All About Pimples

Reply to All About Pimples on Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:42:07 GMT

rachelyong — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:42:07 GMT

Since she's entering puberty, better consult an aesthetic practitioner and ask for proper treatment for your daughter. This is so you can prevent her acne and pimples from erupting like a \"volcanic eruption,\" as you said. I struggled with pimples before too, but because of Dr. Ng Hong Yi's treatment, I got my stubborn acne under control now. You can consider consulting with him too, his clinic is Zion Aesthetic Clinic, and it's in TripleOne Somerset.

Reply to All About Pimples on Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:01:28 GMT

sky minecrafter — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:01:28 GMT

Hi, agree with zeit that cetaphil can be too mild

When the occasional acne troubles strike...: Oxy 5 lotion, Acne wash foam http://mentholatum.com.sg/5-oxy work. Then, kkh had also recommended us Acne Clear https://icmpharma.com/product/acne-clear-lotion/

Reply to All About Pimples on Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:36:31 GMT

zac's mum — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:36:31 GMT

Thanks for the brands mentioned, i’ll take a closer look at them.

It’s mainly on his forehead, so definitely not due to the masks. Some classmates have similar phenomenon (plus deeper voices) so I think it’s simply onset of puberty / hormone changes. Wouldnt classify it as full-blown acne yet but worth getting a more “powerful” facial wash than his current Cetaphil (which does the job of clearing up the pimples in 2-3 days if wash more times a day).

Reply to All About Pimples on Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:19:53 GMT

zeit.033699 — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:19:53 GMT

Adults can try the legendary Pien Tze Huang Pearl Powder cream from Fujian 漳州.

I can't get the authentic cream from China now because of Covid border restrictions. So I buy PTH from EYS/HH and eat 1 capsule per month to detox my system. Works well on my occasional cystic acne outbreak. One PTH box is super expensive now because of acute shortage of 麝香, one of the 4 known ingredients in this Ming Court secret imperial recipe.

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Reply to All About Pimples on Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:10:48 GMT

zeit.033699 — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:10:48 GMT

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Any recommended brands of facial wash for pre-teen boy starting to have pimples frequently? Skin doesnt seem too oily yet.

Is Cetaphil facial wash sufficient or should switch to Neutrogena / Clean & Clear / other brands for oily skin?[/quote]

It's rare for primary school kids to have acne. Could be cos of the masks?
You can try Kiehl's from the US. I find Cetaphil too mild though that is usually prescribed by dermatologists. Neutrogena/C&C don't work on me.

I chanced upon the No. 1 acne cream/facial wash product in Japan: MENTHOLATUM.

https://www.lazada.sg/products/mentholatum-acnes-anti-bacterial-6-in-1-face-wash-100g-i249413272-s386449421.html?spm=a2o42.searchlistcategory.list.2.23cc13a3ciivpX&search=1&freeshipping=1

I bought their Acne stuffs at Guardian before. They really work well on my occasional mild standalone acne.

I think a weekly facial scrub helps too. And don't forget the pre-teen's diet.

Reply to All About Pimples on Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:28:47 GMT

sharonkhoo — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:28:47 GMT

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Any recommended brands of facial wash for pre-teen boy starting to have pimples frequently? Skin doesnt seem too oily yet.

Is Cetaphil facial wash sufficient or should switch to Neutrogena / Clean & Clear / other brands for oily skin?[/quote]

I gave my kids C&C when they started getting pimples, and we haven't switched since! I think most brands should do the job if it's just the normal teenage outbreaks. The main thing is to impress on him the importance of keeping dirty fingers off his skin! If he can rinse his face with water when he gets too sweaty and grimy, that will help too.

Also, we don't use special \"pimple\" creams - we found that antiseptic cream (just regular ones from a pharmacy - we've used a variety of brands over the years) works better!

Reply to All About Pimples on Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:20:52 GMT

zac's mum — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:20:52 GMT

Any recommended brands of facial wash for pre-teen boy starting to have pimples frequently? Skin doesnt seem too oily yet.

Is Cetaphil facial wash sufficient or should switch to Neutrogena / Clean & Clear / other brands for oily skin?

