THE ACNE FORUM: What works, and what doesn't.

[Marlimus]

I've been trying to get rid of my acne for some time now, and I've been thinking of trying something new. Proactiv seems to work, but it has to be used religiously and takes too long in my opinion. Plus, its expensive.

Any body have any luck with anything else?

 

[trd323]

I use a face soap(biothermme and clinique) then apply benzoyl peroxide then lotion twice a day. Works wonders.

go to acne.org

 

[steroidsrule]

your thinkin of accutane...that works very well...my dermatologist said that proactiv is a hoax but who knows...if it works for you then sure... i use differen and dioxycyclin... works ok but ive been using it for 3 months and still have red scars... ehh... i dont worry about it too much... its all in your game

 

[aftershock]

Originally posted by trd323
...then apply benzoyl peroxide...

This stuff works wonders. I never had bad acne, but I've had the occasional spot and this stuff exterminates the fvckers.

If you use it regulary, then also use moisturiser. As homo as that sounds, it prevents your skin looking too dry.

 

[Marlimus]

What about "Exposed'? Anybody ever heard about that?

Keep it coming keep it coming

 

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Hi.
I used to have quite alot of acne and i know how badly this affects your confidence. I found it really hard to maintain eyecontact with girls especially if they were close. I decided to do something about it. I went to a dermatologist and he recommended that I should take a roaccutane cure. This was expensive but cleared up everything like magic! There was some side-effects though. Dry skin, and chopped lips etc, but it was all worth it.

I now use antibiotics just to ensure that my face is clear all the time, which it is now. I believe that nice skin is essential to having good confidence.

Good luck!

 

[Marlimus]

how expensive is expensive?

 

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Originally posted by Marlimus
how expensive is expensive?

I think it was about 1000$ for 7 months of treatment, but the government (in Norways atleast) covered 2/3's of the cost. I personally think it was worth it and would have done it again, but I'm not familiar with how the system works in other countries..

If you don't have very severe acne, antibiotics may help you alot. I use tetracyklin now and that keeps everything in check + it's pretty cheap. 15 bucks for 1,5 months or so..I also use differin on the blemishes. Works great.

Roaccutane is supposed to be permenent though, whilst antibiotics only keeps it in check while you use it. It may come back. It also depends on wether or not your acne is genetic or if it's just caused by hormons...

 

[Vincent]

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