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Home Acne Treatments
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Acne is making me severely depressed.?
So I have had acne since forever and a day.
I am 16.
I have extremely dry skin after I wash my face, but as the day wares on my face is oily and shiny.
I wash my face twice a day.
My acne is just the regular stuff but I also get cysts and nodules occasionally. It is all over my face, my back, arms, and chest.
I have been prescribed so many antibiotics (tetracycline, Minocycline, Retin-A, clindamycin, and so much more.)
I can't go on Accutane or any other Isotretinoin b/c of the mental health side affects (genetics suck).
I am feeling so depressed and am losing friends literally by at least one or two a month.
I havn't looked anyone besides about 5 people directly into the eyes.
I have extreme problems with meeting new people b/c i am afraid they will be extremely critical of my acne.
I look at myself in the mirror and cry.
I am looking for natural acne treatments, or some type of acne treatment that doesnt include Isotretinoin (Accutane).
Someone please help me.
I was taking taking 600 mg a day of minocycline.
Applying the Clindamycin twice a day.
Applying the Tetracyline one a day.
All 3 of those at the same time. Acne did not get better or worse.
I've been to 2 different Dermatologists. A Kaiser dermatologist and a general dermatologist. Both were at least in their late 50's.
How can I find a younger dermatologist?
I've got to tell you, you are breaking my heart. I am in my 50's and that is how it was for me, too. I am slowly getting treatments for my scars after all these years. There is so much more on the market now, have you gone to more than one dermatologist? I'd get a 2nd opinion at a young Dr. who is up on the newest stuff. I'd take your pain away if I could. Best wishes.
Have you tried Diffferin Gel? It is expensive (about $200) but it may work. It is covered by some insurances. It works to eliminate blemishes and over production of sebum(oil)
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i went through the same thing but when i started using tree hut foaming face wash (original shea or coconut) it helpd so much!! ,it wont get rid of the nodules or cysts only the antibiotics can cure that ,what dosage? are you on ?
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I've got to tell you, you are breaking my heart. I am in my 50's and that is how it was for me, too. I am slowly getting treatments for my scars after all these years. There is so much more on the market now, have you gone to more than one dermatologist? I'd get a 2nd opinion at a young Dr. who is up on the newest stuff. I'd take your pain away if I could. Best wishes.
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Here is a secret for you to try. Wash all areas of your skin affected by acne three times a day with shampoo. Yes, you read that right. Shampoo is formulated to get out all of the oils in your scalp so your hair doesn't get dirty as fast. It will get the oils out of your face, back, arms and chest as well, and it won't dry your skin out like soaps will. You should start to notice an improvement in 7 to 10 days, and in about six weeks you won't need to hide from your friends anymore. - LJS
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sTAY AWAY FROM SWEETS. That means candy and coke. Clean your face with agrain soap and stay away from soap and water. Use a cream cleanser.
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