Question 1

what can i do if my acne is horrible help please?

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Get real Rx: Any physician can manage acne successfully and at little cost. It's a non-lifestyle-related illness that can be devastating. If your parents are resisting taking you to get treated because of folk, "pop" or superstitious ideas, talk with one of your teachers or counselors. I'm sorry this has happened and wish you the best.

Question 2

my acne is horrible face and back is where i get it the most. how can i clear it up. and is acne related to medical issues with in the body?

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Can be treated.: Try otc Benzoyl Peroxide Gel first. If does not work, see your pcp for prescriptions.  Can start with topical anday add oral meds. See your doctor if not respond to the otc meds.

Question 3

why is my acne so horrible all of a sudden?

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Treat it: You are unlikely to find a remediable cause of an acne flare. If topical benzoyl peroxide and or retinoids acid have not cleared you in a few weeks, get with your physician.

Question 4

what should i do with my horrible acne? help?

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Scientific Rx: If benzoyl peroxide has failed after 2 weeks, get with your physician. Acne is a serious, chronic potentially mutilating disease that your physician can manage if he/she is competent, or can refer. If someone is forcing you to use "home / natural" remedies exclusively, or saying it's your fault, you have my sympathy -- get on the phone and contact your physician yourself. Best wishes.

Question 5

what can i do about very horrible acne problems?

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OTCs help some: The best you can do with over the counter products is a cleanser with 3% salicylic acid or 10% benzoyl peroxide. Of find both and alternate days. Acne is difficult to treat...Get help from a doc with experience and be patient. You may need a lot more than cleansers to fix acne. Combination treatments including bcp, antibiotics, diet, etc may all be required. Severe cases need more. Good luck!

Question 6

what to do if i have horrible severe acne! help!?

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Scientific Rx: Your physician can treat you effectively. If someone is holding out for a "natural / holistic / herbal / ayurvedic" remedy, i appreciate their good intentions but evidence-based scientific medicine is what you need. If it's this bad, you may be put directly on Isotretinoin -- not pleasant or risk-free, but hugely effective; or systemic tetracycline and a topical may be enough.

Question 7

what to do if i have seriously horrible acne! please help?

Accepted Answer

Stop neglecting it: I am going to assume that topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerated has not cleared you after two weeks, and that you are already aware that acne is not related to lifestyle, hygiene, or (much) to diet. You're going to need prescription-strength Rx from you physician, and if you are offered isotretinoin, be tough and consider going for the sustained remission it will give you.

Question 8

i have horrible acne with white stuff inside, people said to use fourderm. ur advice?

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The acne you: describe needs PROFESSIONAL CARE from a Board Certified Dermatologists. THERE ARE a number of new extremely effective treatments. Avoid Over the Counter solutions!
My opinion only!
Hope it's helpful!
Dr Z

Question 9

i have tried everything.. and my acne won't go away and it's horrible. what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

What have you tried?: If the usual medications for acne prescribed by physicians didn't touch it, it may not be acne. I've seen general physicians mistake several other illnesses for it. Only a dermatologist can rx accutane, which is the big guns, and they wouldn't mistake it. If you can clarify what you've tried and what's failed, we can help you find direction.

Question 10

acne is getting horrible while on doxycyline, please help?

Accepted Answer

Stronger Rx: Get back with your personal physician. I am going to assume you are continuing to use topical benzoyl peroxide. You should consider a course of Isotretinoin if offered.

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