WTF is wrong with my face??

[LuckyShamrock]

Ok, so I've never had acne before, not even when I was a teenager. Now my face is being covered by giant ugly gross zits. What the hell can I do?

:sadblue:

[sassypance]

Might be a hormone change causing it, I would take into account the BC you're on (if you're on one), that can be known to cause acne.

I've never had acne myself, but I would imagine acne specific products and treatments would be your answer :shrug:

[FutonBunny]

Your face is wrong with your face OOOH!

Yeah sorry anyways. I've actually had clear skin most of my life but have recently started getting zits again. I've attributed it to my stopping birth control for the first time in a couple years. I've just been stepping up my skin care routine and it seems to have balanced it out somewhat.

[lupitanahsee]

hormones?

sometimes i get tumors during that lovely time of the month.

[Funshine]

Ok, so I've never had acne before, not even when I was a teenager. Now my face is being covered by giant ugly gross zits. What the hell can I do?

:sadblue:
Have you switched makeup brands lately? Using old stuff? Chemical change in the product you use to clean your skin? Drinking enough water? Putting your palm/fingers on your face a lot? Have a clean pillow-case? Change your BC?

[jukata]

sandpaper?

[sassypance]

I read at some point BP (benzoyl peroxide) was much worse for your face than alcohol products. Good ol' Seabreeze is great for excess oil.

[Alexis]

Don't pick at it! All the causes for acne have been mentioned but until you figure it out DO NOT pick at your face. Dermatologists have told me this my whole life and I didn't listen until it was too late. My face is pretty badly scarred in a lot of places.

[DJ KonviKt]

It looks fine from here maybe a lil green, but don't see any blemishes.

[LuckyShamrock]

not on BC (have'nt been in awhile)

hardly ever wear makeup (only on Fridays to Buzz and no foundation)

:shakesfist:

maybe it will go away soon

[LuckyShamrock]

I read at some point BP (benzoyl peroxide) was much worse for your face than alcohol products. Good ol' Seabreeze is great for excess oil.

yeah I have been using that stuff

[Alexis]

What is your diet like?

[LuckyShamrock]

What is your diet like?

terrible

but I am about to eat a salad

[Alexis]

Well, maybe that has something to do with it.

[Funshine]

not on BC (have'nt been in awhile)

hardly ever wear makeup (only on Fridays to Buzz and no foundation)

:shakesfist:

maybe it will go away soon
Drink more water while you're at it.

[LuckyShamrock]

Well, maybe that has something to do with it.

I never even thought of that

healthy food does not enter my household

chips chips and more chips

cookies

fast food

candy

I wish I had some healthy food to eat. Bryant doesn't even like vegatables. I wish I had some veggies.

[sassypance]

I would try washing your hands often and not trying to do too much all at once to your face. Just start a regimen and stick with it, and try not to touch your face.

[cherri sassis]

this just recently started happening to me too...i used to only get one once a month (when it was that time) and now they pop up and attack mainly my chin...i've tried all sorts of stuff and nothing worked...finally i broke down and ordered proactive...i didn't think my acne is bad enough to order proactive but i hated the way my chin was looking... i've only had 1 zit in a month since i started proactive and it came and went in 1 day...

[LuckyShamrock]

Drink more water while you're at it.

I drink tons of water

[Funshine]

I wish I had some healthy food to eat. Bryant doesn't even like vegatables. I wish I had some veggies.
Awww, I feel for you. Lucas only liked fast food and NOTHING green ever. I'd crave fresh food so bad, it wasn't even funny! Come hang out with me some night, I'll make dinner, (we'll find some :spliff:), and we can enjoy something fresh and nummy.


I drink tons of water
Excellent!

[| Bass Drop |]

hormones?

sometimes i get tumors during that lovely time of the month.


"IT'S NOT A TOOMAH!"

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/6563/arnold7wh.jpg

[LuckyShamrock]

Awww, I feel for you. Lucas only liked fast food and NOTHING green ever. I'd crave fresh food so bad, it wasn't even funny! Come hang out with me some night, I'll make dinner, (we'll find some :spliff:), and we can enjoy something fresh and nummy.



Excellent!

werd

[cherri sassis]

oh and FYI, my diet is good, i drink so much water it's not funny and i wash and clense my face twice a day....so i think i was doing all the right stuff and it still wouldn't go away...

[sassypance]

"IT'S NOT A TOOMAH!"

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/6563/arnold7wh.jpg

:spit:

LMAO

[LuckyShamrock]

"IT'S NOT A TOOMAH!"

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/6563/arnold7wh.jpg

ROFL

[Shawn_E]

I never even thought of that

healthy food does not enter my household

chips chips and more chips

cookies

fast food

candy

I wish I had some healthy food to eat. Bryant doesn't even like vegatables. I wish I had some veggies.


And here's your culprit.

[Alexis]

And here's your culprit.

Food is not always the cause of acne for most people. For most women hormones are the cause of acne. I never eat fast food, all my food is fresh/mostly organic and I drink tons of water but I still have acne.

[Shawn_E]

Food is not always the cause of acne for most people. For most women hormones are the cause of acne. I never eat fast food, all my food is fresh/mostly organic and I drink tons of water but I still have acne.

but it is a culprit of acne, hence my comment.

