problem skin

mukatari
By mukatari

Please help. I have pimples and spots from pimples, what can I use, and were do I get the product? Thanks in advance.

By Mandilulur• 24 Dec 2008 00:53
Mandilulur

Is retin-A (tretinoin) available over the counter in Qatar? It's also a good anti-wrinkle cream.

By mariam-mar• 23 Dec 2008 23:58
Rating: 5/5
mariam-mar

Rein A is effective but first you have to find something to peel the outer part of your skin...this will make any over the counter cream effective. Maxi peel is used for at least a month but avoid sun while using, better yet use only at night, and lots of moisturizers and sunblock in the day. Peeling of the skin is good so as to take out all old skin where dirt hides and and when infection occurs, it freaks out there the pimples cause. But after few weeks of peeling, you can then proceed to retin- A for complete medication. Chocolates or sweets or fries is not really the cause, but makes the pimples big it triggers to be big, itchy, red,and swell. Avoid spicy too, drinking citrus juice helps to shrink them. If this pimples really big and all over your face and even at your back, better consult the doctor to take medicine intake, i forgot the name, but i will get back to you soon i remember

By mukatari• 22 Dec 2008 18:46
mukatari

Thanks guys, your advice is taken and compliments of the season to you all.

By kurtestinoso• 22 Dec 2008 17:29
kurtestinoso

Retin-A... it's really effective...

By arecel• 22 Dec 2008 17:17
Rating: 5/5
arecel

hi! i have break outs a few months back, no doubt exacerbated by the weather, dust and food here. before, i used to have few pimples but it was hormonal (i only have pimples after college already)so my ob-gyn prescribed a low dose birth control pills for me (diane). it worked actually but since i don't want to be under medication on anything for a long time, i stopped taking the meds. i tried lots of over the counter products but not all of them worked as advertised. now,i'm using st. ive's facial scrub (gentle), followed by an exfolliant/ lightening product (extraderm-a filipino product) then moisturizer (olay complete). thank fully, the break outs subsided. i guess, you have to use gentle products and stick with them if you are okay with them.(i have used clearasil before but it is not effective on my skin) then stay away from fried food esp. chicken and dusty places. i had a major breakout when i was still living in gharaffa which is very, very dusty.

if you want first aid (when you have to go on dates or impt. functions) do these steps:

1. clean face

2. put ice on the pimple for about 10-20 mins. this will lessen the swelling.

3. dip a piece of cotton on fresh lemon juice then placed it atop the pimple for about 5 mins. this will lessen the redness.

feel free to pm me if you have further questions..

By jolena• 22 Dec 2008 17:09
Rating: 3/5
jolena

Go to the pharmacist and ask about Retin-A gel/cream.

By Mandilulur• 22 Dec 2008 17:00
Rating: 5/5
Mandilulur

Skin problems in women are generally a hormonal issue. If you ask your dermatologist or gynecologist they may prescribe either an antibiotic such as minocycline or a low-dose birth control pill. Nothing over-the-counter will work, unfortunately.

By anonymous• 22 Dec 2008 16:53
anonymous

first pls don't eat fry things to stop the pimples

second use medicated soap & keep away from other's family members

third consult a good doctor

if you want home based product then contact with me.

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