The Acne Thread

[olga.]

i ve read somewhere that when you have acne on your cheeks - these are problems from bad eating habits and liver issues.

 

[Carrme]

I've done neutrogena,spectro and biore. I'm buying proactive next week. But I don't have acne, just alot on my chin and forehead and back. Is it worth it?
Street a Licious- Thanks for that info

 

[djflame]

Would you recommend using an exfoiliant or cleansing mask for cases with moderate acne outbreak? I read that exfoiliating would remove skin impurities but wouldn't it aggravate existing acne since you're basically tearing the skin off?

 

[dumbfairy]

I'm very quickly realising what i'm dealing with quite possible isn't just acne. The right side of my chin last night was incredibly swollen,and I could feel I was getting 2 small spots on my lip there. To cut a long story short,I woke up this morning with an incredibly swolen lip on one side and a swollen neck,all on the right side My Mum is going to take me to the doctors/hospital in the next few days if the swelling doesnt' subside,the only good thing being that the actual spots themselves seem to be going

djflame-I don't know an accurate answer to that but I have used a mild exfoliator in the past and it didn't make any problem worse,in face I have gotten compliments on having more radiant skin and less obvious spots after using one.

 

[Womanolo]

Exfoliating is good for clearing up blackheads as it removed the cells that would otherwise clog up your pores. I can't imagine that it would be effective for spots which are underneath the skin and caused by bacteria though would it?

 

[mardybum8]

Well I have the lowest self-esteem ever at the moment, due to my acne! It didn't help when a 5 year old girl I was baby sitting said to me 'why do you have lots of dots on your face?' I just look at pictures from less than a year ago and no spots in sight and now ever since I started college I have have permenant acne. The tablets don't seem to be working at the moment either. I feel like just taking a knife to the buggers and cutting them off sometimes!

 

[emailme.]

Well I have the lowest self-esteem ever at the moment, due to my acne! It didn't help when a 5 year old girl I was baby sitting said to me 'why do you have lots of dots on your face?' I just look at pictures from less than a year ago and no spots in sight and now ever since I started college I have have permenant acne. The tablets don't seem to be working at the moment either. I feel like just taking a knife to the buggers and cutting them off sometimes!

poor you, thats happened to me before too.

i was with old friends and someone brought their nephew and they asked that out. it was a long time ago but im sorry to hear that.

 

[dumbfairy]

I woke up this morning with pretty much normal skin. There was just a lot of old thick skin peeling off my face...kind of odd but I don't care anymore,the swelling has gone and there's no pain,just some pimples which I can cope with

Mardybum-Oh Pumpkin Can you go back to your doctors? I know it's hard but don't feel too down,everything'll sort itself out eventually,big hugs

 

[KaraDanielle11]

So I ended up getting another shot in that second pimple and it hurt way more this time. But happily my skin is totally clear! No pimples! There are some red spots but those are easily covered up and the spots where the pimples were are a bit dry but nothing unmanageable. I wanted to cry from being happy when I woke up this morning and looked in the mirror.
I hope everyone else is having the same sort of success! xoxo

 

[mardybum8]

Thanks guys

I would go back to the doctors but he said it may take a few months and also he's not the most sympathetic doctor in the world!

Anyway I feel bad me moaning when yours has sounded awful dumbfairy bless you! I'm glad it's starting to clear for you now though

 

[melfreya]

does anyone know how often should I do the aspirin mask??
I tried it yesterday and I must say I'm impressed!!

 

[KaraDanielle11]

I woke up this morning with pretty much normal skin. There was just a lot of old thick skin peeling off my face...kind of odd but I don't care anymore,the swelling has gone and there's no pain,just some pimples which I can cope with

I am so happy that you are doing better dumbfairy!!! I was really worried about the swelling and pain. I definitely think thought you need to find a more sympathetic doctor than the one you went to before. He seemed a bit like a jerk. :hugs:

 

[dumbfairy]

^Aww thank you It's still getting better! Yay! I'm not sure what was going on but I'm glad it's gone. I'm still going to go to the doctors when I get to my home in about 10 days just to get checked out.

And I in turn am so pleased that the shots helped you!

 

[Mk's Beauty Shop]

I have problem skin and have for a while.. I use a gel called Duac which has 5% benzoyl peroxide which works really well on my skin but i think its addicted to it.. I got it from a doctor and its about $30 aus so its not too bad considering.. I also use Dermalogica Skin Clearing wash which has 0.5% salicylic acid which is so nice and soothing on my skin.. Its a good wash and it doesnt dry out my skin. You can get it from www.skincaredirect.com.au or I think theres another website without the AU at the end.. Some days I dont feel like going out and i get so depressed.. Revlon is bringing out a mineral liquid foundation in february so hopefully I can try that because mineral makeup is better for your skin.. Its such a pain because its mainly my chin and the rest of my skin is perfect!

 

[kissablekae]

does anyone know how often should I do the aspirin mask??
I tried it yesterday and I must say I'm impressed!!

i think once or twice a week...ive heard some ppl do it like every other day but to me i dont think people should exfoliate so often but thats just my opinion. my skin is kind of sensitive so its once or twice a week max for me.

 

[dumbfairy]

^I wouldn't advise doing more than 2 times a week either,the aspirin is still going into your system. I've only done 2 and I don't know if I'll do anymore cos I don't know how much it helped me

 

[mardybum8]

I'm going to get the ingredients for the asprin mask. I'm going to give to give it a go, what have I got to lose.

 

[Deleted member 106803]

^I wouldn't advise doing more than 2 times a week either,the aspirin is still going into your system. I've only done 2 and I don't know if I'll do anymore cos I don't know how much it helped me

Yeah, it gives me a slight headache sometimes.

 

[dumbfairy]

^Oh I thought it was only me! After using it I found myself feeling slightly sick,which has kind of put me off

 

[mardybum8]

Right I brought all the stuff to make the asprin mask. Now bearing in mind I start back at college tomorrow do you think I will be alright to use it tonight?