[LuckyShamrock]

Food is not always the cause of acne for most people. For most women hormones are the cause of acne. I never eat fast food, all my food is fresh/mostly organic and I drink tons of water but I still have acne.

yeah I've eaten junk food for most of my life, but I'm just starting to get zits now.

I wonder if it has to do with a metabolism change

[mouse]

For a minute I was on this 'olive oil must be in everything i eat' kick and i noticed my forehead got oillier. It was super good olive oil, too. Go fig.

[Funshine]

but it is a culprit of acne, hence my comment.
LOL, like all the other things listed in the thread already aren't ALSO culprits of acne?

:wink:

[juicyjay]

Yaz does wonders for my skin. Proactiv helps too

However the week before my period I start to break out a bit (like right now. ugh)

[Killary]

My Uncle is a dermatologist, and he has told me that a poor diet has very little to do with acne, because it is namely caused by hormones, and eating all the twinkies in the world won't throw off balanced hormones.

In his medical opinion: Smoking affects your skin. Cigarettes or otherwise. Not being properly hydrated will damage your skin's ability to repair itself. Putting dirt/bacteria on your face (from fingers, palms, pillowcases, makeup, etc) will feed bacteria under your skin, making acne worse. Stress can play a huge factor, especially when made worse by PMS. Certain types of birth control can make or break acne.

I have dealt with it since the age of 12. My methods for keeping it tame/getting rid of it:

Quality birth control: I use Yaz. It is flippin' awesome.
Proactiv: Pricey. It will make your acne go away within 2-4 weeks. But once you stop using it, your acne will come back with a raging vengeance.
Daily wash regimen: You have to try different stuff, because everyone's chemistry is different. I have had good results with Garnier Nutritionist, Aveeno and St. Ives. And I can give you all kinds of different suggestions on combos and routines if you need them.
Vitamins: Supplements for Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc can benefit your pores, also Vitamins A-D. I take OneADay along with some supplements to keep my immune system up.
Clean Makeup: Even if you only wear it once a week, you can have a delicate skin balance or sensitive skin, so only wear water-based foundations, and don't wear anything containing oil. Look for labels that say 'Non-comedogenic'.

Any other questions/concerns, just PM me. Unfortunately I am a self-made master of dealing with bad skin. Thanks Mom and Dad.

[Funshine]

Quality birth control: I use Yaz. It is flippin' awesome.
Do NOT even get me started on Yaz...

But I believe I've bitched about it in other threads, so I'll stop here.


Good post, btw.

[LizE]

Dude, I've recently had more breakouts than normal too. WTF?

My diet is pretty good, I'm trying to exercise as much as I can...yeah. Still there. I need to get back on BC, I've been off it for about 5 months now and I've noticed that my skin was clearer when I was on it.

Another thing I noticed (for me) that caused breakouts was using cheap makeup. I can't do it. It's expensive stuff all the way or nothing.

Sigh. I never had skin problems when I was going through puberty, why now? Nofe air, I say. :angryasian:

[Jill]

Something that I was just made aware of this week that was a total :doh: moment for me - if you have a flexible spending health plan at work, Proactive is covered under it. I don't know why I never thought of that before, but its nice to be able to pay for it that way now.

[Killary]

Do NOT even get me started on Yaz...

But I believe I've bitched about it in other threads, so I'll stop here.


Good post, btw.

Aw, really? :sok: Maybe you weren't on a good dosage? I had mine tweaked before it really did the trick.

I can honestly say, though.. I have been on at least 5 different pills in the past year and Yaz is the only one that cleared my skin, controlled my mood swings and made my Flo visits a whisper of what they once were.

Plus, my dosage is so low, I only have to see Flo 4 times a year. :woot:

[Funshine]

Aw, really? :sok: Maybe you weren't on a good dosage? I had mine tweaked before it really did the trick.

I can honestly say, though.. I have been on at least 5 different pills in the past year and Yaz is the only one that cleared my skin, controlled my mood swings and made my Flo visits a whisper of what they once were.

Plus, my dosage is so low, I only have to see Flo 4 times a year. :woot:
Yeah, I had a miscarriage on it. I didn't bother to go back and have them adjust any dosage after that :thumbsdown:

/envy

[LuckyShamrock]

Good post, btw.

yeah what she said:thumbsup:

[Maboroshi]

i have found washing my sheets and pillow cases, drinking water, and washing my face more tends to help my skin out just a little bit.

ive always had breakout problems so if you figure out a solution to keep them gone for good, give me a holla.

i just noticed the post about proactive may be covered by a health plan? i might try to see if mine covers it. im willing to try proactive.

[Fetterbug]

Yeah, I had a miscarriage on it. I didn't bother to go back and have them adjust any dosage after that :thumbsdown:

/envy


My neice got pregnant on Yaz as well. weird.

[Killary]

Yeah, I had a miscarriage on it. I didn't bother to go back and have them adjust any dosage after that :thumbsdown:

/envy

:puppydog:

There's similar stuff that's low level. I tried Loestrin and Levlen, which were okay for me.. if you're still lookin' for a good pill, that is. Perfectly understandable, if not.

[Jill]

i just noticed the post about proactive may be covered by a health plan? i might try to see if mine covers it. im willing to try proactive.

It's not going to be covered by your health insurance - its covered by a flexible spending account (FSA).

