Adult acne cure

trish06

dholtuk2 wrote: »

If you type it into a google search box it brings quite a few places up which sell it.

Thanks for getting back to me,will go and take a look :beer:

rheme

Hi

My DS had acne from the waist up really bad about 10 years ago. It made me want to cry when looking at it. He was really embarrased by it. Doctor put him on roaccatin (apologies for the spelling). It worked a treat.

I have since had smaller out breaks of it and used pure coconut oil from Holland and Barratt. It got rid of it and is good for the skin too. £10.00 for 435g tub.

PinkLipgloss

Evening all,

I suffered from acne from when I was around 13 through to adulthood. It was always particularly bad just before and during my period. I tried lots of different products to no avail.

However, recently I saw an advert on TV for proactive and it guaranteed money back if it didn't work ( I live in Japan so I'm not sure if that same offer is available in the UK) anyways - it worked! My face cleared up significantly in around 6 weeks. My skin feels totally different - it feels clean (always felt oily before).

sara_501

I'm currently on my second course Isotretinion (used to be known by "Roaccutane" as it's trade name)....

I've had Acne in varying degrees since I was around 10 yrs old... the last course worked really well, but unfortunately it reoccured earlier this year...

Isotret does work, but be aware that you may need more than one course....agree with others on the board about side effects.. join pain after vigorous exercise...dry lips...headaches.... obviously these depend on the individual - not everyone will get them...

my advice..if you have a skin problem and it bothers you to the point where you even do online research, see your GP and get a Dermatology referral, it's worth it in the long run as Isotret can prevent scarring if used promptly...

hth take care xx

fabuleuse_2

I suffered from acne until the age of 20. It was quite bad, although not the cystic kind. I came across this thread on handbag.com, which made an amazing difference to my skin.

http://www.handbag.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=95448

I followed the basic principles of the original post, although instead of using products with the recommended concentration of glycolic acid (which are expensive and difficult to find) I used the Boots Skin Clear range, which contains a lesser concentration. Anyway, the improvement in my skin was dramatic - straight away I was getting no new spots and within 2-3 months when the old marks had healed my skin was absolutely perfect. I still have to follow the regime otherwise I get spots. My skin is still pretty good, although I'd say it's not as good now - I do usually have one or two spots, but I can definitely live with that.

Most people have probably tried Benzoyl Peroxide creams (they bleach like crazy - apply at night and use an old pillowcase!) and I also had previously, but something about the combination of products here seems to work. I know it won't work for everyone, but I got such good results with this that I really want to pass it on!

charlesbrooke

Acne can be very mild, resulting in a few lone blemishes, or it can be severe when it occurs on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back. Pustules and deeper cysts occur with very severe acne and scarring may result if the condition is not cared for properly. These scars may be visible for a lifetime. Here's what your can do to prevent these scars from forming, and treat them if they do develop.

Preventing Acne Scars
Never pick or squeeze acne blemishes. This can lead to the spread of acne and the development of acne scars. Instead, there are a number of treatment methods that can be used to care for acne and prevent the development of scars. Herbs such as chamomile, lavender, juniper, bergamot, dandelion root, Echinacea, poke root, witch hazel, and burdock root can be used to reduce toxicity, improve the skin's condition and treat acne. Vitamin supplements can also be helpful as vitamins A, C, E and B6 are vital for healthy skin. Also, avoid exposing your skin to the sun's rays. Initially, sun exposure may dry out an acne blemish, but over time, unprotected sun exposure can damage the skin and further aggravate problem acne.

Types of Acne Scars
Medical professionals have developed a acne scarring classification system that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of many acne scars. Scars may be classified as ice pick, boxcar, or rolling.

Acne Scars - Ice pick
As their name implies, ice pick acne scars are thin, sharp scars. The skin looks as though it has been sliced with an ice pick. These scars are narrow, but deep, extending into the deep dermis or subcutaneous layer.
Acne Scars - Boxcar
Unlike ice pick scars, boxcar scars do not taper to a point. Instead, they are round pits that have sharp vertical edges. Skin resurfacing techniques such as dermabrasion or laser resurfacing may be used to treat shallow boxcar scars. Deeper scars require full-thickness treatment techniques.
Acne Scars - Rolling
Rolling scars appear to have a rolling or undulating texture. They are the result of folds in the skin to the subcutaneous tissue below. Rolling scars must be treated by breaking up the fibrous bands that are causing the skin to fold or roll. Subcutaneous incision is the method most commonly used to treat this condition.

