. At least so far, this is working. They also have teen anti-acne kit, anti-aging kits, etc. I would give this a try before antibiotics. I hated that she was on constant antibiotics for a couple of years. Well, anyhow, I hope this helps some. Ulta.com is the web address if you want to check them out. I had never heard of them til they opened up last fall so I don't know if they're new, or just new to our area. Good luck. Katlan...See MoreSkin health maintenance
Comments (3)Helllooo. First question,Have you ever been to a dermatologist? I'am also 30 and have gone through something very similar. I tried every OVER THE COUNTER thing possible.Proactiv,Murad,oxy,clearisil,Neutragena,EVERYTHING. Nothing seemed to work. I wasted tons of money on crap. Sometimes acne is very hard to get under control.Different things work for different people.If you havent already been to a dermatologist,I highly suggest you find one.Not all of them are that expensive if you dont have insurance.I found mine and he charges LESS than a regular doctor's visit. Because there are so many things that can cause acne,sometimes more than one product/treatment must be used before it is under control. I suggest getting the book: HEALING ADULT ACNE by:RICHARD FRIED. After reading it I understood alot more about why I had acne and how to go about controlling it.He is a exprienced dermatologist who was featured on Oprah not that long ago....See MoreAnyone try 'The Analyst'?
Comments (2)I am new to this forum, but hang out elswhere in the forum network. If medical doctors do not give you the answers you want, I suggest you find a competant naturapathic dr. Call chyropractors to find one if not listed in phone book or check w/ "ask a nurse" Do an alternative medical search on line. I found a dr. who supports alternative/complimentary medicine, that was near me, but have never needed to contact him. I have found one associated w/ an alternative health care product I recently started using w/ a great amount of medical research behind it. Having been used in southeast Asian countries for 100's of years w/ great success in treating the whole body. Vangy likes to play in the dirt, ................ & more...See MoreFading/eliminating age/sun spots
Comments (13)My dermatologist says no OTC cream will permanently remove age spots, they lighten but not eliminate. And once you stop the spots will darken again. I've heard Joan Rivers talking about it and she says her product contains the highest percentage of whatever ingredient it is that lightens age spots but even she admitted to the audience that the spot will reappear once you stop applying the product. There is a procedure the doctor than do but it's not 100% and can even leave burn marks if not done perfect. They apply dry ice to the spot which burns it off. It works but then you're left with an ugly wound until it scabs over and falls off. I had it done but then kept wearing short sleeves and now I'm loaded with spots again. I was thinking of trying something risky... have you noticed that the doctor uses the same treatment on age spots as they do warts? What if I buy one of those instant freeze-off wart remover cans and spray it on the age spot? Will that burn it off the same way the doctor does? I don't know because I haven't tried it yet. The product is pricey ($20 or less if you catch it on sale) but no where near the price a dermatologist would charge to do it in their office. I would never try this on my face however. I asked the doctor what she thought of my idea and she said she hadn't heard of using wart remover for an age spot but she was intrigued by the concept and didn't tell me not to try it. I don't think it will hurt to test it out on one spot on my arm, after all, it's safe for warts....See MorePeaBee4
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