Question 1

can the sun clear acne?

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No: One more myth, and a cruel one. Sun exposure damages the skin and probably won't do much for the acne. We have scientific rx's for acne that work remarkably well and in the 21st century, it's inexcusable not to make these available to a young person with this serious disease.

Question 2

how can you clear up acne?

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Can not clear up!: You can't stop it. Only control.  You can try over the counter things but start logically and record the effects of each one you try. Each one you try should be at lest three months! when you feel you have not had benefit it is time to see pcp.  Do the same but with his advice.  There are quite a few choices. You have too much oil and thick surface skin in simple terms.  Hormonal changes causing!

Question 3

how can you clear up body acne?

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Systemic Rx: This generally requires systemic treatment. If tetracycline 500 2x/day doesn't clear you up, it's time to consider isotretinoin. Your physician may also offer topical treatment. Good luck, and remember this is a non-lifestyle-related, chronic serious disease.

Question 4

do prenatals help clear up acne?

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No: Vitamins , in general , do not help acne but are a healthy way to supplement your diet for other beneficial effects.

Question 5

how do you clear up acne quickly?

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Scientific Rx: If topical benzoyl peroxide has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician for prescription-strength treatment. The oral contraceptive pill may clear a young woman. A topical or systemic antibiotic, a retinoic acid derivative, or spironolactone (a little-known but often-effective treatment) may help, or the big guns -- isotretinoin. There's no quick fix. Be proactive.

Question 6

how can you clear acne on your back?

Accepted Answer

Consider cause: Many who develop 'bacne' are sensitive to the chemicals called parabins in shampoo. Please look at the small print of your chosen product &amp; consider using something without.

Question 7

can burdock root help clear up acne?

Accepted Answer

Get real Rx: Herbals remedies are at best an adjunct to 21st-century treatment of a complicated chronic disease. Please get with your physician if over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide has not worked. If the oral contraceptive pill is right for you, consider it; otherwise the next step may be topical Clindamycin or something more. Acne at your age suggests a check of your hormonal balance may be in order too.

Question 8

how can i clear up my acne in 2 days?

Accepted Answer

You can't: But today's scientific remedies start in about a week. I recommend topical benzoyl peroxide, plus topical Clindamycin perhaps with retinoic acid derivative if there are blackheads. The latter two must be prescribed, and your phyisician has stronger stuff if needed. Good luck.

Question 9

how can i most effectively clear acne?

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Customized treatment: Acne is a complex and challenging problem to treat.  No one treatment works for everyone and there is often a considerable amount of trial and error in finding the best treatment for one's acne.  A dermatologist can help decide on a good treatment plan.  For now, cleanse your face twice daily and after exercise with a gentle cleanser and do a gentle exfoliating face scrub once to twice weekly.

Question 10

what are some natural ways to clear acne?

Accepted Answer

Forgive my frankness: Acne is a serious, non-lifestyle-related, chronic disease that is a serious personal and professional liability if it is not managed until it remits on its own. The benzoyl peroxide that's the mainstay of initial treatment is derived from nature, the retinoic acid derivatives are vitamin a analogues, and the antibiotics are nature's gifts. They're what works. Take advantage of them. Best wishes.

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