How can I get my sons acne to go away

Fawn - posted on 01/27/2013

clinique acne solutions skincare line works wonders. It is a 3 step system that has the foam cleanser,exfoliator, and moisturizer. It's about $40 for a one month supply and you can buy it at Macy's or Elder Beerman. My teenagers use this and it is GREAT!

Judy - posted on 01/24/2013

Neutrogena acne cleanser & Acne control lotion works great for my 16 year old son. He first used proactive, which worked, but he stopped using it because it was too much work. He prefers the simplicity of the neutrogena line.

Michelle - posted on 01/24/2013

My son is 17 yrs old and began experiencing severe acne about 1 year ago. I purchased a product called perfect skin from the health food store and it has significantly improved. Its an all natural tablet, made up of fish oils, zinc, and some other products. Within 2 weeks his acne began to clear.

Kathy - posted on 11/15/2012

I tried the lemon juice method and it worked for me. Here is the method:

You can wash you face with warm water and soap, apply lemon juice and leave it overnight. In the morning rinse your face with warm water, then rinse again this time with cold water to close the pores in order to prevent it from being clogged. I hope it helps, also you can find more helpful tips if you search on youtube, wiki or books, here is site they have an amazing book about getting rid off acne. http://www.holistic-acne-remedy.com

Missy - posted on 07/23/2012

my son went through sever acne after years of treatment of ointments and antibiotics and washes and different dermatoligist and after lots and lots of research i found a great dermalosit who we trust and my son feels comfortable with she put him on accutane which can have so many side effects she was very on top on her game and tested him several times his acne has improved alot and he looks great but i do advise to find a good dr cause u will have lots of questions

Christine - posted on 07/22/2012

Get him on actutane. I tell you I used all the other products you name it I problably used it. Actutane works from the inside out. It is a form of vitiamin A. One can not drink or be in the sun too much while on it. Usually you are on it for a month to three depending on your ance stage. I have had three friends whose parents put them on it when they were teenagers and they have beauitful skin. My mom did not and I had to wait until I was old enough to do it myself and as a result I had terrible skin was embarassed and had scars to fix. Do it now don't put your child through that. I have two daughters 5 and 7 and if they have this problem I won't hesitate. This coming from a mom who rarely will let her daughters have a script for antiboiotics.

Christine - posted on 07/22/2012

Soda and what you eat have nothing to do with the ance. I ate and still do great foods,

Christine - posted on 07/22/2012

Go to dermatologist and get on actutane. I had bad ance and my mom waited. She let the doctors talk her into all the creams and this and that and what I ended up with is ance and a bunch of meds that barely helped and at the time a damaged self esteem. Finally, when I was old enought myself I went and told them to do something now or I was going to the plastic suregon. Drastic I know but they put me on the actutane and in 1 month I was clear in 6 months my skin was perfect. Have never had a problem since. However, I did have to have some work done to fix the scarring that could have been avoided.

Gail - posted on 07/21/2012

Hi Tanya, I have a 14 year old son who has acne really bad, and we took him to the doctor, he gave us a prescription for Cephalexin, and he told us to get a over the counter cream in the natural/organic section of our local Fred Meyer's store called Yam lotion, we haven't tried that yet, he also said to wash face with a baby shampoo using warm water, then rinse with cold, the warm water opens the pores, and you need to put the coldest water possible on face to rinse off cleaner and close the pores back up, so bacteria doesn't get into pores. We are starting the process today, I hope this helps your child as well.

Cory - posted on 08/24/2011

I would say to adjust his cleansing routine but, keep it simple for him. Tea Tree Oil soap will help him cleanse his face.. There's a PAUL MITCHELL product in the TEA TREE line called Hair/Body condtioner/lotion. Available on Amazon.com & at the SPORT CLIPS salon it's AWESOME & easy to apply.. Non oily & can be used all over the body! I also use witch hazel on my face if I get a blemish..

Good Luck

Paige - posted on 08/20/2011

I use and sell Rodan and Fields and their unblemished line is fabulous it cleared up mu daughters skin within a week and they also are the Doctors who created Proactiv so if you would like more info I'd be willing to talk with you.

Vickie - posted on 02/11/2011

Check out Canada Drug online. As long as you do not have insurance to cover prescription meds, if they have what the dr prescribed, you can get it much cheaper from them.

Blossom - posted on 02/10/2011

My daughter had the same problem, i tried everything, then one day a marykay representive told me about blemish control toner formula 3. her acne was cleared up in a month. just have to have him wash his face after it clears up.