Acne Scar Treatment

Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers such as fat, collagen, hyaluronic acid derivatives, and polytheyl-methacrylate microspheres with collagen can be injected into acne scars to raise the surface of the skin and give a smoother look. The injection of dermal fillers does not permanently correct acne scars. The results are temporary, so further injections are necessary.
Punch Excision
Deep acne scars such as ice pick and deep boxcar scars can be treated with the punch excision method. This procedure uses a punch biopsy tool that looks similar to a round, sharp cookie-cutter. It comes in diameters ranging from 1.5 mm to 3.5 mm, and the correct size can be chosen to match the size of the scar. Local anesthesia is used to remove the scar tissue and suture the edges together. If a new scar should develop in the old one's place, it will now be easier to treat with a skin resurfacing technique.
This technique can also be performed with a skin graft, where the scarred skin is removed and that area is filled with a skin graft taken from behind the ear. Some kind of skin resurfacing technique will still likely be needed to correct any differences in the skin's color and texture.
Punch Elevation
This method of surgically correcting acne scars uses the same punch tool that is used in the punch excision method. It is used on deep boxcar scars that have sharp edges and normal appearing bases. With the punch elevation method, the base of the scar is excised leaving the walls of the scar intact. The excised base is then sutured to the surface of the skin to fill the void. There are fewer incidences of color and texture differences with this technique and less chance of developing another visible scar.
Subcutaneous Incision
Rolling scars can be treated with subcutaneous incision. This method is used to break up the fibrous bands that cause the skin to roll or appear undulated. Local anesthesia is inserted under the skin with a special beveled needle that remains parallel to the skin's surface. The needle is then used to gently cut the fibrous bands with a piston like motion. Bruising is likely to occur with this method, but it will usually fade in about one week.
Laser Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing is a popular treatment used to cure many skin defects. Carbon dioxide and YAG lasers are the two most common types used for the laser resurfacing of acne scars. Using the controlled beam of a laser, the top layer of skin is burned to a precise depth. The skin then heals itself by replacing the lost skin with new skin.


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Ted_Hutchinson

charlesbrooke wrote: »

Here's what your can do to prevent these scars from forming, and treat them if they do develop.

While of course that information may be very helpful it does not address the cause of the acne and prevention is always better than cure.

I have presented some of the latest research into the causes of acne here Suggesting that further lowering the vitamin D status of people with acne by further reducing sun exposure leads inevitably to even more chronic illness. When looking at that chart be aware the average UK adult status over the year is 20ng/ml.

Vitamin d is a natural anti inflammatory agent therefore increasing Vitamin D satus naturally helps resolve the inflammation involved in acne.

Vitamin D is a natural anti biotic so increasing your natural antibiotic status helps your body deal with acne.

You can learn more about Vitamin D and the Skin here.

Ted_Hutchinson

Diet-Acne Association Gains Footing in Literature

Rossy2692

I have suffered with acne for a while now after coming off the contraceptive pill, bearing in mind I have never suffered with acne before and being 36 was a real shock for me. Went to the doctors they gave me a Topical solution that worked at first then failed, I went back a couple of weeks ago and they gave me Tetralysal 300, one tablet a day 7 months course and after a couple of weeks I have seen a big improvement, just waits to be seen if this medication solves the problem, it is such a horrible thing to suffer from, particulary psycologically. I really feel for youngsters who suffer from this, it must be 10 times worse for them.

Ted_Hutchinson

Diet and Acne
If you find you have to register to read this article then it's free and worth doing. The site is really for doctors but I didn't have any trouble registering.

I think this is the key paragraph
More specifically, foods with high glycemic loads are known to give rise to hyperinsulinemia, which can then lead to an increase in plasma concentrations of insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1. Free IGF-1 may promote acne by inducing hyperkeratosis and epidermal hyperplasia, which is an initial step in the formation of a follicular obstruction. IGF-1, in addition to insulin, can also stimulate androgens, which are known to cause an increase in sebum production. Clinically, there is evidence that patients with acne have higher serum levels of IGF-1, as seen in the Cappel et al. study evaluating postadolescent women aged 20-25 years.