Acne Advice?

[PonyGirl]

PC has had pretty rough acne outbreaks for the past several years, since reaching TeenHood....

Tried ProActive but it Burned his skin, sorta made things worse.

I'm thinking Phisoderm or something along those lines. He'd like a combination Body/Face Wash, so he doesn't need to drag around all different products.

Any feedback? What worked/didn't work for you/yours?

Thanks

Peace

[SearchingForRainbows]

I give my kids otc products with salicylic (I can't spell) acid in them. For now, they seem to help. I would have your PC try the products on the inside of his arm, where it bends, for a few days before trying it on his face. If he has a bad reaction, at least it won't be on his face. I agree that a gentle cleanser such as phisoderm might be a good idea. WFEN

[kris]

<span style='font-size: 11pt'> <span style='font-family: Georgia'> <span style="color: #3333FF"> a lot depends on what type of acne he has. has he seen a dermatologist about this? sometimes a few courses of antibiotics can do wonders. be careful of acutane tho. there are reports of it causing depression/suicide. it comes w/a raft of cautions (dh worked for hoffmann la roche during all the controversy).

kris </span> </span> </span>

[WhymeMom?]

I think those new facial "throw away" cloths that are out are great. I occasionally still break out and these are great just to pull out and use to wipe off the dirt and you don't even need to be near water to use them. I haven't checked with the stores but bet they make some aimed toward acne....may not be cheap, but could help keep face clean....

[slsh]

Tea tree oil has worked great for Boo. I think it's a natural antiseptic (don't quote me). I just dab a little bit on his break out areas and it keeps him quite clear. Plus, if he does break out, it brings down the redness in 24 hours. Has a strong smell but does not dry out the skin (Boo's anyway) because it really is an "oil".

[DDD]

We use washing clothes and change the pillow case every day to
avoid problems. One PC years ago had to go to the Dermatologist
for regular care, but the other kids including the two I have now
just need to avoid rolling around on used pillow cases. DDD

[antsmom]

retin A is what the dermatologist RX for ant. his skin is all clear now.

[Kjs]

I have a soap that the Dr. recommended. When used consitently it really works. But when you stop, it seems to reappear. Only trouble is I am at work and I cannot think of the name of it. Is is for sensitive skin too, so it doesn't hurt. Just check back later this evening and I will put the name out here. It is over the counter soap in a pump bottle.

[smallworld]

I'd second a trip to the dermatologist to check out the type of acne and the appropriate meds to treat it. My son was recently rxed Benzaclin as well.

[amstrong]

GFG uses Neutrogena liquid soap. It seems to help a great deal.