My Acne is really starting to control my life.. Help me please?!

if you dont want to treat it with over the counter products (salicylic acid is the best), then just remember that its just temporary. you have acne because of your hormones, youre a growing woman. all those losers who make fun of you are just insecure and trying to make themselves feel better by bringing you down. next time, just show them that youre not hurt by their words, you dont care. i used to get made fun of all the time because im russian and have a lot of arm hair and a unibrow... i just didnt let other people get to me and appreciated the friends that i did have at the time. now im a beautiful young woman and i dont even think about those days anymore!

and do NOT take accutane... that is only a last resort. i work at a pharmacy and i dont know why people get that stuff for their kids.. its toxic!

If it is bad, and causing pitted scars, then you need Isotretinoin (Accutane) ASAP under the supervision of your dermatologist. Insurance covers that typically, so no need for expensive laser treatments.

You might want to consider accutane or undergoing a radical diet transformation where you eliminate every single processed food, goods high in the glycemic index, chocolate (cocoa entirely), dairy, meats besides fish and eat anti-inflammatory foods only.

i used to have really bad acne, like really REALLY bad. i went for laser acne removal and then it began getting better. it really changed my life..

I have the same problem :'(. I'm using proavtive solution but its not working for me :(.

Wash your face twice a day with warm water and a good face wash.
You can buy good face washes just about anywhere, they're not too expensive.
I recommend a wash with salicylic acid. It will work just fine with less irritation.
* Benzoyl Peroxide is also effective at treating acne, but in my experience it causes a lot of dryness and redness.

After you wash, make sure you moisturize your skin within 5 minutes.
* It's important to use a non-comedogenic lotion. These kind of lotions do not irritate the skin.
* Keeping your face moisturized will reduce dryness and your face will be less oily. It's very important.

Never touch your face or pop your pimples. Popping them will only make them worse, and they'll spread.
- If you must pop them, wipe your face immediately after with alcohol. This will kill the bacteria so they won't spread.
* Alcohol will dry your face out really fast so I wouldn't do this very often.

*Lemon Juice is used as a homeopathic treatment for acne. Lemon juice also contains one of the AHAs or Alpha Hydroxy Acids and can be used to slough off dead skin, promoting skin elasticity, and enabling new skin cell growth rise from underneath.

Keep your pillow cases clean. Wash them often. Once a week if possible.

This isn't a one time thing, you have to continue this over time to see a difference. Once you get in the routine it will become natural and your face will be flawless!

*** Products I use..

1.) Clean&Clear - Advantage (3 in 1 foaming face wash) 8 Dollars
2.) Clean&Clear - Advantage (Acne control moisturizer) - 7
3.) CeraVe moisturizing face wash and lotion - about 35 (together)
4.) Neutrogena ( On The Spot) - No more than 5
5.) Stridex pads (Sensitive) - About 5

- I use 1 in the shower, and sometimes before bed.
- I use 2 before bed on most night.
- I use 3 in the morning to make my face look nice. The lotion won't make your face look oily.
- I use 4 when I see a breakout starting.
- I use 5 when I get home from school, and randomly when I feel like my face is dirty.

* FOR SCARS *

Buy some vitamin E.
You can get it at any pharmacy. It's really cheap.
Get about 3 of them out. Use something sharp to puncture the gel coating. Squeeze the vitamin E on the whole effected area. Leave it on for about an hour.

Other benefits of vitamin E on the skin..
* Helps to remove wrinkles
* Moisturizes
* Reduces redness
* Generally makes your face more look and feel more youthful

Be careful with the vitamin E on your face.. If you get it on your pillow case you'll have to wash it. Possibly twice. It won't be sticky or anything.. But it will leave a dark spot.