[badkitty3804]

My Uncle is a dermatologist, and he has told me that a poor diet has very little to do with acne, because it is namely caused by hormones, and eating all the twinkies in the world won't throw off balanced hormones.

In his medical opinion: Smoking affects your skin. Cigarettes or otherwise. Not being properly hydrated will damage your skin's ability to repair itself. Putting dirt/bacteria on your face (from fingers, palms, pillowcases, makeup, etc) will feed bacteria under your skin, making acne worse. Stress can play a huge factor, especially when made worse by PMS. Certain types of birth control can make or break acne.

I have dealt with it since the age of 12. My methods for keeping it tame/getting rid of it:

Quality birth control: I use Yaz. It is flippin' awesome.
Proactiv: Pricey. It will make your acne go away within 2-4 weeks. But once you stop using it, your acne will come back with a raging vengeance.
Daily wash regimen: You have to try different stuff, because everyone's chemistry is different. I have had good results with Garnier Nutritionist, Aveeno and St. Ives. And I can give you all kinds of different suggestions on combos and routines if you need them.
Vitamins: Supplements for Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc can benefit your pores, also Vitamins A-D. I take OneADay along with some supplements to keep my immune system up.
Clean Makeup: Even if you only wear it once a week, you can have a delicate skin balance or sensitive skin, so only wear water-based foundations, and don't wear anything containing oil. Look for labels that say 'Non-comedogenic'.

Any other questions/concerns, just PM me. Unfortunately I am a self-made master of dealing with bad skin. Thanks Mom and Dad.

And don't forget Caffeine! It can act as a trigger in some.

[Maboroshi]

It's not going to be covered by your health insurance - its covered by a flexible spending account (FSA).

i guess i should ask my employer about that because i have never heard of a flexible spending plan, hrm.

[cherri sassis]

Something that I was just made aware of this week that was a total :doh: moment for me - if you have a flexible spending health plan at work, Proactive is covered under it. I don't know why I never thought of that before, but its nice to be able to pay for it that way now.

whoa, really? i use flex spending at work....gonna have to start factoring that in...thanks for that info

[LuckyShamrock]

And don't forget Caffeine! It can act as a trigger in some.

ha

I've been on a super caffine binge lately

starbucks next door to my work

countless energy drinks

[Killary]

And don't forget Caffeine! It can act as a trigger in some.

Good call, Em.

Coffee, soda, REDBULL AND VODKA... ahem...

[Maboroshi]

if i get super pissed about something, i also get a mountain somewhere on my face. stress is bad too for your face. :(

[badkitty3804]

Sigh. I never had skin problems when I was going through puberty, why now? Nofe air, I say. :angryasian:

I was the same way. I was the bitch that had perfect skin in HS that everyone was bitter about.

Then college hit and my skin decided it was time for a revolution!

I've been on the generic of Ortho-Tri, and it really did wonders with regulating my hormones and really cut down on skin issues. The combo of drinking more water, cutting out caffiene and maintaining a steady BC routine have all helped with getting it better. You can actually tell when I slack with one of them.

[Funshine]

:puppydog:

There's similar stuff that's low level. I tried Loestrin and Levlen, which were okay for me.. if you're still lookin' for a good pill, that is. Perfectly understandable, if not.
Yeah, I liked Loestrin when I tried it years ago... I should get a new script for it.

[cherri sassis]

i've been on loestrin for over 10 years now....never have any problems with it

[Killary]

I was the same way. I was the bitch that had perfect skin in HS that everyone was bitter about.

Then college hit and my skin decided it was time for a revolution!

HA! Take that you CoverGirl hussy!

I've been on the generic of Ortho-Tri, and it really did wonders with regulating my hormones and really cut down on skin issues.
Ortho-Tri = Evil incarnate

[badkitty3804]

Ortho-Tri = Evil incarnate

lol. You love it or hate it. There's no in between.

Never had mood swings, no weight gain, clears my skin, no pregnancy scares....it just works for me.

[lupitanahsee]

It's not going to be covered by your health insurance - its covered by a flexible spending account (FSA).
you should really google the qualified medical expenses...youd be surprised what you can spend that money on!

[LizE]

Yeah, I liked Loestrin when I tried it years ago... I should get a new script for it.

I was on Loestrin for 5 years. I loved it.

I can't wait to get back on it again. I have a dr. appointment on 11/12, woo-hoo! :banana:

[Jill]

you should really google the qualified medical expenses...youd be surprised what you can spend that money on!

I always considered Proactiv to just basically be face wash but it is categorized as an acne treatment. Normally I just stock up on tampons and condoms at the end of the year to spend my excess.

[LuckyShamrock]

lol. You love it or hate it. There's no in between.

Never had mood swings, no weight gain, clears my skin, no pregnancy scares....it just works for me.

I loved Ortho-Tri when I was on it. Never took anything else. Never had skin probs, had 2 day periods (mine are only 3 days anyway), ect.

I need to get back on that stuff again for more that one reason.

[Funshine]

I was on Loestrin for 5 years. I loved it.

I can't wait to get back on it again. I have a dr. appointment on 11/12, woo-hoo! :banana:
Yay! I should be back on something soon, I just need to get the extra cash together for it... and, well, not spend it on something else first.

