Could stress be the reason my face is broken out?!
Question: Could stress be the reason my face is broken out?
Could this have been caused by that very stressful event?! Please, please help me. This is so unbearably uncomfortable and embarrassing and I want my skin back clear like it has been. Just the thought of having acne and dermatitis all over my face, being itchy and embarrassed is stressing me out even more. I need some kind of reassurance that it will clear up again.
Here's what I've been doing
1. I use Principal Secret face wash morning and night. It's very gentle and good for my skin type. I follow up with the lotion that comes with it.
2. Polysporin was what originally cleared up my perioral dermatitis bc the crap the dermatologist gave me didn't do diddly squat, so I put a light coat of that on at night
3. I use all mineral makeup when I do wear makeup, which only happens 1-3 times per week anyway
4. I just thoroughly cleaned my makeup brushes
5. I changed my pillow case
6. My hair is always out of my face
What else can I do???? Pleaseeee helppp meeee
Answers:
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There really isn't any evidence that stress causes breakouts. Scientists are unsure of the exact cause of acne, but generally they believe that hormonal fluctuations are bacteria that live on the skin are the greatest contributors. Acne requires a multi-faceted approach. If you have acne clean your skin gently, try not to touch your skin when your hands are not clean, and avoid the sun.
The three basics of acne treatment are to (1) unclog pores, (2) kill bacteria, and (3) minimize oil. Use mild exfoliating cleansers to unclog your pores. Use benzoyl peroxide to kill the bacteria. Get rid of oil on the surface of your skin by using a gentle toner. Generally drug store brands will do each of these things well. You don't need to spend a fortune.
These are all good basic skin regimens that may help with the acne battle:
Cleanse twice daily with a 5% benzoyl peroxide wash. An alternative for those who are allergic to benzoyl peroxide is 2% salicylic acid.
Apply a gel or cream containing 5% benzoyl peroxide; an alternative is sulfur or resorcinol.
At night, apply a spot cream containing sulfur to the affected areas.
Use a light skin moisturizer and oil-free makeup.
If you try all these approaches and it still does not seem to work, it is time to consult your doctor. You may need a prescription medication approach to deal with your acne.
And read the information at these sites. You may find other ideas that will help you.
http://www.acneguide.ca/acne_med_treatme…
http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/acne.cfm
http://www.medicinenet.com/acne/article.…
http://dermatology.about.com/cs/acnecome…