Acne Problems and Solutions

**jay_el_330** · June 24th, 2007 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by Asus700

acne has no cure but it can be controlled. as to food intake, different people react differently, depending on their metabolism. however, generally speaking the following should be avoided: softdrinks, nuts, iodized salt, seafood, chocolates, dairy products like cheez, butter etc. vitamin b12 (cyanocobalamine), vitamins containing this will aggravate acne, clusivol is one example.

one should also observe the food he/she eats as certain type of food may cause one to have acne while it will not have an effect on another. i know one person who always have acne around the mouth, turns out her skin is reacting to the toothpaste she was using.

ive had acne problems since i was 14 years old. i used to take antibiotics (tetracycline) prescribed by a dermatologist. it worked, albeit i cant take antibiotics for the long term. as soon as i stop taking it, the acne comes back with a vengeance.

when i was around 18, my sister, bless her heart, brought me to a dermatologist in makati. nakilala nya through her officemate who had the same problem.

she prescribed me 4 kinds of topical solution. two of them was clindamycin and tretinoin, the other two was used for only a month, sort of like a cleansing solution. this was during the time when tret and clinda was not yet out in the market. she was a graduate and a fellow in dermatology back in the US, and she brought the formula here in pinas.

they were like magic for me. my acne disapppeared within a week of treatment. even if i eat some of the bawals like seafood, chocolates etc.

after 7 years, the acne started coming back. i went back to her and she increased the dosage and again my acne disappeared.

after 6 years, the acne started coming back again. when i went back to her, she said that there is no topical solution that can help me anymore. i had to take accutane (here its known as roaccutane).

i took it for 8 months, spent about P45,000 on it ( just to show you guys how desperate i was to get rid of it) after about three weeks of taking it, my acne is gone and never came back.

i have been acne free for 3 years now. i can eat just about anything and no acne worry anymore.

before taking the medicine, i did my own research and read a lot on the medicine and also listened to some people who took it. some of the side effects mentioned were minor like drying of lips which was the main side effects i experienced while taking it. a lip balm solves the problem.

yung mga grabeng side effects like suicidal tendency, are remote and cant be linked directly to the medicine. well, i just thank God that im okay now with no lingering side effects except for this dull pain on my lower back from time to time.

you cant take it independently though, its not your typical over the counter drug. its highly regulated and you need a doctor's prescription. you also need to see your doctor regularly as your liver needs to be tested from time to time.

The doctor's name if your are interested is sylvia jacinto jamora. her clinic is located at the corner of finlandia and batangas st. in makati.

haba ng post ko noh? hehehe.... the least that i can do to help, because i know how it feels to go through with this problem.

does it also remove scars caused by pimp?

**wildthing** · June 24th, 2007 03:05 PM

Our derma recommends tretinoin... but not for kids...mga teenager and above.

**Asus700** · June 24th, 2007 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by jay_el_330

does it also remove scars caused by pimp?

no it does not. separate treatment yon, medyo mahal din.

**allen_the_great** · June 24th, 2007 08:16 PM

yeah, cleanse, tone and moisturize! and if you're a guy, you should use guy-oriented skin care products. I'm currently using the Grid Zero series' Facial Wash, Toner, and Moisturizer. Made especially for guys. hehe. it works!

**hyperthread** · June 24th, 2007 09:08 PM

Treat that acne as soon as possible. Mahirap magka-acne scars, kitang kita pag nasa dim na ilaw.. medyo di maganda tignan.

**nitrox** · June 24th, 2007 11:17 PM

Don't take any acne medication like Accutane or Acnetrex (ata) without the derma's prescription. It supresses the body's oil glands to prevent pimples from breaking-out. It causes dizzinesss & the lips to dry excessively. Its only the last alternative after topical treatments don't work.

As per my derma's advice - Putting a bimpo soaked with warm water over the face can remove excess oil in the face. Wash your face with a hypo-allergenic skin cleanser (celetec works for me). If OTC treatments dont work, please see a dermatologist (who is an M.D., not from those found in skin centers at malls). They will just force you to buy their "medicines" without a thorough examination of your skin condition. If you need a derma recommendation, pls PM me.

To remove acne scars, try asking about the Diamond Peel treatment. I think it would work for 'mababaw' type of scars.

**chua_riwap** · June 25th, 2007 02:43 AM

Originally Posted by hyperthread

Treat that acne as soon as possible. Mahirap magka-acne scars, kitang kita pag nasa dim na ilaw.. medyo di maganda tignan.

He-he! Para bang surface ng buwan..............

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**yebo** · June 25th, 2007 10:59 AM

there is a cheap alternative if your acne problem is caused by hormone imbalance (i'm assuming you have already tried all the remedies like washing your face 3x a day, watching your diet, using cleansers, etc.) there are very cheap BIRTH CONTROL PILLS that prevent acne. those even minimize and/or totally eliminate monthly menstruation without side effects, so less hassle pa. but of course, yan e pag babae ka.

pwede din daw sa lalaki sabi ng ob-gyne ng misis ko. kaso lang nga tutubuan ka ng boobs ehehehehe!