Acne Advice Thread

donmeister

Michellenman wrote: »

I bought the panoxyl 5 stuff. Super reasonably priced. Just a few questions:

Can you wear make up over it? I read the instructions but it doesn't mention anything about it?

Do you have to wash it off? Like, if I put it on before bed do I need to wash it off in the morning?

Can you moisturise over it? I find it's drying my skin out a little, don't want to mess it up by putting on moisturiser though...

Anyone with any answers?

Im a user myself!

From my experience anyways:

1. Im pretty sure you are able to wear make-up over it, just use a little less than normal!

2. Leave it overnight, wash off in the morning.

3. I'd be inclined to say, wash off panoxyl, then moisterise, one or the other

Hope this helps!

RibenaHead

...and if it's drying out you skin too much, stick to every second or every third day. Better not to dry it out too much.

Macca3000

Hey sccopman heres the website: http://www.anutherapie.com/
Dont be put off by the very female look of the website. If you can afford it, dig your heels in and go for it. I can honestly say it's the first time something has really worked for me.

Oh and just on Panoxyl. If you start using 10% be very careful with your clothes, bed sheets and pillow cases. Lots of neon pink and beige marks on these led me to throw alot out.

congo_90

Ok so having read through a lot of the acne sticky and having had spots for years varying from plenty to a few and back again.. I've gone doc, used several products and have been told it's due to oily skin. Been seeing a lot of ads for oxy products and I *think* nivea on tv so was wondering has anyone used this and is it worth my trip to the shops?

Gettin waay to conscious these days as I work directly in front of people so I always feel kinda ugh

Thanks and if you want to recommend another product please do!

gibson

My 2 friends from Belfast swear by Proactiv they've used it for a while now and have seen amazing results. You do have to constantly use it, its not like a miracle cream that you use once and acne never returns, but if you use the products they will clear up acne and stop break outs.

Does anyone know though if Proactiv can be bought in a shop in Ireland instead of having to order it from a website?

Jackobyte

congo_90 wrote: »

Ok so having read through a lot of the acne sticky and having had spots for years varying from plenty to a few and back again.. I've gone doc, used several products and have been told it's due to oily skin. Been seeing a lot of ads for oxy products and I *think* nivea on tv so was wondering has anyone used this and is it worth my trip to the shops?

Gettin waay to conscious these days as I work directly in front of people so I always feel kinda ugh

Thanks and if you want to recommend another product please do!

Ya I've thought of buying OXY recently too... Anyone here used it? Any feedback?

JEBUS 1

Can anybody reccomend anything for acne arount the mouth and chin?
Ive tried panoxyl 5 and that's only worked on my forehead and jawline,
so if anyone could reccomend anything for it id appreciate it.

Jackobyte

Bought some OXY for the 1st time last night... Ok its too early to see proper results and I never really had bad acne, it was more of a couple of spots at a time. Anyway, it is a microbead wash containing large red beads and loads of tiny beads. When you are using it, it feels rough on your face, so I wouldn't recommend to anyone with sensitive skin, but after you wash it off, your skin isn't rough or scratched or anything. I got it half price in Dunnes and with it I also got a zit blitz gel/cream/treatment also half price. The zit blitz is in a nice sized tube but haven't had a chance to use it really yet.

I'll get back to ye with further feedback after a week or so of use...

JEBUS 1

Jackobyte wrote: »

Bought some OXY for the 1st time last night... Ok its too early to see proper results and I never really had bad acne, it was more of a couple of spots at a time. Anyway, it is a microbead wash containing large red beads and loads of tiny beads. When you are using it, it feels rough on your face, so I wouldn't recommend to anyone with sensitive skin, but after you wash it off, your skin isn't rough or scratched or anything. I got it half price in Dunnes and with it I also got a zit blitz gel/cream/treatment also half price. The zit blitz is in a nice sized tube but haven't had a chance to use it really yet.

I'll get back to ye with further feedback after a week or so of use...

