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luclo Veteran Author Grand Rapids Posts:339 Points:189,770 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2006 7:59:55 AM Ignore luclo Report Abuse Does anyone have any suggestions or home remedies? My son has brake outs of acne on his cheeks, his upper lip and his chin. Sometimes it’s worse than others, especially when he shaves. He has tried over the counter face cleaners sometimes they work and other times it seems to make it worse.

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Does anyone have any suggestions or home remedies? My son has brake outs of acne on his cheeks, his upper lip and his chin. Sometimes it’s worse than others, especially when he shaves. He has tried over the counter face cleaners sometimes they work and other times it seems to make it worse.

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connielamb Sophomore Author Richmond Posts:182 Points:18,025 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2009 8:34:26 AM Ignore connielamb Report Abuse When my kids were young, I had them wash their faces with soap and cornmeal, it scrubbed their faces well.Then rinse. Then I had them wipe their faces with peroxide and diluted Betadine. hey hardly ever had acne. It worked for them.
BlueBike Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,521 Points:635,135 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 30, 2007 8:24:45 AM Ignore BlueBike Report Abuse Lots of washing of the skin to remove the bacteria that causes the acne. Also drink lots of water as it seems to clean out the body system and there is less bacteria to accumulate.
tonyhubb Rookie Author Iowa Posts:39 Points:6,805 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: May 28, 2007 11:50:46 AM Ignore tonyhubb Report Abuse I don't believe sugar has anything to do with acne itself... inflammitory or not. I am a sugar-a-holic and I don't have acne. Acne is more prevelant in teen years in my opinion. My step-son had really bad acne starting at age 13. It would flare up when he went with his dad for several weeks over the summer. What we found was to just make sure they are showering daily, washing their hair and cleansing their face. So when my step-son came back to our house, after about a week or bathing normally and using facial masks and anti-septics, his face would be almost "zit-less". Acne is caused by bacteria in the pores that get stuck in there and cause whiteheads or blackheads. I would also recommend to not pick or squeeze pimples with fingernails as that can cause skin damage and pitting.
sarah4424 Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:53 Points:56,305 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: May 24, 2007 6:43:43 PM Ignore sarah4424 Report Abuse I really like a product by Neutrogena called Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask. It works great, but if his skin gets dry easy, he may only want to use it every other day and wash with a mild soap on the "off" days.
DISPATCH1 Rookie Author Wyoming Posts:10 Points:2,135 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: May 12, 2007 2:30:55 AM Ignore DISPATCH1 Report Abuse Just had to post this. I know people swear by Accutane, but be very careful with it! I had a brother and a sister who took it. We nearly lost my brother. For some it affects them mentally. Yes, his acne cleared up beautifully, but at a great price. Check the literature and speak with your Dr. about this. It is documented. Many have problems with this drug. My sister on the other hand did quite well on it.
Coolness1001 Sophomore Author Utah Posts:176 Points:21,985 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: May 11, 2007 2:18:06 PM Ignore Coolness1001 Report Abuse Amoxicillin, Differin, and Duac has done wonders for me!
BlueBike Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,521 Points:635,135 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 10, 2007 9:05:31 AM Ignore BlueBike Report Abuse I remember that It helped a lot if I cut out sugars.
LilBlueElement Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,412 Points:147,970 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: May 6, 2007 10:21:51 PM Ignore LilBlueElement Report Abuse Accutane worked wonders on my son, who had tried just about everything else (both Rx + OTC.) The side effects were VERY dry skin (especially lips) and a rapid heartbeat. In his case the benefits far outweighed the risks.
