I, a beautician has had spots since I was 19... I'm now 29 and they are no better. I've changed my diet etc and nothin has worked. I had a baby 9 months ago and worse than ever. Only breast fed for 7 weeks . At a total loss!! Any ideas???? Thanks lots
Spots for ten years! Any solutions?
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Ella's Tresses
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Have you tried Quinoderm? You can buy it over the counter but it's a medicated cream. You can get advice from the pharmacist on how to use it and what strength is appropriate for you. I use it on and off. My skin is mostly clear but occasionally explodes all across my cheeks, nose and chin for no apparent reason. Boots will sell it to you as is so make sure you ask to speak to the pharmacist about which is best for you. It's only £2.45 as well.
lila22
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The pill diannette is for this problem, also what skin care do you use x
lila22
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I would go to your doctor, I have oily but spotty skin and use dermalogica to.
Would you try the pill if doctor allowed it? Cleared my skin up but I had to come off as caused headaches.
Are you using oil free products to? As this can cause spots? Xx
smallandcute
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Right first off why are otc products yet again being suggested on this forum! If it aint professional dont recommend.
Second of all where are you getting blemishes on your face. Is it mainly in one area or all over? I would be avoiding dermalogica like the plague. I find it over rated, over priced low quality c**p that is just as bad as the otc products. I have never come across anyone who has got results from this brand. Look for more effective ranges such as glo therapuetics, medik8 and environ and a therapist to truly help your skin.
Next if your getting blemishes you have oily/combo skin not dry. It sounds like your skin is dehyrated which is where there is a lack of moisture in the skin, dry is where there is a lack of oil in the skin.
Get yourself down to see a reputable skin therapist have a full consultation and get a course of results driven facials. I would be suggesting a course of salicylic acid peels to really deep cleanse and purge the skin with greaf results but cannot truly advise without seeing your skin first
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Second of all where are you getting blemishes on your face. Is it mainly in one area or all over? I would be avoiding dermalogica like the plague. I find it over rated, over priced low quality c**p that is just as bad as the otc products. I have never come across anyone who has got results from this brand. Look for more effective ranges such as glo therapuetics, medik8 and environ and a therapist to truly help your skin.
Next if your getting blemishes you have oily/combo skin not dry. It sounds like your skin is dehyrated which is where there is a lack of moisture in the skin, dry is where there is a lack of oil in the skin.
Get yourself down to see a reputable skin therapist have a full consultation and get a course of results driven facials. I would be suggesting a course of salicylic acid peels to really deep cleanse and purge the skin with greaf results but cannot truly advise without seeing your skin first
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Ella's Tresses
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I am recommending a medicated product that contains appropriate ingredients (Benzoyl peroxide and Potassium hydroxyquinolone sulphate). I'm not recommending Clearasil!
It's an acne medicated cream which is why I also suggest that she speak to the pharmacist first. I don't really understand the problem with this.
squidgernetball
Ubergeek
The problem is that there are so many things that can make the skin bad. Skincare and make up are a starting point but you cannot treat or diagnose a skin condition over the Internet. The op needs to go to a salon and have a proper skin consultation. I have to agree that dermalogica may not be hitting the spot or she is perhaps using the wrong products. Get a full consultation either where you buy your dermalogica and tell them it isn't working, or look at a different range.
Vicki x
Vicki x
Ella's Tresses
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I totally understand you can't diagnose over the internet but giving her some credit for the fact she has said she is a beautician, I was imagining that she had tried a fair few different routes in trying to resolve it.
I am suggesting an alternative to someone who has been struggling with finding a skin care solution to her breakouts for ten years. It has worked for me and I am a therapist myself.
I don't think there is a problem when recommending that she speak to the pharmacist. Consulting with a pharmacist would be no different to consulting with a therapist.
turkish_delight
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My goodness some posts and answers are so harsh these days. Not called for at all. Someone has come on here asking advice and as previously stated the advice was to go to a professional pharmacy to get advice on a product that is proven to work with all the active ingredients needed to clear skin (in theory). Just because it may not be sold in yours or my salon doesnt mean it is not a professional product, just means its not professional to you! And as for dermalogica what works on some may not work on others. If the op is using dermalogica and it is keeping other symptoms at bay then i would say carry on. It may not be enough for severe breakout (acne) skin but then they dont claim to be either. As i said if it is helping the op with her OVERALL skin health then so be it.
I have had spots also and after having 3 children I completely sympathise!
I have used all sorts of ranges of beauty (professional) products.