Vickie - posted on 02/08/2011

If a dermatologist is out, turn to your family dr. Your son may need prescription acne cream or ointment. Neutrogena has some excellent acne products that are affordable. Also, OxyClean Medicated Pads are good too & they also come in Sensitive Skin.

Michelle - posted on 02/04/2011

My 13 year old is suffering from acne as well. Find a good dermatologist, he should keep his face clean, drink plenty of water and don't pick at his blemishes. Diet, doctor and hygiene are key. Good Luck

Jane - posted on 01/31/2011

There are so many things out there that it's hard to know. What works for one may not work for another. I would seek a dermatologists help and see what they suggest for him. I had a lot of acne as a teen (I'm 51 now) and what worked for me was an astringent. I still have a tendency to get a pimple or two so what I use is Lever Antibacterial soap on my fact and believe it or not, it works wonders. My kids use it as well and it keeps there acne to a miminum except when my daughter has her period...then she breaks out a little.

Kimberly - posted on 01/26/2011

correct you should NEVER scrub ance ance face it causes more acne! And Yes tea tree oil is fab... Kay Lee M.D,

Angela - posted on 06/21/2010

The Epiduo does work. My sons dermatologist gave us samples for when he had very little breakouts and this summer he has started to really breakout so we tried this week and it has dried them up and his face has cleared up significantly....I'd ask for samples to make sure this product works for your child.

Missy - posted on 06/19/2010

acne comes in 4 stages 1-4 and 4 being the worst he actually has acne cysts which is painful the doctors told me it is his hormones that is kicking his butt the acne is from hormones and heredity not food or uncleaniness cause he showers everyday proactive i found was a joke. that is more for people who have mild acne he is now on a antibactic and epiduo i have seen a difference on certain pars of his body i realize that this may be years before it clears up we have to accept it is what is is for now when his face swells i give him, ibrophen from

Tricia - posted on 06/15/2010

With each of my kids I have found different products work best with them. So each as there own.
As long as they use it, it works ... otherwise they end up with a face full of zits!
Good luck on finding something that works

Kelly - posted on 06/13/2010

Hi, I and my daughter use a product off of HSN called Serious Skin Care. In there acne line is a product called Dry-Lo. This product does work for us if I feel a zit coming on I put it on that night. It also cleared up all her active pimples. Within 48hrs her skin was pimple free :)

Natasha - posted on 06/12/2010

i also have this issue my teenager acne has worsen and I could understand why, but later i found out that they where drinking sodas at school, so maybe you can tell him to let go some of the things he eat or drink, also you make have to try prescribtion medication

Karleen - posted on 06/10/2010

when my husband was young, his sister got him to scrub his face when he was in the shower. you could use one of those glove scrubbers if that doesn't work use something thats harsher. it will most probably make his face bleed but it will get batter and he has not scares on his face.

Melissa - posted on 06/03/2010

The only thing that has helped my son is antibiotics. They had also gave me prescription for an acne creme but I couldn't get it it was over $200 and have no prescription coverage. Original Lava soap we have also just started using and it seems to be helping. Hope something helps.

Maria - posted on 06/03/2010

First thing to try is topical medication. Make sure he washes his face but not scrubbing and not too much - just once a day. Then have him use benzoyl peroxide twice daily - its over the counter. Also remind him not to touch his face and cut his hair off so it does not touch the forehead if he will let you .If he has large, scarring pimples, take him to the doctor right away. If the topical doesn't work, take him to the doctor. You should notice a difference within a month or so if it is going to work. The topical meds and oral meds from the doctor may take 8 weeks to work so don't delay too long if you think thats what he needs.

Jennifer - posted on 06/02/2010

I would say that ProActive to start and if it doesn't get better, take him to a dermatologist.

Darlene - posted on 06/02/2010

Dermatologist and aesthetician. My son started getting acne and a few yrs later I realized it was getting worse and was not going to go away. A few months of MD treatment and it looks better.

Cara - posted on 06/02/2010

I have a really good answer for you. After trying tons of over the counter products that don't work, buying expensive acne products online, we have gone to the Doctor and we are now using: Sulfacetamide Sodium Topical Suspension USP 10percent. It only costs $15 and its a clear liquid you put all over your face once in the morning and once at night. It doesn't sting or smell bad and the acne is TOTALLY gone. Call your dermatoligist and ask for this product. It's great!!

