Adult acne cure

Loopy_Girl

RebekahR wrote: »

Are you talking to me?

No no!!!! I was referring to Ted. Sorry!!!

I have had in the past v bad skin though hence why I would recommend the salon for the peel. It's a bit like teeth whitening - you will never get as good a job done yourself as a professional would and the over the counter stuff has to follow certain guidlines and be mild etc.

Sorry for the confusion x

purpleducky

Just wanted to add my experience; I'm in my mid 20s and have suffered with acne since my teens. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) which, I'm told, accounts for my bad skin.

I have been told that in my case, hormone levels are inbalanced and eating any carbohydrate (so rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, sugar in my tea...) aggravates the inbalance and gives me acne (as well as other problems).

In reality not having a bit of toast, or some roast potatoes with your Sunday dinner is tough! So I just keep an eye on the carbs as best I can and use topical products to heal the few spots that do now appear. Thanks for the Dermalogica recommendation, I'm going to try some to incorporate into my skincare routine.

I've found Bio Oil beneficial for my acne scars but it doesn't treat acne and you must use it regularly without fail. It's a little cheaper on eBay than in Superdrug.

P.S. Roaccutane and Dianette do work but it's worth saying that neither are suitable for people who suffer from depression/anxiety.

superstylin

might have already been mentioned but I haven't read the whole thread! Zineryt topical solution is excellent. I had been on Dianette for around 10yrs. Had been persuaded here and there to come off it in order to see if my acne had disappeared with age, and I tried most things going - both over the counter and on the shelves. My Dr's surgery got a new guy who I saw about a neck strain and he advised me to use Zineryt (with Dianette for the first month) and it's been all I've used for the past 2months and my acne is completely at bay. I get less breakouts now than I ever did with Dianette and you get the added bonus of it being a topical treatment so you're not messing with your body's make up. You pay the prescription charge and a 30ml sol'n has lasted me for 2months and counting. You can get larger bottle which would make it even cheaper.

Ted_Hutchinson

Teenager on acne treatment dies
Shaun Jones, 14, was described by his coach as an awesome rugby player
A 14-year-old boy has died after taking for the first time a medical treatment for acne prescribed by his doctor.
Shaun Jones, of Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, died after suffering a suspected allergic reaction to the tablets.

Another reason why we should first apply the research showing that a low carbohydrate paleo style diet seems to help.

lil_lady_2

salicylic peels are great i had one at my work the other day and im gonna recommend all my clients who have problems , i started to get acne for the first time ( hormonal).
whilst my colleague was taking the peel off all the areas i was botherd about she told me loads of skin was coming off , a course of these every 2 weeks would be recomended plus i take vit c when ever i get a few zits and it helps aswel .

meh?

Seems the lad had a "suspected allergic reaction" Ted, he could get that from a nut on a high protein diet

Ted_Hutchinson

meh? wrote: »

Seems the lad had a "suspected allergic reaction" Ted, he could get that from a nut on a high protein diet

If you read my post you would have seen the word "PALEO" do you understand what that refers to?

Peanuts are legumes and are therefore not allowed on Paleo diets.

If you are unsure then this video lecture will make it clearer the type of diet that has been suggested is best for those with acne.
Loren Cordain on Paleo foods

Relying only on those foods that were available to our hunter gatherer should provide us with those foods our bodies evolved to thrive on over 2 million years.

If you want to follow how it works out in practice here is the blog of one chaps month long trial.

hamstercheeks_2

green tea is supposed to help

meh?

Ted_Hutchinson wrote: »

If you read my post you would have seen the word "PALEO" do you understand what that refers to?

Peanuts are legumes and are therefore not allowed on Paleo diets.

I didn't say peanuts, I said 'nuts'

walnuts, brazil nuts, macadamia, almond nuts can all be eaten on the diet and produce an allergic reaction right?

Ted_Hutchinson

meh? wrote: »

I didn't say peanuts, I said 'nuts'

walnuts, brazil nuts, macadamia, almond nuts can all be eaten on the diet and produce an allergic reaction right?

So now tell me how many people die from NUT as opposed to peanut allergy in the UK on average each year?