ACNE HAS RUINED MY LIFE!?
So I'm 15, male, and I have acne, not super super bad bad pretty bad. I have a mess of zits (more just red bumps) and such on my chin, 4 or 5 on my forehead, 4 or 5 on my cheeks and 5 or 6 around my jaws. I just have a ton and it is ruining my life!
1) I don't want to hang out with friends any more because I know they think it's gross and I look ugly with the zits, it's disgusting, and I don't go to any fun parties or anything like that. Cause before I was hanging out with people and stuff, I had great funny friends, hanged with popular friends etc. and now they see me at school and wonder who does he hang out with and stuff and they think I'm a loser and everything!
2) I've tried numerous cleansers before and doctor prescribed spot treatment and none of that has worked. Recently, about 4 weeks ago, I was Google-ing the Top Acne Treatments and I found Exposed Acne Treatment at the top of every list. So I ordered the kit and I've been using it for 4 weeks, and NOTHING has happened. It's even safe to say that my acne has gotten a liitte worse, more zits!
3) I don't get much sleep because when I'm at home I'm always trying to treat my acne or I am just so time consumed over it (always looking in the mirror) and stuff, and it takes time away from me doing my homework, which I have to end up staying up really late to do in the end, after I apply my cleanser, clear pore serum and acne treatment serum (from Exposed Acne Kit). THEN, I have to wake up earlier before SCHOOL so I can apply my cleanser in the shower, then after apply my clearing tonic (from Exposed kit) and some oil-free moisturizer in case my skin is peeling in some places.
4) I miss a TON of school because my zits flare up a lot or I'll get a big one on my face, or my skin is peeling and I simply stay home from school. Then I miss a lot of work, get stressed, which causes more acne! And I just hate going to school cause I know that other people think that my zits are gross (especialy girls) and I can't even look people in the eyes when I talk to them because of my zits!!
5) I know that without my zits I'm really really good looking and with them I look horrible and gross. I really hate it and I just feel like FU*K MY LIFE, I want to DIE.
July 22nd, 2010 - 09:52
i’m the same here with EXACTLY what you described, my advice
swallow it in the darkness, only a loser would judge you by appearance plus you don’t really need friends or parting.
let it go man and just skip school if you feel like it.
July 22nd, 2010 - 09:52
Relax, a lot of us had this at 15, and to be quite frank, there’s not much you can do to *prevent* it except to wait for your hormones to calm down, lol.
But you can make them fade, and not come up as often.
1) Drink plenty of water. This flushes out the bacterias in our body – even in the skin.
2) Wash your face often with a gentle, hypo-allergenic bar soap. I suggest this; http://www.puritan.com/soaps-013/natural-vitamin-e-soap-with-cocoa-butter-000850?NewPage=1
3) This brings me to my next point. Vitamins E and K have natural acne fighting properties. Shea Butter contains Vitamin K, and Cocoa Butter contains Vitamin E. I, personally, use pure Shea Butter as a moisturizer and acne-fighter for my skin. Bonus – it acts as a sunblock, so your acne won’t get irritated in the sun.
4) Get plenty of sleep – your entire body needs plenty of rest right now to function properly. Lack of sleep can cause, and worsen, breakouts. So try to get at least 7 or 8 hours a night :]
5) Maintain a well-balanced diet. For both your skin’s health, and your own health because of your age (:
July 22nd, 2010 - 09:52
Hey I suffered from acne pretty bad, here is some info for you! It can be a really tough time, but you will eventually get over it.
The exact cause of acne is unknown, but doctors believe it results from several related factors. One important factor is an increase in hormones called androgens (male sex hormones). These increase in both boys and girls during puberty and cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum. Hormonal changes related to pregnancy or starting or stopping birth control pills can also cause acne.
Factors that can cause an acne flare include:
-Changing hormone levels in adolescent girls and adult women 2 to 7 days before their menstrual period starts
-Oil from skin products (moisturizers or cosmetics) or grease encountered in the work environment (for example, a kitchen with fry vats)
-Pressure from sports helmets or equipment, backpacks, tight collars, or tight sports uniforms
-Environmental irritants, such as pollution and high humidity
-Squeezing or picking at blemishes
-Hard scrubbing of the skin
-Stress.
It is important to know this stuff before you start looking for a cure. I found this really awesome site that helped me a lot during my acne fight, you can check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/acne-no-more-today
I really hope this helps,
Good luck!
July 22nd, 2010 - 09:52
I’ve been in that situation and there is really nothing you can do about it. There are things you can do to try to reduce the blemishes and get rid of acne/pimples temporarily but you will always be finding yourself cleaning your face or your body depending on where it’s at.
I mean of course your acne should go away eventually but for some this is the case their whole life.
I’m 29 years old and have been suffering from these little pests since I was a teenager. I tried all sorts of face washes from the local grocery store and what not, but nothing seemed to work. If anything it would just make my skin dry and itchy.
Literally the best acne face wash I’ve ever used has been this stuff called clearpores. It has got rid of the acne to quickest and has been a success ever since I got it. It’s unique cause of it’s herbal supplement you take a long with it that helps your skin from the inside out. I saved money on it at skincleansingsystem.com at the time which was helpful.
You should really look into this stuff and if you can to assure the best results, get the 3 month supply because if it doesn’t work it will still save you butt on the return policy.
Well good luck and best wishes.