I have severe acne that was pretty under control with a daily 3 step system (Clinique’s acne system, containing salicylic acid and benzol peroxide). After finding out I was pregnant, I stopped using it because I read that it wasn’t safe on an online baby website.

Soon after stopping the treatment, my entire face became covered with acne- every inch of it, worse than I’d ever seen on anyone in my life. At my first prenatal appointment, the nurse felt bad for me but said there really wasn’t anything I could do but use a plain cleanser and maybe some baking soda for a scrub.

Yesterday I had another appointment and I asked my OB if there was anything I could do about my acne. He suggested things like the 3 step system I had been using, and told me that so long as I was using it externally, I would be safe.

I’m so confused now! I do not want to take any risks, but at this rate, my complexion is going to be scarred for life. I don’t even want to show my face in public! I swear, nobody will ever see a picture of me from this pregnancy…or my wedding (getting married in a month). What on earth is a girl to do with all this conflicting advice?
Someone asked why I’m giving the internet so much ‘clout’…I’m not giving the internet any credit, just stating that as the reason I stopped using my acne treatment in the first place.

What the issue is, is that my OB’s nurse told me to absolutely stay away from anything with salycilic acid (one of many acne fighting ingredients she advised me to avoid), then my doctor turns around and says it’s okay to use it.

My OB has been wrong before about a few things (leading me to seek treatment for a condition elsewhere) which is the main reason I would have any doubt in what he says.

For the past several months I’ve been getting really bad breakouts, like all over my face, neck and chest, Its gross. I dont know whats causing it, I havent had any hormonal changes..I’ve been on the same birth control(mirena) for almost 4 years and I’m not pregnant. I wash my face every morning and night, and I use only oil free lotion. I’ve tried using anti-acne products…salicylic acid makes it worse, benzoyle peroxide burns my skin…and my doctor prescribed somehting but it just makes my skin dry & itchy! (and it doent do anyhting for the acne) I dont get a period anymore bc of the mirena, but it seems to happen once a month. Anyone have any other ideas that I can try?
to the person who thinks i am going thru puberty…reread the question. i said adult acne. im 26.

I know anything you’d get from a dermatologist like retin A is a big no no, but what about the Acne free stuff that’s 10 % peroxide? Salicylic Acid does nothing for my acne so its not a good option.
i have been using the Acne Free, I am 5 weeks.
thanks!
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Acne Free is generic proactiv

I know anything you’d get from a dermatologist like retin A is a big no no, but what about the Acne free stuff that’s 10 % peroxide? Salicylic Acid does nothing for my acne so its not a good option.
i have been using the Acne Free, I am 5 weeks.
thanks!
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Acne Free is generic proactiv

This is an embarrassing question. I am 23 years old and all of a sudden I started getting troubling acne. I use benozyl peroxide and salicilic acid to treat it with gentle moisturizer to balance the effect, but it’s not effective in making my huge zits go away. I also started getting them on my butt! Why would I start getting them all of a sudden? I work out and I eat pretty healthy. How do I make it go away? Please tell me some methods.

kk well i get zits but like 3 at a time n iuno how to get rid of then i have a clenser n i wash my face pleny i use peroxide too duz anyone have any home remidies to get rid of zits? or get rid of redniss. other then toothpaste though.

For the past several months I’ve been getting really bad breakouts, like all over my face, neck and chest, Its gross. I dont know whats causing it, I havent had any hormonal changes..I’ve been on the same birth control(mirena) for almost 4 years and I’m not pregnant. I wash my face every morning and night, and I use only oil free lotion. I’ve tried using anti-acne products…salicylic acid makes it worse, benzoyle peroxide burns my skin…and my doctor prescribed somehting but it just makes my skin dry & itchy! (and it doent do anyhting for the acne) I dont get a period anymore bc of the mirena, but it seems to happen once a month. Anyone have any other ideas that I can try?

I have acne and acne scars on my face and I was thinking while I’m on Accutane I should wear scar cream instead of benzoyle peroxide since Accutane is going to take care of the acne anyway. That way I could clear my acne and scars at the same time. Also another question: does Accutane clear backne too? Thanks in advance

I am starting to get pregnancy acne and my doctor said I can’t use my prescription meds because Benzol Peroxide is bad for the fetus. She said I can use anything with Salycilic Acid in it, but I have had no luck in the past with it and it just drys my face and makes it peely.

What have some of you used that has worked? Thanks!
I also have very sensetive skin. So I have to be careful with what I choose.

I’ve heard of using toothpaste, red wine vinegar, honey, benzyl peroxide, tea tree oil, and others. do these really work or will they make the acne worse? and is there any other home remedies i could try to clear up my breakout? please help!!!