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So my daughter is 11, turning 12 next month. She has dealt with acne for about 2 years now, it only started getting bad last year. She had it mostly on her chin, and some on her forehead. She also has it on her back. I took her to the doctors on Thursday and he prescribed her some Duac gel (it has clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide). Within the first few days all her active breakouts on her face had gone down and now she's been on it for six days, she has no raised spots left. Although on her back there are still spots but it seems to be improving too. I was told it gets worse before it gets better but it has extremely improved in just a couple days. Her only side effects are dryness and her skin is itchyat times.
I forgot to mention, her acne scars are not severe, they're mild.
It's probably better for her to cut out dairy cheese altogether as well if she believes dairy is a/the culprit and especially if she eats it often.
I have used retin-a for acne before and it does help with fading scars. I'm a bad picker and had acne since about 9 until I figured out what was causing it a few months ago, but that's what I used and I have no acne scarring on my face.
Also, your daughter's situation sounds similar to mine. It might be worth taking her in and finding out if she has any food-related skin allergies. I found out I had a bunch, grains being the biggest culprit, and my acne cleared up once i was put on a restricted diet. As long as I follow it I don't need any medications or specialized products.
I think Bourjois makes better foundation than Revlon, it's less likely to break her out too. She might want to get a concealer for spots - her makeup will look more natural if she only conceals the spots, and wears a light to medium coverage foundation.
The most incredible product I've ever tried is the Jane Iredale Mineral Powder Foundation. It doesn't clog pores, looks natural, has excellent coverage, and has SPF 20. I get tons of compliments on my skin because of it. Here's a link: https://janeiredale.com/us/en/mineral-makeup/mineral-makeup-foundation/purepressed-base-mineral-foundation-refill.htm
This foundation is usually sold in spas, and the aesthetician can match you with the perfect shade.
Chemical peels are also a great way to get rid of scars and hyperpigmentation. Have her see an aesthetician for a few glycolic chemical peels. They're expensive but great. They will take care of her scars easily.
She's smart to give up milk because it absolutely does mess with skin. She should also give up cheese and butter.
Calcium is readily available in other food, like broccoli, so dairy is not necessary.
Good luck!
I assume your daughter washes her face with hot water, both when using the cleansers and when in the shower. My tip would be to never let hot water come in contact with her skin. Cold water is the way to go. It's worked miracles for me. It can be a bit hard to tolerate at first but it's not too bad, plus the end result is clear skin. Tell her to give it a go for a week or two and see if any new spots still emerge.