I dont have acne normally a pimple every now and again but I have had this one spot on my check that just wont go away, I dont know what to do, does anyone have any suggestions please:-)
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What you need to do is put Tone soap on it in the morning, after your shower, if that's when you take one, and also at night, right before bed. During your shower, use St.Ives Apricot scrub. Don't wear any makeup on that spot. I hope this answers your question! -Cherriey-
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wash your face everyday, day and night (or two times a day) use the stuff that is recomended by dermatologists like proactive...etc....trust me....i used to have a lot of acne myself!
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First, it's possible that the bumps on your arms and legs aren't acne. If they don't hurt, and are harder and kind of spiny feeling, it may be something called keratosis pilaris. It's usually found on the backs of arms, and sometimes on the legs and torso. It's harmless but annoying, and can be treated with alpha and beta (like salicylic acid) hydroxies, and urea. There are many other acne "imposters" - check out the website below.\n\nNow, for the acne itself. It is most common on the face, back and chest. While foods can cause acne outbreaks for some people, most recurring acne has nothing to do with diet, water intake, smoking, washing, or any other external factors. Your skin is just prone to acne. (By the way, a lot of people who suffer from chronic acne also have dandruff. Check your shoulders lately?) Basically, the oil your pores produce is "stickier" than normal, and dead skin cells don't slough off as easily. This causes the pores to clog, and presto! - a zit appears. Hormones can also affect it - acne is common in teenage boys, and also in adult women. Some women have acne that appears during a certain time in their menstrual cycle, clearing just in time for the next bout to begin. \n\nI use Proactiv, and have for ten years or so. I love it, but it doesn't work for everyone. It has a money back guarantee, so if you're interested, give it a shot. They also have body wash products. After I used it for a week or so, I realized that my skin felt different, even at the end of the day, before I washed my face. Have you ever had a bottle of vegetable oil spill a little? If you don't wipe it up right away, it sort of dries out, and then it's impossible to clean. Soap doesn't get it. It feels tacky and thick. That's what my face felt like, even after washing with soap and other facial cleansers. Now, even when it's oily, it's slick instead of sticky - and I don't have acne.
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It most probably is a deep zit.. Leave it until its ready to pop. Heidi
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I know exactly what you are talking about. I'm experiencing the same thing too (they DO look bad from distance or angle), and I'm trying to get rid of them as well. Thing is, I think they're just like any scar you would get anywhere on your body. They'll go away eventually. Proactiv, which I've used (I'm just finishing my second, and last set now) contains a chemical that is bleaching to fabric, and I would assume that same chemical is what'll help fade the marks (though they didn't work for me after the first set, and now finishing my second, they're a bit faded, but still there - keep in mind that everyone's skin is different).\n\nSo my suggestion would be to look for other products that are meant for Blemish control/Blemish Fighting. However, if you know that you have sensitive skin, don't use anything else in combination Proactiv. It may cause a reaction. And also, for future reference, within the Proactiv line there is a product called 'Advanced Blemish Treatment'. It works very well if used correctly. You know when you know you're about to get a pimple, and the area gets a bit redish and sore-ish...like the warning sign? If you apply a thin layer of it right then, there's a good chance that the pimple will not even develop, and will leave virtually no mark at all. If you have the funds in order, I would suggest you buy it. It's the only Proactiv product I plan to continue to buy. It costs $33 in Canada.... so whereever you're from, do the math. lol. \n\nI tend to go on and on. Sorry about the lengthiness of this post. lol :P
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Fellow 27/f here...I have a couple suggestions for you. I have struggle with this problem since my teen years and have literally tried everything!!  I finally went on Accutane at 18 and it was so horrible, but I stuck it out and it got rid of my acne, minus a break out here or there. At 26, my acne came back in Full force! I am determined never to harm my body with horrible drugs like I did when I was 18, so I am trying a more natural approach. \n\n1) Use hydrogen peroxide as an astringent after you wash your face. It will help kill off the bacteria on your face and eat away at some of that nasty stuff.\n2) I haven't tried this, but I read today that you could dab honey on a pimple and put a bandaid over it...overnight. Apparently, honey has something in it that produces hydrogen peroxide, so putting it on the pimple will basically release this stuff over night on your pimple. Interesting I thought!\n3) If you are looking for a great face line that will help you get that stuff cleared up, get rid of fine lines and other blotches in the skin, I know of a great one. So good in fact, that I signed up this month to be able to buy the products at wholesale, because they are that good. Probably on here, this comes across as a weird sales pitch, but I'm 100% honest when I say that this product line changed the way I looked at the cosmetics and health and beauty industry.\n\nDid you know that cosmetic products virtually aren't regulated at all? They can basically put whatever they want in the products, and they do. This includes animal byproducts...you said you eat organic foods, but what are you putting on your skin?  I just realized about a month ago, through research, that before I have taken 1 bite of food in the morning, I have put large quantities of dead animals on my skin. GROSS! So I made a switch.\n\nThe products I am talking about are by Arbonne International. You can look them up online. If you email me, I would love to give you more info and see if they might work for you too. I am not in this to make money, but I will "sell" you the products for the wholesale cost I get if you are interested in trying them. No pressure whatsoever, but it is worth looking in to. Best of luck.\n\n*******************************\nLisa, if you consider this "regulation" then you need to get your head checked.\n\n"Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, cosmetics and their ingredients are not required to undergo approval before they are sold to the public. Generally, FDA regulates these products after they have been released to the marketplace. This means that manufacturers may use any ingredient or raw material, except for color additives and a few prohibited substances, to market a product without a government review or approval."\n\nThis is a DIRECT quote from the FDAs webpage. Source posted below. \n\nAs to having to go to a "Professional", I am and have been going to a dermatologist for years. NEVER to have my acne cleared up EXCEPT when on accutane. And if you read the testamonies AGAINST that, including my own, you will NEVER touch the stuff. My dermatologist, with all his medications, can't take care of my acne apparently...or doesn't want to, because it isn't in his best interest. Neither could the other 3 dermatologists I've been to in my life. So, I took it upon myself to research and research and research. I am providing what I have found...and miraculously, IT IS WORKING! So Lisa, keep you nose out of it, because obviously YOU haven't been through this. For all your KNOWLEDGE, you know nothing.\n\n*******************************\nI've also posted a link to a list of cosmetic "ingredients" that are or may be derived from animals. Now, you may not think too much about animal cruelty, or that may not be a huge factor for you, but think of it this way. Animals that are grown and bred for specific purposes are treated with antibiotics,
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that might not be what it is, consider your recent activity and look it up on symptoms on yahoo search or something. It could be a zit or something.
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Any time you have recurrent pain you should see a doctor. It could be a headache, tumour (unlikely) or something hormonal you never know. As for pimples you wouldn't get a pimple in the same strange place evry month for a week.
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i don't know much about why the acne merge together and become hard.but one thing sure is that don't touch ur acne anymore. drink lots of water for a day .eat vegetables more than before. avoid from sunlight .if u want to more about acne , see the following website.\nhttp://www.acne60.com.
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It could be several things, really. It could be an infected hair follicle, a wart, a really determined pimple, or many other things. Does it bleed? Does it itch? Is it painful when you leave it alone? \n\nDon't pick at it. See your dermatologist. Good luck. :)
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its probably just a pimple just use rubbing alcohol
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Same here. You should try to wash your clean twice a day and use any acne medicine, I usually use SeaBreeze.
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Yeah, sorry, dermatologist is pretty much all you've got left.  I've had acne since I was about 13 (now 28).  I started with your basic skin care that you can get at the drug store then moved on to Pro-Active.  Nothing seemed to help.  I did see my dermatologist at the on campus clinic (I'm in college too) and he prescribed Clyndamycin (an anti bacterial) and Retin-A to be used in conjunction with Oil of Olay or Dove cleansers.  There is a HUGE difference now. \n\nIf your school has a clinic check with them.  They may be able to help and give you options for health insurance too.  Or at least maybe treat the basics.
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it could be a bite or something. try treating it as a pimple but DON'T PICK IT IF YOU AREN'T SURE!!!! And if that doesnt work, or if it gets bigger, go to the emergency room. Which you might want to go ahead and consider. That happened to my dad and overnight, that "pimple" made half of his face swell up
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Try pro-active or see a dermatologist. I had acne that was caused by stress and a hormonal imbalance and my dermatologist put me Acutane and it worked great but it takes at least 2 months to start working.
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not masturbation.....it's probably not acne....could be a rash from a cream or something that you came in contact with or it could be ingrown hairs.....if it doesn't go away in a few days see your doctor
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I know the feeling, i get acne breakouts when i'm stressed or i get a major zit when i'm going out, it's really frustrating!\n the only thing that helps is when i'm on the pill.