Reply to All About Pimples on Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:15:23 GMT

Mel32 — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:15:23 GMT

I do microcirculation therapy as poor microcirculation is one of the major cause of bad skin health especially in our face. Our face has lots of tiny blood vessels, that if you have poor microcriculation flow, it is deprived of much needed nutrients

Reply to All About Pimples on Tue, 26 Mar 2019 06:34:17 GMT

CerlynR — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 06:34:17 GMT

Pimple break out is not easy. We tried everything but nothing seems to work. We already have her checked by a Dermatologist and was given some medications for her skin. Hoping this will work…

Reply to All About Pimples on Tue, 19 Mar 2019 08:26:21 GMT

mariah123 — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 08:26:21 GMT

roxy rub ice cubes on the pimples for 2 minutes each day and that will fade them

Reply to All About Pimples on Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:18:13 GMT

Steph90 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:18:13 GMT

Lemon juice - put a bit of lemon juice onto the pimple. If you have to go into the sunlight after, make sure to wash the lemon juice OFF, as it makes your skin more sensitive to sun.

Reply to All About Pimples on Tue, 19 Feb 2019 05:56:07 GMT

alison75 — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 05:56:07 GMT

I had bad acne growing up and I was able to get rid of it all fairly quickly. The solution is simple and if you really want clear skin you’ll do this simple work. Stop eating/drinking sugar and drink a lot of water. I’m not saying you need a sugar free diet but if you can stop eating candy or drinking sugary drinks, your skin will clear up in weeks. You will also notice improvement instantly and your acne will not get any worse after the first couple days. Drinking lots of water keeps your skin hydrated and if you want even faster results cut out deep fried foods.

Reply to All About Pimples on Tue, 19 Feb 2019 03:52:59 GMT

Shaner — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 03:52:59 GMT

ZacK:
kiasimom:
I will suggest bringing her to a dermatologist if the condition is severe.

We need anitibiotics sometimes. Me too
Yeap I have Doxycycline on stand by in case the acne blows out of control ... I start on a course of antibiotics to help with the healing... but this is not preferred as I do not want to be overly reliant on antibiotics :stupid:

Hey Guys,

I feel your pain, glad those days are behind me. Just a note on the doxy. So antibiotics fight bacterial infections. Different bacteria are and have developed resistance to antibiotics. AKA the superbug, MRSA etc. I stand corrected but I believe there is even an antibiotic-resistant Ghonorea in today's world.

Antibiotics, in my opinion, were formerly the general practitioner's answer to way too many things - I was issued more antibiotics over the years than a small army needed.

The core of this issue is that antibiotics are not working on a host of bacterial infections and the likelihood that more bacteria will evolve and resist is a certainty rather than a maybe.

On the rare occasion I do have a breakout. I find Manuka honey acne treatments really effective. Manuka treatments are amazing for bacterial acne breakouts and Manuka restorative skin repair properties, wound and blemish repair are well documented and supported by research with clinically proven findings. http://bit.ly/2GyHIU7

Here is an article from Healthline on types of acne http://bit.ly/2GvY7c5

I myself use a natural manuka based acne product called active clear http://bit.ly/2DPIRmB

I would also recommend getting a good face wash or cleanser. If bacterial breakouts are the issue you need to be disciplined with your cleansing regime.

thx

S.

Reply to All About Pimples on Thu, 14 Feb 2019 03:26:54 GMT

Sarah28 — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 03:26:54 GMT

Take a lot of sea salt crystals and dissolve it boiling water. Wait for it to cool down. Before going to bed apply it to a cotton ball and spread it over your face then wash off in the morning. Within two days you will see results. Also you can try honey and sea salt mask which is basically the same mix honey and sea salt apply it on your face when you go to bed. You can keep it neat by placing a towel under your head and when u wake up wash it off. You can also you chamomile tea and sea salt apply it to your face at least 2-4 times a week to see results.

Reply to All About Pimples on Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:27:46 GMT

uckupxxx — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:27:46 GMT

The first thing you need to do is to talk to your daughter and tell her that this is not the end of the world. I know that other kids will try to make fun of her. You need to give her the mental strength. You also need to buy her a facewash. There are so many great ones. The best one is the Aloe Vera one.

Reply to All About Pimples on Fri, 08 Feb 2019 04:04:13 GMT

Laura19 — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 04:04:13 GMT

A pimple is oil and bacteria mixed together. If you kill the bacteria, you lose the pimple. The bacteria in a pimple thrives WITHOUT oxygen. If you add oxygen to it, the bacteria dies. The fastest ‘home’ remedy to killing bacteria in a pimple is applying hydrogen peroxide to it with a cotton ball for a couple of minutes two to three times a day. The oxygenating action of the hydrogen peroxide kills the bacteria. After each application of hydrogen peroxide you need to follow it up with an application of salicylic acid cream to the pimple. This will further help the healing process.

