The Acne Thread #3

[imogen11]

Does anyone have any ideas for this! I have tiny little bumps under the skin that you can't really notice but they are all over my forehead and my chin and I can't get rid of them! They then turn into spots not all of them though! I've work out that the simple cleansers and moisturisers help my skin the best and ive just strated taking omega 3 but I just can't get rid of them! I've tried Clinique and benzoyl peroxide products but they don't help and exfoliation and honey doesn't seem to help either. If you have any product that would help that aren't expensive I would really really appreciate it!!! I drink 3 litres of water a day and I do eat pretty healthy.

Hi! To me it sounds like a fungal infection - not acne at all. Fungal infections look very similar to acne but will NOT respond to your usual acne treatments. I developed this once after using antibiotics for a prolonged period for acne (minocycline). It threw my body out of whack, as antibiotics do, and I developed the fungal infection. It looked like many very small bumps sitting just under the skin. Some turned into spots, most didn't.

Cheap solution? Buy an antidandruff shampoo like Nizoral, or anything that contains ketoconazole in the strongest concentration you can find (usually 1 or 2%). You can find this in a drugstore/chemist. Lather it and apply to your face morning and night everyday (be consistent) and leave it on the affected areas for a few minutes before rinsing. If your skin responds to this treatment, you will know for sure that it is a fungal problem, and not acne at all. If the problem still persists, it would be best to see a doctor for a more permanent solution.

If you do some googling, you will find quite a bit of info on this!

 

[imogen11]

Really ? That's great, but how often you used it ? and how bad was your face before using it ? and for how long did you use it (time)? Great to see that someone had a good result

Hi!
I also use differin in the 0.1% solution and have been doing so for about a year. Like you, I was VERY apprehensive at first as I didn't want to make my skin worse. I couldn't take anymore! Surprisingly, I experienced very, very little irritation - it basically only made my skin slightly sensitive for a short period of time. For months and months now, it has no adverse effects at all. It definitely DOES help your skin - it eventually significantly reduces pore size and creates a nice, even skin tone. It completely refines the texture of your skin. I highly recommend it.

I am also currently on Spironolactone and this is, without doubt, THE holy grail of acne solutions (providing the causes are related to increased production/sensitivity to androgens). It's the only thing that has fixed my acne 100% with relatively minimal side effects. I've lived with acne for 20+ years (I'm 34) and am only too happy to try and help others, so if anybody wants to ask me any questions about Spiro, fire away. I've also had great experiences with Duac and Differin, as outlined above. Also, I've used Diane, which works as well as Spiro, but the side effects sucked.

 

[models_vlada]

Hi!
I also use differin in the 0.1% solution and have been doing so for about a year. Like you, I was VERY apprehensive at first as I didn't want to make my skin worse. I couldn't take anymore! Surprisingly, I experienced very, very little irritation - it basically only made my skin slightly sensitive for a short period of time. For months and months now, it has no adverse effects at all. It definitely DOES help your skin - it eventually significantly reduces pore size and creates a nice, even skin tone. It completely refines the texture of your skin. I highly recommend it.

I am also currently on Spironolactone and this is, without doubt, THE holy grail of acne solutions (providing the causes are related to increased production/sensitivity to androgens). It's the only thing that has fixed my acne 100% with relatively minimal side effects. I've lived with acne for 20+ years (I'm 34) and am only too happy to try and help others, so if anybody wants to ask me any questions about Spiro, fire away. I've also had great experiences with Duac and Differin, as outlined above. Also, I've used Diane, which works as well as Spiro, but the side effects sucked.

Thanks a lot for your experience.
It seems that there are a lot of divided opinions about the use of Differin, anyway i'm going to the dermathologist next week.
To be honest it really scares me, using differin again, so i wouldn't use it on my own.

 

[imogen11]

Thanks a lot for your experience.
It seems that there are a lot of divided opinions about the use of Differin, anyway i'm going to the dermathologist next week.
To be honest it really scares me, using differin again, so i wouldn't use it on my own.

I didn't experience an initial break out at all with differin, but then I was also on Spiro at the time. Have you tried duac? It's also very good.

