What do about about acne?

Question 1
What do about about acne?...  I have REALLY bad acne. Tried everything & nothing works. I went to a dermatologist & Nothing was working for me. I spent over 2000 dollars and I still have acne ): I'd like to see a different dermatologist and try again! I lost my health insurance though. How would I be able to pay for it? I'm a senior in high school with a part time job.

Acne is REALLY depressing me though.
BTW-I'm 18 & DON'T have any contact with my family. I live with a friend.

Answers
1)   eat more healthy foods. or kill yourself. either work - Michael K

2)   Maybe try eating fruits and veggies for a few days with no junk food? I always have skin problems when I eat junk food. - Claire

3)   try clean and clear or proactive and don't touch your face. - sweeney x weenie

4)   Acutane (prescribed from an MD - - go to a free or reduced cost clinic in your area if you do not have insurance)

The crazy thing about Acutane is you have to sign a WHOLE BUNCH of waivers promising not to sue if you get pregnant because the chance of you having birth defects is 100%!!

http://www.acne.org/messageboard/uploads/1148167796/gallery_29142_2267_11095.jpg - Gemma G

5)   I did some research and talked to my doctor to find the most common causes of acne.

• Hormones: The number one cause of acne is the production of sex hormones, known as androgen, that begins at puberty. This is why majority of acne sufferers are adolescents and teens. Hormones are responsible for then acne flare-ups during menstruation and pregnancy.

• When the sebaceous gland is stimulated by androgens, it produces extra sebum. In its journey up the follicle toward the surface, the sebum mixes with common skin bacteria and dead skin cells that have been shed from the lining of the follicle. While this process is normal, the presence of extra sebum in the follicle increases the chances of clogging — and acne.

• Stress: can also cause the production of hormones, such as cortisol, which can aggravate acne. Stress brings upon different hormone levels. With hormone changes the body prompts the skins oil glands to enlarge, secreting more oil. Which causes white heads, black heads and pimples.

• Oily or heavy make up: Heavy make-up clogs the pores and oily make-ups add more oil, which only adds to the problem if oily skin already exists. Cosmetics, especially certain moisturizers, foundations and pomades contain lanolin, petrolatum, vegetable oils, butyl stearate, lauryl alcohol and oleic acid.

• Certain medications and steroids: Vitamins are good for your body, But an excess of vitamins B1, B6 and B12 can cause acne flare-ups. These vitamins are good for the skin, but avoid overuse.

• Diets: For some people, a diet that is high in refined carbohydrates and sugars can actually aggravate their acne.

• Over abrasive cleansing: Harsh exfoliators can damage skin and spread infections.

• Picking and squeezing: This can actually send the infection deeper into the skin and can cause scarring.

• Environmental irritants: such as high humidity and pollution. High humidity actually causes swelling of skin. Pollution is of course is a big cause for clogging your pores.

• Genes: Family members who are also acne sufferers. Acne is inherited and severe cases known as cystic acne usually come from heredity.

And..,

What the skin needs is a product that clears pores and kills bacteria, thus preventing hair follicles from clogging and turning into acne. This is what you should be looking for if you want to get rid of those ugly acne.

Before trying any treatment, I suggest you read this informational source that listed the most effective acne treatments available:

http://www.17acnetreatments.com

P.S. I also know someone who used to suffer from severe acne for 14 YEARS and finally got rid of it completely. She's sharing her story at her site:

http://www.my-acne-solution.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=150901


Maybe you could learn from her inspirational story.


Good luck. - SaraMD

6)   watch what you eat! not grease or fat...my cousin got rid of his with that stuff from tv l ate at night..jessica simpson uses it sorry cant remember name - roncj88

7)   I had really bad acne..now my face is amazing..proactiv really works and you only need a little so it's very affordable! - summer


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Question 2
Can toe nail fungus go away by itself? Or does it get worse if nothing is done?...  I figure it's nail fungus because it's a solid black circle under the nail and it used to be orange-ish.

Answers
1)   i heard it very hard to cure some people even get the toenail removed - rabidrabitt

2)   usually gets worse..try using tea tree oils, if not any better within 4-7 days go to doctor, might need antibiotic. Don't delay though you should get it checked so it doesn't seep into your bloodstream if it is a bacterial infection. Good luck - New22

3)   its not going to go away trust me you need to go to a foot doctor or whatever they are called and they will cut it out haha gross hu - Alex

4)   Please go and see your physician because what you may believe is just a fungus infection can also be malignant melanoma. The solid black circle has me thinking it may be more serious than just a fungal infection. Please go be sure - Mama Mia

5)   No, that sounds like soemthing far worse. Nail fungus makes the nail thick, and yellow green.

