products for teenage acne

ailuro2

melancholly wrote: »

on the subject of face touching (which i do more than most because i can feel the little evil things developing!), someone did recommend wearing a hairband in bed as that prevents long hair touching your face and making ti more greasy. i've tried 3/4 bands, but i can't find one that stays on all night (maybe i just move around more than most!). i'm guessing that washing pillows regularly also helps in the same way.

tie your hair back with a bobble / hair clasp into a top notch, it doesn't have to be tight, but it's easy to sleep with on the top area of your head, whereas a ponytail can get in the way if you roll on your back in the night.

stilernin

I don't think that Hibiscrub has been mentioned here yet. It's actually the handwash that is used in hospitals (well it was 7 years ago) and can be bought in chemists. Only a tiny amount is needed for each wash and a bottle lasted our family for months.

It was recommended by my GP years ago and worked pretty well.

moneysaving_pharmacist

beautyscientist wrote: »

The active ingredient in Freederm is Vitamin D3. Ted has referred to this a dietary suplement. I have a feeling Ted will be along in a minute......

I am assuming from the way it is marketed and the claims it makes that Freederm is a proper licensed pharmaceutical and therefore has been clinically tested. If someone has a pack and could look at it, there should be a number preceded with PL on it somewhere.

Incidentally I noticed that someone was querying Ted's credentials. For what it is worth I am a scientist and I have worked on acne products - but do remember this is an internet forum and I could claim to be the Caliph of Bagdad if I wanted.

Freederm is a pharmaceutical product, and does have a PL. This means that it has been manufactured to certain standards - this does not necessarily apply to dietary supplements.

misscomickat

I just did an aspirin mask as recommended by acne.org. My skin feels lovely and soft and the redness has gone down immediately. I'd recommend so far! Will definitely be doing again!

beautyscientist

moneysaving_pharmacist wrote: »

Freederm is a pharmaceutical product, and does have a PL. This means that it has been manufactured to certain standards - this does not necessarily apply to dietary supplements.

Thanks for that MSP, good point about the standards that apply to dietary supplements. Not only that, but Freederm's claims will have been assessed against the evidence by the MHRA. I have worked on getting things through that MHRA and can confirm that they are very tough and really expect to see proof of efficacy.

beautyqueen88

i used to use something called panoxyl aquagel it comes it 3 differant strenghts i think i had number 5 which is the strongest; you get it over the counter at the chemist its really good stuff i suffered with spots from been around 12 aswell and put up with it for far too long it really damaged my confidence.
the pharmasist will reccomend which strenght to go far. clearasil was a complte waste of time for me i tried just about everything before i finally found that cream.
and if it gets really bad take him to the doctors they will give him tablets to clear his skin up i always regret my mum never takeing me when i first got spots.

Ted_Hutchinson

panoxyl aquagel contains Benzoyl peroxide and this works as an anti bacterial agent.

Nicotinamide the active ingredient of Freederm works as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Now I am sure you are all aware that Vitamin D3 works not only as an antibacterial agent but also as an anti inflammatory agent in addition it also has anti microbial properties. It costs around 4p daily so must be the most moneysaving, particularly when you take into account the benecial side effects.
This link leads to slides from a series of presentations summarising the most recent Vit d research in relation to Reducing the Burden of Disease Through Adequate Intake of Vitamin D3. The slides don't come with the audio explanation but are fairly self explanatory but if anyone needs further explanation then PM me as I'm familiar with all this material.

Ted_Hutchinson

Treat Acne With a Low Glycemic Diet While I have posted a link to this article before I think it may have got overlooked in the consideration of other aspects of this problem.

owtfornowt_2

Liz Earle cleanse and polish is good to get them spots. They also sell a tea tree oil stick to dab onto spots throughout the day. Can be bought on ebay from the Liz Earle company itself though sold as seconds.

detailista

I had horrific lumpy acne from 13 til early 20's, after trying many topical and oral treatments at 16 my Dr prescribed an oral contraceptive called Diannette,

This medicine is as effective a contraceptive as any other combined hormonal contraceptive, but it should not be used solely for this purpose. It is used to treat severe acne and hirsutism in women and has the advantage of also providing contraception.

I still use this now and am very pleased with it.

Clinique anti blemish body spray is great for drying out spots not on the face and a £12 spray lasts me 6 months of twice daily use!