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 Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 5:30 pm
If you hadn't guessed from the title, I have some really hardcore acne. From a combination of genetics, my diet from the past 10 years, a load of ineffective treatments, and overuse of antibiotics, it has become almost indestructible. It's everywhere; neck, shoulders, arms, back . . . well, let's just stop right there, shall we? It's REALLY embarassing and totally gross. Are there any suggestions on how to stop it effectively?
Also, I would like to know if there are any treatments for the scarring it leaves behind.
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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 7:58 pm
I've got a friends with incredibly bad acne. It's in her genes. Anyways she uses something called Nature's Care. It helps a little. There's also a spray...darn, the name of the company escapes. me. I'll reply back when I find out the name.
I don't have too much of a problem with acne but I hope I've helped a little.
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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:57 pm
I used Clean and Clear's Acne Scrub (or whatever it's called), and it got rid of my bad acne.
As for the scarring, it might be best to talk to a doctor.
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:27 pm
Something you mentioned was your DIET. This is INCREDIBLY helpful in making acne less prominant. I know someone with horrible acne, and he got a lot better once he actually ate FRESH veggies and REAL foods, rather than all the processed crap and ramen that he was eating before.
The biggest thing you need to do now is:
1) Stop eating fast food of any kind (including soda)
2) Stop eating ANYTHING that is highly processed (including snack foods)
3) Start eating tons of veggies
While medication is helpful, you really ARE what you EAT.
So, you need to improve your diet first, and then see what effect it has on you after about three months.
I promise that you'll see a marked improvement in your skin, because most of the veggies and lean unprocessed meats that you'll be eating have essential stuff in them that will help improve your skin.
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 9:09 pm
Ramen makes you have acne? I didn't know that. well anyways:
First of all NO KINDS OF FOODS CAUSE ACNE! But you still need to have a healthy diet.
These ar esome things that helped alot on my acne. even though I have a few but it helped alot:
1) Use Proactive its a really, REALLY helpful acne helper it cured almost all my pimples. ALSO: if you drink lots of water it'll even help alot. It really did! I swear I'm not lying. But also try not to put too much or it'll make your skin dry and irritated. That happened to me xp
2) Drink lots and lots of water.
3)Like what Oni said eat alot of healthy foods.
4) I used to use Infinet Aloe. its a skin care that does help alot on acne. but not as much as Proactive. but it also makes your skin moist too.
I hope these helped you as much as it helped me.
P.S: Goodluck biggrin
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 9:27 pm
I was going to bring up drinking lots of water to help clear out your skin. 3nodding
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 9:41 am
True or False? Acne flair-ups are a result of greasy food choices.
False. In fact, doctors rarely ask patients to amend their daily diet as a means of reducing acne breakouts. Certain foods MAY aggravate acne, but will not cause acne. So if you've been told that it's all your fault that you've got acne, quit shouldering the guilt, because it's NOT your fault at all.
So what causes acne? Many things, such as your chemical makeup, your inherited genes, and those little fluctuating hormone levels - that tend to make teens, teens.
What about those over-the-counter (OTC) miracle facial scrubs? Fact is, few if any have any beneficial effect on acne.
Sorry, but while a healthy diet is good in general, it may or may not be helpful. It's not something definitive or proven. Water, yes, that can help a lot!
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:51 am
Thanks everybody. Couple things:
arrow Some foods can indeed cause acne. The worst of these is milk. Why? Because milk contains many of the excess hormones pumped into cows, which find their way into the bloodstream.
arrow Greasy foods aggrvate acne? I've heard no. The only people who suffer for fast food are the ones working in the kitchens.
Another question: Is acne bacterial or chemical? Is it caused by an infection or by a dirty face?
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:06 pm
Vermatitis Thanks everybody. Couple things: arrow Some foods can indeed cause acne. The worst of these is milk. Why? Because milk contains many of the excess hormones pumped into cows, which find their way into the bloodstream. arrow Greasy foods aggrvate acne? I've heard no. The only people who suffer for fast food are the ones working in the kitchens. Another question: Is acne bacterial or chemical? Is it caused by an infection or by a dirty face? I don't think thats ttrue. the part where milk can cause acne. I mean you NEED milk in order to have calcium,strong bones,etc. But I'll check that on the internet though. Acne happens to be bacterial I believe. Its either caused by having too much oily and having a dirty face.
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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 12:10 pm
Ask you doc for a reference to a dermatologist. All they deal with is skin issues every day so they know what they are doing.
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Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 2:30 pm
Vermatitis Thanks everybody. Couple things: arrow Some foods can indeed cause acne. The worst of these is milk. Why? Because milk contains many of the excess hormones pumped into cows, which find their way into the bloodstream. Milk does not cause acne. If there are hormones like BGH, it is broken down in the stomach before it even hits the bloodstream. A healthy diet, yes, I'm all for, that's good for your overall body. As for whether it's bacterial or chemical, a dermatogolgist is your best bet.
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Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 7:39 am
i use ProActive and a whole lot of treatment.
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Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:17 pm
Bro, I'm right here with you. I used to have the absolute worst acne. It was horribly embarrassing, and it pissed me off more than you can imagine. It's in my genes and was extremely bad. However, my dermatoligist, along with my normal doctor, both agreed that proactive basically sucks haha. I've been using Retin-A-Micro combined with some s**t called Benzoyl Peroxide for about two years now. It's worked wonders 3nodding .
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Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 12:04 am
StreetchIck123 Vermatitis Thanks everybody. Couple things: arrow Some foods can indeed cause acne. The worst of these is milk. Why? Because milk contains many of the excess hormones pumped into cows, which find their way into the bloodstream. arrow Greasy foods aggrvate acne? I've heard no. The only people who suffer for fast food are the ones working in the kitchens. Another question: Is acne bacterial or chemical? Is it caused by an infection or by a dirty face? I don't think thats ttrue. the part where milk can cause acne. I mean you NEED milk in order to have calcium,strong bones,etc. But I'll check that on the internet though. Acne happens to be bacterial I believe. Its either caused by having too much oily and having a dirty face. Considering the fact that humans shouldnt be drinking a cows milk. stare
I had really bad acne too, then I got some of those clearasil cleansing cloths and I am on birth control now and my face is all clear.
You can't do the BC thing but you can get some cloths or something, keep it generally clean. 3nodding
I've had the worse acne out of everyone I know since 6th grade and nothing worked on me!
Til now <3
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