My acne is starting to kill me slowly?!
Question: My acne is starting to kill me slowly?
-Natural pills, vitamins, ProActive, facials once a month, a topical gel, alcohol pads,
-The alcohol pads were a prescription from my doctor
-The topical gel also because the previous one didn't work
-She then suggested ProActive, it didn't work either
I cry often because of my condition; all the people in my classes have flawless skin, all the girls don't wear makeup, I feel so plastic with mine (my doctor told me what I use is okay), it doesn't even hide my zits. A dermatologist said nothing to me. just to wear sunscreen (mmm k ?! wtf)
PS: I wash my face twice a day with a non-rising wash from La Roche-Posay, I exfoliate it twice a week, I don't eat sugar, I eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, really more than people of my age. Does vitamin A helps ? Because I don't take dairy products, I'm intolerant. ( I'm not Asian ) and also, everytime I go on a vacantion, my skin gets really better with the sun.
I've been to a naturopath 3 weeks ago, and I'm taking some pills and oestrogenes to get my hormones back to normal but it takes 3 months to work, my skin is even worse but she said than it's because it's gonna be the last time that I'll have this amount of zits... Should I believe her ? Please help me it takes me 20 minutes to makeup so my zits are hidden and it doesn't look fake, Now I think I'm ugly without makeup. I modify my facebook photos with photoshop so it looks my skin is beautiful so people are like ''Woaah, you have such a flawless skin''. And then they see me in real and they're like ''eww...''.
I don't know why at my school most people don't have zits, they should have some why has God give acne to ME ? I've lost all my self-confidence and I skipped 2 days of school because I was ashamed of my skin. Everytime I go to bed I'm wishing to have a beautiful skin like when I was 10. and to not have to wear makeup anymore. It's been 3 years that I'm dreaming of that, should I wait the 3 months and see what happens ? For now, I'm really sad. thanks for the people who will answer
*I have my period since I'm 11
Answers:
Hey , Give those Hormone pills a chance to kick in. Also try Zeno hot spot its a Product Approved by the FDA Sold at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart , Etc that removes acne in minutes!
I have acne too and my co-worker prescribes me ( I feel uncomfortable writing my own Rx) a Anti-Biotic (Doryx) and Acanya and AcZone . My opinion is Acanya Works best.
Try the Anti-Biotics take 1-2 a day for 3 weeks and watch the improvement
I am a Dermatologist and My opinion on Accutane is it works GREAT it wipes out Acne but should only be used for short periods as it has been linked to Intestinal Problems in long term use!
Re-Schedule an appointment ask about those Rx i told you about. The routine you are using to keep your face clean is great. If oil is your problem than try Dial Soap. Yes Dial Soap TWICE a day. Also try a Light OIL FREE Moisturizer. Exfoliating can actually dry out your skin and in some cases encourage oil production.
At the LAST resort pop the zit with a sterile cut and cut it at its base have Rubbing Alcohol Ready and put it on a cotton ball and rub it on your face. This is only for the LAST Resort
Try that Zeno Hot Spot my patients rave about it. Pro-Activ in my opinion doesn't work as it has low levels of Acne-Fighting ingredients and can actually starve your face of its natural vitamins your face needs.
Also some of my patients are also raving about mySkinid.com
Email me if you need any other questions!
Doctor
i have acne and that never stopped me. to me acne seems to come from stress, chill out and things will get better.
*****I DONT THINK ACNE IS LETHAL*****
Okay speaking from experience I had pretty bad acne and I thought i'd have it forever! But alas! I started using clearasil which contained the fabulous ingredient benzoyl peroxide. It worked a treat on my skin...I do believe the stuff is a little harsh for the skin but it did diminish my acne alot..like you I was very healthy and the only one in the family to have such bad acne..try not to pick or touch your face as this will only aggravate your spots. Try not to stress or think about it too much..Avoid using a facial exfoliant regularly as this strips the skin of it's natural oils and the body will produce more oil which means more acne! It could well be that your acne is genetic that it's just your hormones wreaking havoc or your body is creating too much sebum. I hope i'm right in telling you that this is just a phase and it will pass..if you do start to see that your skin is healing and you've got a bit of scarring then use evening primrose oil on your skin it really is a miracle in a bottle really helps with skin rejuvenation and healing.. Hope this helps and just remember I was in your shoes once and believe you me that acne ruined my confidence and it ruined my chances of ever socialising or making friends in high school..but it's amazing i'm 23 and I don't give much thought to it at all..be strong I know it's a tough and cruel time but hang on in there! feel free to email me if want any more advice or you just want to chat..I know how hard it is..Best wishes :)
Try to go on Pill!! It really works, and just be more relaxed ( i know its hard) Do not over do with cleansing products, because you will only dry your skin out ( my own experience) But really - try pill!! It works!! Im using dianette at my rosacea dramatically calmed down in 3 weeks :) Good luck!! and dont let it to put you down! :)
personal experience..