How do i get rid of my acne?… by loveyy 1
I'm 18 and i've had pimples since the 6th grade… its not terribly bad but it's worse then all of my friends and most kids i know =[ i'm sick of it! my boy friend of 1.5 years made a comment about it today… and well i want it gone. im on yaz.. thought it would help but its not. any suggestions on how to get rid / prevent it?
Best Answer:
Forget ProActiv, it's Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic acid, found in an Walgreens, CVS or other pharmacy. Birth control works sometimes, but not always and is not a permanent solution… For that matter, neither is Retin-A, oral/topical antibiotics, or ProActiv knockoffs.
You're obviously past puberty, so your hormones aren't the issue. Contact a dermatologist and get on isotretinoin, also known as Accutane, Sotret or Amnesteem. Of the patients that take it, 85% rate the results as “excellent.” Seriously, everything else is a waste of time.
The most common side-effect is dry skin, but that clears up after a couple of weeks. It is also a Pregnancy category X drug, which means it can cause birth defects in unborn children… Don't be freaked out by this though, it is ONLY a factor if you are on the drug, get pregnant, and keep taking the drug. Once you stop taking the drug, it is out of your system in 6 days and you can have all the healthy babies you like.
There are some requirements when taking this drug that your dermatologist will explain to you. If you have any questions, go ahead an email me and I can answer them if you need.
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