[velvetgoldmire]

You think there's something wrong with your face?

http://mm.cpluv.com/media_library/medias/sparatik/thumbs/XL01_b5bd535e8d6c9.jpg

[Funshine]

Um, I hate to say it... but your epidermis is showing.

[EmmaK]

I never even thought of that

healthy food does not enter my household

chips chips and more chips

cookies

fast food

candy

I wish I had some healthy food to eat. Bryant doesn't even like vegatables. I wish I had some veggies.
That has everything to do with it.


There are some really simple fundamentals for keeping a complexion as clear as your genetics will allow for**:
* Get plenty of sleep, and get it at the right time
* Drink a LOT of water
* Eat a nutritious, balanced diet. You are what you eat. If you eat shit, eventually you will look and feel like it, too.
* Wash/change your pillowcases frequently, as well as whatever towel you use to dry your face after washing it
* Exercise
* DO NOT PICK at your face or TOUCH it any more than is absolutely necessary
* Don't over-cleanse; use a gentle cleanser and a moisturizer that fits your skin 'type', but don't use any overly-harsh scrubs, especially when your skin is broken out

**If you're doing all of the above things, and your skin is still fucked up after a solid month or two, go see a dermatologist

[LuckyShamrock]

Um, I hate to say it... but your epidermis is showing.

I remember the first time my step dad said that to me. I was like 13 I think. Hilarious!!

:afterbuzz:

[gkeylow]

Ok, so I've never had acne before, not even when I was a teenager. Now my face is being covered by giant ugly gross zits. What the hell can I do?

:sadblue:

Didn't read the whole thread, might have been said, but maybe your pregnant.

:velvet:

[LuckyShamrock]

Didn't read the whole thread, might have been said, but maybe your pregnant.

:velvet:

I hope not, but I seriously doubt it.

Already knew that could be a culprit

[Funshine]

LOL. Now that's the ONE thing we didn't say...

For what it's worth, when I was pregnant, my skin cleared up SO nicely.

[LuckyShamrock]

LOL. Now that's the ONE thing we didn't say...

For what it's worth, when I was pregnant, my skin cleared up SO nicely.

yeah I read somewhere that it could be either or

[gkeylow]

LOL. Now that's the ONE thing we didn't say...

For what it's worth, when I was pregnant, my skin cleared up SO nicely.


It was the pre-natal vitamins. Shit did wonders for my wife's fingernails. They were really brittle before.

[Funshine]

yeah I read somewhere that it could be either or
Guess I got lucky then, huh?

It was the pre-natal vitamins. Shit did wonders for my wife's fingernails. They were really brittle before.
Yeah, my body loooooved those. Shiny hair, stronger nails (grew so quickly, too!), clear skin..

[EmmaK]

I will tell you what. If/when the day comes (hopefully many many years from now) that I am pregnant, my skin better fucking not get bad. Holy crap, as if the body distension and obsessively rubbing myself down with cocoa butter won't be enough. :freakout:

[gkeylow]

obsessively rubbing myself down with cocoa butter won't be enough. :freakout:

Quit sexually harassing me!

:mineo: :plurstick:

[Funshine]

I will tell you what. If/when the day comes (hopefully many many years from now) that I am pregnant, my skin better fucking not get bad. Holy crap, as if the body distension and obsessively rubbing myself down with cocoa butter won't be enough. :freakout:
Don't forget the barfing and acid reflux :wink:

[EmmaK]

Don't forget the barfing and acid reflux :wink:
DO NOT WANT.





I wish babies could be delivered in little peapods :puppydog:

[Funshine]

I rather fancy the ol' Stork option as well.

[AmandaHuie]

dont know if anyone has mentioned Zeno, but it is awesome. i recently bought it because i started breaking out with my pregnancy, but dont want to put any chemicals on my skin. my sister has been using this for as while and also swears by it.

http://www.myzeno.com/

Zeno is a hand-held battery-operated device designed with a tip that heats to a pre-set temperature. The biocompatible tip is designed for direct contact with a blemish on the skin. Once in contact with a blemish, the tip will transfer heat into the follicle. An internal PID controller chip continually modulates the temperature to a fixed range even under different skin and circulation conditions by adjusting the flow of energy to match precisely the heat absorption of the individual user. Zeno’s microprocessor adapts not only to your individual skin type but also to the heat absorption characteristics of the location of the pimple. Your Zeno adapts to you! An integral digital timer controls the treatment time. The level of heat does not cause skin damage.

Specifically, Zeno stimulates a heat-shock response in p. acnes, the bacteria causing at least 90% of all acne blemishes. Heat shock proteins, activated by bacterial cells under heat stress, cause the self-destruction of p. acnes within the lesion, reducing inflammation and allowing the skin to return to a healthy state.

[Funshine]

I thought you looked amazing, Amanda. I may have been a little drunk, but your skin looked good to me.

Maybe it's because of this Zeno thing, though.

ALL HAIL LORD ZENO!

[AmandaHuie]

LOL. Now that's the ONE thing we didn't say...

For what it's worth, when I was pregnant, my skin cleared up SO nicely.

WHAT??? WHAT THE FUCK????

pregancy has been the worst for my skin. all the hormones, etc.

old wives tales say this means i am having a girl. we'll soon know!

[EmmaK]

Hmm...

From what I've read about the home-versions of laser and heat treatments, they aren't technically strong enough to do the job...maybe that product is an exception though :shrug: or maybe a placebo effect

Is it 'spensive?