You need to see a doctor right away, because I've seen a lot of toe nail fungus and it has never been orange, only yellow-ish green.

I don't know what it is, but it's not fungus and if it is, you need to get on the precription pill they got to kill it before something else happens. - Ardenne


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Question 3
thirsty all the time? why?...  I am thirsty all the time. If i'm not chewing gum or drinking something i'm thinking about drinking something and wanting something. what could cause this? I also pee a ton obviously because i'm always drinking!

Answers
1)   get your self checked for diabetes - double t

2)   diabetes -or- you are dehydrated from NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER.

also frequent urination is a symptom of cervical cancer but you're really thirsty too so idk.

please go see a medical professional. - Gemma G

3)   It could be diabetes, or merely dehydration. See a doctor. There are easier saliva substitutes, to moisten your mouth, and make you stop thinking of drinking. - Van Bo

4)   you must be high all the time with the munchies. :D - Justchilling


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Question 4
What to do about acne?...  Proactiv is just too chemical-y for my sensitive skin.
Tried the aspirin honey mask.
I'm 25 years old and I seem to have break out prone skin. I duno what to do.
Help?

Answers
1)   I did some research and talked to my doctor to find the most common causes of acne.

• Hormones: The number one cause of acne is the production of sex hormones, known as androgen, that begins at puberty. This is why majority of acne sufferers are adolescents and teens. Hormones are responsible for then acne flare-ups during menstruation and pregnancy.

• When the sebaceous gland is stimulated by androgens, it produces extra sebum. In its journey up the follicle toward the surface, the sebum mixes with common skin bacteria and dead skin cells that have been shed from the lining of the follicle. While this process is normal, the presence of extra sebum in the follicle increases the chances of clogging — and acne.

• Stress: can also cause the production of hormones, such as cortisol, which can aggravate acne. Stress brings upon different hormone levels. With hormone changes the body prompts the skins oil glands to enlarge, secreting more oil. Which causes white heads, black heads and pimples.

• Oily or heavy make up: Heavy make-up clogs the pores and oily make-ups add more oil, which only adds to the problem if oily skin already exists. Cosmetics, especially certain moisturizers, foundations and pomades contain lanolin, petrolatum, vegetable oils, butyl stearate, lauryl alcohol and oleic acid.

• Certain medications and steroids: Vitamins are good for your body, But an excess of vitamins B1, B6 and B12 can cause acne flare-ups. These vitamins are good for the skin, but avoid overuse.

• Diets: For some people, a diet that is high in refined carbohydrates and sugars can actually aggravate their acne.

• Over abrasive cleansing: Harsh exfoliators can damage skin and spread infections.

• Picking and squeezing: This can actually send the infection deeper into the skin and can cause scarring.

• Environmental irritants: such as high humidity and pollution. High humidity actually causes swelling of skin. Pollution is of course is a big cause for clogging your pores.

• Genes: Family members who are also acne sufferers. Acne is inherited and severe cases known as cystic acne usually come from heredity.

And..,

What the skin needs is a product that clears pores and kills bacteria, thus preventing hair follicles from clogging and turning into acne. This is what you should be looking for if you want to get rid of those ugly acne.

Before trying any treatment, I suggest you read this informational source that listed the most effective acne treatments available:

http://www.17acnetreatments.com

P.S. I also know someone who used to suffer from severe acne for 14 YEARS and finally got rid of it completely. She's sharing her story at her site:

http://www.my-acne-solution.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=150901


Maybe you could learn from her inspirational story.


Good luck. - SaraMD

2)   Drink a lot of water, try to avoid pop. Idk, but if you're like me when i drink pop i break out. Use makeup like raw minerals, that are light on your face. - marilyn z

3)   Eat less sugar and more fruits and vegetables. Wash your face with luke warm water in the morning and at night. when you get black heads, make sure your hands are clean if you pop them otherwise you can get more pores clogged and make your acne worse. Oh, and no rubbing your face! - korpinator


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Question 5
Weird itchy skin condition?...  My mom has been having a weird skin condition where she itches almost everywhere, but shows no sign of a visible rash. After scratching for a while, a faint rash appears. It looks like a swollen poison ivy rash, but not as visible or red.

What kind of treatment can you get for this?
Are there any good over-the counter medications that help with these symptoms?

Answers
1)   Dude you have an STI.
YOu can't get rid of it. - Coon Tycoon

2)   get an anti histamine to reduce swelling and itching- try talking a hot bath- this will open up the pores of the skin and wash the bacteria inside the skin away
OC meds- ibuprofen - nanolilipaxopood


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