Lots Of Forehead Acne.

Jan 24, 2017

Hannah N.

So recently I have been getting a lot of acne on my forehead. and they are all just raised red bumps that hurt and I can't really do anything about it that I know of, so are there any ways to get rid of them or make them go away faster? and what causes acne on the forehead so I know how to prevent it? thanks!

Jan 24, 2017

Leuca S.

Skin type and current list of products you use? It will be easier to tie explanations into recommendations to give context.

Jan 24, 2017

Hannah N.

I have oily skin, I use CeVera normal to oily skin face wash, Epiduo face cream, cetaphil oil free moisturizer, and I am on month two of TriNessa birth control trying to help my acne

Jan 24, 2017

Alexis C.

Was the Epiduo prescribed? How long have you been using it?

Jan 24, 2017

Hannah N.

It was prescribed and about 2 months

Jan 24, 2017

Leuca S.

Epiduo is a retinoid/benzoyl peroxide combination if I'm not mistaken.

Retinoids can take more than 2 months for their full effects to be felt, but if you are not seeing any results it is worth talking to your derm again.

I highly recommend incorporating a salicylic acid product into your routine. It is worth discussing with your derm if they think the addition of a chemical exfoliant is safe with your current prescription.

Jan 25, 2017

Feroza A.

Differin is OTC now if you are in the states, I was just in the US yesterday, and it's a fantastic acne cream. It costs me $125.00 for a 75gram tube, the same tube is 29.99, same amount of active ingredient adapalene 0.1%. It's also available in a small tube for 13.99 and I saw it both in Walgreens and Target. It's anti aging, clears up dark marks from acne, prevents blackheads, and will really get rid of a spot in a day, maximum two. If you want to Google adapalene and learn about the medicine, it's on the internet. It's amazing it's now available without a prescription and so much less expensive.

Jan 26, 2017

My Beautiful Flaws B.

Definitely talk to your doctor before adding any products with salicytic acid to your regimen. While it's an ingredient contained in the most popular acne products, it can wreak havoc on your skin long-term. I've talked to a lot of people who have skin issues from long-term salicytic acid use years down the line. You may want to try a prescription Retin A on the areas most affected. While a prescription is required, it's not too expensive, and a tube will last a while. It's around $75-99 in my area pharmacies for a tube or Tretinoin.5% (the generic Retin A). That's going to be the most effective method to use, and it has anti-aging benefits also (it's one of the only products FDA approved for anti-aging, aside from sunscreen). I recommend talking to your doctor or visiting a local med spa for the right product for you in this case. You don't want to make things worse by trying something like salicytic acid and then have extreme dry skin and other issues to replace the acne.

Jan 27, 2017

Feroza A.

Wow, Tretinoin is pricey in the US! It's $30.00 in Canada, so wrong for old drugs that cost pennies to make, and are off patent!

Jan 27, 2017

Karra D.

Wash your face with cold water...it will decrease the acne to some extent.

Jan 27, 2017

Alyx T.

Feroza it depends on insurance coverage and where you go. I paid about 4$ Canadian for my tretinion and without insurance it would have been about 50-60$. But most insurance companies don't cover it or don't cover prescriptions well enough. Usually acne treatments aren't deemed necessary