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Treatment for spotty 16 yr old boy
SuzySu
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My son's skin has been getting worse over the past 2 or 3 months and is now looking very spotty. They don't appear to be infected - just red and nasty. It's mostly on his chin/jaw and forehead and a few across his shoulders - typical teenage acne sites.
I've bought him the 'mens' Oxy wash and cream but it is very drying (and not particularly cheap). Does anyone have any recommendations for male teenage skin.
Thanks.
I've bought him the 'mens' Oxy wash and cream but it is very drying (and not particularly cheap). Does anyone have any recommendations for male teenage skin.
Thanks.
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My DS1's skin goes through stages of being spottier/calmer. Nothing really seems to make a huge difference (I think it could be linked to surges in hormones) but this range is good for him as his skin is sensitive. He uses the cleanser/facial wash.
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DD2 had very bad acne from age 12 - we tried everything from Clinique skin care to the Oxy stuff - didn't make a ha'pence of difference despite spending a lot of money in pursuit of a cure.
At our wits end - went to our doctor - who asked why we hadn't been to him before and was very scathing about otc treatments - after a couple of courses of topical treatment and high dose antibiotics failed to clear it, she was referred to the dermatologist at the local hospital - put on Roccatane - took a year of treatment and constant blood tests, checkups, sunscreen but her skin is totally clear now... and our doctor has promised a follow up of Vitamin E to help heal the scarring. . . all free - thanks to the much maligned nhs!:heartpuls The best things in life aren't things :heartpuls
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Gosh....would never have thought about going to the Dr for acne! Might book him an appointment and see whether they can do anything. Thanks.YOUR = belonging to you (your coat); YOU'RE = you are (I hope you're ok)
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We didn't think we could either! Our GP was very sympathetic as he had very bad acne himself in younger days so really understood how embarrassing it can be and how it affects young peoples confidence.
Good luck - hope all goes well
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defo recxommend going to the docs - too many people spend a fourtune on things from those ranges that will just not work on acne.
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Thanks both. I mentioned going to the Drs to him this morning and he thought it was a good idea. So....will book him an appointment and see what they say.YOUR = belonging to you (your coat); YOU'RE = you are (I hope you're ok)
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