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Pimples.

#2
Fact of life buddy, some get a few, some get a lot. If they are bad, like bee stings the dematologist can give you something, but other than what you're doing it's hormones.
Frustrating, they show up at the worst times too.
Oh, stay away from nuts and chocolate. Those are killers.
 
#4
You can go to the Dermatologist, they have stuff that will dry you out, but they tend to have side effects and restrictions. I know it bothers you, but if there is no bad scarring going on, I'd just keep my face clean and watch the oily foods.
I went through it and pretty much had a few all the time. Can't tell now. My daughter the little brat never got more than a handful the whole time.
 
#5
seriously, that proactive stuff works, i ended up getting two 3 month supplys from a friend and the damn stuff works magic... if you do it twice a day and use the toner and lotion you really will notice a difference. and i had no peeling or cracking like i did with other creams like diferin gel and the like.

the good thing is too that if you do stop using it, to an extent the repairs dont go back, i ran out of the face scrub (its got exfolients in it so its a scrub not a soap) but i still use the lotion with regular bar soap, and im not as clear as i was, but much clearer than before i started using it


Note: i also just turned 20 and hormones are dying down, but i still believe that proactive helped a LOT!
 
#8
I wouldnt use soap dude. Or anything that dries ur face out. Your skin can tell its dry, so it tries to produce more oil, hence, as you said, sometimes making them bigger. I started a pimple thread when i signed up a couple of years ago, and ive still got them.

I wash my face with clearasil each night when i shower, and then i apply nivea moisturiser. Mainly around the corners of my mouth, and nose. Most common place that i get them the worse, and it looks like coleslaws when it got really bad when i was younger.

I'm seriously considering trying pro active now. I had a couple of friends who went to dermatologists, but didnt use anything, because of the side effects. Diarrohea, etc. :eek: Being 19 and having pimples sucks.

Working in sweaty enviironments is bad too. Im a glassworker, so its about 5-10 degress (celcius) hotter in the factory then the normal temperature, so we tend to sweat alot... Causing pimples on back or shoulders or chest.

But my regular routine usually keeps my face pretty clear when i keep it up.

And the seriousness in stephs post made me nearly pee my pants :D

Peace
 
#12
jackmurray said:
How do I get rid of/prevent 'em?


At the moment I'm washing my face morning and evening with soap, and I was using pimple cream, but that doesn't seem to help, and in some cases makes the pimple/s bigger.
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Shower before you sleep and make sure your hair is clean. Oils and hair products will tend to accumulate on your pillow. Then you lay your face on it, and all that crap gets ground back into your skin. It's also not a bad idea to take a hot wash cloth to your face(within reason), let it sit there to open the pores. Then close them by wiping your face down with peroxide. So, clean hair, and claen pillow case will go a long way. That, and try to clean up your diet
 
#13
Be a man...


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Cut them off... show them who's a boss...
 
#20
jiant. said:
When I was in 9th grade, I had horrible acne. Nothing helped it until I tried Accutane. That stuff worked like a charm. See if you're elligable to take it, but be sure that your doctor explains all the risks to you.
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Is that the medicine that you take for five months to stop all pimple outbreaks that is also known for occasionally causing depression and suicidal thoughts?
My friend took that.
He's still alive.
With many fewer pimples.
That stuff can be dangerous; you gotta talk with your doctor about that and run a bunch of tests to see if you're eligible (like someone else said).
Good Luck,
-Alex
 

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