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Spotty Skin is Getting Me Down!

I have too many zits! I always get spots, but they always appear on my nose and chin. I`ve tried lots of face washes but they don`t help. I have tried talking to my mum, but she just says that they`ll go away, but they don`t. Please help because my skin is getting me down! - Nikki, 11, United Kingdom

"Hey, Nikki!" Zits are something that every girl goes through. Lucky for us, there are so many products on the market to choose from to help stop those nasty little zits.

My advice to continue washing your face, about twice a day. You might also want to use an acne fighting or pore unclogging astringent.

Before you go to bed, try using an acne fighting "medication" such as Neutrogena's on the Spot Acne Treatment, or Oxy. Remember to try not to constanly touch your face. If you have real bad acne, ask your mom to take you to a dermatologist. (They certainly know what they are talking about more than me.)

Don't forget to check out your favorite magazines, which are jam packed with acne fighting tips! I know that the June 2003 YM has a page about treating acne. Hope this helps!!

Danielle, 14, USA

Editor's Note: Here's some sites with good information!

http://www.acne-site.com/
http://www.hunterdonhealthcare.org/webmd/topics/acne/symptoms.asp
http://www.acne-vulgaris.com/