[Funshine]

WHAT??? WHAT THE FUCK????

pregancy has been the worst for my skin. all the hormones, etc.

old wives tales say this means i am having a girl. we'll soon know!
OMG. My skin was great and I had a BOY!!!!


*keeps fingers crossed for Amanda*


Apparently you can also tell by how low you carry the babe in your belly... are you going to ask what the sex is or will you wait for the delivery?

[LuckyShamrock]

dont know if anyone has mentioned Zeno, but it is awesome. i recently bought it because i started breaking out with my pregnancy, but dont want to put any chemicals on my skin. my sister has been using this for as while and also swears by it.

http://www.myzeno.com/

Zeno is a hand-held battery-operated device designed with a tip that heats to a pre-set temperature. The biocompatible tip is designed for direct contact with a blemish on the skin. Once in contact with a blemish, the tip will transfer heat into the follicle. An internal PID controller chip continually modulates the temperature to a fixed range even under different skin and circulation conditions by adjusting the flow of energy to match precisely the heat absorption of the individual user. Zeno’s microprocessor adapts not only to your individual skin type but also to the heat absorption characteristics of the location of the pimple. Your Zeno adapts to you! An integral digital timer controls the treatment time. The level of heat does not cause skin damage.

Specifically, Zeno stimulates a heat-shock response in p. acnes, the bacteria causing at least 90% of all acne blemishes. Heat shock proteins, activated by bacterial cells under heat stress, cause the self-destruction of p. acnes within the lesion, reducing inflammation and allowing the skin to return to a healthy state.

now thats a mouthfull

[EmmaK]

If Amanda has a girl, the cuteness is going to be so out of control that the buzzgirls will emit a collective SQUEEEE that shakes the sky.

[AmandaHuie]

Hmm...

From what I've read about the home-versions of laser and heat treatments, they aren't technically strong enough to do the job...maybe that product is an exception though :shrug: or maybe a placebo effect

Is it 'spensive?

all the reviews i read for zeno are really good. google "zeno reviews" and you will see what i mean.

It was kinda expensive, about $150-$200, but i think it is worth it.

i get pimples that are super deep and normally take a week to dissapear, after 2, 2.5 min, zeno treatments, they are gone (one in the AM, one before bed and they are gone the next day.)

the annoying thing is that you have to replace the tip, but there is a way around that. (everything is hackable)

[AmandaHuie]

If Amanda has a girl, the cuteness is going to be so out of control that the buzzgirls will emit a collective SQUEEEE that shakes the sky.

<3<3<3

i want a girl. well i want anything i can put little dresses on. i have been thinking girl thoughts for so long, i am pretty much destine for a girl or a fabulous gay-boy.

thank god elad does not read these threads.

[MarkyMark]

Ok, so I've never had acne before, not even when I was a teenager. Now my face is being covered by giant ugly gross zits. What the hell can I do?

:sadblue:

I think I know what's causing it.

Take vitamins A & D for a bit and thing should clear up.

Oh! And oxy pads work wonders!

[EmmaK]

all the reviews i read for zeno are really good. google "zeno reviews" and you will see what i mean. It was kinda expensive, about $150-$200, but i think it is worth it. i get pimples that are super deep and normally take a week to dissapear, after 2, 2.5 min, zeno treatments, they are gone. the annoying thing is that you have to replace the tip, but there is a way around that. (everything is hackable)
WHoa, wait, what? Uhm....looks like it's time for me to do some research, because I get the "hey let's last AS LONG AS HUMANLY FUCKING POSSIBLE" 'blemishes', and would love love love (etc.) to be able to destroy them.


:swoon:

[Funshine]

<3<3<3

i want a girl. well i want anything i can put little dresses on. i have been thinking girl thoughts for so long, i am pretty much destine for a girl or a fabulous gay-boy.

thank god elad does not read these threads.
Don't worry, I think we're ALL putting out girl thoughts for you :affection:

[gkeylow]

or a fabulous gay-boy.

:rofl:
Thank god I have a manly son! Luck for me, I have the best of both worlds, a 5 year old boy and his lil sister that is 4.

[AmandaHuie]

WHoa, wait, what? Uhm....looks like it's time for me to do some research, because I get the "hey let's last AS LONG AS HUMANLY FUCKING POSSIBLE" 'blemishes', and would love love love (etc.) to be able to destroy them.




i call them "vagina pimples" cuz i normally get them right before my period and they seem to be rooted somewhere in my vagina and flare up at my chin.

if you order through their website they do offer a 30-day money back guarantee. they are also sold at Target and Sephora, both of which have decent return policies.

[EmmaK]

i call them "vagina pimples" cuz i normally get them right before my period and they seem to be rooted somewhere in my vagina and flare up at my chin.

if you order through their website they do offer a 30-day money back guarantee. they also sell it at Target and Sephora, both of which have decent return policies.
Exactly, except that they last as long as they want on me, and show up wherever. But they're definitely hormonal.

I usually only get spots on my chin when I'm a dumbass and put my hands on my face too much, or rest my chin on my hand a lot.


If I decide on that thing, perhaps it will go on my Christmas list. Well, and I'll get it for myself because I would be too disgusted to be like "oh hey, will you buy me a pimple zapper?"

