Need help with my 14 year old son's acne

[TFW46]

Originally Posted by mainebrokerman

...for me- when i was young, i would take a very hot water compress, place it on the developing pimple,,,and then use rubbing alcohol -that worked good- but i never had the huge break outs, my son has

My face was broken out badly from the age of 12 forward. I tried everything in those days to clear it up, but nothing worked. Then, at the age of 30, I started using rubbing alcohol to clean my face -- and that worked to stop all the breakouts.

Since then I've been using rubbing alcohol on my face 4-5 times a day. People warned me that my skin would end up looking like old leather -- but, after 35 years, my face is as soft and wrinkle-free as a baby's. I'll be using rubbing alcohol until the day I die.

[chellemi808]

Many people get great results from washing with Hibiclens twice a day. Google it and read the reviews on Makeupalley and acne.org. It is more for cystic acne than a few occassional pimples.

[phonelady61]

I would ask first off what is he eating ? if he is on cows milk get him off of it (this is a drs opinion ) and put him on almost milk or coconut milk . cows milk is very bad for teenage boys ...lots of natural snacks such as celery with hummus , carrot sticks , not alot of fruit . No fried foods especially french fries those are horrible for acne .Good luck .

[arleigh]

I am told zinc is a good alternative .

[historyfan]

Lysine