 

[nzkiwiboy]

I heard that acne on the cheek area is hormonal and the ones on foreheads and the chin are from what you eat. Has anyone tried Fish oil capsules? I've read a lot of positive reviews about them.

 

[Kenysha75]

IF you have really bad acne (Im talking cyst) THE best you can do is go see a dermatologist and maybe start to be on accutane it works I never have acne now
If you have a regular acne but that still wont go away you can be on antibiotics for 1 or 2 months and ull get special creme like effederm and cutacnyl5% these are the best cream ever and theyre so cheap
I do hear a lot of doctor prescribing the pills right away I dont really agree with that but for some people it does make wonder
I would recommend gym on a hard level like ropes and running when u feel your cheeks are gettin red its when things will start to get reall good your body is gettin read of all the bad stuff your skin is producing new cells
also go see a dermatologist or specialist to get a deep peel with vitamic c or some laser too

 

[Teja]

^What kind of antibiotics? Do I have to go to the doctors for them?

 

[Kenysha75]

yup you can ask your regular doctor or take an appointment with a dermatologist directly u will always need a prescription for antibiotics

he will define the period ull need to use it 1 to 3 months max
if its regular acne it will go away really fast
this is the name of those antibiotics tétracyclines (doxycycline, lymécycline, minocycline)

 

[matsuchan92]

I heard that acne on the cheek area is hormonal and the ones on foreheads and the chin are from what you eat. Has anyone tried Fish oil capsules? I've read a lot of positive reviews about them.

Really? How is that acne on different face areas have different causes? Never knew that before My face is pocketful of acnes esp around the cheeks & chin areas. I'm using the Eucerin Dermopurifyer which targets at eliminating acne. However it didn't really works I'm not sure about the Fish Oil capsules.

 

[Teja]

yup you can ask your regular doctor or take an appointment with a dermatologist directly u will always need a prescription for antibiotics

he will define the period ull need to use it 1 to 3 months max
if its regular acne it will go away really fast
this is the name of those antibiotics tétracyclines (doxycycline, lymécycline, minocycline)

Thank you!

 

[olga.]

I heard that acne on the cheek area is hormonal and the ones on foreheads and the chin are from what you eat. Has anyone tried Fish oil capsules? I've read a lot of positive reviews about them.

As far as I know it is not really accurate what you've written. Actually, acne/spots on the cheek area are food issues/allergies and stuff, because it comes right from your liver. At least I was taught that the condition of your liver and areas influence your cheeks' skin. What is more, your chin is influenced by hormones, definitely not cheeks. That is why women USUALLY get spots before menstruation on chin and nearby areas.

But this is what I was taught by people who help me go through my severe allergies - and in my case it is true. My liver is damaged thanks to chemicals in food products and when I eat something bad I immediately get acne on my cheeks.

I don't know where you've read it, for me it is very misleading and I would love to see your sources, maybe there is something I still don't know and can educate myself.

 

[nzkiwiboy]

I'm not sure about how correct I am but I definitely remember reading about acne sometimes being hormonal. I do recommend fish oil though, I've never tried it but will be buying it next week. 90% of the reviews of fish oil say it works, so I'm gonna try it.

 

[Serenity*Now]

Actually, acne/spots on the cheek area are food issues/allergies and stuff, because it comes right from your liver. ..What is more, your chin is influenced by hormones, definitely not cheeks. That is why women USUALLY get spots before menstruation on chin and nearby areas.

But this is what I was taught by people who help me go through my severe allergies - and in my case it is true. My liver is damaged thanks to chemicals in food products and when I eat something bad I immediately get acne on my cheeks...

^ This is what I know to be true, too.

Jawline as well (as chin), hormonal.
As far as liver/toxicity problems, this is a consideration too for anyone who's considering accutane R/x. It is definitely not 100% effective for 100% of the people; I was on it for 2 full courses, years apart...I'm still struggling.
And if you go the antibiotic route, it will result in some clearing but that also presupposes that whatever's causing the acne is going to be cured by the antibiotic, vs. just temporarily squelched (hormonal, food or product causes).

