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HEALTH & FITNESS | YOUR BOD | SKIN

I can't get rid of my pimples and blackheads

 
My mom pops them, but it hurts! I’ve tried over-the-counter medicines, but they don’t help. Is there a way for my face to clear up?

We’ll say it again…and again and again. Picking blemishes is bad, bad, bad! It can cause the infection to go deeper into the skin and even leave permanent scarring.

The first line of acne attack is to use a wash with salicylic acid, and follow up with benzoyl peroxide cream. If that doesn’t work, you should see a dermatologist, who can prescribe a retinoid cream. These potions decrease oil, while peeling away dead skin cells that cause blackheads (that’s not dirt!).

If topical creams don’t work, the dermo will probably give you oral antibiotics or an oral retinoid called Accutane. Whew!

There are lots of choices for clearing up skin. The latest thing? Laser and light treatments that zap pores, keeping them from ever producing pimple-causing oils again—and without side effects. The catch? Most laser treatments cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

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MODMODMOD I have over active sweatglands in my armpits(i know its gross i hate it!!)and i apply ALOT of deodorant in the morning. Through the day i just tend to sweat a bunch and then i have pit stains. I've avoided wearing white and always kept a jacket on hand (i just push up the sleeves to stay cool) to keep people from seeing. Is there anything i can do to make it stop??

 

 

Hey chickadee! I'd check with a doc to see if there's any kind of clinical strength deoderant or anything that can help it. Until then, though, I'd try wearing layers to help conceal it. Maybe, wear a tank top or cami underneath your shirt to avoid the stains Smile

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Becca G.

by SBbabe101 on 4/23/2011 5:09:59 PM

 
 

i have two bumps on my face and they are red wat should i do?????

by rebekahlwarren on 1/16/2011 4:30:03 PM

 
 

I'm on Accutane. It's freaking magical. It's a five month treatment that shuts down your oil glands. My face is beautiful and I'm only on the 2nd month!! I was actually on the Accutane for my back, I had tons of zits. But, now my back is almost prefect, I only have 1 or 2 zits left. But, the only bad thing about Accutane is that you have to get your blood drawn once a month to make sure youre healthy and your skin and lips can get really dry. I hated needles, but i got over it. I'd do anything for clear skin......




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by katherinem17 on 12/31/2010 10:27:45 AM

 
 

awesome-im going to ask my dermo about accutane-my bff told me it's a miracle worker, and her skin's FLAWLESS!
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by polska456 on 11/6/2010 9:54:35 PM

 
 

I totallly agree!!! my mother always pick my pimples and i just hate it!! she wont listen to me since i told her to stop touching my face because if she does it'll damge my skin. sometimes mothers have to listen to their children and understand.like right now i have tiny holes on my face from the previous zits she popped.

by princesstutu on 10/3/2010 5:29:56 PM

 
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