i have acne all over my body, i want to know how grossed out will people be if i go to the beach(i'm pretty muscular)
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try some proactiv or something, i used to have acne like crazy, now i RARELY have zits, and i dont even wash my face (except when i shower, and water falls on my face)
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I had BAD acne with bleeding and tried the stuff you mentioned.  What causes acne is an infection in the glands that produce the oil for your skin.  How do you get the infection?  Touching the face with dirty hands puts bacteria on the skin and into the oil glands.\n\nAvoid touching your face if at all possible, and make sure your hands are CLEAN if you do.\n\nDON'T squeeze any pimple.  This forces the puss and bacteria into the surrounding tissue, causing severe redness, irritation, and possibly more pimples.\n\nAvoid excessive washing of the face, or using any product that dries the skin.  The pores of your skin are meant to breath.  Look for products that are labeled 'non-comedogenic'.\nMain Entry: non·com·e·do·gen·ic\nPronunciation: -"käm-&-dO-'jen-ik\nFunction: adjective\n: not tending to clog pores (as by the formation of blackheads) <a noncomedogenic cosmetic>\n\nMoisturize.  Yes, moisturize.  Use a simple face wash, pat the skin dry (but still moist), and apply moisturizer.  This will keep the pores open and not block the flow of oil and contaminants.  It will also help form a barrier to dirt and bacteria until the oils naturally rise to the surface to protect your skin.  The oil that's there is supposed to be there; DON'T WASH EXCESSIVELY!  Many acne problems are exacerbated by products that over-dry or by excessive washing.  Wash and moisturize before bed and in the AM, say, after your shower.\n\nIf you have REALLY oily skin, you may need to wash and moisturize 3-4 times a day (or as often as you feel the need, but not too much!).  But look on the bright side!  Your skin (your face) will look much YOUNGER in 30-40 years than your friends who don't have this 'problem'.  I still have very oily skin on my face, forehead, chest and shoulders, and I'm often mistaken for someone in my early 30's.\n\nI did this and in about two weeks almost ALL of my acne cleared up.  If I hadn't, I'm sure I would have ended up a 'crater-face' with visible acne scars, but my regimine all but stopped my acne.  I still get an occasional zit and I'm 44 years old, so don't expect miracles like on TV.\n\nIf you have the urge to squeeze or pop your pimples, try picking the top off first.  This is much less damaging to the surrounding tissue.\n\nCheck out some books by Dr. Perricone.  He is a dermatologist with some great advice on how diet affects your skin, and on using suppliments to help clear your skin.\n\nGood luck!!
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alright if your skin gets dry and flaky REDUCE your application of proactiv and don't wash your face more then 2 times PER day.\njust wash your face in the morning and in the afternoon or afternoon and at night or w/e.don't ever touch your face with your hands b/c that just adds to the irritation of your skin and makes the acne worse.and you do need to go outside so your skin would get better but don't stay out too long or it will get worse. and acne is not affected by what you eat but eating healthier does make your skin healthier but doesn't affect the acne in any way. for your information acne is bacteria and oil building up on your skin and if your body can't slough off the buildup efficiently then acne will occur, thats how its created. just a reminder don't wash your face for more then 2 times per day b/c it will just irritate your skin.
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Acne is a tough problem. Unfortunately, it doesn't always disappear as you get older, which could develop into adult acne.\n\nFurthermore, if left untreated, acne can cause semi-permanent scarring.\n\nThe good news is that it's all pretty much preventable.\n\nThe bad news is that I suggest if your acne is quite bad, you see a dermatologist as soon as possible. Save up some money, even if it means that you have to cut corners elsewhere for a while. You should make sure that your health and well-being is a priority.\n\nYou could try to tame acne with a regimen of over-the-counter solutions. You should make sure to wash your face at least 2 times a day, use a toner for oily or acne-prone skin, and use a topical cream to help dry out existing blemishes. You may also wish to try a system called "Proactiv Solution," which you may have seen on tv. People have used this product for acne with varying degrees of success. Google "Proactiv Solution" for more information.\n\nThe problem with this solution is that often, with acne, the problem is below the skin - where creams and washes can't reach. This is why it's so important to see a dermatologist.\n\nFor more information on this topic, google the terms "acne solution" or "acne tips."\n\nGood Luck!
