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B5 / other vitamins for Acne treatment?
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Good morning waloshin. 
I thought it was vitamin A.
I think several vitamins can help reduce acne. But you should go see a skin care specialist to determine what kind of skin you really have. You'll save yourself a ton of cash in the long run by not buying a bunch of ******** products that don't work because of your skin type.
I thought it was vitamin A.
I think several vitamins can help reduce acne. But you should go see a skin care specialist to determine what kind of skin you really have. You'll save yourself a ton of cash in the long run by not buying a bunch of ******** products that don't work because of your skin type.
i tried vitamins, creams, washes, laser treatment, etc and nothing worked. i even tried powdered milk and water to make a paste and slopped it on. (told the acids in it help acne) finally i went to the doctor and was told i dont have the average acne and thats why nothing worked. its a form of cystic acne. so i wasted a bunch of money on stuff that would never work. hear i am still fighting acne at 26 years old, and thats after ive been on accutane three times! have a doctor take a look before you buy a bunch of stuff. also some of the prescription drugs and creams are cheap and work great for some people.
Depends on your age. As long as you're not over 20, it can be juvenile acne.
I'm almost have no more acne, and I'm 17. I only have some on my shoulders and upper back, but not anymore on the face.
I have used both Mynocyclin (antibiotics) and Neo-Medrol (antibiotic lotion) with success, but stopped using it after a while. It resorbed by itself.
I'm almost have no more acne, and I'm 17. I only have some on my shoulders and upper back, but not anymore on the face.
I have used both Mynocyclin (antibiotics) and Neo-Medrol (antibiotic lotion) with success, but stopped using it after a while. It resorbed by itself.
Vitamin E, of course.
Hydrogen Peroxide is good to help keep your face clean and help reduce acne; plus it's super cheap. Also a good mouth wash and mild tooth whitener.
Hydrogen Peroxide is good to help keep your face clean and help reduce acne; plus it's super cheap. Also a good mouth wash and mild tooth whitener.
Be careful with hydrogen peroxide! It can be very dangerous stuff!!
If you are using it on acne then use it in the form it is sold in stores/chemists...and follow the instructions very carefully!! It can dry your skin out a lot if used too much, and can cause serious irritation.... often making things worse then they were before!
If you are ever going to apply something to your face that hasnt been suggested by a doctor, then always be wary of the risks....no two people react exactly the same!!
If you are using it on acne then use it in the form it is sold in stores/chemists...and follow the instructions very carefully!! It can dry your skin out a lot if used too much, and can cause serious irritation.... often making things worse then they were before!
If you are ever going to apply something to your face that hasnt been suggested by a doctor, then always be wary of the risks....no two people react exactly the same!!
^^^ Waloshin, I'd listen to Luke's advise on this matter much more than mine. I don't have to put up with acne, just the occasional zit. So, what I use is not what you should. Besides, I think Luke's studying to be a Doctor.
Do I have a stalker?Besides, I think Luke's studying to be a Doctor.
The only reason I know, is because I was a bit over-zealous with some acne cream that contained H2O2 once. Led to some soreness and irritation for a few days...wasn't very fun!
Remember: washing does almost nothing, and drinking lots and lots of water doesn't make any practical difference.
My acne actually got better when I stopped washing with all those crazy soaps and facial cleansers. I stopped touching my face, and only washed my face during my morning shower.
Something like accutane will probably help, but there are better steps to take before going that route.
My acne actually got better when I stopped washing with all those crazy soaps and facial cleansers. I stopped touching my face, and only washed my face during my morning shower.
Something like accutane will probably help, but there are better steps to take before going that route.