Advice on acne

[TryingNewThing]

yeah, I've struggled with acne during my teens up til the last couple of years. I had one of those severe cystic acnes and it was on my face, as well on my back but less severe. The most effective solution I found for my case of acne is Retin-A, basically topical vitamin-a derivative but generally you would need a prescription for it. I guess you could try out OTC products, which usually have either salicilic acid or benzoic peroxide as ingredients. However, they're not very effective against papules, cyst etc.

If you decide to go with Retin-A, just remember it's VERY IMPORTANT to follow the instructions. There's also an oral option called Accutane but it comes with possibility of quite severe kinds of side-effects. Some people believe it's the last resort sort of thing but just beware you could be one of the unlucky ones, so weigh your options carefully.

There's more resources on acne.org -- fantastic community there dedicated to all things acne related. I will recommend you to read the stickys, as they're extremely helpful in searching for your own solution as the cause of breakouts varies by individuals. Their Product reviews are very useful as well. Some products will work for some people but not for others; while for some, it's strictly diet related. You'll have to do some research on your own.

http://www.acne.org/messageboard/
http://www.acne.org/reviews/
http://www.alldaychemist.com/ (reputable online retailer, no prescription needed)

gl! mile: