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Moonkitty , 20 Oct 2009

Adult Acne

Who here has adult acne? How old are you? I am 31 and suffer with MORE acne than I EVER did as a teenager. But sometimes I think I may suffer from all this acne because I pick so much! Is this just a vicious cycle???
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heleng
October 22, 2009
Yes I get adult acne I have had bad skin all my life, i'm 36 now and as you say my skin gets worse the older I get & is worse now than when I was a teenager too. You are right when you say that it's because of picking and a vicious circle. I have got scabs on my face that have lasted over a year because I just pick & gouge at them & a face full of scars.
heleng
October 26, 2009
I went to see the dermatologist who suggested Roaccutane but there are so many side effects it has put me off, but this is suppose to be a brilliant treatment for acne. The side effects are quite severe & can cause suicide!!
Moonkitty
October 29, 2009
Suicide?! What a crazy side effect for acne treatment! Yeah...I'll take a face full of red bumps and scars over killing myself any day! lol
Quazza
November 01, 2009
hi guys i had BAD acne and the ONLY fully effective cure is the pill...for women anyway.. for men i suggest a little female hormone not much to cause anything silly just a little to settle the hormones... but yes women with acne THE PILL is the BEST three months and i cleared up completly
alwayshelping
November 13, 2009
Hello all, I am shocked to know that I have a skin picking disorder. I am so happy to know that I can finally get some help/guidance to my problem because I really hate picking my skin, however, I feel so helpless and just can't seem to be able to sto
alwayshelping
November 13, 2009
Hello all, I am shocked to know that I have a skin picking disorder. I am so happy to know that I can finally get some help/guidance to my problem because I really hate picking my skin, however, I feel so helpless and just can't seem to be able to sto
heleng
November 02, 2009
I have been on the pill since I was 16 i'm 36 now & it has not make much of a difference I still get bad acne. The main problem with my skin is it get very greasy like an oil slick on my face.
Want2bfree
November 21, 2010
Yep, tried that when I was 18 didn't work, if anything it caused more problems....I became overweight, and the acne started to appear more frequently on my cheeks. I then went on a lower dose kind which gave me headaches, so I stopped taking it and it took a long time for my body to re-balance. I went gluten free did detoxes took supplements, vit b5 in high doses...this worked great for large blind pimples, saw healers, but the thing that worked the best for me and still works is the Paleo diet, I highly recommend it! :) I still get small pimples, but they are barely noticeable until of course I pick at them. Most of the time I'm able to leave these ones alone and my skin takes care of them itself, but occasionally if I've eaten too much sugar I will get a small breakout, nothing bad I just freak out because of the type of breakouts I used to get and sometimes I will pick a bit too much. Of course it makes things really difficult because I get these small pimples not only on my face, but back, scalp, chest, shoulders and sides of neck. My next step is dealing with the emotions that cause my skin to break out in the first place. I've had this confirmed before during a kinesiologist session. You may want have this done...they use muscle testing to determine if your problem, ours being acne of course, is chemically induced ( diet, toxins etc) or emotionally induced. This emotional side is what I'm now unearthing. Hope this helps someone. x
Kali
November 19, 2009
I took Accutane 22 yrs ago, when I was 24, it does work but the acne comes back when you stop. You cannot keep taking it, it causes severe birth defects however I was done having kids by then. It also made my skin severely sun sensitive and made my lips blister and peel which I them proceeded to pick. I also caused deep, deep depression with thoughts of suicide it just wasn't a known or admitted side effect back then.
Kali
November 19, 2009
I tried Proactive but it did nothing for me. I too feel like if there was nothing to pick at I wouldn't have this problem. However I have a feeling that I might find something else to pick. Has anyone tried Murad, does it work??
Clu
November 22, 2010
Well I hardly get breakouts, they only happen when like a lot of us I pick at nothing and cause acne from fussing with my face for no reason. I use a acne face wash, a cream and a moisturizer every morning and my diet has plenty good skin foods and very little to no sugar. I notice that when I crave something with sugar like candy or chocolate I will break out so it may be because of the sugar or it may just be my mind being paranoid causing the anxiety that leads to the breakouts, either way I try to stay away from sugar and junk food and have the healthiest diet possible along with my acne products.
alwayshelping
November 13, 2009
Hello all, I have tried proactive, skin peals, meds. However, when I get anxious and depressed I break out badly, I pick everything, finger nails, all over my face back, butt, arms, you name it I pick it, especially if a bit of skin is hanging off. I really need help to correct this disorder. In addition, when I am relaxed and happy the outbreaks becomes less. STRESS BRINGS IT ON. How do we eliminate stress in a time like this. I am so happy to be a part of this forum. I look forward to some help real soon. Thanks.
Beth
November 17, 2009
I've been using Proactiv for about a year now and it seems to help a little, because I don't seem to get big pimples anymore. I still get plenty of small blackheads, and if anything I'm just working harder at extracting every little thing that I find. I think that acne treatments would work if I gave my skin a chance to settle down. Unfortunately I can never seem to go very long without irritating and overstimulating my skin. I'll even use Proactiv and then attempt to squeeze at things before its even dry. I also get bumps on other areas such as my back and arms, and I don't want to put Proactiv there because it bleaches clothing. I've been taking Prozac for 4 months (20mg a day) and that has helped with my anxiety, irritability and tearfulness. Maybe picking is just too satisfying or maybe it's too deeply ingrained, but the Prozac doesn't seem to help. I'm going to ask my doctor about increasing the dosage, so I'll keep you updated.
sunshine2u
September 24, 2010
They call mine grade 4 cystic acne and I am 56! I have been on accutane twice and tetracycline on numerous occassions! I am now trying Arbonne and blue/red light therapy. I am starting the 21 day challenge tomorrow. I encourage you to try that too! I got off of HRT and my face went crazy. After a month I got back on!!! I appreciate all of the encouragement on this forum.
jillian_g
January 26, 2011
I am 33 years old and was suffering with adult acne before. Thanks to quick home remedies for acne, I can go out now with confidence. There are actually medicines at your home you just have to research.
lifespan01
January 26, 2011
I am now 26 and don't have any aging problem yet. But I have seen some people who have many problems and this worried me a lot. What will I do if I have face it in future.

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