CrystalQuartz Sophomore Author Dayton Posts:155 Points:10,500 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 4, 2006 12:57:42 AM Ignore CrystalQuartz Report Abuse Acne is an inflammatory disease caused by two primary factors: high cortisol levels, and rapid rises in blood sugar that cause an insulin response. Both factors also cause your body to crave carbs, store fat, and gain weight. If you can control cortisol levels and prevent rapid rises in blood sugar you can reduce or eliminate acne and heal your body from the inside out. A rapid rise in blood sugar causes an insulin response in the body, which then causes an inflammatory response. Remember this simple fact: whatever food we eat is converted to sugar as it is digested. Different foods are converted to sugar at varying rates. If we consume foods that are rapidly converted to sugar, that is considered pro-inflammatory. Pro-inflammatory foods cause all kinds of problems in the body resulting from a rapid rise in blood sugar, which in turn sparks a burst of inflammation on a cellular level. As our insulin rises, this triggers more inflammation throughout the body. The cornerstone of the anti-inflammatory diet is the careful regulation of blood sugar. It is crucial to understand the relationship between the food we eat and its effect on blood sugar levels. The Anti-Inflammatory Diet The key to this diet is preventing rapid rises in blood sugar that create an insulin response which in turn causes an inflammatory response. Start by following these guidelines: •Eliminate sugar from your diet •Stick to low glycemic carbs •Eat 5-6 smaller meals a day •Eat food rich in antioxidants (blueberries, cantaloupe, green vegetables) •Eat foods that provide essential fatty acids(flaxseeds,olive oil,almonds) •Eat high quality protein (salmon, turkey, chicken, non-GMO soy products) •Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day •Drink green or black tea instead of coffee (no soda pop not even diet) •Reduce iodine intake
E1H Rookie Author Virginia Posts:84 Points:32,220 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 2, 2006 6:10:36 AM Ignore E1H Report Abuse Go to a dermatologist, diet has very little to with much of it, I was allergic to salycitic acid when i was young and almost every product used that. I went to a wonderful dermatologist and she prescribed a very mild cream that helped tremendously. I was ashamed before I saw her and within 2 weeks I saw remarkable improvement. Sugar in the body is converted to glycogen and thus has little to do with skin acne, the oils in certain types of chocolate and some candies have a much greater effect on the skin than sugar. Oils in the body are either broken down to be used for energy or are excreted (sometimes via the pores on the skin)
CrystalQuartz Sophomore Author Dayton Posts:155 Points:10,500 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2006 2:12:56 AM Ignore CrystalQuartz Report Abuse Stop eating sugar. Get started with a good Dermatologist and stick to the regime. Some over the counter stuff that works to some degree is Clearasil Benzol Peroxide, Queen Helene's Mint Mask which has sulfur and clay and dries up pimples pretty fast.
unccmyway Rookie Author Charlotte Posts:39 Points:25,240 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2006 11:33:00 AM Ignore unccmyway Report Abuse I know a lot of people that have used Proactiv and it has worked wonders for all of them.
Kimmie3 Veteran Author Ontario Posts:455 Points:55,200 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2006 9:17:42 AM Ignore Kimmie3 Report Abuse I would reccomend using SpectroGel or SpectroDerm, its the best on the over-the-counter market to use. For the first week or two it can make your acne a little worse, but after that it is gone, only the occassional blemish. You just need to get past the initial breakout that it takes for your skin to adjust to and react to the active ingredients
#12#_TwinkieTroll Rookie Author Tampa Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2006 9:15:53 AM Ignore #12#_TwinkieTroll Report Abuse A few months ago I had the same problem, my dad ordered the Proactiv solution, and it really does work. I have been using it for about 5 months now and my face is clear.
ccb711 Champion Author Durham Posts:15,994 Points:918,585 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2006 9:45:26 PM Ignore ccb711 Report Abuse Like the others, I highly recommend a dermatologist for help. My parents did when I was young, and it saved my face from being so scared from the pimples I did have. I am sure there are a lot of advances since the 60s and early 70s, but they did a technique to get the puss out of pimples, used sunlamp on my face and I had tetracycline to take orally and a sulfa solution to put on my face to dry up the pimples. For those with the occassional zit, I highly recommend Principal Secret's Blemish Buster. Can be bought from QVC. It has sulfa in it and will dry up most small pimples overnight. [Edited by: ccb711 at 2/22/2006 10:47:15 PM EST]
Furley Sophomore Author Scranton Posts:218 Points:84,225 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2006 8:14:32 AM Ignore Furley Report Abuse Take him to the Doctor; there is a cream in a little round container (I can't think of the name), it's expensive but worked well for my son. He had real bad acne for a few of his early teen years 12-15. His face is now clear and he is 17.
Jus2Bmee Champion Author South Carolina Posts:4,197 Points:493,720 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2006 8:41:44 AM Ignore Jus2Bmee Report Abuse Invbest in a good dermatatologist if it is really bad... cheaper in the long run and stops the acne scarring. Ihave always found plain old Clearasil works the best.