i have a lot of pimples on my face. i wear braces on my teeth . can that be reason?iam 15 ,srilankan HELP?
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are you asking if braces cause pimples??  not usually unless they have become infected in some way.  More likely to be a combination of teenage hormones and/or genetics
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Usually, pimples appear more on teenagers because they secrete oily substances a lot. When bacteria mix with the oil, infection and then pimples result. In your case, your body may still secrete a lot of oil, maybe due to the types of food you eat (oily), or your body may just have that oily characteristics. You may see a dermatologist for a better advice, or you may just have to live with it and just hope that it will eventually disappear...Lack of sleep may also be another cause. Try to make a research on the other possible causes. Who knows, the solution may come from changing your lifestyle.
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There's not much you can do for prevention - it's just hormones going crazy and you just have to grin and bear it (we've all been there!) However, to get rid of your acne once it's there is different. Toothpaste is a quick and simple solution - just put a little blob on each spot before going to sleep and they'll dry up overnight, gaining a crusty head that is then much easier to pop. Hope it clears up soon (and it will - I had v bad acne from 16-19 years old but once it was over boy was I relieved!)
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i went to my doctor.(not a derm-regular doctor) but she said if the stuff she gave me didn't work i should go to the derm. she prescribed me w/ retin-a.(a cream) that i put on at night. also a pill i take twice a day. (minocyclin) i wash my face w/ proactiv every morning too. it really works and my face is the clearest it has ever been! but the meds that my doctor prescribed me make me very sensitive to the sun.(not the proactiv) so i really can't tan, but my face is clear! the retin-a also dries out ur skin a little. the proactiv helps w/ that tho. u should also drink lots of water and don't wash ur face to much b/c that can make ur face worse. i kno how u feel-it's embarassing. my self confidence had been really low too. i had a talk w/ my mom and that's when she suggested going to the doctor. i hope this helped and ur in my prayers hun!
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There are things to consider here:\n1) Your age. 23 is a perfect age for using braces, but this depends if you would feel uncomfortable with them or for how long are you willing to use them (some treatments can take more time than others). Veneers, by the other hand, fix your problem almost immediately without no one noticing any changes in the process, but i would say you are too young to use veneers.\n2) Money factor. With braces you paid for them once and you know that after you complete the treatment your teeth will look just fine (if you wear your retainer at night, of course). With veneers you never know, you have to change them sometimes, re cement them and is a life time - money commitment... considering that you have a lot of life ahead of you is a big responsibility.\n3)If natural is important for you. With veneers you lose a part of your teeth structure so you'll never be able to show your teeth without them. With braces you take them off and that's it. \nKnowing all this you can make your mind between this two options. If i were you i'll go for the braces no doubt about it.\nGood luck!\nP.S. Excuse my english, is not my native language
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pimples have nothing to do with food or drinks......it is a skin problem wich can be resolved with good skin care. Try INDerm.....it's very helpfull. Also being out doors and fresh air have proven very helpfull
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u can wash your face more or go to a dermatologist
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First, make sure you have a good skin cleanser, since oily skin is worse for "zits"-pimples. There are numerous good skin cleansers and medications like Clearasil at most pharmacies and department stores. If you use a foundation make-up, be sure to get one that says "non-oily". Teenagers and adults get "zits" at various times in their lives due to stress, hormones, etc. If the above doesn't help, call a dermatologist (skin doctor) or any your regular doctor to refer you to a dermatologist. Most teenagers will outgrow "zits". Try to keep a positive attitude and lower your intake of fried foods and chocolate.
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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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It's impossible to keep pimples from breaking out that's apart of puberty and life, but to prevent them from coming then eat fruits and vegetables drink water, have a healthier way of eating.  Pimples are caused by the pores being clogged and by producing too much oil or sebum from your sebaceous glands that can form either a white head or a black head.  So wash your face with something that has benzol peroxide in it or salic acid, and use an on the spot acne medication, The best stuff to use depends on your face type whether you have dry or oily skin or a combination of both.  So you have to find a cleanser that won't overdry your skin, or make it too oily.  Recommended products Neutrogena on the spot acne cream, only has 2.5 % benzol peroxide so it won't dry your skin too much, and Clearsil daily face wash guarenteed to clear skin in 3 days.  That's the cheap route, and it works.  Other than that you can use an astringent or toner all of them are pretty much the same but some can overdry your skin so you just have to test them to see which ones are best for your facial type, and those are good to use after doing some sweating and with make-up to take it off.  Sometimes having too much make-up on can clog your pores so use a light base so that none of the cosmetics can still be left behind.  Last, wash your face in the shower, and you don't need to use everything morning and night, You'll notice if you need to wash more than once a day, if it overdrys your skin, or if your skin is too oily.  Use the on the spot medication at night only so that your skin won't feel tight and dry all day long.
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Picking at them just causes the bacteria to spread so wash your face thoroughly and keep you face clean. Try some of the pimple/acne medication out there and if that does not work see your doctor about getting medication that will. Always keep your hands away from your face when working in places like McDonald's etc. Matter of fact just keep your hands away from you face unless you are washing it. If you are a teenager do not stress out. This is common and will pass in most cases.
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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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You're never too old for pretty teeth! :D\n\nMy mum had braces when she was 39.\n\nIf people judge you for your braces, then they are not genuine friends.
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You need to see a dermatologist, you might need a prescription.  There are also adult facial cleansers for acne.
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It is mostly hormonal in nature. Acne is caused by changes in your body and due to this imbalance, it triggers acnes and oily skin in teens and young adult.\n\nYou may want to visit a local drug store and buy an ointment or cream which will avoid further infection and reduce inflammation. They have and can recommend off-the-shelf cure for your problem.
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My old roommate had a bad skin problem and she used to put toothpaste on her pimples be3fore she would go to bed at night. It dried them up and made it better, but she did not get completely rid of her acne until she used Proactive Solutions. It really does work. Best of luck!
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The acne is a great problem for the most part of the young guys!\nSince it’s due to the perturbation that the hormones creates during the puberty, practically\nthere’s nothing to do!  If the situation is grave, you can consult a dermatologist.\nWhen the skin is too greasy, the situation worsens going on with the adult age even.\nIt often is useful to follow a diet, to use some specific detergent or lotion and in the gravest case having a long antibiotic treatment too.\nSome expert says that we never should stamp out the pimples to avoid infections or permanent lesion of the skin. Evidently, you liked to wring out them….eh?\nWhen the marks remain (and if it is a very superficial situation), you can try with some specific abrasive creams, easily take in any drug or cosmetic store. Practically, you have to remove (bit by bit) the most superficial derma cells to further the growth of new cells. Just try.