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I am a 28yrs old and I have had troubled skin pretty much since puberty. I still have acne type issues and it drives me nuts because I'm almost 30! I'm wondering if I will always have congested skin or if maybe one day (God knows when) my skin will finally clear up. I have oily skin but when I use oil/acne skin care products they just dry my face out which also makes me break out. I don't wear foundation or powder but I do use concealer when needed to spot treat. I do all that I can to keep my face clean but nothing works. I have worked in the spa and salon industry for years so I know a thing or two about skin care but nothing works. I don't have pimples all the time but my face is completely congested with white heads and black heads. A week before my period I do have trouble with pimples and I do get cystic acne type zits most of the time.

I am just wondering if anyone has any type of advise as to whether or not I should just finally accept that I will always have bad skin or if there is anything I am doing or not doing that will make it all go away. Advise? Answers please?

Answer
I had acne since I was 13 and when I was 27 i found out about Accutane (Isotretinoin) pills. You need a prescription for it. I took them for about a year and it has dramatically cleared up my face. I would get bad acne every time I ate peanuts pistachios sun flower seeds etc and now I can eat those things. I would be broken out all the time but especially bad when I ate those types of foods. If you are afraid of the side effects and want a good topical then get a prescription for Benzaclin (Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide) - 1-5% Gel. I've tried everything, these are the 2 best most effective. I've taken all types of antibiotics, and only Accutane worked . Also make sure you take 50mg of zinc per day, that really helps too.

i am 27 year old female with acne. i have tryed lots of Rx meds and OTC meds and i wont go away. HELP!!!!!!!?

i need help with acne. i cant get rid of it. how can i get rid of it. i have used plenty of RX and OTC nothing works.

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Have you tried antibiotic therapy? Acne is caused by the staph bacteria so it often needs antibiotic therapy to get it under control. Also since you are 27 you need to remember that your skin care should be changing to adult products and not use teen products on your skin. See your doc and try some long term antibiotic therapy to help get the bacteria under control.