Blackheads and spots

[Machine Head]

What's the best way of getting rid of them?

My parants buy me stuff to use, but they don't really work. I shower every day, but they still pop up.

I'm not sure weather it's because of what I eat, because I don't really eat during the day. I also only have vegetables when I have dinner or lunch, I hate fruit.

[-Dispute]

Wash your face with cold water ( to open pours )

rinse with simple face wash

Wash out with warm water ( to close pours)

Do this day and night every night

Good Luck :P

[Ahmed-Paul]

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[iluvben]

maybe if you weren't such a greasy little emo kid?
JKZ MODS NO INFRACTIONZ PLS.

i dno, wash face more.


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[PARIS HILTON5]

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[Pizza2]

http://www.rch.org.au/emplibrary/kidsconnect/boy_spotty.gifis this u?

o and erm yes dont use soap use soap free stuff

[artistjay]

lol owned
wash more

[Chaz]

lol owned
wash more

LMAOOO coming from u m8?

[dirrty]

Go to a sauna which opens your pours. Sweating alot will get rid of spots because your skin is proberly greasy or w.e

Or steam room. If you have one of those facial steam thingys, use that.

[Pizza2]

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lol that made me laugh


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[artistjay]

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[Machine Head]

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Rofl :D


lol owned
wash more

And that's ownage hooooww...? :rolleyes:


LMAOOO coming from u m8?

Lmao :P:P


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Roflmao xx

[artistjay]

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[dirrty]

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Thats fine coming from you. So when are you going to click the white X with a red background?

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[Ahmed-Paul]

Thats fine coming from you. So when are you going to click the white X with a red background?

sorry buts an orange bkground.

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[dirrty]

sorry buts an orange bkground.

had 2 be sed <333333333333333333

Lmao
I have red :P

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[Machine Head]

Lmao
I have red :P

Samee...

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[Ry]

I eat alot of fast food, and unhealthy foods, i found that if i eat less unhealthy foods, my face clears up, or atleast my spots do, but i really think you should try Freederm gel & the Freederm facial cleansing wash, i use these myself and find they work well. Also for spots,Tea tree oil available from shops such as 'The Body Shop' the stuff works well with spots. I also think you should try Clean & Clear products, i use most of them, the cleanser and the cream, and it seems to work well, it's also cheaper than freederm, but if you have the money, Freederm!

Hope this helps, and oh, im going to start eating healthier again, im almost convinced it effects my spots and greasy skin! *Shivvers* :P

[Topjak]

No milk aswell, milk for some reason, i'm no scientist, causes spots. Also buy


PRODUCT PLACEMENT:
Biore face wash, warming one preferably, does the job nicely! i struggled to find a decent spot cream, this one does it though

[That's tasty]

I used to use sandpaper but I don't get them anymore LOL.
Drink loads of water, eat healthy, clean twice a day, try witch hazel and lemon and tea tree.

[ColyTom]

Wash your face with cold water ( to open pours )

rinse with simple face wash

Wash out with warm water ( to close pours)

Do this day and night every night

Good Luck :P
I am gonna start doing that + rep

[DCeption]

What's the best way of getting rid of them?

My parants buy me stuff to use, but they don't really work. I shower every day, but they still pop up.

I'm not sure weather it's because of what I eat, because I don't really eat during the day. I also only have vegetables when I have dinner or lunch, I hate fruit.



Toothpaste is supposed to work quite well although i have never tried it ;) Johonsons spot cream ftw!

[Jerremy]

use cold water to rinse face before wash, then clean it with like proactive or something, then rinse with cold water and dry off your face then use those pad things then rinse face with hot water.
thats what i use to do when i was like 12 ;/

[Eamonn]

I am gonna start doing that + rep
Sorry to tell you but that wont work most likely :] Personal hygiene is only a small factor for acne, its your hormones which causes your glands to go in override and produce too many oils soz.

[Allan♥]

Wash your face with cold water ( to open pours )

rinse with simple face wash

Wash out with warm water ( to close pours)

Do this day and night every night

Good Luck :P

You said that backwards, HEAT opens your pours which let's out the toxins and the bacteria.

So, facial steamer then use a spot wipe, then facial steamer again then rinse with cold water. this'll help your skin and possibly shed dead cells and remove the dirt. you can also get a little beauty tool thing that just pulls the blackheads off btw.


Go to a sauna which opens your pours. Sweating alot will get rid of spots because your skin is proberly greasy or w.e

Or steam room. If you have one of those facial steam thingys, use that.

that's right too, sauna's and steam rooms help. As do facial steamers.


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Toothpaste is supposed to work quite well although i have never tried it ;) Johonsons spot cream ftw!

that's an old wife's tale, it normally does nothing but numb the soreness but can irritate the root too?


Sorry to tell you but that wont work most likely :] Personal hygiene is only a small factor for acne, its your hormones which causes your glands to go in override and produce too many oils soz.

that guy is right tooooooooo!

just avoid most dairies and fats.
cut down on indullgence too with the luxury foods, normally them ^^!

