I recently started using Proactive and my face has looked a little better except for my chin. It seems like it is getting worse! I am getting terrible bumps under the skin and i’m not sure if it is because of the Proactive or something else. Maybe someone else has experienced this too. Any suggestions would be great!

I use proactiv and i hardly ever get pimples, but i think it is time to let go of the proactiv and try something less harsh. i only use the proactive at night. any tips. i dont want anything with to many chemicals in it. i have combination skin. also im kinda sensitive.

I heard that acne can be caused by hormonal imbalance and I think it makes sense. I’ve had 2 pregnancies, during wich my skin cleared, I think it was because of hormonal changes during pregnancy. I’ve tried many products like proactive, but they only work for a short period of time, and then stop working. I want to give herbs a chance. If you have any suggestions I’ll be very thankful to know them.
Thank you so much for the answers given to me. But it seems like I wasn’t understood. What I need to know is what herbs taken in form of tea can help with hormonal imbalance. Applying things on my face only deals with the outside not the inside.

I was on roaccutane 4 years ago but, although a vast imrpovement, have never had clear skin. My skin has been getting progressively worse for 2 years. I think if I want to go on it again I have to go through all the different levels of treatment first and that takes years! I am taking a multi-vitamin and trying to remember to take agnus castus but keep forgetting! I have suspected PCOS too but i’m not overweight for my height, BMI is 24, i’m 21 years old and have been a vegetarian for 3 years. I am going to try Saw palmetto supplement, chromium and Acidophilus. No topical treatment or antibiotics are working, nor do dermalogica products! Thanks for your help!
I have heard of proactive but is it UK or US, i live in England. And what is it? By the way I have been on;
Topical; face washes made with salicyclic, glycolic or lactic acid. benzoyl peroxide creams on their own, and with antibiotics in the cream as well. Witch hazel and tea tree oil. And toothpaste!
Internal; I have been on loads of different antibiotics.
Dianette- a form of the pill
(Ro)accutane
And, i have also tried probiotics, multivitamins! Just to clarify, the spots are worst on my chin, also a few on my cheeks and forehead so don’t think its a food allergy. Also the skin is quite dry, but the spots are definately acne. Finally, as I live in the UK i rely on the NHS, an appointment to see a dermatologist is rarely given and the waiting list is 3 months at least. Privately it costs £250 or 5 before treatment! Thanks anyway, the website was good.

I am a 23 year old female, I eat healthy food, drink lots of water, and right now I’m using some Dermalogica products. In the past I’ve tried tetracycline, minocin(sp?), Proactive, retin A, etc.

I ordered Murad but I’ve recently read some bad reviews about it, so now I’m a bit hesitant to try it.