Can Juvenille Diabetes cause Acne?
I've had type 1 diabetes for 14 years (I'm 22 now), and I think my acne is cause of this. I started to break out around 11 years old, and haven't stopped since. I break out every day with pustles, white heads, nodules. But I never had blackheads EVER! I've tried everything from Accutane to Proactiv and nothing has worked, causing me to think that my acne is a cause of this incurrable condition. I've also had my hormone levels tested, and they are normal. I just don't understand how diabetes can cause acne. My doctors don't believe that it could, but I've read in diabetic forums that it can, but they never offer an explanation as to why. If anyone can shed some light on this, please let me know how type 1 diabetes causes acne and how to treat the acne.
November 16th, 2010 - 13:33
maybe you got from genes??
I’m not sure whats causing ur acne…dont worry, ppl are supposed to like you for who you are, not how you look. Feel better, and you’re not alone, there are soooo much others who have breakouts…
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melissa aka inyumi
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November 16th, 2010 - 13:33
No it cant. I have one and had the other. They’re unrelated. Separate things. I tried proactive and thankfully it worked. I’m sorry you’ve got the acne, it’s a real pain.
November 16th, 2010 - 13:33
Juvenile Diabetes does not cause Acne. Acne is caused by a bacteria (sometimes called Acne Vulgaris).
Genetics plays a big role in whether you are prone to acne. And diabetes plays a role in it’s severity. Diabetics cannot keep their blood sugars in perfect range all the time..even Type I’s on the pump. Slightly higher glucose levels can affect the skin and make it a more fertile breeding ground for the bacteria (bacteria love sugar).
And if your diabetes is not under good control, the acne will be worse. Add to this the fact that diabetics do not heal as fast as the non-diabetic population, so acne lesions will be slower to heal.
First, get your blood sugar under control. Then see a good dermatologist (I’m sure you have already been to one) and ask about topical Clindamycin Gel (an antibiotic) AND Clobetasol Propion 0.05% cream (a strong anti-inflamatory).
Caution: Clobetasol cream is a corticosteroid. Not to be used on large skin areas, because it may cause blood sugar to rise.
I had zits, but never bad acne (Develped type I diabetes at 11-12 years old). Had good skin all my life (genetically). Just washed with cool water 3X a day and kept my hands away from my face (always applied light makeup or powder with tissues or applicators, never my hands).
But, as nature would have it, my hormones are shutting down and now I am getting acne in mid-life. The above is what I currently use and it is healing it up slowly but surely. The Clindamycin can make it itch…the Clobetasol actually stops the itch. Use Clobetasol sparingly. Follow the doctor’s instructions for using both.
Do be open if the doctor wants to try other solutions or medication. What works for one person does not always work for others, as you know.
And ask also about laser treatment for acne, in your specific case. Cold laser treatment destroys all the bacteria in the area (face) being treated. The one advantage to this is that all the bacteria is destroyed at the same time. Therefore, you cannot "spread" the bacteria from one area of the face to another. Then when medication is applied to heal the lesions, they should heal without becoming reinfected by any surrounding bacteria. I have never had this done, which is why I say, ask your dermatologist about it for diabetics.
One last suggestion…though it may sound excessive, it is what I did when this acne started, because I am a bit obsessive about bacteria….change your pillow case every night.
It’s also a good idea to always wash your pillow cases and towels that you use on your face in hot water & dry on "high" setting of dryer.
November 16th, 2010 - 13:33
Lots of people without diabetes get really severe acne with the whole pustules, inflamed face thing. One of my friends had a psychotic episode and concurrently developed really angry acne so it’s very hard to pin it down to diabetes
…Having said that …I have outbreaks of acne if I have high blood sugar for a few days. It’s hard to say it’s definitely diabetes causing it because stress, getting a cold, lack of sleep, hormone levels raise my blood sugar so it could be any of these also causing the breakouts.
I’m guessing the elevated sugar levels probably encourage bacterial infections and the general stress of having diabetes probably lowers your immune response. If your doctor doesn’t think diabetes affects skin it might be time to talk to a different doctor… or dermatologist (c;
November 16th, 2010 - 13:33
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