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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Health & Wellbeing
This isn't my problem but my boyfriend. When i first met him he didn't have any trouble with his skin. Then all of a sudden he got majorily bad acne.

It doesn't bother me at all, I still find him attractive. But he finds it a real downer. He spends loads of cash on products and potions and uses a whole ranges potions and lotions and creams and often dries his skin out using it.

He went on acne medication once but he came off because he got very angry and violent and his skin came off in chunks when he shaved.

I wanted to know if there were any products that you'd recommend to help him because I want him to feel good about himself (no miracle creams though he's very attractive and I don't want other people to notice it haha).
Thank you

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Oh and he's nearly 21 if that makes any difference.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I've heard Freederm is very good you can get it over the counter for about £8.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    and if nothing over the counter works, tell him to go to the doctors.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    If it's really bad acne then topical treatments may not be the way to go. Perhaps he should pop along to the doctors. A course of something like oxytetracycline may help. :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    See that's the thing he tried the drugs the doctor gave him but they gave him chronic mood swings and he smashed lots of stuff. And it made him sad to be angry.
    Hmmm
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    StarCrossed wrote:
    See that's the thing he tried the drugs the doctor gave him but they gave him chronic mood swings and he smashed lots of stuff. And it made him sad to be angry.
    Hmmm
    If he tells his GP that he'll be giving a course of something else there are alternatives.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Go straight to your GP, say your acne is really bad. See skin specialist, be prescribed stronger stuff. Roaccutane was what I went on for about nine months. As a result, I get almost no spots at all anymore.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Im 20 and my doctor prescribed Erythrocin for mine. My acne is minimal, though it does affect my pill as it's a course of antibiotics.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    If it came on just suddenly, I really think that is something the doctor should see about - like if there are any underlying causes hormonal and the like.

    WAs he under a great deal of stress when it first started
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    stargalaxy wrote:
    Go straight to your GP, say your acne is really bad. See skin specialist, be prescribed stronger stuff. Roaccutane was what I went on for about nine months. As a result, I get almost no spots at all anymore.

    There aren't many GPs who will prescribe Roaccutane so your b/f may need to see a Dermatologist. The GP can arrange this. He may even be able to get an appointment for the specialist whilst with his GP if the GP is part of the new "Choose and Book" programme...

    I would advocate that he seeks medical opinion, especially as it is depressing him. Relying on weak over the counter medication, that doesn't work, will only depress him more.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Man Of Kent wrote:
    He may even be able to get an appointment for the specialist whilst with his GP if the GP is part of the new "Choose and Book" programme...
    Surely it's not actually working is it? :eek:

    GPs aren't allowed to prescribe Roaccutane, so a dermatologist would be required.

    And I agree that OTC products are often ineffective for genuine acne, and are a waste of money.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Kentish wrote:
    Surely it's not actually working is it? :eek:

    Seems to be, shocking isn't it?

    Not perfect but we have four GP practices here who just love it - now that they've tried it. After all the fuss from GPs beforehand.

    I think the real clincher for one was the hug he got from a patient because he booked the outpatient appointment there and then...
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    There are natural approaches to improving acne/clenaing up bacterial sites controlling 'sebum production'. I bring in my Dr Ali casebook stuff on Friday if I remember. It involves overhauling your diet a bit and drink lots of different herbal teas, but can't be bad if it's going to improve your [boyfriend's] skin. He has to wantto improve it himself though! Not because you're nagging/not happy with it. Not that anyone likes acne I imagine, but freedom of choice and all that...what do I know?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Medimix soap - natural alternative for acne!

    I went to Goa last year and was recommended Medimix soap by other tourists who were bringing loads of it home with them. It works great for acne and blemishes. So simple but truly effective!

    I have found an online source of it at www.EasternLink.co.uk
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