Any update on this so far?

annadbanana

hey people went to a dermatologist over the summer ther coz my skin was getin covered with spots it was an outbreak!she put me on a cream and tablets called minosil cant remember the name of the cream but it has worked absloute wonders its brilliant i wud seriously recomend anyone out there who is having problems with their skin to go and get this drug it is amazing,my skin is so smooth now and not a spot to be seen dont even need to wear foundation its great!!The only thing id say is to you havta give it tym its not gonna change over night it took my skin about three months ta fully clear up and when u start taking the cream its peels off the top layer of yur skin so it look s a bit rotten for the first couple of days butjust keep goin with it youll never look back

gaz wac

annadbanana wrote: »

she put me on a cream and tablets called minosil cant remember the name of the cream but it has worked absloute wonders its brilliant

Im sure people will want to know the name of the cream

cassie.xo

Yeah Clearasil is useless. Dermologica is proven to be the best product for all skin types. They use it in beauticians

GO'S

lads duac is a good cream

cassie.xo

Never heard of it. Is it by perscription only or can you get it over de counter?

jumpguy

cassie.xo wrote: »

Never heard of it. Is it by perscription only or can you get it over de counter?

It's prescription, but that's easy to get, just ask your doctor about it next time you're in.

It definetly works, and clears skin noticeably.

lulu77

Hi, I suffered acne throughout my teens and 20s but thankfully is relatively under control now I'm in my 30s. I have a random question re acne treatments and wondering if anyone out there has had same experience? I was on antiobiotic called clinimicin (or something like that!) in my teens and while it did clear the acne (for a time) it also made my skin very pale. It's like it killed the pigment in my skin aswell as the acne... just wondering if anyone else experienced this odd side effect from any acne treatments?! :eek:

Slow Show

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned before, but I swear by this treatment...it's like my bible when it comes to acne. Obviously if it works for my skin it's not going to work for a lot of others, but it's worth a try.
I suffered fairly bad acne for about two years. Sometimes I was OK, sometimes I was almost in tears until my mam got talking, as she does, and a girl with a similiar problem recommended this:

Well, I use Simple hydrating facial wash, there's not much in it as far as I know and it's very easy on your skin. Then I use and then I use a tube of cream called quinoderm, you can get over the counter in Boots, I think...my mam always gets it for me so I'm not too sure but definitely Boots anyway! It worked wonders for me. It can be a bit harsh on your skin to begin with but I persevered anyway and after a few days I was grand, no irritation whatsoever.
I also use moisturizer a few times a week. For me, if I use it everyday it's too much but every few days is grand for me.
I have clear skin now, except for the odd spot so I'm flying it:D
If you're desperate, give it a try anyways.

Moromaster

Honestly this is getting ridiculous. No matter what the hell I do I always have greasy skin on my forehead. Literally I can dry it out insanely, put on the stuff that supposedly stops facial perspiration and BAM!! Greasy skin after two minutes.

Don't say dermatologist cause the parental guidance says it's expensive and unnecessary. :rolleyes:

So, what can I do so I can wake up without pimples? Or come how without them?

Curlz24

Hi there,

Would anybody have any advice or ideas on how I can get rid of my blackheads??

I have them on my nose mostly and cannot seem to get rid of them all.
:mad:
Iv used all the nose strips and while they get rid of some of them, they just dont get rid of all of them completely!

Ant advice would be greatly appreciated.

Piste

I don't usually get spots but a few days ago I got three massive ones on my chin...at first I thought it was a rash because I just don't generally get outbreaks like this. They're those horrible sore spots that never come to the surface and just remain sore and red. I got some Panoxyl gel in Boots today, I remember using it on holidays when my friend had a tube and it was great stuff. Hopefully It'll sort out my face soon enough, I don't like wearing makeup on top of spots.

reds78

Macca3000 wrote: »