Food sensitivities & digestion is big too.

 

[yellowetpink]

I'm on long term antibiotics for my skin, it seems to be clearing up but it takes at least six weeks to start so it's no quick fix.

As for accutane, I personally would never recommend it. The side effects are common and very, very severe. For girls, it can cause severe, life threatening birth defects when you come to being pregnant and I think you have to also go on specific birth control pills while on accutane. But it can also cause severe depression, to the point of suicide and self-harm. I've never needed to go on it as my skin has been reasonably okay, but my brother did and although his skin looked great, we nearly lost him! The medicine combined with quite an intensive lifestyle (he's a 5th year medical student) caused very bad depression, to the point where my mother had to move up to his flat and stay for weekends. I know that side effects do not affect everyone and I know people who are on the drug but have only had side effects of anxiousness and cracked skin/lips, but it's just a warning if you are prone to low spells or your family is.

 

[yellowetpink]

ALSO I'm on the pill, which has helped my skin dramatically during my younger teenage years. One called 'Dianette' worked amazingly, but unfortunately gave me headaches. Another called 'cilest' worked well for skin too, but again, headaches! I think the changing of these pills is what has caused my skin to flare up, but the antibiotic route definitely helps!

 

[olga.]

I'm not sure about how correct I am but I definitely remember reading about acne sometimes being hormonal. I do recommend fish oil though, I've never tried it but will be buying it next week. 90% of the reviews of fish oil say it works, so I'm gonna try it.

Let us know how it works and fingers crossed

I am extremely anxious to read new stuff about acne treatment and all kinds of things influencing your skin condition, so it's always good to know something new.

 

[models_vlada]

My dermathologists is on vacation until next week, so i started using differin 0,1 yesterday, since it's regular Acne i think it might act fast (or at least i hope so ), i'll go to see him anyway. The thing is, that i'm desperate cause university starts in 3 more weeks, and i don't want to come back like this

I think it's really interesting the theory of hormonal and food, in my case it use to appear acne after i ate chocolate, of course now i'm not eating it, and usually after i shave. Anyway i onl y have around my jawline and a little bit in my forehead, which i have never had.
I would to know what food you shouldn't eat.
anyway let's see what happens

 

[olga.]

When it comes to food you are not supposed to eat - there are tests you can run on your blood and they actually unravel certain products you are forbidden to eat if you want to be healthy. There are clinics all over the world which pride themselves in having these tests.

Personally, I trust the pendulum test, which is not as sophisticated as lab tests, but serves its purpose better. My mum runs the pendulum test for me and basically you put (for instance) chocolate on a white sheet of paper in front of you and someone (who does not touch you at the very moment) takes the pendulum and it starts moving - if it moves in your direction as 'nodding' - it means it is healthy for you. If it starts moving from left to right as 'no' - it means it is not good. We were taught this technique by an old Mongolian lama, as my mum is deeply engaged in buddhism.

I know it sounds unbelievable but for me it works. I was told that I can't eat any cheese, but after the pendulum test - It turned out that I can eat gruyere cheese from Switzerland.

In my opinion everything what works is worth trying, especially in the case of women's acne.

 

[models_vlada]

Personally, I trust the pendulum test, which is not as sophisticated as lab tests, but serves its purpose better. My mum runs the pendulum test for me and basically you put (for instance) chocolate on a white sheet of paper in front of you and someone (who does not touch you at the very moment) takes the pendulum and it starts moving - if it moves in your direction as 'nodding' - it means it is healthy for you. If it starts moving from left to right as 'no' - it means it is not good. We were taught this technique by an old Mongolian lama, as my mum is deeply engaged in buddhism.

OMG I'm so gonna try this test, i have nothing to loose and it looks easy doing, although it seems pendulums are being used for a lot of tests... Anyway, if you say it serves for the purpose then i'll do it, i trust buddhist stuff.

 

[olga.]

You know, it does not do any harm, so why not try it Read first about the pendulum, 'cause there are some stuff to digest before Fingers crossed!