I am cursed. Bumps all over?!
Question: Ever since I was about 7 or 8 I started to develop ugly big sores/boils/pimple breakouts all over, my butt, thighs, stomach, legs and arms. I have facial acne to boot. I told my mother, but she has shrugged it off as ingrown hairs, but who shaves their butt, thighs and stomach? I see girls my age wearing bikinis and I get so depressed because I know I can never wear one. I am afraid of relationships because I think that when I am with someone, they will think I have an STD. I have had these bumps since I was a little girl, I don't understand why I get them. My body is permanently scarred forever, even if I find a solution nothing will ever take the scars away. In the past I have truely considered suicide, because I have such a horrible view of myself and feel that no one will ever want to be with a girl who doesnt have a perfect body/skin. I am NOT suicidal now, just always have been depressed about it. If anyone has a clue what is causing this, or what will help, thanks..
Answers: Ever since I was about 7 or 8 I started to develop ugly big sores/boils/pimple breakouts all over, my butt, thighs, stomach, legs and arms. I have facial acne to boot. I told my mother, but she has shrugged it off as ingrown hairs, but who shaves their butt, thighs and stomach? I see girls my age wearing bikinis and I get so depressed because I know I can never wear one. I am afraid of relationships because I think that when I am with someone, they will think I have an STD. I have had these bumps since I was a little girl, I don't understand why I get them. My body is permanently scarred forever, even if I find a solution nothing will ever take the scars away. In the past I have truely considered suicide, because I have such a horrible view of myself and feel that no one will ever want to be with a girl who doesnt have a perfect body/skin. I am NOT suicidal now, just always have been depressed about it. If anyone has a clue what is causing this, or what will help, thanks..
its probably keratosis pilaris. i have it, and i'm on the course to getting rid of it. look into it further to confirm if you do or don't have it.
UH OH!!!!!!
go to a dermatologist
i would go check that out at a doctor. unless its a really big case of the chickenpox. ive never heard of this before.
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sounds like you might have hives from an alergy, you can get a one time hormone shot from the doctor's office that will resolve the hive problem if that is what they are, you should have your school nurse take a look and see what she thinks about it (if they are hives you will have a full recovery, no scars)
YOU have to go to a dermatoligist. this is NOT normal at all! YOU mom should have the stuff not you! I am sorry about your pain. But make the appt . and then tell your mom. YOu have waited way to long!
first of all, the person meant for you will want to be with you whether or not you have bumps all over or not. To them it won't matter. though i understand that you want to feel better about yourself,
how come you don't ask your doctor or a dermatologist?
Do they look more like red bumps/pimples than sores or boils? If so, It may be follicillitis. I have it too and hate it. I use Target's brand of Everyday Face Wash with Salicylic Acid in the shower. Also, soap clogs pores so use glycerin bars or body wash for cleaning. Below is a link to Webmd to read more about it. If it sounds like something else, you may need to see a dermatologist.
Do you have a free clinic nearby? It may help just to have a doctor look at your skin condition. Now I have acne on my shoulders and back. About one year ago, I started heating up water with a instantaneous hot water kettle. With a washcloth I pat my skin with the almost boiling water, which by the way cools down quickly. The very hot water seems to soothe my skin. My skin problems have calmed down considerably. However I still have acne, probably always will. Now though it seems to me my acne is more under control.