This seemed like a thread I cn actually reply in. I've had acne since I was 15/16. Never serious but always there and as I got older and it never cleared I got quite down about it. I can honestly say I've tried EVERYTHING on the market: clearasil, oxy, clean'n'clear, boots own brand, witch, neutragina, loreal, panoxyl, quinderm. Doctor refused point blank to put me on roaccutane as A) she reckons it wasnt serious enough and mild bouts of depression when I was younger. Watching TV I saw a slot about Anu Therapie in Drogheda. They do loads of skin treatments and this particular one was for acne. As I had tried everything else I decided to bite the bullet (26, male, trust me it was difficult to head for a salon) and give it a go. The lady there gave me a cleaning set, cleanser-serum-moisturiser, which I use twice daily. Oh and every two weeks I go for a "fire and ice facial":) ( serious dent to my masculinity here) I'm about 6 weeks into the coarse and I have to say for the first time ever I've noticed a huge improvement. It's not totally clear which is my ultimate aim but its so much reduced that Im actuallly happy and content in myself when I'm out with mates and in work and can look people in the eye. Yes, the acne did bother me that much. It's not cheap by a long shot (€80/facial, €170/cleaning set) but considering all the other gunk I was buying, my own increased level of confidence and that this is the first time I've seen a big improvement, I am more than happy to pay the price. Sorry for the long post, but just thought I'd throw it out there.

can macca tell me what the cleansing products are called?? would be interested in getting some too. Have been onto that website before and was looking at some products and just want to make sure they are the same ones. Thanks

Macca3000

Hey reds78, the product is called Is Clinical.

Two months on from that post I have to back track a little. When I finished using it, literally within 2 days I had a breakout. So you have to keep using the product constantly and stick to the routine. It is expensive and I think ultimatly what I want is something that totally clears my face of spots and then totally prevents them coming back. Wishful thinking but Im the stubborn type. However this does work in clearing your face but in the long run it would work out very expensive to keep it clear.

reds78

thanks macca. I think that product was initially invented for use in patients who have undergone chemo and radiotherapy and have damaged skin as a result. But they saw such great results in its healing that they brought it out for other skin conditions. Saw an article on it. Thanks for the reply and think i will try it now. Had looked into it before but knew it was expensive!!

rody1982

Just saw a few posts on acne in general and just thought Id share my own experience cos I know what an absolute pain in the ass it is, the embaressment of it and the depression of it too. I suffered bad bouts of acne from the age of 11 up til about 23. it was all over my face, chest and back. Took everything going for it.......was going to be put on roaccutane but I refused due to the possible side effects. I use to cover my skin at night in sudocream and tried every face wash going and antibiotics. All made my skin dry, crap and usually with more spots and lumps popping up.
I found Udos oil (Udos choice) to be brilliant, it literally cleared my skin up in a week and after a few weeks had clear skin. its fish oil capsules with omega 3 and 6 in them and I took about 10 capsules a day. You can get it in any health shop or good chemist. I just wash my face now with water and gentle facewash and no sudocream at night and popped Udos oil all the time. My face is clear now and has been for the past 4 years. I still get the ocassional spot the odd time, i dont mind that but nothing compared to the lumps that were constantly on my face all the time. Might help somebody else but its worth a go!!:)

larsson7

Had to add to this. Can completely relate to maccas post, same age same probs etc.
Iv found Doxycline very useful cleared it up for me. I used it for last 3 years or so now that im off it i just get manageable ones on chin (on so long cos once off they came back)
Doxy is cheap has no side effects and no probs using long term.
A daily drug by the way so you can keep the cleansing methods ongoing at same time

GLUEY

Went to the doctor today and got Tetralysal and Differin gel. Anybody else use these? Did it work?

Also the doc said to only put the differin on my forehead? Anybody else told this?

Kevin!

Has there been a conclusion in this thread about what the best cream to use for acne is? (available over the counter) I can't seem to find one, apart from understanding not to purchase clearasil.

Insect Overlord

Kevin! wrote: »

Has there been a conclusion in this thread about what the best cream to use for acne is? (available over the counter) I can't seem to find one, apart from understanding not to purchase clearasil.