[Pizza2]

that's an old wife's tale, it normally does nothing but numb the soreness but can irritate the root too?


no my sister uses toothpaste n hers go rli quick

[:Hazel]

Using certain products actually make your skin greasy and don't often get rid of them. I'd reccomend just using warm water and possibly soap. :)

[Allan♥]

soap clogs your pores, and can actually add to the problems ;)
just use a good clearasil wash, they're normally good.

[Eamonn]

If you are going to use a soap make sure it is antibacterial atleast, but if you have spots just go Doctors, so much easier then attempting the over the counter products which may work for a short period of time but gradually start to make your skin worse.

[liquid]

toothpaste does work, fyi.

[English]

How can people call him greasy when everyone is greasy when you come to think of it "/
Plus how you can take the pee out of spots when it's proven over 90% of teens have spots during some stage of their life.

I'd recommend going to the doctors if their bad, they are the professionals after all:)

[Starburst..x]

SOme of the stuff said on here was kind of harsh!!, Everyone gets spots now and then, some people can get them worse than others!!.
I use this stuff called Freederm, its really good, it helps to fade the spots and then clear them up.

[Machine Head]

They're not really bad, I only have a few spots and one or two blackheads.

I think that my spots are probably the stage that teenagers go through, but meh :P

And thanks to everyone who didn't act noobish and gave advice, +rep =]]

[Eamonn]

SOme of the stuff said on here was kind of harsh!!, Everyone gets spots now and then, some people can get them worse than others!!.
I use this stuff called Freederm, its really good, it helps to fade the spots and then clear them up.
Freederm ahahaha, yea may work for a while but in the end up your spots will be 10x worse then they originally wore, stop using now and go to the frikking doctors even if your spots arn't severe, there stuff actually works.

[foxyfox00]

I'd say start a clensing, toning, mositurising sytem and do it 2 times a day, and get one thats suited to your skin.
See a dermotoligist if you want more information on how to help solve the problem naturally. Or you could visit your GP if its really bad and get tablets to clear it up.
Dont use ordinary soap the PH is to high and too acid. Try to find a product that works for you.


Wash your face with cold water ( to open pours )

rinse with simple face wash

Wash out with warm water ( to close pours)

Do this day and night every night

Good Luck

Yeah they are the wrong way around too.

Good luck <3

[Starburst..x]

Freederm ahahaha, yea may work for a while but in the end up your spots will be 10x worse then they originally wore, stop using now and go to the frikking doctors even if your spots arn't severe, there stuff actually works.
Depends, just because it might not work for you doesn't mean it won't work for other people.
And i'm not going to go to the doctor because I have one or two spots am I.

[Oleh]

right if u got a shower cubicle turn shower on to full [red one which is like 12]
and point it at wall then site for about 20=30 mins and ullbe sweating dogs :p

spot stuff:clearasil ,avon spot stick
Back head stuff:clearasil, warm flannel and soap or avon cream [green with black bits in to wipe of muck hurst thogh]
Both : warm shower

I reccomend them

[solidsnake9999]

Why are some people being so horrible she a teenager so she got a couple of spots.

[Eamonn]

Depends, just because it might not work for you doesn't mean it won't work for other people.
And i'm not going to go to the doctor because I have one or two spots am I.
No seriously, Everyone that has used that crap will most likely say the same, works for a while but then makes your spots 10x worser :D

[Lindzi]

Use a teatree stick they work really well :)

[Blinger1]

Wash your face with cold water ( to open pours )

rinse with simple face wash

Wash out with warm water ( to close pours)

Do this day and night every night

Good Luck :P
opposite. hot water opens pours. cold water closes pours

[Plank]

i got this off a website, hope it helps...

Acne
This factsheet is for people who have acne.
Acne is a skin condition that causes spots. Most people affected by acne are aged between 12 and 25.1 However, men and women in their 30s and 40s can also suffer. There are many treatments available to help deal with the condition.
What is acne?

Acne is a skin condition that typically causes one or more of the following:

blackheads (comedones) 2,3
whiteheads2,3
red or yellow spots2,3
greasy skin2,3
scars2,3Acne typically affects the skin of the face, back, neck, chest and arms and the severity of the condition can vary.1,4
Acne affects people of all skin colours. The processes that cause acne are exactly the same in people with black or brown skin but the impact is altered by the skin pigmentation.
Acne is very common and affects about 80 in 100 people aged 11-30 at some time.4
The skin

The surface of the skin has lots of small sebaceous glands just below the surface. These glands make an oily substance called sebum that keeps the skin smooth and supple.
Tiny pores (holes in the skin) allow the sebum to come to the skin surface. Hairs also grow through these pores.

http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/images/factsheets/acne.gif
Illustration showing the structure of skin
What causes acne?

