Comments on: Ah, sweet sleep http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/ The latest from Acne.org and DanielKern.com Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:53:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Former night shift worker http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-39722 Former night shift worker Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:27:58 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-39722 I had mild to moderate acne, then I took a summer job at Wal-Mart doing the 4pm-1am shift. I usually got to bed at 4am, five days a week. My acne turned severe, and I got new types of acne that I didn't know existed until I read about all the types on this site. After summer, I quit and it became a lot better, although the scars are still there. I had mild to moderate acne, then I took a summer job at Wal-Mart doing the 4pm-1am shift. I usually got to bed at 4am, five days a week. My acne turned severe, and I got new types of acne that I didn’t know existed until I read about all the types on this site. After summer, I quit and it became a lot better, although the scars are still there.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-29368 Anonymous Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:18:26 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-29368 Hi! I am working night shift at a hospital from 7pm to 7 am. And I got a very bad acne. I have never had acne before. Few weeks ago I took vocation for 1 month. I went to bed at 9 pm and got up at 6-7 am without alarm clock. My acne went away completely! Now I am back to work and after 2 weeks of night shift my acne is back. I am waiting for my turn to get on day shift ASAP! Hi! I am working night shift at a hospital from 7pm to 7 am. And I got a very bad acne. I have never had acne before. Few weeks ago I took vocation for 1 month. I went to bed at 9 pm and got up at 6-7 am without alarm clock. My acne went away completely! Now I am back to work and after 2 weeks of night shift my acne is back. I am waiting for my turn to get on day shift ASAP!

]]> By: Night Shift Worker http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-23595 Night Shift Worker Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:36:40 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-23595 I recently took a job at a hospital on night shift. I have NEVER had a problem with my skin. since working nights I am 33 years old and have the skin of a teenager going through puberty! I have tried different kinds of products and having no success.. I was glad to come across this site and realize what the real problem is. I am switching to day asap. I recently took a job at a hospital on night shift. I have NEVER had a problem with my skin. since working nights I am 33 years old and have the skin of a teenager going through puberty! I have tried different kinds of products and having no success.. I was glad to come across this site and realize what the real problem is. I am switching to day asap.

]]> By: Pesky http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-23082 Pesky Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:04:08 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-23082 Hi all, I have suffered from acne all my adult life (now 39) and last year developed insomnia due to work pressures. I had a major relapse/flare in early Nov 09 and in the preceding month had been surviving on 3 or 4 hours a night of restless sleep. Stress and lack of sleep are a definite factor in my view and I guess your immune system takes a hammering at such times as I have had chest infections/colds over the christmas period up until now. Advise to everyone is try to get your life/work balance right. I have not and I have paid the price! Hi all,

I have suffered from acne all my adult life (now 39) and last year developed insomnia due to work pressures. I had a major relapse/flare in early Nov 09 and in the preceding month had been surviving on 3 or 4 hours a night of restless sleep. Stress and lack of sleep are a definite factor in my view and I guess your immune system takes a hammering at such times as I have had chest infections/colds over the christmas period up until now. Advise to everyone is try to get your life/work balance right. I have not and I have paid the price!

]]> By: Anna http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21520 Anna Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:12:28 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21520 Hi, I have been working nights for 11 years, and been using the products for two years. Honestly the only real problems I have is when I don't follow the regimen as instructed! And no I don't get as much sleep as I need it just comes with the territory, but if I do what I am supposed to do my face looks great, and I couldn't be happier than that! Hi,

I have been working nights for 11 years, and been using the products for two years. Honestly the only real problems I have is when I don’t follow the regimen as instructed! And no I don’t get as much sleep as I need it just comes with the territory, but if I do what I am supposed to do my face looks great, and I couldn’t be happier than that!