I think one of the most interesting findings of this thread is that there is no single miracle cure. Different treatments can have different effects on different people.

eleanoroosevelt

zineryt and retinA

Johnaldinioh

roacatine worked wonders for me for about a year but then came back again not as bad but still few little buggers pop up

applesock

Hi
Ive been reading through different threads about this. Im after having the worse breakout ive had in a while ( hoping this will be gone before the new year !! ). But moving forward i need to sort this problem out once and for all. I have spots that are only on my chin, the rest of my face always clear except for this area. Im off the pill diantte since september and do not want to go back on it. Im taking zinc , angus cactus, and starflower oil vitamins all in the hope of clearing my skin( maybe im mixing to many? ) . I also use a clean & clear deep action face wash and a tea tree oil cleanser.
Please can anyone give me advice on what i cant do to get rid of it. Its obviously knocking my confidence&getting abit down about it. Any sugguestions regarding diet & natural way to heal / control. I dont really want to take any antibiotics.my diet is not to bad.

Piste

I'd also like to see responses to this, I've been getting loads of spots on my chin recently, I used just to get the odd one but there's one or two new ones a week at this stage. Panoxyl does dry them out but I'd rather not have them in the first place.

scruff321

Piste wrote: »

I'd also like to see responses to this, I've been getting loads of spots on my chin recently, I used just to get the odd one but there's one or two new ones a week at this stage. Panoxyl does dry them out but I'd rather not have them in the first place.

Been having the same problem and for the past while,

Went to the doctor, he put me 3 month prescription of tablets and Zineryt, first 3 weeks my chin cleared up perfect, but by the end of the course my skin was clearer but my chin was still very red.

I then went to the Dermatologist, and for me it was just simple acne under the skin, as with others it is so frustrating as my skin is pretty much grand otherwise. he put me on Minox tablets and the Differin gel that others also seem to be using.

Does anyone else find Differin just completely irritates their skin?? iv been using it less then a week and everytime i use it the next day my skin is kinda ichy and its still red i think im going to stop using it already!

applesock

was anyone ever told spots on chin related to hormones ? & have any idea how to control this aswel ? ive havent really tried any thing by way of antibiotics to clear my skin well besides dianette , but had to face that the minute i was of it the spots would be back, thats why looking for natural way to control it.:)

Black Magic

Throw a bit of savlon on it.

applesock

thanks ill try that anything to get rid of these.Got some evening primrose & some acne cream from boots, dont quiet have acne but hoping it'll work on these spots. ill let you all know if it works !!!

ziggy23

scruff321 wrote: »

Been having the same problem and for the past while,

Went to the doctor, he put me 3 month prescription of tablets and Zineryt, first 3 weeks my chin cleared up perfect, but by the end of the course my skin was clearer but my chin was still very red.

I then went to the Dermatologist, and for me it was just simple acne under the skin, as with others it is so frustrating as my skin is pretty much grand otherwise. he put me on Minox tablets and the Differin gel that others also seem to be using.

Does anyone else find Differin just completely irritates their skin?? iv been using it less then a week and everytime i use it the next day my skin is kinda ichy and its still red i think im going to stop using it already!

yep differen really irritated my skin for some reason. Have tried all the other creams and none have irritated my skin as much
My acne has really flared up since I had a baby 12 weeks ago. Its all along my jawline and is extremely sore and red. My GP prescribed Minox which is the same as Minocin and Isotrexin gel. Not doin anything for it tho. Have an appointment for a dermatoligist for 2 weeks time...think I'll just bite the bullet and ask to be put on roaccutane. I've had acne for years now and everything else just seems to clear it temporarily. Will report back and let yous know how I find it!!!

ziggy23

applesock wrote: »

was anyone ever told spots on chin related to hormones ? & have any idea how to control this aswel ? ive havent really tried any thing by way of antibiotics to clear my skin well besides dianette , but had to face that the minute i was of it the spots would be back, thats why looking for natural way to control it.:)

Yea chin acne is generally said to be hormonal/ reproductive system.The diannette is very strong. Have u tried any other pill like Yasmin? Its more low dose. I've heard the herb agnus cactus is good for hormonal disorders but ur better off goin into a herbalist though and asking for advice:cool:

applesock

i havent tryed any other pill as where trying for a baby now. so would rather sort all out naturally. i think they must be hormonal as only ever get them really bad coming up to my period how annoying, saying that its very rare i have a pure clear day. But remember i was saying bout the cream i got in the chemist, i kid you not when i say the golfball that was on my face is now literally half the size. woohooo could be clear for new years after all

sunrise91

I've had acne sice I was about 14. I'm 18 now and it still hasn't cleared. I was perscribed Zineryt and some antibiotics (can't remember the name) which worked really well at first but I built up an immunity to them. Was then put on Dianette which didn't work along with other antibiotics.

