What are the best treatments for blemishes ?
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Don't over-wash your face or use too many anti-blemish products: if you strip away all of your skin's natural oils, it will start producing them like crazy, leading to clogged pores. \n\nI have had super results using Origin's Spot Remover - clears up the occasional blemish faster than anything I have ever tried!
125370
Mederma or Proactiv skin lightening solution. I am dealing with the same problem right now.
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Prescription steroid creams are the safest and simplest initial treatment, especially for recently diagnosed or spreading vitiligo. They are usually applied twice daily, and results require three to six months. If over-dosed or over-used then side effects include local skin damage, and glaucoma or cataracts when used around the eyes. Regular monitoring, and adjusting the potency of the creams to be appropriate for the location can avoid these side effects. For extensive vitiligo, oral medications for repigmentation can be tried. The treatment most commonly used is PUVA (Psoralen & Ultra-Violet A light). PUVA is partially successful in over half of those treated, but complete repigmentation occurs in only 15-20%. Treatments are given in the office in a special booth 2 or 3 times weekly. It takes at least 2-3 months to begin having an effect and 200 treatment sessions are not unusual. Older people, those with pigment loss for more than 5 years and the hands and feet areas usually respond poorly.\nAnother method of psoralen treatment, used occasionally for children or patients with small, scattered vitiligo patches, involves the application of a very dilute solution of the drug directly to the affected skin area. This is then exposed to sunlight. Such topical treatment makes a person very susceptible to severe burn and blisters following too much sun exposure. It has the advantages of being done at home, and does not damage the entire skin surface, as PUVA does. Recently, some experts have claimed that another form of light treatment, UVB, is just as effective and safer.\nIf a person doesn't respond to PUVA treatment, and the vitiligo has not changed in the last year one may consider surgical treatment of vitiligo. Avoid surgical treatment if one scars abnormally or sometimes have lost pigment after a small cut or scrape. All surgical therapies must be viewed as experimental because their effectiveness and side effects remain to be fully defined. Sunless tanning preparations may be used to darken the vitiligo a more acceptable color. These will cover small areas of vitiligo well. Micropigmentation (tattooing) is rarely recommended. It works best for the lip area, particularly in people with dark skin; however, it is difficult to perfectly match the skin, and tends to look worse over time. For loss of pigment over more than half of the exposed areas of the body, depigmentation therapy can be considered. This is the permanent (or nearly permanent) bleaching out of all pigmentation. The remaining skin will be an even white color, which can then be covered with the cosmetics.\n Please see your doctor.
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A bleaching cream or soap they work but overuse cud cause serious problems. try coca butter too and other Palmer's products.
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Bummer!  The first thing I would do in your situation would be to attempt to determine whether or not they're really pimples.  Where are they located on your face?  Are they limited to [a] specific area(s), or are they just random eruptions?  Are they on the very surface of your skin, or do they seem to be underneath the skin?  If you're sure that what you have are pimples, then I guess you could move on to the next step in the process to eliminate them.  \n\nThat next step might consist of you trying to assess the cause of your pimples.  This is where you carefully examine your diet, your facial cleansing routine and the products involved in it, what you've been exposed to, how often you wash your face, your shampoo, exfoliation, your facial moisturizer, your diet, how you wear your hair, what you use on your hair, any makeup products you use on your face, sunscreen, tanning lotions, exposure to harsh temperatures and climate related elements, how you touch your face, and how often you touch your face.  That last part is VERY important.  Do you scratch, pick, poke, squeeze, and prod at your blemishes?  Lots of people don't realize that they themselves are responsible for facial blemishes simply because they touched their own face with dirty or contaminated hands and fingers.  Maybe you should be washing your hands a little more if you happen to be one of those people who touches their face often...  And what about your pillowcase?  When was the last time you changed / washed that thing?  Lots of times, dirt, oils, and other contaminants from your hair and face which are excreted during your slumber remain in the fabric and could be the cause of your blemishes as well.  \n\nThere 'are' over-the-counter preparations which are designed to combat acne and deal with pimples but I think it's much wiser to first try to do all the things you can to remedy this problem at home before you go spending money on something which may or may not work for you.  You might find that you need to switch to a soap that doesn't leave a residue on your face.  Perhaps you're using too harsh of a cleanser on your face, so your skin is really dried out, and, as a result, has begun to over-produce oil to compensate.  If you work out, and do a lot of sweating, perhaps your own perspiration is responsible for your facial eruptions.  At any rate, it would be in your best interest to exercise a little trial-and-error before you go wasting your money.  \n\nFor the record, I think it's best to let you know that in the process of getting your skin cleared up, your pimples might seem to get worse before they start looking like they're getting better.  I don't know why that's always the way with skin irritations and other dermatological complaints, but it is.  I guess it has something to do with the fact that your skin is a large membrane, and it's got to endure a lot of stuff on a constant basis.  Plus, it's ever-changing...  \n\nBut anyway...  If all else fails, and you can't figure out what's causing these pimples, or you've changed everything you can think of, and they're still present, I would definitely recommend seeing a dermatologist or esthetist for at least a consultation session.  It might be a little easier for them to determine the cause of and remedy / treatment for your blemishes.  They can actually help you correctly identify if you really are dealing with pimples or if perhaps you've developed some type of allergic reaction to something you've ingested or been exposed to.  \n\nAt any rate, I wish you the best of luck in getting rid of your blemishes.  I hope something I've said helps you.
