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Dr Dawn Harper looks at the ‘curse’ of being a teenager – acne. Dr Dawn’s guide examines the causes as well as the treatments available, whilst putting to rest some of the common myths surrounding spots and getting the opinions of teenagers around the country, as well as the cast of Hollyoaks.

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one of my friends always says that i should just squeeze spots and i know that this is bad, but she has really good skin which has confused me quite alot. :S

also, i used some stuff called PanOxyl which my mum got from the pharmacy and it REALLY clears up your spots well, i would deffinatly recomend it. :)

I am 19 and have had spots since i was a about 13 and erythromycin worked 4 me 4 a few years but its getting worse with taking the pill i have tried loads including dianette which ive been told it a treatment 4 acne and i was always ok on marvalon but have gone back on it and it makes me have loads of spots i dont no what 2 do because i have had one abortion and i cant risk getting pregnant again but it seems all contraceptives can make you have acne what can i do?

i'm 14 and i've had acne since i was about 9 i'm now on roaccutane. i've been on it for about a year but when i first started it had bad side effects. i don't think my spots will ever go and i really hate it and it's really embarrassing in school or just walking around the shops

Hi, Im 14 am iv had minor spots for about a year and a half. Im tryed loads of different creams and anti spot things and they all worked for a few days or so and then the spots would be back. Its really annoyin because none of my friends seem to have them and im really self consiouse because of it. i thought it was my hormones but surley they wouldn't of lasted this long would they? please help!

im 14, and i have spots all on the top of my back and on my chest, it makes me really uncomfortable and in the summer i wont wear and lowish tops or anything because of it. I have no idea how to get rid of them :( !

Im 16 and male
Ive had spots for ages probs since i was bout 12. Ive tried EVERYTHING! Even diffent techniques… All of them work for about 3 days as the spots calm down but its almost like they become resistant to treatments.
Anyway, just cos i found these treatments helpful (i found them on a website) i thought i'd be nice and put them on here
for people who have the same problem as me:

1. Wash your face every morning and night with hot water first to open and clear the pores THEN with cold water as this closes up the pores stopping dirt from getting in.

2. Wash your hands alot, and never touch your face.

3. If you go to bed and masturbate, make sure you dont go to sleep without washing your hands cos you will touch your face in your sleep and god knows whats on them.

4. If you go away on holiday for more than 2 weeks with none of your mates then dont use soap or any hygene products on your face, as you may be getting spots as your using so much your face has to produce excess oil to heal. So basically go au naturale.

Hope these help some folk =)

TREATMENTS—
Clearasil doesnt work for me which dont mena it wont work for you.. Go to teh doctors for really bad acne you can be put on antibiotics. Freederm gel can be perchased over teh counter and its great to use on inflamed spots. Dont wash your face with soap it dries out teh skin. Use facial unperfumed face wash.. Sometime and expoliating face mask helps.. Use a normal face wash even when u dont have teh spots to keep them at bay

GD LUCK :)

I get small minor spots above my lips and and near my hairline but i now have scars. I also get whiteheads and spots on my chest and my back and it really embarrases me as i can't wear vest tops in the summer so i have to wear a cardigan and this makes me get all sweaty and make the spots worse. Please help

Does drinking milk gives you spots

hey just to let u know there is a tablet which u can get from the hospital called rotatacure which has a 100% pass rate and stops spots from forming in the future. Good luck




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