Reply to All About Pimples on Sun, 03 Feb 2019 12:27:19 GMT

bianca99 — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 12:27:19 GMT

1) Drink lots of water. Drink 8 cups a day. Minimum, 6 cups a day. If you're doing well, good job.

2) cleanse your face twice a day. In the morning and at night. NEVER cleanse more than that, because it'll dry out your skin. Also, if you sweat and exercise, you are welcome to cleanse more than twice. But no more than 3 times, okay?
3) Steam your face once a week. This is is extremely good to treat acne. If you dont have a steamer, just get boiled water and hover it over your face. Be careful though. hover it over your face for about 15-20 minutes and then pat your face dry. Then maybe put on a mask, if you have one. Steaming your face is good for acne, because it improves blood circulation. and it opens up the pores, and it just does wonders. I just steamed my face like a couple hours ago. my skin is so fine
4) This may sound corny, but it's true. Believe that your acne will go away, and you'll have beautiful skin. and don't stress over it, because it'll make stress pimples.

Reply to All About Pimples on Thu, 06 Dec 2018 06:10:08 GMT

clioclio — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 06:10:08 GMT

Any good recommended facial for teens? She has no big pimples but her face v oily and a lot of those white heads.

Preferably Northeast Area
we stay near Nex

Reply to All About Pimples on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:10:25 GMT

kwokwc — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:10:25 GMT

cherrygal:
Nebbermind:
visited a doc recently and was advised to keep skin clean by washing regularly, ie, 3~4 times daily. Also told not to apply any cream on them.

Dunno if that's the correct way coz I read that your face will produce even more sebum if you wash too often coz the skin thinks it's dry. Just wash once in the morning and once before you sleep. Ladies should also use a makeup remover.

Yep, agree with washing too often will produce more oil bcos the skin will think it is dry.

For those who really have bad acne problem, should consider getting those series for acne problem. Bcos even for acne problem skin, should also have things such as toner, moisturer (oil-control), scrub, sun block etc. Just that for such series, once the acne is under control, should change back to the milder series.

Reply to All About Pimples on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:30:17 GMT

swimironkids — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:30:17 GMT

o now he uses the $4.50 cleaner so I save on this.

todate i spend abt $300-400 but worth the $ aft seeing his smooth face again

Reply to All About Pimples on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:29:34 GMT

swimironkids — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:29:34 GMT

I mus share this cos every parent wants their kids to have smooth complexion esp girls

My son now 17yrs old has bad acne just 5-6mths ago n I had bog him the best cleanser avail to my capability as a father.
Cleaser itself cos $70 derma…usa brand but to no avail
keep poping new ones on the new smooth skin n causes me to worry until my wife colleague recomd her to try Brand Power Berries.
She said her colleg nieces has bad acne…see specialist also no use until she tried Power Berries recomn by others but had to take for a long time…
So I bog until my pocket feels the pain…lol 12bottles cos $23++ n the results were slow aft 3mths the acne were still there n told my wife whet to stop but thanked God we did no…by the 3mths onward result were showing n getting less by the days…im glad that todate my son now had zero acne n the oily skin seems to be normal again.
Im not sure how long to cont but I told him as long as I can afford take one daily.
JB is selling cheaper so las week holiday in Msia I grab all i can…lol
JB selling S$18+
btw I m a swim coach so I do not work for Brands…lol

Reply to All About Pimples on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:05:57 GMT

CJS — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:05:57 GMT

My children use the Himalayas brand facial wash, so far so good, their pimples are under control.

Reply to All About Pimples on Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:44:54 GMT

Sullivan — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:44:54 GMT

My own tested pimples home remedies are…I think teenagers should not use cream…

*Honey is a great remedy for pimples and acne. It kills bacteria and leaves the skin pimple free.
*Aloe Vera is a very effective plant when it comes to healing skin related problems. It not only cures skin blemishes, but also nourishes and cools the skin effectively. Use the juice of aloe vera as a face pack to calm the irritation that the pimples may be causing your skin. Wash the face pack off with cool water after 20 minutes.
*Make a paste by mixing honey and cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. Repeat for two weeks, pimples will disappear forever.

Reply to All About Pimples on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:59:17 GMT

wildcats — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:59:17 GMT

Hi thanks. Will try and look at Unity.