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I highly recommend the OBAGI chemical peels. You can only get the Obagi peels at the dermatologist's office.  The peels performed by the dermatologist will leave some redness and flaking - but it's not a big deal - it feels like a sunburn.  The more peels you get and the stronger they are - the less likely you'll get a recurrence of acne.  Afterwards you follow a maintenance routine at home and it's all good.  \n\nI also recommend the Glycolic peels from A-CUTE DERM. You can order those online, no prescription necessary.  Choose the lowest grade of peeling action to start and always use a sunscreen when going outside (peels make you more prone to sunburn).\n\nSomeone here suggested going to an acupuncturist - I would recommend this also.
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You may want to visit your dermatologist.  I had the same problem right before my high-school prom, and I was so upset about it!  I went to the dermatologists two weeks before my prom.  They prescribed medications along with Retin-A.  I still ended up going to the prom with a load of make-up and pimples.  Anyway it took about 4 weeks for the meds to begin to work.  I later found out that the foundation that I had been wearing had caused my break-outs.  It didn't contain oil, but other pore clogging ingredients.  I tossed it, and went to Origins, until my blemishes began to fade.  Now, I'm much older, and suffer from the occasional one pimple.  I said all of this to say, check the products that you are using somewhere there's a culprit!  What you may want to try is Neutrogena Multi-vitamin acne treatment. It works!!!  Also St. Ives Clear Pore Cleaners.  Your best bet is to go see your doctor, if you can.  Or PRO ACTIVE!
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Blue star ointment . \nBleach works too .
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1. Wash your face thoroughly with a mild soap such as cetaphil.\n2. Rinse with warm water.\n3. Apply a benzoyl peroxide topical cream, such as Clearasil, BP or On -The-Spot, to affected areas only. Homeopathic alternatives include tea tree oil, baking soda paste (mix with a little water, apply and let dry), and witch hazel.\n4. After topical treatment is dry, apply a basic face moisturizer, unscented is best.\n5. Once a week, use a kaolin-clay-based mask and let dry to pull impurities from your skin.\n6. Rinse with warm water, then exfoliate with a scrub such as Swiss Valley Apricot Scrub or Neutrogena 60-Second Mask/Scrub.\n7. Be sure to moisturize well after your weekly treatment. \n\n* 2.5% to 5% Benzoyl-Peroxide Solutions are sufficient; 10% or higher can irritate the skin and exacerbate the problem.\n* Moisturizing is an important daily step, don't skip the moisturizer just because you think your skin is oily. Regular moisturizing will help keep your skin pimple free.\n* Pimple-fighting concealer can also be used for protection all day.\n* Don't use rubbing alcohol. It will sting like crazy and dry and irritate your skin\n* Taking vitamins regularly can also help your skin.\n* Avoid smoking or taking immuno-suppressants (such as steroids)\n* Some foods, like garlic and onions, are thought to improve skin conditions. \n\n* DON'T TOUCH: When you get a pimple, imagine that there is police tape around it. Your pimple is off limits to touch. The oils from your hands will make it harder for it to go away. Do NOT pop it. This will spread the bacteria (causing more pimples on other areas of your face) and may leave a scar (whether you use your fingernails or not). In general, don't touch your face unless you are actively washing it!\n* While you should always discuss any helth issues with your doctor, it's especially important to consult a dermatologist if your acne affects more than 30% of your skin, if breakouts increase after beginning treatment, or if you experience scarring.\n* When you start the treatment, your acne might appear to flare for a week or two, as your skin gets used to the new routine and impurities are drawn from your pores.
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Try Bio Oil, it is very good for fading scars and blemishes, can be brought quite easily from most chemists, it worked for me on a small scar that I had had for years, so its worth a try.
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Talk to a dermatologist.  If the acne is moderate to severe there is laser treatment and a powerful drug called accutane.  Accutane is amazing but needs to be closely monitored.
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I don't  know if mederma would work. Possibly Retin-A or a dermabrasion would work.
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This can usually be easily treated, most quickly by a dermatologist.   Some remedies, include accutane ( used for refractory cases), antibiotic creams, oral anitbiotics such as minocin, and a variety of other approaches.  The value of seeing a dermatologist is that you can likely get a much faster result and in the long run, more cost effective.
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All you can do is try a pimple medicine something like Clearasil.  I found the WalMart Equate brand to work the best.  Use a daily cleanser that helps prevent facial blemishes.
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As annoying as they are, the best treatment I found was to not touch them at all!  The skin in that area is very prone to scarring because it is so thin and delicate.  My dermatologist did prescribe me some medication that helped get rid of them but the best remedy was to cover them up with a concealer (such as Maybelline's Invisible Concealer, if you're wearing something that reveals that area) and just plain ignore them.
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I heard coco butter works, maybe some vanishing cream, perhaps perscription creams (mostly for the face)Lustra-af or Triluma. Basically anything with skin bleach/lightening cream. I really dont know best of luck.
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Try rubbing the areas with lemon juice every day, it helps fade the marks quite well...;