When I was 16 I started to use a facewash and a gel I found in the chemist called Prinoc.. It was an over the counter range and both the products cost about €10. I have to say it was amazing, my skin started to clear up within days! But unfortunetly it got taken off the market,:( I think you can only get it now if it's perscribed to you and nothing has worked for me since.

nitromaster

Given up on this whole Minosil + benezoyl peroxide stuff....only making it worse if anything...or very very slowly better...way too slow
Gonna try and get put on ro-accuntane
Only thing that's almost guaranteed to work I'd say

Zaffy

I've had incredible success by taking multi vitamin tablets from... LIDL!

Seriously, it's called something like A-Z lutein, and is very cheap. Try it.

And Vitamin C + Zinc tablets from Boots.

I take 1 of each each morning, and i'm virtually spot free for the day.

TanD

I used a cleanser that you can get from the pharmacy, its called Cetaphil, its amazing and soft and it took away my acne (this is going back a few years now). They still sell it, I cannot recommend this product enough.

nitromaster

Going for the blood test for roaccutane on Monday...then when the results come I'm on it ugleh be gone

ziggy23

nitromaster wrote: »

Going for the blood test for roaccutane on Monday...then when the results come I'm on it ugleh be gone

Hey nitromaster
I'm goin to see a dermatoligist on Thursday hopin to go on roaccutane can u tell me wat exactly happens before they put u on it? Thanks!

Macca3000

I'm making an appointment to see a dermatologist. I've no more options left now. Given up on iS Clinical stuff from Drogheda. too expensive (€1000 in 5 months) and for that price I'd expect a face as smooth as a baby's bottom.

I'm seriously depressed, weather probably isn't helping, but I'm 27 this year and still getting spots. And not just regular small flat ones or squeezable white heads, what I get is great sodding lumps that look like boils on my face. I have 3 currently and one right in the middle of my forehead. So paranoid about it that I haven't gone to work the last two days, I've cancelled going out tomorrow night with mates and I'm getting my sister to get anything I need from the shops!

I hate being this vain, but it's really getting me down now:(

ziggy23

Macca3000 wrote: »

I'm making an appointment to see a dermatologist. I've no more options left now. Given up on iS Clinical stuff from Drogheda. too expensive (€1000 in 5 months) and for that price I'd expect a face as smooth as a baby's bottom.

I'm seriously depressed, weather probably isn't helping, but I'm 27 this year and still getting spots. And not just regular small flat ones or squeezable white heads, what I get is great sodding lumps that look like boils on my face. I have 3 currently and one right in the middle of my forehead. So paranoid about it that I haven't gone to work the last two days, I've cancelled going out tomorrow night with mates and I'm getting my sister to get anything I need from the shops!

I hate being this vain, but it's really getting me down now:(

I hear ya!!!
I'm 27 in July and gettin those large painful spots u talk about too. Think its called cystic acne U name it I've tried it with little results:mad:
Goin to bite the bullet once and for all and try Roaccutane. Best of look with your appointment. Keep us posted:)

nitromaster

ziggy23 wrote: »

Hey nitromaster
I'm goin to see a dermatoligist on Thursday hopin to go on roaccutane can u tell me wat exactly happens before they put u on it? Thanks!

<snip> Don't lie to your dermatologist </snip>- Piste

ziggy23

nitromaster wrote: »

<snip> Don't lie to your dermatologist </snip>- Piste

Thanks Nitromaster got to read the comment before it was snipped:D

nitromaster

ziggy23 wrote: »

Thanks Nitromaster got to read the comment before it was snipped:D

Welcome
Okay maybe I said it slightly the wrong way...*shifty eyes* but basically the truth works...but stress it out... I mean if you're looking for roacutane you're likely fed up of the acne at this stage...and b) have likely looked it up while googling "how the fck to get rid of acne"

But yeah...to everyone...tell the truth and be persistent...if you want it enough, you'll get it