Dec 05
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i have been washing my face twice daily with panoxyl (10%) bar and differin once at night. i also take an antbiotic called tetracycline twice a day. he told me to do all these things but i think it might be a little too much. Is it ?
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It probably is a bit to extreme however being aggressive in the beginning can be helpful in the long run. I would do all of this for about a month or so and see how you skin is doing. You should expect a lot of peeling and dryness so you may want to get a lightweight moisturizer (dermalogica has one called Active Moist that’s great.) After a month you may want to back off of the Panoxyl and just get a good foaming Gel Cleanser along with a mild exfoliant (use the exfoliant twice a week.) It is important that you don’t stay on the differin or meds for to long. Your skin will build an immunity to the products and it won’t work well anymore. Once your breakout has cleared up try switching to a professional skin care line to help maintain your skin. I personally like the Dermalogica products. They are not to expensive and give good results if used correctly.
I swear by Clean and Clear acnecontrol. It’s better than anything I’ve used, including Proactive and prescription things from a doctor.
Use water-based for face.
Stuff like Clearasil, oxy, etc aren’t that really good cuz it will dry up the skin.
Water-based works cuz it doesn’t have perfume or alcohol or anything that will make your skin dry out.
I would recommend Cetaphil or anything along those lines that are water-based.
I think it’s too much!
What the skin needs is a product that clears pores and kills bacteria, thus preventing hair follicles from clogging and turning into acne. This is what you should be looking for if you want to get rid of those ugly acne.
Before trying any treatment, I suggest you read this informational source that listed the most effective acne treatments available:http://www.17acnetreatments.com
P.S. I also know someone who used to suffer from severe acne for 14 YEARS and finally got rid of it completely. She’s sharing her story at her site:http://20six.co.uk/my-acne-solution
Maybe you could learn from her inspirational story
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Pimples Home Remedies
Mix 1 tablespoon groundnut oil with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice to prevent formation of blackheads and pimples.
Another overnight home remedy for zapping a zit is to put a dab of toothpaste on it to help dry it out. You may need to test this on a short-term basis to make sure it doesn’t irritate your pimple. Calamine lotion will have the same drying effect.
Get a bunch of fenugreek leaves and make a paste and apply it on your face .Wash it off with warm water and see you face glow, glow and glow. This natural remedy is also useful in case of blackheads.
Fenugreek tea taken internally does wonders for the skin.
Honey is a great remedy for pimples and acne. It kills bacteria and leaves the skin pimple free.
A common home remedy for pimples is toothpaste. Use the paste variety, not gel and gently apply a small drop directly on top of the blemish and let it dry. This will draw the pimple out and leave you blemish free. If left on too long, the skin may become irritated.
Juice of raw papaya is the best treatment for pimples. Apply fresh juice of raw papaya on pimples and get a good result.
Take a raw potato, peel and grate it. Put the grated into a muslin piece and tie it tightly to form a pad. Rub this pad all over the face in the firm, circular motions for about 5 minutes and then wash your face. Alternatively you could directly rub potato slices all over the face, Helps to get rid of blemishes and pimple scar.
Take a few pods of cloves and roast them dry in a pan. Powder them and add a little curd to make be a paste. Dab the paste on the pimples and let it dry. Wash off. Use this treatment regularly if you are prone to pimples. It is especially good for people who have an oily skin. The roasted cloves help to dry up the pimples faster.
A few handy tips for those who suffer from pimple ‘attacks’. Drink plenty of water and vegetable or fruit juices. Use cucumber or other fruit and vegetable packs to cure pimple scars. Maintain a diet that is rich in cottage cheese, fish and yoghurt. These help to cleanse your system and ward off pimples.
Pimples treatment using Zinc
Another useful remedy for acne and pimples is zinc. It should be taken in a dose of 50 mg daily for a month to reduce pimples. Then you can reduce the dose if noticable improvements are seen on your skin.
Home remedy for Pimple using Orange peel
Homemade Pimple Treatment using Orange peel has been found very effective. Pound the orange peel with water on a piece stone and apply to acne affected areas.
Mix equal amount of lemon juice and groundnut oil to form a paste. Apply on face and leave for 15 minutes and then wash off with water. Another good remedy to prevent pimples.
Mariglod petals crushed with a little castor oil can bring the zit to its head quickly. To suppress it, sandalwood paste with holy basil leaf helps.
To avoid transferring bacteria and germs, clean your pillowcase, washcloths, towels, make-up brushes and applicators frequently.
Apply fresh lime juice mixed to a glass of boiled milk as a face wash for acne, pimples, blackheads, and cracked skin.
Apply ripe tomatoes pulp on pimples and kept up to 1 hour, then wash.
Make a paste by mixing 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. Repeat for two weeks, pimples will disappear forever.
Use of sulphur soap is effective in keeping the oil glands clean and thus reducing pimples and acne. Grease can be removed by the use of lemon juice or camphorÂspirit.
Blend cucumber and make a paste. Apply this as a mask on your face and leave it for 1/2 hour and then rinse. This refreshes your skin and prevents acne.
A mask of grated apple mixed with a little honey is an excellent remedy for pimples. Most facial masks can be applied to the skin for 15-20 minutes then washed off with warm water, followed by a cold rinse.
Avoid consuming ghee, butter oils and sweets.
The Pimple affected parts must be thoroughly cleaned and wiped with a soft towel.
Cleanse the face free of make-up at night and before going to bed.
Fuller’s earth (multani mitti) pack is an effective means to control pimples.
Daily intake of a spoonful of honey mixed with rose water clears the skin.
Too much fingering and bursting of pimples causes septic and may leave behind permanent marks and damages to your looks.
Grind Neem leaves and turmeric. Mix with water to make a paste. It should be rubbed on the
pimple or scars, this helps clear away the spots.
How to reduce pimples:
* Regularly shampoo your hair.
* Avoid unnecessarily touching your affected areas.
* Change your dirty cloths , always wear clean and fresh cloth.
* Wash your face twice a day with mild soap.
* Avoid over make-up, only wear on special occasions.
* Try to minimize your stress levels.
* Keep a food diary to work out.
Steam your face once in a week to remove dirt from your face. You can add a few drops of eucalyptus oil or neem leaves to the water, then splash cold water on your face and pat dry. This is an effective remedy for blackheads also.
Steaming with juice of one lemon added to the water is also effective for blackheads and whiteheads.
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Five years ago I was on the except same regimen except I took tetracycline once a day… I had to stop using the panoxyl because it made my forehead peel really bad and my skin turned dark brown and than I had to use a skin lightener to get rid of the scaring left over and my skin is not sensitive at all and like you I felt it was to much but my acne was not clearing so I am assuming the differin gel was not strong enough for me and talked with my dermatologist and they gave me tazroac gel which at the time I thought it was nothing because it was only applied to my skin but women could have birth defects and took me off of everything else including the antibiotic and it did the trick but my skin peeled for like 5 months but I still am acne free. I guess it depends on how bad your skin is and how much work you are willing to do to get rid of your acne.
well, if the doc prescibed it, then it can’t be bad right? but if it irritates ur skin, call him up.
A known side effect of differin is itchy skin. It will pass.
I wouldnt worry about what the doc prescribed. you never mentioned how long you have been doing this procedure. if you have been doing this for over a week now without any bad side effects I think you should be fine.
Wash your face twice a day with a mild cleanser. Make sure you wash your skin whenever it becomes sweaty. Do not scrub your face as this will only make your acne worse.Log on to http://tipsfromruby-acne.blogspot.com/ for a few home made tips to heal acne