How can i get rid of my acne

I am 14 and i have pretty bad acne. On my cheeks I have big red bumps and also little red spots. How can i get this treated. I've tried products like skinID, clearsal, and nuetrogena and they didnt work so how can i treat my ance promblem

[fivestyle23]

im 14 too. i have acne to. i went to a my dermetoligist. (idk how to spell it) but they gave me medicine and it burned my face and left it very dry. I am going back to get another type of antibiotic. but my answer is to go to your doctor or a doctor.

[loiloi]

Hi. Over the counter products are of limited benefit for acne. See your doctor for a course of oral antibiotics such as Oxytetracycline 250mg twice daily and/or a topical retinoid such as Differin (adapalene 0.1%).
Regarding the comment about prescription topical meds burning: use a bland cleanser such as Cetaphil. Start by using the topical meds a few times a week and gradually build up to everyday use. Differin is generally better tolerated than Retin-a, although Retin-a may be needed for more severe acne.
Eloise.

[dee7102010]

try proactiv and if it doesn't work, see a dermatologist...

[Cowboys0225]

Hey Gam! Don't let acne stress yuh out too much.... I'm 18 and back when I was around 16 in high school I started getting really bad acne from wrestling and football... It really frustrated me cause I thought I looked like crap! I ordered proactive and was disappointed at how it didn't work right away... However, I didn't relax on the treatments and in about 2-4 weeks I started seeing drastic results.. As soon as I stopped using it though it would start to come back and again I'd have to wait about 2-4 weeks to get rid of it again.... If you use Proactive too much at first it will dry your face out.. So only put it on 1nse at night before you go to bed and after you wash your face.. Also, WASH YOUR SHEETS AND PILLOW CASES! This is a huge deal when it comes to fighting acne.. I washed mine every 5-7 days... When I didn't, I would notice acne starting to fight it's way back.... Hope the tips help and tell your friends with acne too because I know how frustrating and demoralizing it can be

[lou135]

To be perfectly honest, this may sound very cliqueed, but all the products and drugs in the world will only take you so far. Obviously acne occurs because of puberty, but the best way to severely reduce it is to chance your diet. When my brother was 15 he had terrible acne all over his face. He then started drinking 5 or 6 pint glasses of water a day and his face cleared up in no time. My other advice is to eat plenty of fruit and veg especially things with skins such as apples, as these are very good for clearing your skin. I'm not saying its a miracle cure, but its worth a try, because it can only do good.