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Nudists are not freaks, silly child answering above me. You may want to check out the Naturist Society's web site...I'm sorry I forget the URL. They would be able to help you. Just remember to take your sunscreen. Burns in sensitive places are horrible.\nAha! www.naturistsociety.com  Have a good vacation.
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Be care to whom you listen. It is not caused by chocolate candy or tomato's or anything you eat. Washing our face a hundred times a day just dries out your skin. It is caused by heredity\nand a bacteria, known as Propionibacterium acnes, is a normal inhabitant of the skin. It uses sebum as a nutrient for growth, therefore increases in follicles during puberty. People with acne have more Propionibacterium acnes in their follicles than people without acne. The presence of bacteria attracts white blood cells to the follicle. These white blood cells produce an enzyme that damages the wall of the follicle, allowing the contents of the follicle to enter the dermis. This process causes an inflammatory response seen as papules (red bumps), pustules, and nodules. The bacteria also cause the formation of free fatty acids, which are irritants, increasing the inflammatory process in the follicle.\n\nThe washes you see really do little if anything but you can try Accutane (keeping in mind there have been problems with it-mental problems and suicide).\n\nAntibiotics work by several mechanisms. The most important is the decrease in the number of bacteria in and around the follicle. Antibiotics also work by reducing the irritating chemicals produced by white blood cells. \n\nFinally, antibiotics reduce the concentration of free fatty acids in the sebum, also reducing the inflammatory response. The most frequently used antibiotics for acne are : Tetracycline, Erythromycin, Minocycline, Doxycycline and Clindamycin.\n\nThe only other thing "I" would recommend is Retin-A and it is not going to do what you want it to do. However, trust me when I say these washes do and can not work!\n\nThe best thing you could do is see a dermatologist. God bless you and the Southern People.
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dont use shitty magical products that irritate skin. simply in its purest form its water. dont use soap in the bath or shower your detergent or wash powder shouldnt be used in high doses and loose clothing for a couple of weeks. good diet not crappy food cos thats how it comes out when you sweat too think b4 u eat at macds!
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no no no no no\nyou dont want to star t eating crap\nbecause then your just not healthy\neating grasy stuff will cause breakouts-think about it, french fries has a tone of oil in it. this casues you to get bad oily skin which equalls pimples. remember you teenager days? lol\nso in order to gain weight the healthy way, you know, you just eat in moderation dont worry about it too much\nlike, if you were to be going on a diet you would obviously cosume  less calories\nso, scince your gaining you want to consume more with the same healthy foods\nlike nuts or olive oil\nthose have the right fats, and the right calories \neat a bit more and exersise less\nafter you get a good sweaty workout\njust eat! have a good healthy dinner packed with protein, vitamins, carbs, minimal amout of fat, etc.\ninclude bread in your dinner\nmabbey have spagetti. balence it out with a green salad and a yummy dressing (dressing ads fat, calories)\nas i said before eat in moderation\nif u feel like eating a cookie eat it\njust dont make it what you live off of\nhave dessert after dinner\nopt for ice cream with a spoon size amount of sugar free whip cream\nto balance it out , sprinkle some beries over or something\ngettin it?? hope this helps\n:)
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I have had acne my whole life, treated with everything including accutane, with all the dry itchiness you are describing. i am 32 now.  go immediately to www.acne.org.  the advice and lists here are unbelievable.  i ordered the 2.5% benzoyl peroxide gel.  it is much milder than any bp that you can get in the store.  neutrogena onthe spot is 2.5% but still made my face SO dry and itchy, made me touch my face more.  If you buy it you will not be disappointed.    I would skip the cocoa butter (as most formulas will clog the pores).  I use nothing on my body that doesn't say "non-comeodegenic".  This means it won't clog pores.  Be careful with all products b/c they will get on your face even if you think they won't.
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I agree,\n\nAcne does not come from eating a lot of so-called bad foods such as chocolate or fried foods. No foods cause acne or make it worse.
