Been to a dermatologist, but still...?

I%26#039;m 17, and I still have an awful acne problem, and my face is a little red because of it. I%26#039;ve tried everything - I use unscented soap, wash my face twice a day (which is kinda hard because my skin is dry and sensitive); I%26#039;ve tried over the counter drugs with 10% and 5% benyzol peroxide in it, and I use non-oily moisturizer. I went to a dermatologist who prescribed tretinoin, but that hasn%26#039;t helped much at all. It%26#039;s quite frustrating. What the heck can I do to make it go away???|||You didn%26#039;t say when you saw the dermatologist. Most acne treatments take months to work. If it hasn%26#039;t been that long, stick with it. I know it%26#039;s distressing to have the condition, but keep working with the dermatologist.|||Don’t eat that — you’ll get zits! We’ve all heard it; from parents, friends or even the family doctor. But the fact is, even after extensive study, scientists have not found a connection between diet and acne. Not chocolate. Not french fries. Not pizza.








According to the American Academy of Dermatology, “A healthy diet is important for improving raw materials for healthy skin,” but they also note that greasy or sugary foods do not cause acne.1 Likewise, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association concurred, “Diet plays no role in acne treatment in most patients…even large amounts of certain foods have not clinically exacerbated acne.”1 Of course, that doesn’t mean you should make a habit of eating foods high in sugar or fat. The skin is the body’s largest organ, so what’s good for the rest of you will be good for your skin, too.





Acne Prevention %26amp; Diet - Nutrients for healthy skin. There are a number of nutrients found in everyday foods that are known to promote a healthy body — and therefore healthy skin. Get wise to these substances, and you’ll increase your chances of conquering your acne.





Acne Prevention %26amp; Diet - Vitamin A. Naturally occurring Vitamin A, or retinol, is found in fish oils, liver and dairy products. The Vitamin A produced by plants is known as Beta-carotene, and is found in yellow/orange fruits and vegetable such as carrots, yams, apricots and cantaloupe, as well as green vegetables like parsley, kale and spinach. Extremely high doses of Vitamin A are toxic, so don%26#039;t overdo it.





Acne Prevention %26amp; Diet - Vitamin B-2. Stress has been known to aggravate existing cases of acne, and Vitamin B-2 is often helpful alleviating stress. Foods with a high concentration of B-2 include whole grains, fish, milk, eggs, meat and leafy green vegetables.





Acne Prevention %26amp; Diet - Vitamin B-3. Found in peanuts, eggs, avocados, liver and lean meats, Vitamin B-3 improves circulation, promoting healthy skin. It also reduces the cholesterol level in the blood and helps you metabolize protein, sugar %26amp; fat — increasing your energy through proper utilization of food.





Acne Prevention %26amp; Diet - Vitamin E. Vitamin E is found in almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds, broccoli, wheat germ and vegetable oils. A powerful antioxidant, it protects your cells against the effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of the body’s metabolism.





Acne Prevention %26amp; Diet - Zinc. Even in trace amounts, the antioxidant zinc is known to boost the immune system, improving overall health — which of course is reflected in the skin. Zinc can be found in eggs, whole grains, nuts and mushrooms.





Acne Prevention %26amp; Diet - Know your own triggers. Since acne is different for everyone, there may be certain foods that cause flare-ups in your skin. Clearly, these foods should be avoided. You may also want to check your vitamin supplements for their iodine content; while normal amounts of iodine have not been shown to affect skin, amounts greater than the RDA of 150 mcg may aggravate your acne.





Overall, use your common sense. Drink lots of water and eat a healthy, balanced diet — but don’t be afraid to indulge your cravings every now and then.|||TETRACYLINE IS A GOD SEND.....BUT PRESCRIPTION ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\





TAKE A PILL AND NO ACNE FORMS





yeah the other answer below me is really good accutane is also really strong





both stop acne from forming but only w/ a prescription|||The correct answer is - there is no correct answer. If there were an acne treatment that worked for everyone, there would only be one acne treatment. Actually, Accutane works for everyone, but you have to go to someone who is willing and able to prescribe it and knows what they%26#039;re doing, and it%26#039;s not necessarily fast. Other than that, it%26#039;s all hit and miss. Don%26#039;t waste your money on ProActiv - you already used benzoyl peroxide, which is all ProActiv is, and you only got irritated by it. It sounds like you have kind of sensitive skin and are putting a lot of irritants on it. Better follow up with the dermatologist and go to step 2.|||Have you tried ProActive? My Brother-in-law had severe acne.....tried proactive and it cleared up - and it has been 7 years since he has had a breakout like before.





edit*** also - over washing and over medicating your face is bad too....