HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

21, male. face reacts to every topical/moisturizer besides zinc and basic face wash.. when should my acne finally stop being stubborn and clear up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Unknown: Although many people's acne improves after adolescence, in some cases people will have acne for their whole life. It is hard to know if you will "outgrow" acne, however continue good hygiene by washing your face with mild soap daily, and consider using benzoyl peroxide daily.

Answered 3/19/2016

3.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I am experiencing oily skin along with acne. How do I get rid of my oily skin? I wash my face everyday, use toner and moisturizer. I also exercise.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is vaseline petroleum jelly bad to put on the face and night as a moisturizer for acne prone skin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I've got acne prone skin with hyperpigmentation and redness. Can someone recommend me a good drugstore face moisturizer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Could you apply acne moisturizer on your whole face?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Should I put acne medication on my face or moisturizer on first?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Allergic to BP, face so sensitive it cannot tolerate any topicals even gentle moisturizer. Wash face 2x day. What else can you suggest 4 my acne?Time?
I stopped all acne medicines except for topical clindymiacin. I switched to facial wash/moisturizer that is very gentle. Now my face is broke out??
Please describe a good routine face wash/moisturizer for keeping away acne?
Can you recommend a good face wash/moisturizer to help with acne/acne scarring?
How long does it take for acne to go away if I follow this routine twice daily:wash face, apply salicylic acid 2%,wait 1 minute,apply moisturizer gel?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.