how to get rid of the acne?

i'm a 14 year old girl and i have really bad acne to the point where sometimes it hurts.  i used benzaclin in the morning and differin at night for a while and it worked for a while but then it came back just as bad.  i started using proactive and it's been working quite well but it's been about two months since i started using it and i'm still not getting my skin as clear as i'd like. my skin is really oily and i'm into sports so i do a lot of sweating and i'm a healthy eater.  

i was just wondering if i could get any suggestions as to what products i should use or any other tips.  
i also have acne on my back and i don't know how to get rid of that either.


Thanks for the help!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Acne formation is due to a blockage of oil underneath the skin and builds up with bacteria causing inflammation and develops into a pimple. Several factors are usually considered to cause acne such as diet, stress, genetic, dirt hormonal imbalances, cosmetics, work-related and drugs. You can prevent and treat acne by changing your lifestyle like eating proper diet, getting a good amount of sleep and drink at least eight glasses of water daily.

You can also treat acne by cleaning your face regularly, using skincare products, apply antibacterial topical medications. With the help of the doctor, the treatment of oral antibiotics, contraceptive pills, retinoids, cortisone injections, chemical peels and laser treatment can be your choices.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.