Pimple Face suddenly and I still have 8 months

jennelishal Posted: Mar 10, 2004 01:04 PM

Pimple Face suddenly and I still have 8 months

I can't believe it but I have not had a pimple in about 7 years and all of a sudden they are popping out of every corner of my face. I spent 1/2 hour down the ACNE isle of CVS, perplexed. Anyone else???????????

AJsMommy122 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 01:05 PM

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its stress

september2004 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 01:15 PM

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something to think about (what i plan on doing as well) - get to a dermo and get a topical solution. be sure to experiment with it now as certain medications tend to dry out the skin and/or cause redness from direct sunlight...

ETA - drink lots of water!

LoriH Posted: Mar 10, 2004 01:16 PM

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It may be a reaction to something you are using or eating. Have you recently started using a new detergent or something like that?

You may want to change your soap to something for sensitive skin. I personally can't use anything but Dove or Basic. Also make sure you use a light daily moisturizer.

Old wives tale:

Pimples on the forehead are caused by stress
Pimples on your cheeks are caused by stomach problems
Pimples on the chin are caused by hormone changes.

Julestrd Posted: Mar 10, 2004 01:18 PM

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Posted by LoriH

Old wives tale:

Pimples on the forehead are caused by stress
Pimples on your cheeks are caused by stomach problems
Pimples on the chin are caused by hormone changes.

Never heard that before....kinda seems true

anaissa Posted: Mar 10, 2004 08:17 PM

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I have all three!

nov2004bride Posted: Mar 10, 2004 08:23 PM

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It's so funny you did this post. I just went to the dermatologist today because of my out of control stress acne. He put me on antibiotics and some sort of cream. I told him to so whatever he had to and just get rid of it all. Well, he did and one of my prescriptions had a $75 copay. Thanks Dr!! He also told me that I had acne on top of rosacia (sp?) I am to old for this

LauderLady Posted: Mar 11, 2004 10:09 AM

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I always had perfect skin....until I got engaged. I ordered Pro-Active and it seems to work well.....if you use it everyday. If I slack off just one day I get a new 'friend' on my cheek or chin.
If you are not ready to try Pro-Active, try an acne med called Persagel(sp????)...I think it's part of the clean and clear line, you can get it in CVS. Also, try Clinique (but not that yellow moisturizer..it's full of oil!) They have an overnight treatment mask that really works. GOOD LUCK!!!!

eroxgirl Posted: Mar 11, 2004 10:22 AM

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STRESS!!!!!!!

I've been on Accutane for 5 months (Accutane=poison that eliminates cysts/pimples etc. with a book full of side effects). Basically, I haven't had any blemishes since I started taking it (and before going on this medication my skin was never completely clear). But my stress level is off the charts this month and I have a huge cyst on my cheek now. Ba$tard

go to a dermatologist and see what they tell you!

Misstene Posted: Mar 11, 2004 10:30 AM

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Yeah, I've had that lately. I use Differin whenever it gets out of control. Drink a lot of water, and change your pillow cases more frequently.

Valentinegirl Posted: Mar 11, 2004 10:37 AM

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I used an antibiotic also before the wedding and it worked good.

violet Posted: Mar 11, 2004 11:02 AM

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I get the occasional bad pimple like twice or three times a year, but a few months ago, I kept getting horrible pimples on my chin. It was from a moisturizer I switched to, so I finally switched off of it, and the problem has stopped. So just make sure it's not from a product. Also, eating greasy foods, and then touching your face with your hands will do it. I obsessively wash my hands all the time after I eat anything with a touch of grease!

Maribelle7777 Posted: Mar 11, 2004 11:19 AM

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It can be alot of things:
medication (that did it for me) did you start birth control ?

stress
hormones
change in diet
change in exercise routine (believe it or not ever since I've upped my exercise routine it's gotten better)

I've read that eating plain yogurt (you can add fruit or cereal or honey or sweetener) can help. It has bacteria that counteracts the bacteria that forms pimples.

I've also read to make a mask out of yogurt (plain) but I don't know if you just use the yogurt or mix it with something.

I think eating it would be more effective, ie: working from the inside out.

And drink tons water.

Good luck!

Oh don't overdry your face with the stuff from CVS. Even with breakouts you need to moisturize! Just make sure you choose one that isn't laden with alot of oils. If there's a gel moisturizer (I think Bath and Body works makes one) you can use maybe that would be better than a cream.

jennelishal Posted: Mar 11, 2004 07:18 PM

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You ladies that you all made me feel great!! Not that I'm happy that anyone else is suffering with me. Thanks for all the advice AND SUPPORT!!! THIS IS CRAZY, I'm 28 and look like a 14 year old going through puberty. I am going to a dermo next week. WHY US!!!!!

Charly Posted: Mar 11, 2004 08:01 PM

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Posted by anaissa

I have all three!

ME too lately!

I'm convinced its stress. (I'm a few years older than you!)

fallinlove04 Posted: Mar 11, 2004 08:24 PM

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i've been using proactiv as well as a topical solution my dermatologist gave me. it has been working great. i still have occasional breakouts, but it works....

lilqtny Posted: Mar 11, 2004 08:34 PM

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water water and then more water, clean off your makeup EVERY night no matter what and exfoliate 3X a week. Try that. and then pray to the skin gods

sophie78 Posted: Mar 11, 2004 10:47 PM

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I always had some cysts popping up. As soon as I got engaged, I went on Accutane. I have not had one pimple since APRIL!!

My skin looks freaking amazing! People who just met me have been commenting on what beautiful skin I have. It is the nicest compliment I could ever get. I have actually begun to be obsessed with fancy glycolic peels and laser skin procedures to make everything super perfect.

TeReSa8A Posted: Mar 11, 2004 11:08 PM

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Hello there, I actually do facials at a spa, and I can tell you that it can definately be hormonal if you break out around your chin and mouth. Most women do, especially around that time. There are lots of causes of breakouts, and alot of what everyone told you is true. If you wanted to, you could buy tea tree oil at a health food store, and after you cleanse at night, dab alittle on the infected area. It'll heal your pimple, and disinfect it. Exfoliating at least 1x a week is great for clogged pores and ridding the skin of flakiness. Better yet start getting facials, try a peel, a natural one, enzymes, there great! If you are oily, dont over cleanse because over cleansing the skin actually promotes more oil.
Well good luck, sorry so long.