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[IzeStorm]

Hi, I m a teen (15 years old) and I 'm suffering from a really bad acne and acne scar, and there are lots of it, the picture will explain a lot





I believe few of my acne are cyst-type acne(not sure), the middle spot (reddest spot) also contain some acne, which I believe are "buried" deep under the skin. I admit that I do pick the blackheads and acne just now and now I really regret of it Other than the few severe acne, all others that make my skin looks reddish are those old acne scar. which just refuse to fade away even after a few months.

The other side of my face is not so bad and are recovering from it now, but this make me looks really bad and stupid... All my friends doesn't have such severe acne...

So, is there anything I can do to treat these acne and scar? I tried OXY (5% Benzoyl Peroxide) but it only works occasionally.

Any help are really appreciated

Edited by IzeStorm, 22 June 2012 - 08:20 AM.

[PrettyInside]

So, is there anything I can do to treat these acne and scar? I tried OXY (5% Benzoyl Peroxide) but it only works occasionally.

I can't answer your question about what you can do to treat your acne and scars, as I don't know all the meds. available and how/when a dermatologist uses them. But I think it's certain that BP isn't helping your form of acne, which appears to be rather deep and inflamed.

My best advice is to seek a board-certified dermatologist who can select a treatment regimen that works for you. And remember that if something isn't working for you within the time frame that the derm. says it should, don't be shy to ask to try another form of treatment.

Best of luck to you!

P.I.

[Mat Meihofer]

Dude, your fine... It don't look bad at all.

[Green Gables]

It's pretty bad. See a dermatologist.

Cutting out dairy helps a lot of people with deep cheek acne.

[mario90]

The best you can do is see a derm., everyone will tell you that. Just find one who has a good reputation, usually the private derms. are better, they will charge u but they will also cure you ( at least thats my experience)

You shouldn't worry too much, some light antibiotics or vitamins should clear you in no time.
You are far from severe, thats why its best to treat it now before it can get worse

[Jc08]

See a dermatologist immidiately, before it gets worse. You don't want to be left with more scarring.

[sfteen]

Try seeing a dermatalogist. They are included in your healthcare. As for that It doesnt looks severe at all. Just looks like you have regular acne nothing like OMG LOOK AT HIM tho. You're good.

Edited by sfteen, 23 June 2012 - 02:31 AM.

[ClearSkinAvenger]

That's really not that bad just looks like a very bad breakout . Try putting aloe vera on it helps with the redness and comes handy in clearing your skin

[hannabanana]

I have seen alot worse but ye definitely see a derm its not about how it looks now its about how it looks after...as in will it leave scarring behind? I agree with the above post (green gables) 'cut out dairy' and nuts and gluten see what happens take care.

[staple]

It's not too severe but you should listen to everyone above and see a dermatologist because until you clear the acne, its kind of pointless to treat the scarring/acne marks. If your scarring/marks are mild, the retinoid topicals you use for acne will also help the marks some, but if you let the scarring get worse, you'll need something much stronger.

[IzeStorm]

OK, thanks you everyone, seems that dermatologist is the way to go then. In the mean while I will also try the Dalacin-T, hope that it will help curing it somehow. I should revise my diet too...

Once again, thanks everyone

[Devosmom]

My son is your age and his acne looked similar to yours, but worse. He tried all kinds of BP and those facial kits, but nothing worked until he stopped drinking cow's milk. He drinks almond milk now and puts it on his cereal. (He still eats cheese on pizza, though.) He also takes 50 mg of zinc and 2 Omega 3 (fish oil) capsules a day. He stopped using acne soap and uses a very mild facial soap (Cetaphil) on his face. He still uses Persal gel on his new zits.

The first week, nothing happened. The second week, we thought there was a small change, but couldn't be sure. The third week, there was a definite improvement. It's been a couple of months now, and his skin keeps improving, but he still has old scars that will take a long time to heal, and he still gets a few new zits here and there, probably due to hormones. But he is much better off.

[hannabanana]

My son is your age and his acne looked similar to yours, but worse. He tried all kinds of BP and those facial kits, but nothing worked until he stopped drinking cow's milk. He drinks almond milk now and puts it on his cereal. (He still eats cheese on pizza, though.) He also takes 50 mg of zinc and 2 Omega 3 (fish oil) capsules a day. He stopped using acne soap and uses a very mild facial soap (Cetaphil) on his face. He still uses Persal gel on his new zits.

The first week, nothing happened. The second week, we thought there was a small change, but couldn't be sure. The third week, there was a definite improvement. It's been a couple of months now, and his skin keeps improving, but he still has old scars that will take a long time to heal, and he still gets a few new zits here and there, probably due to hormones. But he is much better off.

Hi I noticed you mentioned almond milk...I had to cut that out of my diet as it was causing me to break out ...I had noticed this after eating almonds and switching to almond milk....do becareful with nuts! They are very nutritious but he may have a nut allergy that might effect his skin which maybe causing his immune system to over react resulting in more inflammation...good luck

[Devosmom]

You can also try soy milk. Get the vanilla flavored versions of either soy or almond milk, though - the plain is not very nice.