Question 1

what acne product works better?

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Scientific Rx: Acne is a chronic disease that eventually remits as a person ages. I was able to stop taking rx when i was 50. In the meantime, topical benzoyl peroxide is your first treatment. If this fails, your personal physician can add topical clindamycin, topical tretinoin, a systemic antibiotic, or one of the big guns. Manage the disease until it remits -- you owe it to yourself.

Question 2

what works against terrible body acne?

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Severe acne: Acne on the trunk that you describe as "terrible" is probably deep cystic acne. You have a right to treatment with isotretinoin. Nothing else will work. If you are a female, be sure to get worked up for an underlying hormonal problem. The medication is powerful and not altogether pleasant, but if the diagnosis is correct you will get a good result.

Question 3

what facial product works the best for acne?

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Benzoyl peroxide: This is your best rx. If it fails, as it often does, get with your physician.

Question 4

what should i do about acne when nothing works?

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What's been tried?: Acne is a chronic, serious disease that cannot be cured but that remits, often after many years. I was able to stop taking systemic tetracyline around age 50. The strongest rx is Isotretinoin and this is expected to get a remission for at least a year. Please don't give up.

Question 5

what can be done about acne when nothing works?

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What failed?: Acne is a chronic disease and will eventually recur even after a course of isotretinoin. Don't get discouraged, but keep managing it. If nothing -- antibiotics and Isotretinoin included -- failed, perhaps this is not acne. I've seen errors made. Good luck.

Question 6

i need help with my acne. i've tried everything and nothing works?

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Acne treatment: Acne can be prevented or minimized by using a gentle cleanser twice daily, over the counter benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid products or prescription medications including topical cream with or without oral medications.  Don't pick!  A dermatologist should be able to help you.

Question 7

expert opinions? which clean and clear product works better for acne?

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If you must ask...: You probably need something stronger. 5% topical benzoyl peroxide from the drugstore is cheaper and probably stronger. If 2x/day hasn't cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician. All acne can be managed until it self-cures as you get older.

Question 8

what acne product(s) should i use just to try out and see if it works?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Depending upon the severity of your acne and the type of your skin(dry or oily)different products may be recommended. I would not try just any ol thing. Good luck! everyone deserves to have clear skin in this day and age.

Question 9

what could really help for my acne? besides all the commercials on tv. something to actually be proven it works.

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Scientific Rx: If topical benzoyl peroxide (as you can tolerate it) has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician. Benzoyl peroxide is inexpensive and available over the counter at any pharmacy. Your physician may add a topical retoic acid derivative, a topical antibiotic, try you on the oral contraceptive pill if appropriate, or a systemic medication. It's manageable.

Question 10

my acne regimen works for 2 months then acne returns. what to do?

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Chronic disease: We live in an era of quick fixes and have come to expect instant results. That's not going to happen if you have acne. Continue treatment as long as you need to. I was able to stop taking systemic tetracycline for my acne when i was about 50. Don't get discouraged -- remember all the other folks in your situation with this and other chronic illnesses. Be strong.

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