Spots -- HELP !

[chopper]

I am a guy with .... well not alot of spots but a couple, ive tried all sorts of lotions and potions but they just dont budge they go away for about 2 days then come back with more its becoming a pain in the ass the only things that make me look good (not to boast) is my sense of fashion and the way i dress maybe my hair contirbutes a little but my face spoils it as usual any advice to get rid of spots would be great ?

[Cookie_gal]

Get some Quinoderm from your local chemist, costs around £3-£5 but it works, the main ingredent is ben***l preoxide, you apply it to clean skin 2/3 times a day and i think it works by burning the spots away! not sure it feels hot like its burning though! and it works... not girly either! that stuff with which hazel or tea tree barley wrks. clearsil doesnt i know that!

[chopper]

i will take you advice thank you and ms miranda no not scar but yeah acne spots

[Cherryz]

Originally Posted by Cookie_gal

Get some Quinoderm from your local chemist, costs around £3-£5 but it works, the main ingredent is ben***l preoxide, you apply it to clean skin 2/3 times a day and i think it works by burning the spots away! not sure it feels hot like its burning though! and it works... not girly either! that stuff with which hazel or tea tree barley wrks. clearsil doesnt i know that!

Actually witch Hazel does work It works better for me then The proactiv crap I bought.

[Keilis]

Okay, this is www.webmd.com's definition of acne:

"Acne vulgaris, or acne, is a skin problem that starts when oil and dead skin cells clog up your pores. Some people call it blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or zits. When you have just a few red spots, or pimples, you have a mild form of acne. Severe acne can mean hundreds of pimples that can cover the face, neck, chest, and back. Or, it can be bigger, solid, red lumps that are painful (cysts).
Most young people get at least mild acne. It usually gets better after the teen years. But many adult women do have acne in the days before their menstrual periods."

It does seem to get worse at certain times, and I suspect it's to do with hormone surges. Your doctor can perscribe medication that will help. As far as over the counter stuff..

Ben***l peroxide is one treatment but some people get an allergic reaction to it. Like me. If you have redness, swelling or itching when you use it, stop right away.

A lot of toners and astringents meant to cut down on skin oil have alcohol, which just exacerbates the situation--your skin makes more oil to compensate, and you end up with both oily skin and dry flakes. A mess.

Chocolate, fried food, cokes, none of that cause acne. Stress can make you break out. And letting your skin be less than clean leaves skin cells to clog pores.

I have tried a lot of stuff, but I find that the Face Radiant stuff at http://www.darkswan.com really works. The cleanser is gentle but it does clean, and the moisturizing mist acts as a gentle antiseptic. None of it smells medicinal and strong *or* girly and perfumey.

Be gentle about washing too..rub hard, and you might be shoving comedones (blackheads) and pimples further in, where they will infect. Good luck. Take comfort in the knowledge that acne is NOT forever.

[Pιxιємιηx]

Well, your diet also helps the spots to stay on your face. Drink alot of water and also tea, with antioxidants. This helps to flush your system out and removes al the junk and things that are not good for your system. Try to stop eating chocolates. Also, go to your local GP and ask them for help or for them to refer you to a dermotologist. They look at your skin, and help you and stuff

[Monkey Mistress]

Get your dermatologist to prescribe to you:
Clindoxyl Gel
Differin

and wash your face with a mild cleanser such as:
Cetaphil + mild moisturizer, such as Olay for Sensitive Skin.

[twinkle toez]

Originally Posted by chopper

I am a guy with .... well not alot of spots but a couple, ive tried all sorts of lotions and potions but they just dont budge they go away for about 2 days then come back with more its becoming a pain in the ass the only things that make me look good (not to boast) is my sense of fashion and the way i dress maybe my hair contirbutes a little but my face spoils it as usual any advice to get rid of spots would be great ?

you mean pimples? well there are so many spot cremes on the market go to a dermatologist it may be easily rectified

[chopper]

Thanks everyone, you have all given really great advice for which im grateful welldone

[chopper]

ill let you all know how i get on with this in the future