im using Benzoyl Peroxide 10% acne gel its prescribed by my doctor but it only helped a little bit at first and now it seems like putting it on is a waste of time, it doesnt even do anything!
i also wash my face 2-3 times a day with oil of olay. and i also take an acne medication which seems like it does nothing also.
could anyone recommend anything? or is there something im doing wrong? plz help i having acne its embarrassing and i hate when ppl joke about it, it makes me feel like crap
and btw im a 15 year old male.
spunky7262008-06-05T19:49:12Z
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i have suffered from acne since age 11. i also used the gels, creams, pills, face washes, proactiv, birth control. usually the cause of acne is genetic (damn my father!). it will eventually go away, you aren't doing anything wrong. your skin will clear up in a few years. and don't listen to those who make fun of you, they will end up alone and unhappy later in life. my recommendations for now: wash your face once in the morning and once at night-try using Neutrogena Oil-Free Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment. You could discuss getting put on a pill that will clear up your acne. I can't remember the name of it, but your dermatologist will!
Forget the OIL of Olay.Cetyphil is good for me.You also need their moisturizer.Sunscreen is a must because the sun does not help your face.The more barriers you have the better.I take vitamins ,vit c,e,a and primrose oil.Try to eat well and wait out your teen years.I had beautiful skin as a teen but now I struggle.I think if you have acne now you'll be better off later....I'm pretty sure I heard that somewhere.Take care!