I'm obsessed with my facial blemishes?
In over 4 years I have acquried an obsession with my facial blemishes. I have a few nodules, I mainly get pustules (but I haven't in awhile), ocassionally papules & some whiteheads(closed comedones). I have a bunch of small acne scars on my forehead from picking but I've broken that habit.
I have combination skin meaning its oily on the forehead, nose & some of the skin under my eye right next to my nose. The parts that are oily are the areas that get acne & the dry areas are flawless. & I do use oil control film but it fails me.
I have tried everything from creams to foams to scrubs to facials to home remedies to on the spot acne treatments, benzoyl peroxide, salisylic acid, toners & so on.
I've used brands like Neutrogena, Cetaphil, Clean & Clear, Clearasil, St. Ives, Stridex, Sea Breeze, Eskinol, Olay, Erythromycin Topical Solution (prescribed by my dermatologist)
I have a device from Dermanew that uses microdermabrasion to refine & polish the skin & get deep down into the pores.
I mainly use honey if its for anything pimple related but I have used basil, oat meal, apple cider vinegar, sugar, green tea, etc.
I live cleanly & healthy. I was my hair everyday & make sure not to clean my hairline with conditioner. I pin my bangs up. My bed is clean. My house is clean. My town is not so clean. I eat healthy & drink tons of water, in fact its all I drink. I get enough hours of sleep. I am not stressed. My family hasn't suffered acne problems just the typical teen zits. I have finished my period a week ago too.
I have consulted my dermatologist about this & she gives me perscriptions that don't work or my mom won't buy it because its too expensive.
My acne isn't as severe as those people who desperately need it but on a scale from 1 - 10 of how pimply I am is about a 5.
So what can I do to rid myself of this acne or a way to cope with the ugliness.
Btw, all my treatments I have spaced out & I changed products like 4 or 5 months out of no results in usage.
I'm not stressed I'm just really bothered with all my acne.
December 20th, 2010 - 22:16
Perhaps you have vitamin deficiencies? Or too much vitamin B? I used to take a vitamin called "cell food" that caused me to break out due to the high levels of vitamin B. I stopped and cleared up quite a bit!
I began drinking carrot juice for the vitamin A, and I wash my face with epsom salt for the magnesium. I also take organic flax seed capsules. I stopped using harsh chemicals like BP and salicylic acid. I wipe my face with witch hazel.
Good luck!!
December 20th, 2010 - 22:16
Lighten up! Stress plays a factor in acne as well. Try to calm things down and concentrate your focus on the good things in your life for awhile.
December 20th, 2010 - 22:16
Try another dermatologist. More cutting edge and up to date on the newest treatments. Check out different diets you could try, some work in different people. Don’t give up, keep on trying. Good luck!
December 20th, 2010 - 22:16
Your stressed.
Relax, put cucumbers on your eyes, put on a face mask and just chill out
December 20th, 2010 - 22:16
First of all, you have to know that acne is very common. About 90% of the human population has experienced some kind of acne in their life time. I suggest you stop using such harsh chemicals on your skin as this could make matters much worse. The key is to find something that works, and stick with it. I am currently using a combination of clindamycin & differin, which works really well but my acne is mild. Based on what you’ve said your acne seems to be genetics. However, to help with your skin, stay away from sweets, foods with a high Glycemic Index, and Iodine. (you can google these foods) Try exfoliating every night with clean & clear with microbeads 2.0% salicylic acid in the shower because the steam helps. After exfoliating, apply a oatmeal,honey,lemon mask for 30 mins.
oatmeal 2 tbsp. (cooked with clean water)
lemon- half a teaspoon
honey- one teaspoon.
it helps to remove dead skin cells/lighten marks/moisturize/ & feels really good :)
i hope i’ve helped ^___^
As for dealing with the "ugliness" which isn’t ugliness at all ! It’s what inside that really matters. You can conceal, to give you more confidence and look towards your better features ie: your personality, smile, etc. Don’t let a few mishaps on your face ruin how you feel about yourself. You are beautiful !