]]> By: CosmoSkinCareSolutions http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21419 CosmoSkinCareSolutions Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:30:10 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21419 Oh my goodness-- the other thing about sleep that can affect your skin is how clean your pillowcase is! Think about it, if your pillowcase is dirty (hasn't been changed in over a week) you are resting your face for hours and hours and hours upon dirty, oily, contaminated surfaces. (The fabric of most pillowcases is absorbant, and is absorbing the oils from your hair and face, dead skin cells that slough off while you slumber, dust and grit in the air, and who even knows what else.) You can take the best care of your skin possible during your waking hours, and then unknowingly sabotaging all your hard work by placing your pristine pores on filfthy surfaces for prolonged periods of time. For literal "beauty rest," I recommend changing pillow cases at LEAST once a week. Oh my goodness– the other thing about sleep that can affect your skin is how clean your pillowcase is! Think about it, if your pillowcase is dirty (hasn’t been changed in over a week) you are resting your face for hours and hours and hours upon dirty, oily, contaminated surfaces. (The fabric of most pillowcases is absorbant, and is absorbing the oils from your hair and face, dead skin cells that slough off while you slumber, dust and grit in the air, and who even knows what else.)
You can take the best care of your skin possible during your waking hours, and then unknowingly sabotaging all your hard work by placing your pristine pores on filfthy surfaces for prolonged periods of time.
For literal “beauty rest,” I recommend changing pillow cases at LEAST once a week.

]]> By: PITNT http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21400 PITNT Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:49:09 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21400 I think this is a great article to post Dan. I think I saw this article you posted before, and if so, that good idea for the repost because I don't think people understand how important sleep is! When I first went on the regimen a year and a half ago my skin looked amazing, however, six months after going on the regimen I started to go out four or five nights a week and I would function on little sleep. While my acne was still pretty non-existent, I could tell that there was a noticeable difference from when I first started the regime. Now that I go out less and sleep more my skin is looking better so I know exactly what you mean in the article. Thanks Dan! I think this is a great article to post Dan. I think I saw this article you posted before, and if so, that good idea for the repost because I don’t think people understand how important sleep is! When I first went on the regimen a year and a half ago my skin looked amazing, however, six months after going on the regimen I started to go out four or five nights a week and I would function on little sleep. While my acne was still pretty non-existent, I could tell that there was a noticeable difference from when I first started the regime. Now that I go out less and sleep more my skin is looking better so I know exactly what you mean in the article.

Thanks Dan!

]]> By: D http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21398 D Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:18:49 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21398 Is there research data on what % of acne prone people get affected by lack of sleep? I have been working night shifts since August. I go to sleep sometimes around 4 am or 5 am and will have to wake up by 10 am for the day. I might get slight flareups on my forehead, but my eyes definitely took a toll. I look like junkie during the day. LOL Is there research data on what % of acne prone people get affected by lack of sleep? I have been working night shifts since August. I go to sleep sometimes around 4 am or 5 am and will have to wake up by 10 am for the day. I might get slight flareups on my forehead, but my eyes definitely took a toll. I look like junkie during the day. LOL

]]> By: Amira http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21395 Amira Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:21:52 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21395 thats correct! the pineal gland. I was just bored and thought i'd see if anyone knew thats correct! the pineal gland. I was just bored and thought i’d see if anyone knew

]]> By: admin http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21394 admin Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:01:01 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21394 I think it's the pineal gland. -Brandy I think it’s the pineal gland.
-Brandy

]]> By: Dan http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21393 Dan Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:32:09 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21393 Amira, I don't know which gland it is. Sorry. Paul, I also don't know the answer to your question. If you guys find the answers out, please post them here! Amira, I don’t know which gland it is. Sorry.

Paul, I also don’t know the answer to your question.

If you guys find the answers out, please post them here!

]]> By: Paul http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21391 Paul Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:35:41 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21391 Hey Dan, I have a question for you, are there any specific time at night that we should sleep? Hey Dan, I have a question for you, are there any specific time at night that we should sleep?

]]> By: Amira http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21382 Amira Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:03:41 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/11/03/ah-sweet-sleep/#comment-21382 I had a my second test in neurobiology covered the same info, about melatonin and the hypothalamus. Do you know which gland secretes the melatonin? lol...this is the nerd in me. I had a my second test in neurobiology covered the same info, about melatonin and the hypothalamus. Do you know which gland secretes the melatonin? lol…this is the nerd in me.

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