Acne scars and oily face

[Rhy0089]

Hi, I'm Rhyan, from the Philippines. Well, I'm an acne sufferer.. 3 months ago, I was perfectly looking good, my face was clear, there was pimples but you could rarely see them on my face and they were getting healed naturally and fast. But now, everything turned upside down, I had breakouts that almost covered my entire face by acne in just 3 months! I don't know what I have done wrong with my body that it reacted this way, so I promptly consulted a dermatologist to help me figure out what's going on with me, and with my face! The dermatologist recommended me to use Benzoyl Peroxide,Clindamycin Solution, Sunblock Lotion,Adapelene Klenzit, and some kind of antibiotics (I'm not sure if they are really antibiotics) Tetracycline and Pednisone. So as instructed by the skin doctor, I religiously apply those chemicals onto my face and swallow Tetra and Pred everyday. After 2 weeks, it shows a very dramatic result, my acne are now all gone. The doctor told me to continue using Benzoyl Peroxide and the rest of his recommendations everyday if I want to keep my face from acne breakouts. And then the real deal walks in the drama, my face started to look so aged, dull, and oily. I'm only 21 but my appearance looks like I'm already in my 30's. My face is literally shiny and glistening with acne scars that made it hideously terrible. It makes feel like I have mutated to a horrifying monster. I just want to claim back the old Rhyan with a clear skin he used to have. Is that too much to ask for? Hlep me please =(

[paula_jo]

hi there! you can try the one i am using.. got acne last jan to june 2013, for first time in my life! I count them daily and the last time I knew there was 63 of it all over my face, so big that my daughter would say eiiw.. I tried different cleansing and creams, common brands from PH but did not work, got worse i think. but now my face is clear, no traces of acne, no blemishes at all. the one im using is imported, has whitening effects too. got rid of the acne within 2 weeks, then few more days to clear the spots/peklat. i wish i could have taken photos of me when i had acne on so i can show you the difference. my bf often ask if i have been treated by a derma. nooooo..

i can give you a sample of it, ill put it in a container and send to you. maybe you can purchase from me when you need more? please note that i am not authorize to resell it but was thinking maybe this can a be a little source of income to support my family. 2 of my friends are using it now too, has reordered 2x. also, please note that what works for me may not work for you.

but its worth to try.. :)

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
For acne scars, topical treatments with acids and chemical peels can be effective but can take a while for the skin to totally revert to its normal color.  Microdermabrasion can also be done, but this might require several sessions.  Skin resurfacing using lasers is also an option.

Oily skin needs special cleansing with plenty of hot water and soap to prevent the pores from being clogged. Avoid harsh products that strip your skin of oil and encourage flakiness. They can cause a reaction known as reactive seborrhoea, where the oil glands work overtime to compensate for the loss of natural oils.

Avoid skincare products that leave your skin feeling taut and dehydrated. You can use cetaphil and make sure that the rest of the times you wash your face with fresh water. Avoid heavy greasy moisturizers and take a diet rich in proteins but restricted in sugar, fluids and salt. Drink plenty of quality water to keep the skin hydrated and flush out toxins.

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 dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.