I've struggled with acne as well. It gets worse in the winter, which is now, and this particular season has been extremely cold over here in Maine. It all depends on your skin type. Part of the reason why it was so fond of me was because I inherited it from my mother, so it could have to do with your genes.
I've heard different things about it having to do with your diet-- I've heard that what you eat have a major effect on your complexion, while others, including a few dermatologists, have told me that food has absolutely nothing to do with it. Apparently that whole chocolate rumor is a myth as well, and the only way it causes pimples is if you touch your face with unwashed hands after handling it.
Mine also came from stress. And washing your face, like, 20 times a day isn't gonna do crap. Actually, I've been told that washing it more than 2 or 3 times a day makes it worse because the natural oils in your skin helps keep it hydrated and when you wash it that much, your skin gets dry and causes zits.
The sex thing, I honestly dunno about, but whenever I used to breakout, I never wanted anyone to even *look* at me, so forget about doin' the deed. I was close to picking the 'God hates you' choice on your poll because that's sure as hell how I felt when this was going on with me. All in all, it could be ALL those things or NONE of those things. It all depends on the person. If and when I start to break out again, I'll probably try Accutane myself. I tried Proactive a few years back, and it did zilch. It seemed to help almost everyone else, but with me it did nothing.
I'm sorry to hear about this because I know how it feels and I totally sympatheize with you. Acne has got to be the worst thing in the world for me, and even now when I get even the slightest bump or red mark, I freak out and fear it's starting again. I wish I could help you, but I really dunno what to say since I'm not an expert. I just hope it gets better for you.
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Date: 2009-01-15 08:42 pm (UTC)I've heard different things about it having to do with your diet-- I've heard that what you eat have a major effect on your complexion, while others, including a few dermatologists, have told me that food has absolutely nothing to do with it. Apparently that whole chocolate rumor is a myth as well, and the only way it causes pimples is if you touch your face with unwashed hands after handling it.
Mine also came from stress. And washing your face, like, 20 times a day isn't gonna do crap. Actually, I've been told that washing it more than 2 or 3 times a day makes it worse because the natural oils in your skin helps keep it hydrated and when you wash it that much, your skin gets dry and causes zits.
The sex thing, I honestly dunno about, but whenever I used to breakout, I never wanted anyone to even *look* at me, so forget about doin' the deed. I was close to picking the 'God hates you' choice on your poll because that's sure as hell how I felt when this was going on with me. All in all, it could be ALL those things or NONE of those things. It all depends on the person. If and when I start to break out again, I'll probably try Accutane myself. I tried Proactive a few years back, and it did zilch. It seemed to help almost everyone else, but with me it did nothing.
I'm sorry to hear about this because I know how it feels and I totally sympatheize with you. Acne has got to be the worst thing in the world for me, and even now when I get even the slightest bump or red mark, I freak out and fear it's starting again. I wish I could help you, but I really dunno what to say since I'm not an expert. I just hope it gets better for you.