Question 1

what cream or product should i use for acne?

Accepted Answer

Get Rx: If your acne is mild, benzoyl peroxide is by far the best over-the-counter remedy. If this fails, your physician has a variety of options that usually clear things up, and dermatologists can handle the really tough stuff.

Question 2

is there a cream that cures baby acne?

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Do nothing: Baby acne is a short-lived condition linked to mom's hormones circulating around in the baby.  And there are other acne-like conditions a baby can have that also resolve on their own.  So, just watching and maybe using a mild moisturizer would be a reasonable temp measure.  But most often nothing needs to be done.

Question 3

do momate cream cures acne and acne spots?

Accepted Answer

Terrible idea: This is a glucocorticoid and will give the bacteria that cause acne a growth advantage. This is one of the worst things you can do for acne. This is serious business, not something for home remedies using prescription-strength medications. Please get with a competent physician for guidance.

Question 4

how to apply skinoren cream to remove acne ?!

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Thinly: Using a small amount and spreading it out thinly and using it at night. It can really dry you skin out . It also makes you really sensitive to he sun so moisturize and wear sunscreen !

Question 5

what to do if i have replenix cream and im wondering if it controls acne too?

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No: It is a mix of botanicals. Spend a few dollars on topical benzoyl peroxide; it's more likely to help. If it doesn't, your physician can help get the acne under control. Good luck.

Question 6

i was on acne antibitoics and a cream for 4 months and my acne completely cleared but then i stopped taking them and my acne came back?

Accepted Answer

Get back on your med: So it sounds like you should continue with taking the treatment right?  Acne is not a short-term problem for most people. While it's true you will eventually "grow out of it", that usually occurs well into adulthood. As you are only 17 yr, I would suggest that you continue to use acne medicine - maybe trial off once every 6 months or so.  If it starts to come back then restart it.

Question 7

what are the best facial cream cleansers for acne?

Accepted Answer

Non-comedogenic: The issue with cream cleansers is their tendency to clog the pores which then makes the acne worse!  many creams are meant to moisturize the skin of people without acne.  Non-comedogenic cleansesrs or acceptalble.  Read the label carefully and only use non-comedogenic cream cleansers.

Question 8

are creams or pills more effective for treating acne?

Accepted Answer

Acne: It depends on many factors and what you are trying to treat. Please see your dermatologist to have an initial evaluation, especially since I don't think you are 41 and just experiencing Acne. You are likely a very young minor to whom we cannot not offer medical advice.

Question 9

which facial creams for acne and blackheads are considered effective?

Accepted Answer

Scientific Rx: With a lot of blackheads / comedones, you're best get with your personal physician now. The best rx to start with is probably a topical retinoic acid derivative.

Question 10

i have post acne marks on my buttocks and i was wondering if i could use post acne fading creams onmy butt as well?

Accepted Answer

No: It would not work.

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