[AmandaHuie]

i used to do horrible things to my pimples like that.

a couple of times i would get so sick of them that i would heat up a needle and stick it in. really gross i know. but when they are so deep, they are really hard to deal with and honestly, start to hurt after a while.

i guess those times i just gave up and figured i would rather have a huge face-wound then a huge glowing red pimple. WhyTF do they have to be so shiny? its like rudolph's nose guiding santa through the night.

[JuliaP]

WHAT??? WHAT THE FUCK????

pregancy has been the worst for my skin. all the hormones, etc.

old wives tales say this means i am having a girl. we'll soon know!


Don't you know. All Pregnant women have a Glow about them...

Also if you want to know if its a boy and a girl do the needle and string test. I have never seen it be wrong.. If nothing else its fun for a giggle..

[madeofwires]

a couple of times i would get so sick of them that i would heat up a needle and stick it in. really gross i know. but when they are so deep, they are really hard to deal with and honestly, start to hurt after a while.


sounds like cystic acne... i get that every once in a while still... messing with it only makes it worse, and last even longer tho. ugh.

[EmmaK]

i used to do horrible things to my pimples like that.

a couple of times i would get so sick of them that i would heat up a needle and stick it in. really gross i know. but when they are so deep, they are really hard to deal with and honestly, start to hurt after a while.

i guess those times i just gave up and figured i would rather have a huge face-wound then a huge glowing red pimple. WhyTF do they have to be so shiny? its like rudolph's nose guiding santa through the night.
I've had one chillin on my forehead for who-knows-how-long.

I feel like maybe I should start talking to it, seeing as how it's my new lil' buddy.

[AmandaHuie]

I've had one chillin on my forehead for who-knows-how-long.

I feel like maybe I should start talking to it, seeing as how it's my new lil' buddy.

dont get too attached. they always eventually leave you.

damn kids.

[Maboroshi]

I've had one chillin on my forehead for who-knows-how-long.

I feel like maybe I should start talking to it, seeing as how it's my new lil' buddy.
like the family guy episode when chris had a zit that talked.

[EmmaK]

heh, what sucks about that particular kind is that although you can cover the color with concealer etc., there is no hiding abnormal texture.

"oh, that bump? that's just where i hide my glitter, nothing to worry about"

[slim pickinz]

could be stress, the air, diet change, time of year, any number of things. i'm 32 and ievery now and then i'll just break out. it happens. and also, i never had one zit untill i was like 23.

[cherri sassis]

sounds like cystic acne... i get that every once in a while still... messing with it only makes it worse, and last even longer tho. ugh.

i was getting them like that all the time and on my chin....some times i would even have a few close to each other and they'd almost touch to be one massine one lol...

[Roach]

It TOTALLY is because of hormones.

I, too, never ever ever had a prob as a teen but in mid-20's everything went haywire.

Maturing hormones, preparing for pregnancy/maturation, and becoming pregnant - any kind of increase in estrogen is a huge, significant cause of adult acne.

It's NOT makeup, the air, what you're eating. It's hormones. Try ProActive or something similar. Perhaps changing your BC MAY help.

[buzzboy]

and poop more.

[buzzboy]

Don't you know. All Pregnant women have a Glow about them...

Also if you want to know if its a boy and a girl do the needle and string test. I have never seen it be wrong.. If nothing else its fun for a giggle..

what is the needle and string test?

stick a needle and a string in your vagina. If a sweater comes out its a girl and if you feel a sharp peircing pain in the abdomin its your little boy poking you with it?

[sxulcmnky]

Ok, so I've never had acne before, not even when I was a teenager. Now my face is being covered by giant ugly gross zits. What the hell can I do?

:sadblue:
get proactive i didn't get acne till i was like 21 or so.... proactive really clears up my face... it's pricey but really worth it

[badkitty3804]

what is the needle and string test?

stick a needle and a string in your vagina. If a sweater comes out its a girl and if you feel a sharp peircing pain in the abdomin its your little boy poking you with it?


lol.

Thread a needle and dangle it over the belly. Dependent upon what the needle does as far as motion goes, you'll have a boy or girl.

[Funshine]

heh, what sucks about that particular kind is that although you can cover the color with concealer etc., there is no hiding abnormal texture.

"oh, that bump? that's just where i hide my glitter, nothing to worry about"
:eee:

[lupitanahsee]

<3<3<3

i want a girl. well i want anything i can put little dresses on. i have been thinking girl thoughts for so long, i am pretty much destine for a girl or a fabulous gay-boy.

thank god elad does not read these threads.
lol...i started buying girls clothes before i knew the sex.

your skin should clear up in another month or 2...the initial hormone shock of being pregnant was disasterous for my skin, but once i was 4-5 months along, my skin was fantastic...even the dark circles under my eyes went away...i didnt have to wear makeup at all. my hair was glorious too. it went from natural fro to long, shiny, flowing waves.

[gkeylow]

lol.

Thread a needle and dangle it over the belly. Dependent upon what the needle does as far as motion goes, you'll have a boy or girl.

