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I have tried literally every OTC and prescription cleanser, cream, gel, kit, medication, etc:
Proactiv
Clinique Acne systems
Dr. Murad kit
Mario Badescu
Differin
Duac
BP
Retin-A Micro
Salicylic Acid
Glycolic Acid
Doxycyline
Solodyn
Spironolactone
Yaz
Ortho Tri Cyclin
Ziana gel
Clindamycin
Vitamin B5
Vitamin A
Omega 369
Tea Tree Oil
Apple Cider Vinegar
Urine Therapy
My Acne Story: (GIRLS- you might find this really helpful when deciding what meds to take!)
Freshman year of high school, I would get pimples here and there on my forehead or around my nose or cheeks, then sophomore year, I literally just had acne on my forehead (but would hide them with short side swept bangs), junior year, my forehead acne cleared up and I was decently clear from just using BP at night. Summer of junior year going into senior year, I went out on tour in Europe with a best friend of mine (who's mother was currently performing) and was confident enough to not pack any of my creams since my skin looked pretty good. Within the next week I was breaking out, BAD. I don't know if it had to do with something in the water or the fact that we'd order room service and eat french fries all day or the fact that we just sat in the hotel not doin crap, but my acne was going out of control.
When I got back from the three weeks that I was in Europe, I went to my term and she prescribed me Spiro and Solodyn. I was on those meds for about a year or so and yeah, it did clear me up, but not entirely. I did get side effects and still have them to this day such as excessive belching after everything I eat and digestive issues that I had NEVER had before. I NEVER used to burp or have any issues with the junk that I'd eat and now I burp all the freaking time and have trouble digesting certain foods. It sucks.
I slowly stopped taking Solodyn, then Spiro and I started taking Ortho Tri-Cyclin (birth control) towards the end of senior year to control my 'hormonal acne'. Within the first month, I didn't even realize that I was having the worst mood swings of my life. I turned into a psychotic b*tch! But I just kept going with it for 2 more months and finally had to resort to a different BC. I switched to Yaz with high hopes. Still continued to be a psychotic b, but the mood swings and PMS did kind of get a little better after 2 months or so, or maybe they didn't? Regardless, my skin was pretty darn clear, but not PERFECT FOREARM skin clear.. I stopped taking it after not wanting to deal with the constant bitchyness and depression and my acne came back. Slowly but surely I was getting pimples back on my forehead, around my temples, beneath my temples, and around the wrinkles when you smile (lower cheeks by my mouth).
Now, I am currently washing my face with Purity cleanser and applying Zapzyt BP 10% daily as well as taking Vitamin A 25,000IU and Udo's Omega 369. I guess you could say my skin has been showing a little bit of improvement, but I WANT CLEAR SKIN NOW. I'm literally hopeless and worry about my skin everyday of my life. I wake up touching my face to see if my bumps have sunk down and get up to go check out my skin in the mirror. I hate having to pick at my skin everyday and having to wear makeup whenever I go out. ACNE CONTROLS MY LIFE. I just don't know what else to do anymore. Accutane is out of the question, but I think about it everyday. I already regret taking oral meds for screwing up my digestive system and my insides and I don't want to risk my insides with an even more powerful drug.
Anyone?
Edited by sugarglide, 23 May 2012 - 09:50 PM.