The best I found was one that wasn't even prescribed for my spots but for a rash I had, I just thought to try it All over.
It was plain and simply benzoyl peroxide 2.5, it dries out the area. Still kept up with general beauty cream. It hen apply to the worst affected areas.
I know this is OTC and god forbid it might work, but I understand when you have tried everything you need to know other options.
Hope it clears up soon x
I have used all sorts of ranges of beauty (professional) products.
The best I found was one that wasn't even prescribed for my spots but for a rash I had, I just thought to try it All over.
It was plain and simply benzoyl peroxide 2.5, it dries out the area. Still kept up with general beauty cream. It hen apply to the worst affected areas.
I know this is OTC and god forbid it might work, but I understand when you have tried everything you need to know other options.
Hope it clears up soon x
squidgernetball
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StephsTherapies
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I was also like you! Tried everything and found that the more products I put on my face the worse it got!
I decided to try the Ultrabland cleanser, tea tree toner and Vanishing cream moisturiser from Lush and nothing else for a couple I months and my skin rebalanced itself and cleared up
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I decided to try the Ultrabland cleanser, tea tree toner and Vanishing cream moisturiser from Lush and nothing else for a couple I months and my skin rebalanced itself and cleared up
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smallandcute
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Any member of staff in boots can give this to the op therefore it is otc.
Recommending a pharmicist is different as they will look a medical history etc but with things like acne they will say go to the docs. Pharmacists are great at knowing a condition and knowing if it needs a prescription and then deal with the prescription.
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Ella's Tresses
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Except you still have to request it from the pharmacy counter. They won't say go to the doctors if they have something that can help. They'll say go to the doctors if symptoms persist - like ALL over the counter MEDICATION. You on go to the GP with heartburn for example if Rennie or Gaviscon doesn't work.
This is completely different from recommending clean and clear that you can just grab off the shelf.
Shadiya156
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I suffered with adult acne which gradually got worse over a three year period. I spent a fortune on various skin care products which, for a short time, would show an improvement but then appeared to make my skin worse. Id been to the doctors and was taking tablets and using a prescribed cream but that wasn't really touching it either. I then went to a different doctor who was actually a dermatologist as well and she prescribed the same tablets and cream, but also an additional tablet. I took these for around 5 months and noticed slight improvements, but was told it could take 6+ months to take full effect (can I add that I was not prescribed roaccutane). At around the 6 month mark I quit using all the face washes, lotions etc and started using cetaphil gentle cleanser and then loreal skin perfection micellar water to remove my makeup - I basically stopped stripping it and left it in a more natural state. This complimented my doctors treatment and my skin began to clear up rapidly.
I hope I haven't rambled but I just want to share what worked for me. I would definitely recommended seeking medical advice, ideally from a skin specialist, and also to try not to use too many products - find something gentle x
I hope I haven't rambled but I just want to share what worked for me. I would definitely recommended seeking medical advice, ideally from a skin specialist, and also to try not to use too many products - find something gentle x
squidgernetball
Ubergeek
I have to beg to differ with the final comment in your post - consulting with a pharmacist would be no different to consulting with a therapist - it depends on the pharmacist and the therapist. Most GP's know very little about skin conditions. The advice given is usually very formulaic - the pill, topical treatment that bleaches the towels, roaccutane. A pharmacist is different again. Unless you have a pharmacist who has a real interest in the skin, their knowledge is limited to what they can sell you or what a doctor would write on a prescription!
The problem is that if you go to a salon and they recommend treatments and products, they will cost you. Go to the GP and your skincare is the price of a prescription. More often than not, what is recommended by a GP is invasive and can really strip the skin, like a lot of OTC products. If you really want products that work, go to a salon that care enough to put their money where their mouth is. Ask if they offer a refund if the products don't work!
Vicki x
chloester
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if you go to your dr they can actually give you injections to kill the acne
littlekate
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I would suggest maybe looking at it from a different angle... I had spots for a long time and it was very much hormonal and for years I was trying to treat it with products that were for oily/acne skins and it wasn't until I did some training with Dermalogica I discovered I should actually of been treating it like an inflammation and scarring so I changed my products to combat this and my skin was much better. I would go back to where you buy your Dermalogica or go and see a therapist that specialises in skin and try something different. It may just be that you are using the wrong products for your skin and sometimes getting someone else's ideas helps.
Just wondering, you mentioned you changed your diet. Have you tried cutting out gluten? Only because I suffered from 14 with terrible skin, tried everything. The finally my skin cleared up after being diagnosed gluten intolerant and cutting it out. X
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