Cass has been dealing with stubborn teenage acne on her face for years. I've tried numerous natural remedies but nothing seemed to work. Cass eats a healthy diet with lots of fruits and veggies, drinks 1.5 to 2 liters of water a day, gets 6-7 hours of sleep each day, exercises, and sweats every day and yet, the acne seemed to be insuppressible.
Cass used to be unfazed by the acne on her face until early this year when the acne worsened. That was when she started to want to deal with the acne.
I went to my usual pharmacy with pharmacists whom I am comfortable with and asked for a topical cream for teenage acne and was recommended T3 Mycin Gel 1% (Clindamycin Phosphate). T3 Mycin Gel contains Clindamycin Phosphate, a lincosamide antibiotic that works by decreasing acne lesions and/or stopping the growth of skin bacteria that cause acne.
At the same time, I started Cass on Eucerin skincare products targeted at acne. I got her Eucerin Pro Acne Solution Super Serum, Pro Acne A.I. Clearing Solution, and the latest that I got is A.I. Matt Fluid (which she hasn't started on it yet). These products are pretty costly but I was willing to try them as long as Cass can regain her baby-smooth skin again.
After completing a tube with a slight visible improvement, I bought the second tube of T3 Mycin Gel for Cass.
Within two months, there was a vast improvement on her face. New acne stopped popping up and the old scars were slowly but surely clearing up 🙏
As with all antibiotics, T3 Mycin cannot be used on a long-term basis or the bacteria may be resistant to it. Once she has finished the second tube of T3 Mycin, Cass will have to stop using it for some time and we will monitor the acne condition on her face.
After some price comparisons on Eucerin skin care products with pharmacies, online vs offline, I found CS Pharmacy on Lazada with the best prices and deals. I often get my supplements from this pharmacy as well. I saved more than RM40 on my purchase of A.I Clearing Treatment and A.I. Matt Fluid from Lazada. The pharmacy even gave me two free gifts (nearing their expiration dates) - Spot Corrector and lotion. I've been using the Spot Corrector on the sun-kissed dark spots on my face. Hopefully, this works in lightening the dark spots.
I'm glad that simple over-the-counter acne products managed to prevent new breakouts, else I would need to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist or pediatrician who can prescribe stronger medications and help with treatment options.
4 comments:
What about Clinique anti blemish range? My teen's face also suddenly erupted into acne (and cystic ones too) since early this year. She is currently using some korean cleanser, toner, pimple cream and mask, with BHA. I myself have tried T3 mycin before many years ago but I haven't started this product on her. Very tempted to get something stronger such as the Clinique anti blemish due to the good reviews. however her cheeks are still baby smooth so i am apprehensive. I believe teenage acne is largely hormonal. Also genetics. I used to have terrible pimple skin during my teen and it improved when I stepped into my 20s.
Hi Sarah
No, I haven't heard of Clinique anti-blemish range. I guess it must be expensive. I used to use Clinique's skincare and perfume when I was working. My eldest daughter used to have bad acne issues too during her teenage years and Innisfree (top Korean skincare brand) worked for her.
Yes, I think teenage acne is contributed by wacky teenage hormones but the funny thing is I didn't get any pimples or acne issues as a teenager :) I only suffered from acne (on my chin) when I had PCOS as an adult and that was caused by hormonal imbalance, and also during my pregnancies.
Yes Clinique anti blemish range is expensive, like their other products. Cleanser toner etc starts from rm100+. I wish they have trial kits so I can let my teen try.. if it doesn't work at least I don't waste too much money. Glad to know Innisfree worked for your eldest. My teen is currently using their rinse off mask. Good that you have no acne issues as a teen :-) many of us had and it severely dented our confidence. Unfortunately hormones are not something we can control 😥
Yes, darn those hormones, and we parents have to spend so much money on expensive skincare products to mitigate our kids' acne issues.
As a teen, I only used Johnson & Johnson face wash, with no toner, no face mask and no moisturizer. Yet my skin & complexion were flawless :P
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