???

or maybe it will find fresh water

[EmmaK]

There are some really simple fundamentals for keeping a complexion as clear as your genetics will allow for**:
* Get plenty of sleep, and get it at the right time
* Drink a LOT of water
* Eat a nutritious, balanced diet. You are what you eat. If you eat shit, eventually you will look and feel like it, too.
* Wash/change your pillowcases frequently, as well as whatever towel you use to dry your face after washing it
* Exercise
* DO NOT PICK at your face or TOUCH it any more than is absolutely necessary
* Don't over-cleanse; use a gentle cleanser and a moisturizer that fits your skin 'type', but don't use any overly-harsh scrubs, especially when your skin is broken out

**If you're doing all of the above things, and your skin is still fucked up after a solid month or two, go see a dermatologist
quoted for emphasis.

[Alexis]

I bought a Zeno this past weekend and it's not really working for me. I'm giving it two more weeks to let it live up to the amazon reviews and if it fails I'm sending it back.

[AmandaHuie]

oh no!

i am sorry, what happens? nothing just warmer pimples?

[Alexis]

It's a neat little gadget. I think my acne is a little more severe than it is recommended for. I've used it about 10 times so far and it hasn't really prevented the blemish from coming in.

It really only treats the symptom and not the disease. I was just hoping to help reduce the scarring I seem to be experiencing more lately.

[EmmaK]

Hey I am curious how things are going with this, since it's been several months.

[LizE]

Meh. My face has been breaking out like mad for the past few months.

Luckily I can cover it up pretty well when I go out, but it's still there. I want it gone.

I'm about to get me some Proactiv or something.

And my mom suggested the possibility of some sort of staph infection on my face, but I dunno about that...

[Alexis]

I'm on an antibiotic for my face, as a last resort before going back on accutane (serious business) It's working so far.

[Chrississippi]

I have had low-level acne since 8th grade. I'll be 30 in September. I don't think it's ever going away, esp. since I think I have a touch of rosacea.

[EmmaK]

That reminds me, I've had the same little patch of dry skin on my face for a WHILE now. I don't know how to make it go away. It's about half the size of a dime, and usually redder than the rest of my face, with some dry flakes. I've never had something like that before so I have no idea how to get rid of it--and regular exfoliation/moisturizing doesn't do it.

[malleus]

Ok, so I've never had acne before, not even when I was a teenager. Now my face is being covered by giant ugly gross zits. What the hell can I do?

:sadblue:

lay off the streroids

[mattifolks]

I'm on an antibiotic for my face, as a last resort before going back on accutane (serious business) It's working so far.

took accutane in hs and it worked great, but beware...studies have shown that it may be linked to serious depression...do some research first!

[LuckyShamrock]

my face finally decided to chill out

[sassypance]

That reminds me, I've had the same little patch of dry skin on my face for a WHILE now. I don't know how to make it go away. It's about half the size of a dime, and usually redder than the rest of my face, with some dry flakes. I've never had something like that before so I have no idea how to get rid of it--and regular exfoliation/moisturizing doesn't do it.

General rule of thumb with skin or skin related infections, if it's dry keep it moist, if it's moist keep it dry.

Try some Neosporin rather than moisturizer because of the possible fragrances and other BS in moisturizers these days. I would just do it at night time for a week or so and see what happens. :shrug: It could be allergy related or contact dermatitis so yeah.. neosporin would be my best guess as a quick fix.

[juicyjay]

i'm on proavtic and when my face dries out too much i use aveeno eczema care and no pimples!

[EmmaK]

General rule of thumb with skin or skin related infections, if it's dry keep it moist, if it's moist keep it dry.

Try some Neosporin rather than moisturizer because of the possible fragrances and other BS in moisturizers these days. I would just do it at night time for a week or so and see what happens. :shrug: It could be allergy related or contact dermatitis so yeah.. neosporin would be my best guess as a quick fix.
I've been making a definite effort to keep it moisturized. I just looked in my flickr album to see if there were any close-ups that show it, but there aren't. It's not very noticeable, but I still want to get rid of it. Just hoping to avoid a f'ing trip to a dermatologist. :sadblue:

[Jill]

I'm about to get me some Proactiv or something.


I was severely disappointed in Proactiv. I used it for 30 days and had my first outbreak of cystic acne in years. I guess it works fine for those people who don't have severe acne but it made my skin much worse.

[Jenni XO]

My face has been breaking out here and there lately. I think part of it has to do with my job, because I'm around a lot of things that are new, as far as chemicals and stuff go. Also, you sometimes run into a dog or cat that has oily skin, and when you're getting all up close and personal with them, you really can't help but come in contact with it.

Otherwise, my skin has always been fairly clear.


But I also agree that eating healthy and drinking more water helps a lot.

[LizE]

I'm thinking maybe I should switch up my foundation/powder.

I've been using the same Clinique type for years and years and while I love it...maybe that's what's wrong?

I used this stuff from Lancome a while ago that I absolutely loved. The only thing I didn't love was the $34 price tag. Sigh. I guess I'll bite the bullet. Couldn't hurt I don't think, except maybe my wallet. Heh.

[EmmaK]

You don't usually fear the pricetag on nice cosmetics, don't let that one scare you. :wink:

I think when it comes to keeping the skin clear (incl. foundation), it's worth trying whatever necessary. But that is because I hate hate hate breakouts with a fucking passion.

[sassypance]

If my skins breaks out, I'm the one to blame by leaving my makeup on overnight and such. Usually it's not too terrible though.

