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Im 21 and have always had my bouts with acne. in the last few weeks things have just got worse and worse. I'm getting these hard balls underneath my skin on my chin and i know that you not suppossed to try to pop them but i do any ways and nothing ever comes out of them. They hurt so bad. Then Im getting these painful ones with stuff coming out of them on my forehead and cheek. Seems like sometimes they are going away but then..... I wash my face twice a day and change my diet( no soda, more fruits and veggie, this was my new years thing) I thought a change may have helped but it seems to be getting worse since then. I cant afford to go to a derm. dr so what can i do to help it? Really its driving me crazy hurting so bad and looks awful. My skin has always been bad but i thought i would have outgrown this by now. I thought it was a teenage thing.
9 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
IT IS ALL IN HERE! :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne_vulgaris
TRUST ME! REALLY GOOD INFO.
YOU WON’T REGRET CHECKING OUT THE WEB
Here is what the WEBSITE CONTAINS:
Contents:
1 SYMPTOMS
2 CAUSES OF ACNE
2.1 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CAUSES
3 TREATMENTS
3.1 TIMELINE OF ACNE TREATMENT
3.2 AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
3.2.1 Exfoliating the skin
3.2.2 Topical Bactericidals
3.2.3 Topical antibiotics
3.2.4 Oral antibiotics
3.2.5 Hormonal treatments
3.2.6 External retinoids
3.2.7 Oral retinoids
3.2.8 Phototherapy
3.2.8.1 Blue and red light
3.2.8.2 Photodynamic therapy
3.3 Less widely used treatments
3.4 FUTURE TREATMENTS
3.5 Preferred treatments by types of acne vulgaris
4 ACNE SCARS
5 See also
6 References
7 Footnotes
8 External links
- wldntulike_2knowLv 41 decade ago
Drink things like milk and water, stay away from soda and juices. Don't over wash your face as that can cause the acne to become worse. Mario Badescu makes a product called Drying Lotion and it works great to dry out acne that is under the skin. If you have a regular doctor ask him to prescribe Minocin (an antibiotic that works internally to fight acne).
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I'm 29 and still have the exact same problem! My chin is the worst. I too thought acne would go away w/age, but I guess not. If you have health insurance, try talking to your primary care physician, he may be able to prescribe something. I'm sure you have figured out by now, that there isn't much OTC that really works. Good Luck.
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- HEAL ONESELFLv 51 decade ago
Hi Crystal
Here are some real answers on skin conditions. Remedies at the bottom. Cleansing the body of toxins is the key. Especially a colon cleanse! Educate yourself on detoxifying the blood.
Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "What is your skin trying to tell you? Often the skin is a metaphor for deeper issues and a way for your body to send up a red flag to warn you that all is not well underneath. When our skin is unhealthy it is usually a reflection of the internal state of our bodies, and is often a sign of poor elimination of toxins and waste products. Most of us are embarrassed by skin problems such as rashes, rosacea, boils or acne, especially in places where others can see our imperfections. The skin is the body's first line of defense against the environment. It has to deal with the effects of weather, sun , cold, heat, dryness, humidity, scrapes, bumps, soaps, detergents, chemicals, perspiration and dirt of all kinds. It is a wonder that our skin stays healthy most of the time! We can help our skin deal with this onslaught by optimizing our general health and by protecting our skin from harsh environmental exposure. Western medicine generally treats skin eruptions with either antibiotics, cortisone, or antifungal preparations. These medicines may alleviate the skin problem temporarily, or occasionally for good, but do not address the source of the problem. Putting a lid on skin symptoms without getting to the root of the imbalance may even result in suppression, that means the imbalance may be driven deeper causing more serious health problems later without ever strengthening the underlying vital force of the person. Fortunately, naturopathic medicine offers a wide vareity of effective treatments for skin problems."
Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "Your skin is a reflection of how well your body is eliminating the toxins that build up on a daily basis. Chronic skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis stem from a combination of genetic factors, immune stress, dietary deficiencies or sensitivities, and the accumulation of toxins in the body. For our skin to be radiant and clear, it is very important that the other organs of elimination (kidneys, liver, lungs, and colon) are cleansing the body effectively. If not, the skin will be overtaxed, pores will become clogged, and eruptions of one sort or another will result. Here are a number of steps you can take to improve your body's overall elimination wtih specific emphasis on your skin."
Detoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. Fasting is the world's most ancient and natural healing mechanism. Fasting triggers a truly wondrous cleansing process that reaches right down to each and every cell and tissue in the body.
Learn more about Therapeutic Fasting and Detoxification - Internal Cleansing
Natural Cures
1. Fruits and Vegetables for Acne: Carrot & spinach, celery & watercress, grapefruit juices are all useful to combat acne.
2. Unwholesome Foods: Acne, a prevalent problem among teen-aged boys would not be possible in our society if our foods were wholesome. A most sad and disgusting sight is the pus-filled pimples due to inner toxicity --- wastes trying desperately to escape through the face. This condition often turns a gentle face in the blossom of youth into a waste dump of pimples, pus and subsequent pock marks which can be prevented. The tons of acne medications and prescriptions sold annually act only on the effect of the harmful food, and not the cause of the disease, malnutrition. The traditional teenage meal, a grease burger, french fries and a milk shake or cola simply does not provide enough nourishment for anyone, let alone a boy going through puberty to adulthood. Our highly processed foods are devoid of hormones found in fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds. Must do a colon cleanse to rid of all the toxins in the body, which eventually get into the blood and cause acne and all other diseases.
3. Cabbage: Apply a lotion of freshly prepared cabbage juice preceded, if desired, by the application of leaves. The eating of cabbage leaves or juice is also helpful.
4. Lemon Juice: Skin problems such as acne... will often respond to a treatment of lemon juice. For blackheads rub lemon juice over them each night.
5. Black Walnut: Externally, Black Walnut is nearly a miracle worker in cases of ...acne, dandruff, boils, itch, shingles, ringworm--we could go on, but you can see that you can use Black Walnut whenever a skin disorder appears! The tincture is an excellent first-aid remedy for wounds.
Best of health to you
Source(s): experienced healing and educating many years - Anonymous1 decade ago
Have you tried birth control? For some people it helps with acne. I don't know when you changed your diet but it will take time for that to affect your acne.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Try using Clean and Clear Persagel after you've washed your face with Clean and Clear cleanser. Remember that hands are nasty. Don't constantly touch your face.
- 1 decade ago
I follow the all natural program from this website:
http://www.ultimateacnesolution.com/
Its working really well so far. If I were you I would cut out the fruits and eat more veg!
- 1 decade ago
Look into this website, they have some excellent treatments for your problem -