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Hey there. I had acne horribly as a teen. Let me tell you. ^^ Now first you msut understand that acne starts as an internal problem - the pimples are just a symptom of a greater problem. You need to eat healthily - don't eat too few calories or nutrients or too many as both have hazardous effects on the skin thus resulting in inflamed unhappy skin.\n\nNow my suggestion is to eat foods rich in antioxidants which are naturally good for you and your skin. Green tea, white tea, and water are excellent choices along with raw fruits and vegetables. Next you should be taking a vitamin supplement. There's this formula at Walgreens called "Nature's Cure" for men and women - it has these pills which are homeopathic herbal supplements (aka vitamin tablets.) The box is about 10$ or less and it comes with a cream. I'd chunck the cream.\n\nSeriosuly, all those topical acne products do nothing for the skin other than dry it out and aggrevate it. Serisouly. A good skin regimen is a cleanser specific to your skin type, a toner and a moisturizer. Use in that order at a maximum of twice a day. Now my suggestions on products would be the Almay line as it's color coded by skin type and is a full system. Although it can be a tad over priced for drugstore brand stuff.\n\nAlso use a gentle chemical peel once a week ( a scrub is too rough for acne prone skin and can cause other problems and make acne worse) such as Olay Thermal Scrub which isn't a scrub at all. Heh. \n\nIt has a mild amount of glycolic acid (this stuff will lightly slough off dead skin - dead skin is major cause of acne as the oils produced by the skin mix with the dead skin creating this bacteria infested almost "cheese" known as sebum or smegma in the pore) so look for stuff with glycolic acid to help your skin renew it's self.\n\nIf you have body acne then might I suggest the same regimen but a little tougher products? Also make sure your towels are always clean when you bathe or shower and that your clothes including your bra are always fresh and clean each time you wear them. Also wash your bedding every two days and alternate between headphones or use earbuds. One more suggestion is to either chunk foundation entirely or use just a loose powder with a large fluffy brush. You should soak your makeup tools in an alchohol and water solution once a week to kill bacteria. \n\nThe things that I have listed are the most common reasons for acne to occur and I hope that you'll take these steps towards healthier skin and I promise if you follow what I've outlined here you're problem will be solved. =d
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im 14, i have it, my brother who is 19 now had it..it was really bad..for years and now his skin..its unbelieveable!\nIgnore all the bad comments..ive heard it all before..i just say "cool" and smile..then the other kids are like..gees, they dont care..lets go pick on someone else..plus if your a girl..it kinda gets worse as your period comes and goes..just work hard at school :)
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Sweetie?  Age is the only thing besides genetics and cleanliness that will make them go away.  If you get what appears to be a zit, and you wait until you think it is safe to pop it and nothing comes out except clear fluid, it is a growth homrmone thing.  Otherwise, don't use lotions or foundation or powders and what have you because it clogs your pores. I know that in Junior High School, my friends that got pimples and such would plaster on foundations and powders to cover it up and it only made the problem worse.\n\nDo you have a family doctor that you visit regularly?  Ask him/her to give you a referral to a dermatologist.   How about genetics?  Have you asked your Mom (if you don't have one, sorry for that question) if she had the same problem when your age?  Sweetie?  I wish I could stress enough to all young men and women that this too shall pass.  Those who like and/or love you will always like/love you regardless of your skin problems. The key is to not pick, poke or pop them unless they are like a huge cloud just waiting to burst with rainfall.  There is going to come a day when you will have no more pimples but if you don't heed what I say, you will have lots of scars.  See a dermatologist, please?  Store brand rememdies don't always work.  Good luck sweetie.  Your beauty shines through all of that because it comes from within.  Smart people who have good hearts will know that.  Those are the folks that won't care if you have one pimple or full blown acne.  Know what I mean?   Big Hugs, Sheri
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If you have muscle, it will put more spring in your step and you will feel lighter.  Your clothes are fitting looser, so you must look lighter.  I'm looking forward to seeing you on a beach in a bikini!
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Could really be anything. Did you have unprotected sex lately? Are you stressed? Are you really acne prone? You don't need to tell your parents at all but you should at leats go to the walk-in clinic soon if these bumps get worse or don't go away.
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Put a warm washcloth on it for a while.  Then wash your hands and sqeeze untell they wight stuff gets out then stop.  Wash your face evrey day and go bye some acne wash or something.  If it is really sever then try Pro-active.  \n\nGood luck!!
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try acne removal:\nhttp://acne-removal-help.blogspot.com/