Has anyone tried any acne treatments that actually work?

12 Comments

1. Jennifer S says:

   July 20, 2010 at 10:41 am

   i agree, proactiv doesn’t work
   honestly, i am still looking for a treatment that works too. i am a senior in high school and i have had acne since like 7th grade or so. i have tried proactiv and pretty much anything you can get at walmart like clean and clear, biore, neutrogena, clearasil, st. ives, and stridex. i have not had an acne- free day in a loooong time.
   i currently wash my face in the shower every morning, then use a toner and then a moisturizer. then at night i do the same thing, wash my face, use toner, and moisturize. right before i go to bed i use a spot treatment.
   i hope something works! i forgot what my clear face looks like!
2. Cornflakes says:

   July 20, 2010 at 10:41 am

   I use Clinique, and it works extremely well.
3. Tabitha :) says:

   July 20, 2010 at 10:41 am

   Let me tell you…!
   I’ve tried just about everything on the dang block & Nothing so far has worked for me ):

   The best i’ve found is the Clean and Clear Advantage stuff.
   So.. try that if you haven’t.

   & i’ve also tried proactiv and it doesn’t work at all.
   everyone says it does, but it didn’t for me!
   haha.

   Good Luck with everything!

   Acne’s a bummout.
4. Gabriel says:

   July 20, 2010 at 10:41 am

   Yes, but they were Rx creams and pills from a dermatologist. Go see one, nothing over the counter works.
5. joeschlobotnic says:

   July 20, 2010 at 10:41 am

   They are sorta like diets, if one worked, there would not be all the others
6. Ciel says:

   July 20, 2010 at 10:41 am

   No sorry, I wish! I did get something from a dermatologist once that worked but it cost $350 and lasted only a month! That was too expensive for me to continue.
7. sabsembi says:

   July 20, 2010 at 10:41 am

   Yes – I bought this cream called Terminator 10 BY Acne Free – it really works!
8. Alli*LOVES*Artie*Lange says:

   July 20, 2010 at 10:41 am

   I took my daughter to the doctor as her skin was pretty bad. We tried Pro-activ and she does have the Zeno and nothing worked. The doctor gave her a Rx for a 2 sided pad that comes in a little packet that you peel open. In two weeks her skin has cleared. It wasn’t that expensive for a month supply… $10….Ask your doctor for "Cleanse and Treat" by Quinnova.
9. RED MAX! says:

   July 20, 2010 at 10:41 am

   when i have pimples i mix baking soda with water and rub it wherever the pimple is and it goes down and is gone within minutes! itz a home remedy i have used and it works!
10. Bird says:

    July 20, 2010 at 10:41 am

    i used to get pretty broke out, i’m not sure how severe yours is

    any type of gel overnite treatments w/salycic acid usually helped a lot the next morning (for specific problem areas)

    i wash in the morning and before bed, but never more than that

    i moisturize with clean and clear face lotion (also contains salycic acid) i use that before bed and before i put on make up in the morning, this helps control oil production and treat pimples during the day

    and i always used clean and clear for sensitive skin, though i hear neutrogena’s much better

    i’m sorry i didn’t look to see if you’re a boy or girl before i answered this, but try going a week with very minimal make up if you’re used to wearing a lot out of covering up, give the pores a break
11. charlie d says:

    July 20, 2010 at 10:41 am

    I am in same situation. I suffered acne for almost 9 years. I’ve been to different dermatologist. The treatments were effective at first, but after several months it will no longer effect. Until I quit from visiting my dermatologist because it costs me $$$ which I can afford no more.

    This time I am using a set of Acne Barrier, a Japanese brand bought here in Japan. Drinking a lot of water, more exercise, eating more fruits and vegetables and having enough sleep, this are the best tips that help avoid from having new acne. Also, never go to bed without washing your face. Don’t wear excessive make-ups, too.
12. Djek D says:

    July 20, 2010 at 10:41 am

    I advice you Skinoren cream .The antimicrobial property of azelaic acid and a direct influence on follicular hyperkeratosis are assumed to be the basis for the therapeutic efficacy of Skinoren Acne Cream in acne. And wash your body with chamomile .In chamomile contains essential oil, which is under the influence of light and air grow brown. In addition to essential oils, chamomile flowers contain tanning substances and mucous membranes, as well as salt. Effects of chamomile is to reduce the inflammatory events. It enhances skin tone has a binding effect, disinfects the skin.In cosmetics chamomile used as a present, detection, primacies and compresses. It can be added to the steam bath and creams, as well as use of masks, for coloring hair.