products for teenage acne

Polly

My 12 year old son has gone spotty overnight!! :eek: Rather than start trial and error on facewashes etc I would appreciate some feedback on products that work on young skin. Thanks

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tpsjrm

My granddaughter is happy with the various Clearasil products. But her brother ended up going to the doc and being put on a long-term low dose antibiotic, which was the only thing that sorted out his spots.

And tell him to cut out all those sweets, chocolate, crisps etc!

andyjb_3

I have used all sorts of gels, lotions and washes for the last 5 years (I am now 18) and my acne is still there, however I would suggest that the face washes (e.g. clean and clear) with the micro bead things have done the best to stop it getting out of hand.

The stuff like quinoderm in the 100ml tubes works just as well, but my face started to flake about 3 hours after applying it, as well as a few mates who used similar products. Plus it smells like most medicines do - disgusting, especially on hot days.

Asking your pharmacist would be the best route, only see the doctor if it gets really bad, but be wary of pharmacists as they try to sell you the most expensive thing on the shelf, which doesn't necessarily work. Just steer clear of Freederm.

danio_2

Clinique do a 3 step system called Anti Blemish, It is a facial wash, clarifying lotion and moisturiser, If you visit the clinique counter at boots (or at a department store) they will do a skin test and advise you from that. If you have any problems with the products that they have advised you to use, they are very good at taking them back.

I would recommend seeing your GP who may prescribe a long term antibiotic

My daughter is using both of the above for around a month now and her skin has cleared up nicely

Nile

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skyeandeviesmummy

Getting a good tea tree oil to dab on the spots should help but I agree an exfoliating face wash is a very good idea.

LillyJ

tpsjrm wrote: »

And tell him to cut out all those sweets, chocolate, crisps etc!

Why? Might stop him getting obese - won't stop acne.

Loopy_Girl

tpsjrm wrote: »

And tell him to cut out all those sweets, chocolate, crisps etc!

Total old wives tale. Spots are caused by over production of oil on the skin...not bars of Galaxy!!!:rotfl:

lizzie_dripping

My 12 year old has just started using Witch face wash and it has made a big difference. The Witch stick is also good for isolated spots.

melancholly

perhaps getting him to use a moisturiser will also help - i always avoided using anything as i thought my skin was oily enough, but once i started it seemed to help things. i'm trying out the clinique anti-blemish moisturiser atm, but unfortunately my acne flares up under stress and the last few weeks have been quite bad so it's tough to tell!!

btw sigur - this thread isn't in the arms so try to play nicely!

abbecer

Try and find someone in your area that sells Forever Living Products. All products are natural and are almost pure aloe vera. The liquid soap is amazing for skin problems. It is fairly expensive but lasts absolutely ages as it is so concentrated.

I am involved with the company and want to be honest about that. My step brother had horrific acne before using it and now has no spots and after 2 years use the scars are fading too.

Hope this helps

Rebecca x