Question 1

what to do about really bad acne! help appreciated!!?

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Get seen: Nothing you can do -- topical treatments, hygiene, diet or lifestyle -- will help much with bad acne. Your personal physician has a host of prescription-strength Rx's. If those around you are superstition and are interfering, pick up the phone yourself. If you are offered isotretinoin, remember it's not for the faint-hearted by the risk-benefit ratio is strongly in your favor. Best wishes.

Question 2

what to do about really bad back acne that won't go away?

Accepted Answer

Stop neglecting it: You're going to need prescription-strength Rx. If topical benzoyl peroxide plus a systemic antibiotic hasn't cleared you in a few weeks, you may be offered isotretinoin. I would advise you to think seriously about using it. Untreated acne is a grave personal liability and can make you fail a job interview. Get it under control.

Question 3

is yogurt bad for acne?

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ACNE: Yogurt in not bad for acne. It has a lot of calcium instead of drinking milk for those with lactose intolerance.

Question 4

how to remove bad acne?

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Scientific Rx: Benzoyl peroxide for starters. If not sufficient, topical Clindamycin and/or a topical retinoic acid derivative the latter especially if there are a lot of blackheads. Next step for a lady is the oral contraceptive pill if it is right for her. Then a systemic antibiotic right for the person. The big guns is accutane, not pleasant cheap or without risks but hugely effective and very much worth it.

Question 5

what's good for bad acne?

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Dermatologist helps: For treatment of acne, over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide gel or cream is quite helpful. If desired, a doctor can add an antibiotic gel or cream such as clindamycin. If more help is needed, retinoids such as Retin-A or Differin gel can be used with or instead of benzoyl peroxide. Oral antibiotics such as tetracycline can be used also. If acne is quite severe, a dermatologist can help more.

Question 6

how come i have such bad acne?

Accepted Answer

We often don't know: If you're a female, you may have excess male hormones. If you're male, there's no explaining. All acne is manageable, usually by your primary care physician. It's not related to lifestyle or hygiene. Hope you are successfully treated.

Question 7

what can i use for bad facial acne?

Accepted Answer

Benzoyl peroxide: Benzoyl peroxide is over the counter and in recent studies for some people can work by itself.  Give it some time before giving up on it but if your acne is really bad you will probably need to see the dr for a prescription for retinoids as they work best together and would be the next step.

Question 8

really bad acne all over, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Scientific Rx: Severe acne, or any acne on the trunk, usually requires systemic treatment (pills) plus topical treatment. Get with your personal physician. If you&#x27;re female, the oral contraceptive pill may clear you. Otherwise, if topical benzoyl peroxide and a course of systemic antibiotic fails, consider isotretinoin.

Question 9

why would my little baby have bad acne?

Accepted Answer

New oil glands: At about 3-4 weeks, babies develop their oil glands, and for the next few months, some of them are prone to acne like teenagers. It's normal. It's usually gone by the first birthday, or you can ask your pediatrician whether a topical agent might be appropriate.

Question 10

im getting having bad acne im 43 yrs old?

Accepted Answer

Adult acne: Adult acne can occur due to certain medications such as hormone replacement therapy/ birth control pills and steroids.  Also, hormone fluctuations that occur around the time of menopause can cause outbreaks as well.

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