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TTwidow · 13/06/2016 08:01

Hi there, DD11 has just started to get spots and I was wondering what spot products you guys think are the most effective or are they just a waste of money?

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Groovee · 13/06/2016 08:03

I got Dd some witch hazel stuff from boots and simple face wash and moisturiser. It helped for a while but she's now under the GP as her skin is just like her dad's.

I've got Ds the soap too and wipes. He's become quite spotty at 13 too!

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feelingmiffed · 13/06/2016 08:50

DS (12) uses the blue clean and clear liquid stuff a couple of times a week. He washes his face with Nivea for men sensitive face wash

I have recently bought him Neutrogena blackhead stuff which he's using very sparingly, on his nose, as I've heard it's pretty potent. Seems pretty good though

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ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 13/06/2016 08:59

A face wash containing salicylic acid and a thin layer of benzoyl peroxide cream (OTC) at night is most effective for mild acne.
Also avoid touching face as much as poss or picking at spots and a hair style off her face.

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Diamogs · 13/06/2016 09:01

YY to anything with salicylic acid - it is often recommended on S&B for spots.

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TTwidow · 13/06/2016 16:36

Thank you all. I will go shopping.

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LisaMumsnet · 13/06/2016 16:55

I have no first hand experience of spots as a teen but my sister did try everything on the market and nothing helped. However, she did notice that wherever her hair touched her face the spots were worse, so I agree with ILostItInTheEarlyNineties that keeping hair off the face is crucial. Good luck with this - I know how hard it must be for your DD from seeing my poor sister struggle with this.

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minipie · 13/06/2016 17:17

Most OTC stuff won't do much if it's real acne rather than just a few teenage spots. If it's real acne the best moderate option is benzoyl peroxide cream (Duac) - these days there's an improved version which also has adapalene in it (called Epiduo). Both need a prescription from GP.

If it gets really bad then ask for a referral to a dermatologist for Roaccutane.

And definitely NO touching or picking, it really does make it much worse. I find wearing concealer helps avoid touching as don't want to disturb the concealer. MAC Select Moisturecover is excellent (pricey though).

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ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 13/06/2016 17:45

It is possible to buy 5% benzoyl peroxide OTC in Boots. I bought Acnecide.

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