Elizabeth - posted on 06/02/2010

Pantothenic Acid B5 as a supplement does help. My 14 year old takes 1000 mg a day.

Mendy - posted on 06/02/2010

ProActive is truly a blessing! But, if the price of Proactive is not something you want to tackle right now then make sure your teen washes face every morning and night with a over-the-counter dermatologist recommended face soap i.e. Cetaphil and use treatment wipes with Salicylic acid in them after washing face at night. Only use the wipes once daily. The wipes will also help fade darkened spots on the skin. You can find all of this over the counter. I use the Neutragena Rapid Clear Treatment Pads for my salycylic acid wipes. Hope this helps.

Susan - posted on 06/02/2010

I have great testimonial regarding Arbonne's clear advantage line! Its pure, and safe and non of that harsh ingrediants as some of those on TV! Acne needs to be treated and cleared not controlled. Arbonne's seasourse line will detox his skin in the shower as well and clear it up on his body! You can find Arbonne all over the web. Or contact me. Really it works and its pure!!!

Debbie - posted on 06/02/2010

Tanya, I do have information that might help your son. send me your e-mail and I will forward it to you.....Debbie
kennedyfamily1@rogers.com

Janet - posted on 06/02/2010

as i said natty uses acne free which is cheaper than pro active as we just can't afford their high prices and this works really well. his face hasn't broken out since he started using it, unless he doesn't bother like the past 3 days and his forehead is breaking out. i pointed it out and he says it's a waste of time and i said if you want a clean presentable face, then you can't stop just because it's cleared up, you have to keep on with it.

Jennifer - posted on 06/02/2010

Wow...the lemon juice and Dove soap thing is awesome! My daughter's back is breaking out, thanks for sharing!

Jill - posted on 06/02/2010

After a weekend of camping, not cleaning his skin and eating junk food my 13 year old son had the worst breakout. His skin was a mess. I took to my facialist and he had a pretty brutal facial but he forgave me. He even agreed to go back. Anyway she extracted a ton of stuff and told him to stay away from whole milk, the lower the fat % the better and to drink more water. She also said organic was better than the generic stuff due to hormones and antibiotics that are used on the cows. Take a multi-vitamin and avoid junk food. I know he's an adolescent and his hormones are contributing to the inflammation but she's right that all these other factors intensify the acne. She also recommended honey and also yogurt, not at the same time. a mask of each. I think with my son, getting him to use the tea tree soap and creams I have bought in the past is the biggest challenge. He doesn't want to do what I say regarding hygiene so that's why I thought the facialist would have more sway with him. See, Mom's not that dumb. The skin is an organ even though it's skin and it's showing that there is imbalance in the body when it's covered in sores. I think using toxic meds with dangerous side effects and antibiotics should be a last resort if considered at all. Try more natural remedies to bring balance to the whole body and the skin will be more balanced as well. Of course a worsening bacterial infection must be treated with antibiotics when it severe and spreading and not improving, but overuse of antibiotics, especially orally, leads to all kinds of imbalances in our natural flora/yeast balance not to mention how it contributes to the super bugs like MRSA that have adapted to survive. Bacteria learn how to survive these antibiotics when they are over used and this is very dangerous in the long run. I think we as parents can be teaching that we can find healthy solutions to health issues that don't always involve running to a drug or doctor who just prescribes them.

Montika - posted on 06/02/2010

To be honest, as a parent, "bite the bullet and take him to a dermatologist. . . he could have food allergies . . . they will test his skin and give him the creams and medicine for his acne. The one thing to remember the recovery to good skin will get WORSE and then it will get better with the treatments the Dr. gives him.

Michelle - posted on 06/02/2010

I had this problem personally until I went to the dermatologist who recommended PURPOSE soap along with antibiotics. The soap by itself worked wonders as nothing else had worked for me from a teenager to my 30's. I now give it to both my teenage sons and their skin is virtually acne free. We also use Tea Tree oil diluted with water..it can make a difference in the appearance of the skin over night! Make sure you start out with more water than oil as it is very potent until you find the mix that works well for you guys. You can find it at your local health food store. Good Luck!

