AcneDay

If you have been bothered by acne and many over-the-counter medications have failed to help. Seek professional help. In some women, acne can be caused by an excess of androgen (male) hormones. Not every acne sufferer falls into this category. But there are some signs that yours could be the case. One of them is that if you notice excessive growth of hair on your face or body. Another one is irregular menstrual cycles. Although many women have irregular menstrual cycles, not all suffer from acne. So if you notice both, you could have an excess of androgen hormones.

Once you talk to your doctor, he or she might prescribe medicine to help. There are three possibilities: birth control pills, low-dose corticosteroid drugs, or antiandrogen drugs such as spironolactone. Medications do wonders but there could be side effects such as irregular menstruation, tender breasts, headaches, and fatigue.

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Dealing with acne can be embarrassing at any age. Luckily, there are a number of things you can do everyday to fight acne:

1. Exercise – Exercises lower your stress level. Excessive stress can lead to acne flareups.

2. Cosmetics – Use oil free cosmetics. Oily lotions can cause pore-clogging and skin irritation.

3. Diet – A healthy diet reduces the chance of acne and helps the treatment of acne.

4. Good hygiene – Do not over washing your face which can cause dryness and skin irritation.

5. Shaving – Shaving for both men and women is a good way of exfoliating or removing dead skin to prevent acne due to clogged pores.

I will say this first, I never had acne in my life. Before my daughter was born, for some odd reason, I became a teenager again. I always had clear skin and it was very upsetting to me to have such blemishes on my face. I tried astringents, changing make up, no make up, creams you name it and nothing worked.

I even tried herbal supplements. The ONLY thing that worked for me was ProActive! ProActive changed my skin, the 3 step program everyday is a little tedious, but the outcome is amazing. The pictures they show you on tv are true! I still use the facial cleanser and the blemish cream and what a difference its made. I feel good again and I feel like myself again.

You start with a clean face using a regular soap. Then, wash your face with the face wash, its gritty and feels great. Pat your face dry and then apply the astringent. After that dries, apply the blemish cream and then you may also add your own facial moisterizer, which I always did. The results are amazing. I’m a beliver in ProActive and would recommend this product and do recommend this product to everyone! Hello – I will say this first, I never had acne in my life. Before my daughter was born, for some odd reason, I became a teenager again. I always had …