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JimC · 08-12-2007, 08:36 PM

I started getting acne when I was 12 and it's just now starting to go away (20 now). My worst points were between 14-16 where, they were the times I was trying out various acne medicines, oddly enough. I tried everything from Stridex, to creams, to doctor prescribed pills. They all made it worst.

There are 2 things that will guarantee you clean skin:
Hygiene + Time

Just keep your face clean with good soap and water, make a habit of not touching it, and give it a few years. Teen acne is almost impossible to get rid of with any kind of medicines, because it's a natural part of some people's growth, and it will go away eventually.

PS As far as back acne goes, I got that about 16 and I still have it... all I can say is keep that clean as well, lotions couldn't hurt either.

PPS Also, despite belief, grease does not directly affect acne. You could rub a juicy hamburger all over your face and it wouldn't hurt it... unless it was dirty- the bacteria would.

PPPS Have lots of vitamin E! (vegetables, pills, slim fast)

08-12-2007, 08:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
JimC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 198	I started getting acne when I was 12 and it's just now starting to go away (20 now). My worst points were between 14-16 where, they were the times I was trying out various acne medicines, oddly enough. I tried everything from Stridex, to creams, to doctor prescribed pills. They all made it worst. There are 2 things that will guarantee you clean skin: Hygiene + Time Just keep your face clean with good soap and water, make a habit of not touching it, and give it a few years. Teen acne is almost impossible to get rid of with any kind of medicines, because it's a natural part of some people's growth, and it will go away eventually. PS As far as back acne goes, I got that about 16 and I still have it... all I can say is keep that clean as well, lotions couldn't hurt either. PPS Also, despite belief, grease does not directly affect acne. You could rub a juicy hamburger all over your face and it wouldn't hurt it... unless it was dirty- the bacteria would. PPPS Have lots of vitamin E! (vegetables, pills, slim fast) Last edited by JimC; 08-12-2007 at 08:41 PM.