I had terrible acne as a teenager and young adult. I tried everything and finally went through treatment with Accutane. It knocked it. There were some pretty serious side effects that had to be closely monitored by my doc; but everything was fine and it worked... It would be my last resort.
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I battled acne WAY too long, I did Accutane too, and yep, it was my last resort!! And one I wish I had done sooner. It has cured me-
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This statement is arguable! Only people who suffered from acne experienced its damaging effect on all aspects of life...social, emotional, physical. So finding a cure for acne means starting a new life, coming out of your shell and feeling beautiful.
I've tried everything that was out there in the market before I started using benzoyl peroxide as my treatment, and with every method that failed, I can tell you the hope inside of me was dying. I felt like I was cursed for some reason.
When my face started to clear up, I honestly felt like the happiest person to be alive.
That being said, I do agree that BP can be severe, especially if you use a thick layer morning and evening - it going to feel like your face is on fire. But once your face starts to clear up, gradually you can reduce the "dosage" of BP application. Right now I only use it once a day (in the evening) a very thin layer. And of course I protect and nurture my skin in various ways and always use sunblock moisturizer in the morning.
BP is a treatment, and like with all treatments a person must be careful. I think there's no need to mention precautions that go with using Accutane for example
ANY acne fighting regimen needs thorough monitoring.
have you tried accutane? this was the last resort for my brother and yes it has cleared it up. he wasnt given it till he was in his thirties
The problem with using BP is well..........wait until you stop. It may keep your acne at bay while using it, but unfortunately you have to continue using it. You chances of stopping with BP and being clear of acne are slim to none. I am sorry, but it is true. Plus the damage you are doing to your skin while using BP, in long term effects, isn't something I would want to continue with.This statement is arguable! Only people who suffered from acne experienced its damaging effect on all aspects of life...social, emotional, physical. So finding a cure for acne means starting a new life, coming out of your shell and feeling beautiful.
I've tried everything that was out there in the market before I started using benzoyl peroxide as my treatment, and with every method that failed, I can tell you the hope inside of me was dying. I felt like I was cursed for some reason.
When my face started to clear up, I honestly felt like the happiest person to be alive.
That being said, I do agree that BP can be severe, especially if you use a thick layer morning and evening - it going to feel like your face is on fire. But once your face starts to clear up, gradually you can reduce the "dosage" of BP application. Right now I only use it once a day (in the evening) a very thin layer. And of course I protect and nurture my skin in various ways and always use sunblock moisturizer in the morning.
BP is a treatment, and like with all treatments a person must be careful. I think there's no need to mention precautions that go with using Accutane for example![]()
ANY acne fighting regimen needs thorough monitoring.
Using Accutane is short term. Most people take it for 6 months and are done with it. Some have to take it for another course, but majority of people, one course is enough to kill the acne and you never have a major issue with it again. I haven't had one single break out since being off of Accutane-almost one year of being acne free-
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