[LizE]

You don't usually fear the pricetag on nice cosmetics, don't let that one scare you. :wink:

I think when it comes to keeping the skin clear (incl. foundation), it's worth trying whatever necessary. But that is because I hate hate hate breakouts with a fucking passion.
Good point. :afterbuzz:

I spent $50+ on my skincare stuff from Clinique, and it does work pretty well. I'm about to run out though.

Sigh, maintaining appearances is expensive. :sadpanda:

[n-root]

Here are some possibilities. Choose those that apply:

* Diet
* Rest
* Hygiene
* Hormones
* Drugs

[LilLemur416]

General rule of thumb with skin or skin related infections, if it's dry keep it moist, if it's moist keep it dry.

Try some Neosporin rather than moisturizer because of the possible fragrances and other BS in moisturizers these days. I would just do it at night time for a week or so and see what happens. :shrug: It could be allergy related or contact dermatitis so yeah.. neosporin would be my best guess as a quick fix.

The other thing you can try is liquid vitamin E - I had really bad dry skin on my face for a while, and regular lotion wasn't working. Since I had some vitamin E for my post surgery scars, I decided to give it a try, 3 days later no more problems.

[EmmaK]

Here are some possibilities. Choose those that apply:

* Diet
* Rest
* Hygiene
* Hormones
* Drugs
I tried the logical approach earlier in the thread, no one listened :wink:

[Funshine]

LALALALALALALALA - oh, I'm sorry. Were you talking, Emma? I was just singing to myself....





I listened the first time around :)

[EmmaK]

LALALALALALALALA - oh, I'm sorry. Were you talking, Emma? I was just singing to myself....





I listened the first time around :)
:smooch:


I swear to goobers & raisinets, I wish you lived closer :shakesfist:

[housecat]

I don't have a big zit problem other than a random one here an there. I DEF have noticed that when I switch makeup/face lotions more will appear.

Oil of Olay is BAD NEWS for me. I've notcied more showing up since using it.

In the winter I've noticed dry, red blotchy spots on my neck and chest sometimes. Not on my face thankfully. I'll throw some cocoa butter on it and it'll kinda go away. I only get this in the winter so I'm hoping it's just the need to lube up or something. Cold weather and my skin do not mix well.

[Mandaba]

the few blemishes i get every now and then i just throw some neosporin on them and theyre gone 2 days later. i love neutrogena's oil free face moisturizer, it's not too heavy or light. what my major issue is.....pores. :crying2: i just want small clean pores all the time, every day. i've tried just about everything, except seeing a dermie.

[Kitty Kat]

Ok, so I've never had acne before, not even when I was a teenager. Now my face is being covered by giant ugly gross zits. What the hell can I do?

:sadblue:

i haven't read this thread in it's entirety but i can totally relate to this issue. i also have been breaking out terribly for the last year or so. i never really had this problem as a teenager either (only one or two during that time of the month). Now i break out all the time and usually have at least one active zit on my face at all times. i don't wear a lot of make-up (powder, mascara, lipgloss), and only foundation on very special occasions. i have always used the same brand of make-up as well, so i don't think it's make-up related. i don't take bc pills, so it can't be that either. i was thinking age/hormone changes. i was talking to my mother about this and she says that all women go through this, usually when they are in their 30's. it's very embarrassing, i know! and as far as scarring goes, i have picked at them and now they've left scars, so if u can help it, don't pick. lately, i've been using an oil free facial cleanser, acne cream, a light oil-free facial moisturizer, and have been trying not to wear powder every day. also i have terrible acne on my back, which i have always had. does anyone else have this problem and if so, what have you done for it?

[ScorpCC]

Go to your dermatologist at get something called Duac. Combined with Differin it has saved me for my pre 30 pimples.

[ao125]

I just saw a commercial for Proactiv on tv.

It must work... they allowed Jessica Simpson to talk on tv!

[EmmaK]

the few blemishes i get every now and then i just throw some neosporin on them and theyre gone 2 days later. i love neutrogena's oil free face moisturizer, it's not too heavy or light. what my major issue is.....pores. :crying2: i just want small clean pores all the time, every day. i've tried just about everything, except seeing a dermie.
Pores can be disguised (or blasted with lasers or other Serious Business treatments), but for the most part, the size of pores is controlled by genetics. I feel your pain. I have "orange peel" skin (in places), as opposed to "apple peel".

[Raverjimbob]

or blasted with lasers or other Serious Business treatments

http://blog.wired.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/07/05/superlaser_01ds.jpg

[Funshine]

Meh. My face has been breaking out like mad for the past few months.

Luckily I can cover it up pretty well when I go out, but it's still there. I want it gone.

I'm about to get me some Proactiv or something.

And my mom suggested the possibility of some sort of staph infection on my face, but I dunno about that...
This may not be the most realistic solution, but have you tried not wearing any makeup on your face for a week or two?

I'm so lucky that my skin is fair enough that I don't really need foundation to even my tone out - I can't imagine how unhappy my skin would be with me if I had to wear it for almost every waking moment. I know you've mentioned having sensitive skin before, too... maybe try not wearing anything on the next vacation you take? I dunno, I guess that's not a very realisitic idea...

[Mandaba]

Pores can be disguised (or blasted with lasers or other Serious Business treatments), but for the most part, the size of pores is controlled by genetics. I feel your pain. I have "orange peel" skin (in places), as opposed to "apple peel".


smited by genetics again. :crying2: