On to the topic of acne... dredful acne. - Page 2

Havok · 10-11-2009

I used to have the most atrocious acne imaginable. My face looked like a martian warzone. now, nothing. Absolutely nothing.

everyone here is right, it's all hormones and the like and all you really must do is wait.

**Zidane** · 10-11-2009

CEPHALEXIN G0D DAMMIT! It clears y0u up and d0esn't destr0y the liver like Accutane.

Charger · 10-11-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zidane

CEPHALEXIN G0D DAMMIT! It clears y0u up and d0esn't destr0y the liver like Accutane.

That's what the box is called? You think I can find it at CVS? Rite Aid? Like the OP I just have some pop ups here and there near the chin.

WiM · 10-12-2009

I hate acne. Had it for over four years now and I'm getting sick of it. I rarely get it on my chin, forehead and under my nose, though, but I get quite a lot of pimples on my cheeks and throat. I've tried some medication, creams and stuff like that, but no visible effect, really. It's a bit less than it used to be, but it's still fucking annoying. I'm 18 and I'm the only one in my class who has acne.
Even more annoying: I have acne on my chest, shoulders and back. I've never heard of this Cephalexin, so I might try that.

Tyler · 10-17-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zidane

CEPHALEXIN G0D DAMMIT! It clears y0u up and d0esn't destr0y the liver like Accutane.

Is that available at the local pharmacy?

Jay · 2 Weeks Ago

I used to get fairly large spots every month or two thanks to my parents genes. But now my skin is generally clear.

* If its bad go on antibiotics (I take doxycycline whenever I get a breakout)
* Don't scrub your face or over-wash your face, washing your face 5 times a day or whatever will actually do more damage since your skin will try to produce more oil to make up for the dryness.
* Try to avoid facial scrubs, try to get something like Clearasil face wash, make sure you only leave the wash on your face for around 15 or so seconds, any more could cause dryness.
* I use Clearasil wipes every morning and evening, just to help get rid of any oils and dirt that might be on my face.
* Moisturize after using an acne-wash.
* Don't squeeze the spot, it can cause it to go deeper and cause scarring.
* Water, drink fuckloads.
* Benzoyl peroxide 5% on the spots themselves, do NOT use this over large areas of skin as it will cause redness and dry your skin out. Moisturize around 10 minutes after applying.

Also don't assume antibiotics will solve your problems, if you're on the same one for over a year or two you will eventually become immune. Also not all antibiotics work with everyone.

V-Gamer · 2 Weeks Ago

I've started Drinking Green Tea.

Honey on the face for 15-20min then shower is amazing.

I take 50mg of zinc.

I have like no breakouts now, just little tiny ones, near the chin, but nothing major.

**Ash_735** · 2 Weeks Ago

Tea Tree Oil is also a good thing to use every now and then along with Benzoyl peroxide when things get serious. Apart from that, wait, between 13 and 16 I had terrible Acne and tried all sorts but once you get past that age, clears up amazingly fast.

**Zidane** · 2 Weeks Ago

Apparently that thing I'm taking for my prostate, Spironolactone, is good for acne... but I totally don't recommend it to you guys unless you absolutely needed it =P

Cephalexin is available by prescription, usually in 200mg or 500mg dose (I had 500mg... taking one pill cleared me for a month).

Pablo Escobar Jr. · 2 Weeks Ago

I used to have quite a lot of acne, but now it's gone for the most part. Still get a pimple here and there every now and then, infact just today one little fucker popped up in the corner of my mouth. I'm not sure if it's acne or a cold sore but the thing swole up like a motherfucker. It doesn't really hurt or anything but I really need this swelling to go down.. so, does anyone of you how to treat something like this?

10-11-2009	#16
Havok Oh please, no. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slow Death, CA Posts: 1,486	I used to have the most atrocious acne imaginable. My face looked like a martian warzone. now, nothing. Absolutely nothing. everyone here is right, it's all hormones and the like and all you really must do is wait. __________________ When the sun sets on dark silhouettes collapse into dreams

10-11-2009	#17
Zidane Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 11,507	CEPHALEXIN G0D DAMMIT! It clears y0u up and d0esn't destr0y the liver like Accutane. __________________ You do so love to talk in riddles, Mr. Marston. Get your Portable ID!

10-12-2009	#19
WiM Insanity Is A Gift Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,274	I hate acne. Had it for over four years now and I'm getting sick of it. I rarely get it on my chin, forehead and under my nose, though, but I get quite a lot of pimples on my cheeks and throat. I've tried some medication, creams and stuff like that, but no visible effect, really. It's a bit less than it used to be, but it's still fucking annoying. I'm 18 and I'm the only one in my class who has acne. Even more annoying: I have acne on my chest, shoulders and back. I've never heard of this Cephalexin, so I might try that. __________________ Last edited by WiM : 10-12-2009 at 01:38 PM.

2 Weeks Ago	#21
Jay Tetten Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,964	I used to get fairly large spots every month or two thanks to my parents genes. But now my skin is generally clear. * If its bad go on antibiotics (I take doxycycline whenever I get a breakout) * Don't scrub your face or over-wash your face, washing your face 5 times a day or whatever will actually do more damage since your skin will try to produce more oil to make up for the dryness. * Try to avoid facial scrubs, try to get something like Clearasil face wash, make sure you only leave the wash on your face for around 15 or so seconds, any more could cause dryness. * I use Clearasil wipes every morning and evening, just to help get rid of any oils and dirt that might be on my face. * Moisturize after using an acne-wash. * Don't squeeze the spot, it can cause it to go deeper and cause scarring. * Water, drink fuckloads. * Benzoyl peroxide 5% on the spots themselves, do NOT use this over large areas of skin as it will cause redness and dry your skin out. Moisturize around 10 minutes after applying. Also don't assume antibiotics will solve your problems, if you're on the same one for over a year or two you will eventually become immune. Also not all antibiotics work with everyone. __________________ They crowd your bedroom like some thoughts wearing thin Against the walls against your rules against your skin. My beard grew down to the floor and out through the doors Of your eyes but go in disguise like a sleepyhead, sleepyhead http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6164/manonthemoon .jpg Last edited by Jay : 2 Weeks Ago at 07:39 PM.

2 Weeks Ago	#22
V-Gamer Toats Migoats. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: United States Posts: 556	I've started Drinking Green Tea. Honey on the face for 15-20min then shower is amazing. I take 50mg of zinc. I have like no breakouts now, just little tiny ones, near the chin, but nothing major. __________________

2 Weeks Ago	#23
Ash_735 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 6,889	Tea Tree Oil is also a good thing to use every now and then along with Benzoyl peroxide when things get serious. Apart from that, wait, between 13 and 16 I had terrible Acne and tried all sorts but once you get past that age, clears up amazingly fast. __________________

2 Weeks Ago	#25
Pablo Escobar Jr. Douche Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: not Amsterdam Posts: 3,028	I used to have quite a lot of acne, but now it's gone for the most part. Still get a pimple here and there every now and then, infact just today one little fucker popped up in the corner of my mouth. I'm not sure if it's acne or a cold sore but the thing swole up like a motherfucker. It doesn't really hurt or anything but I really need this swelling to go down.. so, does anyone of you how to treat something like this? __________________

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