Acne is caused by the overactivity of the sebaceous glands that secrete oily substances onto the skin.
The sebaceous glands of people with acne are especially sensitive to normal blood levels of a hormone called testosterone, found naturally in both men and women.
Testosterone in people prone to acne triggers the sebaceous glands to produce an excess of sebum. At the same time, the dead skin cells lining the openings of the hair follicles (the tubes that hold the hair) are not shed properly and clog up the follicles.
These two effects combined cause a build-up of oil in the hair follicles. This causes blackheads and whiteheads to form.
For some people, their acne does not progress beyond this stage.
However in other people, the build-up of oil in the hair follicles creates an ideal environment for a bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes to grow.
These bacteria normally live harmlessly on your skin but when this ideal environment is created, they grow. They feed off the sebum and produce substances that cause a response from your body's immune system. This inflames the skin and creates the redness associated with spots.
In more severe 'inflammatory acne', cysts develop beneath the skin's surface. These acne cysts can rupture, spreading the infection into nearby skin tissue. This can result in scarring.
Acne myths

Contrary to popular belief acne is not caused by:

eating fatty food or chocolate1
dirt - blackheads get their dark colour through excess skin pigment - not dirt so washing more does not help, although if you do not wash your skin at all, bacteria will be able to multiply1,5Acne is not contagious, so you cannot catch it.1
What makes acne worse?

There are a number of things that can make your acne worse. These include the following:

picking and squeezing the spots may cause further inflammation and scarring1
stress can make acne worse in some people, although it is not clear why1,5
in women, outbreaks may be affected by the hormonal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle1,5
excessive production of male hormones such as testosterone from conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome may be another cause.5 For more information, please see the separate BUPA factsheet Polycystic ovary syndrome
some contraceptive pills may make acne worse. This is due to the type of progestogen hormone in some pills whereas some other types of contraceptive pills can improve acne - see Treatments section below. Your GP will advise you which contraceptive pill to take1,5
some medicines can make acne worse. For example, some medicines taken for epilepsy, and steroid creams and ointments that are used for eczema. Do not stop a prescribed medicine if you suspect it is making your acne worse, but tell your GP. An alternative may be an option1,5
steroids can cause acne as a side-effect1,5Diagnosing acne

Acne is easily recognised by the appearance of the spots, and by their distribution on the body.
There are several varieties of acne and your doctor will be able to tell you which type you have after examining your skin.
Treatment

Acne may cause you considerable emotional distress but there is a range of treatment options to help you tackle the problem. No treatment will completely 'cure' your acne. The aims of treatment are to prevent new spots forming, to improve those already present, and to prevent scarring.3
Home treatment

It is important to keep spot-prone areas clean, so wash the affected area twice a day with an unperfumed cleanser.1,6 The skin needs a certain amount of oil to maintain its natural condition, so avoid aggressive washing with strong soaps.
There are a number of over-the-counter remedies available from pharmacies to treat mild acne. These usually contain antibacterial agents such as benzoyl peroxide (eg Oxy and Clearasil Max).
As well as its antibacterial effects, benzoyl peroxide can dry out the skin and encourage it to shed the surface layer of dead skin. Together, these effects make it harder for pores to become blocked and for infection to develop.
Benzoyl peroxide can cause redness and peeling, especially to start with. This tends to settle down if you reduce the number of times you use it. You can then build up your use gradually.7
No home treatments for acne will work immediately. It can take weeks, if not months, for significant effects to be noticeable. If home treatments have not worked after two months, or you have severe acne, you should visit your GP.7
Prescription medicines

Your GP may start your treatment by prescribing a preparation containing benzoyl peroxide. If this does not work, or if you have more severe acne, there are a range of other treatment options that you can either rub onto your skin (topical) or take in tablet form (oral).
Topical treatments

There are several topical treatments you may be prescribed including those listed below:

azelaic acid (Skinoren) is an alternative to benzoyl peroxide and may not make your skin as sore as benzoyl peroxide7
topical retinoids (eg Adapalene) are medicines based on vitamin A, which are rubbed into the skin once or twice a day.7 They work by encouraging the outer layer of skin to flake off
a topical antibiotic lotion applied to the skin can be used to control the P. acnes bacteria (eg Dalacin T). Treatment needs to continue for at least six months. Preparations that combine an antibiotic with other acne medication are available (eg Benzamycin which combines an antibiotic with benzoyl peroxide)7Oral treatments

There are several oral treatments you may be prescribed including those listed below:

oral antibiotics (tablets), such as tetracycline, can be prescribed for inflammatory acne. They should be taken daily for around three months, although it might take four to six months for the benefits to be seen.7 The success of this treatment can be limited because the strains of bacteria are often resistant to the common antibiotics. Antibiotics do not prevent pores from becoming blocked so treatment to prevent blackheads, such as benzoyl peroxide, is often also prescribed at the same time
some types of oral contraceptive tablets help women who have acne. A combination of the usual pill hormone called ethinylestradiol with cyproterone acetate (eg Dianette) suppresses male hormone activity so is often used in women with acne4,7
isotretinoin (eg Roaccutane) is a medicine known as an oral retinoid, which also exists in a topical form (see above). Isotretinoin works by drying up oily secretions. It tends to be prescribed to people with severe forms of acne that have proved resistant to other treatments. There a number of serious side-effects of this drug, such as liver disorders and depresssion.3,7 You should not take isotretinoin if you are pregnant, as it is very dangerous to an unborn baby.7 For safety reasons, isotretinoin is only prescribed under the supervision of dermatology specialists