Nikki - posted on 06/02/2010

proactive didnt work for my children it really depends on your childs face. A dermatologist would know best or you can even take him to a local spa that does facials and get him an acne facial. What causes the breakouts mostly is the dead skin that clog his pores. Most think it is the oils which isnt true. the more oil is on your childs face is because it is being washed too much and his skin is drying out. One thing any dermatologist is going to tell you is that he needs a scrub thats going to remove the dead skin. It doesnt have to be the sandy like scrub but it has to have glycolic acid in it. and after he has washed his face he needs a good oil free moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15. I delt with this with my child and taking him to the doctors and the oral meds didnt work but the facials did. He went a few times and we now just buy the products that she used and they are not expensive. Hope this helps

Janet - posted on 06/02/2010

hi!
i've had my 16 year old son on a regimen of washing his face twice a day, plus using a program which i bought at wal mart for only $19.99 which really works and keeps his face dried out. he doesn't sometimes use it everyday, but when he does skip it he finds out he pays as his face starts to break out again! it's worked and his face is clear and nice looking again! it started when he hit 151/2 or when he entered 10th grade this past fall! i found this program so much more cost effective and it does work! it's a 3 step system and there's days when he hates it as it sometimes takes to much time he says, but i ignore that. we live with my parents and my dad who's up early like me well before nat is and makes sure he does things when i've left for work at 6:30 as he doesn't get the bus till 6;50. it's called acnefree.

Jana - posted on 06/01/2010

My 12 year old had terrible acne and I'd ask him..."Are you washing your face?" His reply "YES!!!" Well...I had to practically wrestle him to the ground, but I gave him a facial! I had to lather up the wash cloth and show him how to wash his face! We use Dove soap and then he uses Oxy Spot Treatment-from drug store-and his face really cleared up. I still have to fuss at him about keeping his face clean...he's all boy!

Susiemira - posted on 05/31/2010

He have to keep the face clean and use pimple serum to allow it to heal. My friend's daughter use it and now her problem was controlled...

Donna - posted on 05/30/2010

For immediate help for breakouts,I use a Zap It stick from Melaleuca. They have a tea tree oil system for acne that works as well if not better than Proactive and is less costly. The Accutane they prescribed for my son had serious side effects and I do NOT recommend it for anyone! Call me if you need more help about this. I have years of experience. I never tried the lemon however, but I will try it soon. 218-343-0984.

Dawn - posted on 05/29/2010

As a nutritional consultant and a holistic health practitioner. I would recommend starting with his diet and his digestion. This is very common at that age the hormonal changes are most likely the root cause. These changes cause the sebaceous glands to produce too such sebum, which blocks up the skin pores and causes them to get infected. A diet high in saturated fat or fried foods also make pores more likely to get blocked. Does he take a multi vitamin? If he does not you should consider getting him one. This will help him keep in balance. I can recommend a high quality nutraceutical. I do carry this line. I you are interested in knowing more, you can contact me.
As far as diet, I would advise lots of water and sulfur rich foods. Avoid sugar, fried, and high fat foods. He should eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Dixie - posted on 05/29/2010

I started using a product called Norwex about one year ago and was so impressed with it that I started both of my teenage sons on it. The concept is simple it is a microfiber cloth that has silver weaved into the cloth which is more antibacterial than bleach. The only thing you do is wash your face w/ the cloth and water. It really works but you have to be very faithful to doing it, especially the teens, because they have strong hormonal issues going on. If you want to check it out go to their website norwex.ca

Elaine - posted on 05/29/2010

sudocrem cream works very well.eli

Sammi - posted on 05/28/2010

I highly recomend a dermatologist. As far as OTC things my preference is Clearasil Products. You can also buy OTC vitamins for skin. Make sure he keeps his face clean and washes after sweating....

Tracy - posted on 05/27/2010

My son struggles with acne too, we had him on medication for awhile. It worked but then found out afterwards that it may affect his growth plates. : (.
So now he uses tea tree oil, it stinks until it dries but has been just as effective as the meds.

Gwen - posted on 05/27/2010

I have to agree with others. If you have insurance, start at the dermatologist. If you don't like the first, insist on someone else. See what products they recommend and ask for cheaper products. Proactive you can get in the mall now. I hear it's good stuff. Poor thing.

Jacque - posted on 05/27/2010

I took my son to the dermatologist and he was prescribed Epiduo. The Epiduo website can send a card to get it at a discount. We've tried Proactive. It does work, but it sometimes tends to stop working, but that could depend on the person. We've also done Neutrogena face wash and then applied Stridex Dual Solution, and it worked.

Lebogang - posted on 05/27/2010

i have tried most of the products with my lovely daughter...yes believe in properly washing your face twice a day helps...above all love them and make them realize it is a phase for some of us and will go away. big hugs xxx