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[rbamf]

[Ghostunit]

Feeling OK! I am hoping for the red marks to disappear faster! But I think I might break out anyways.. but hope not. I want to enjoy this summer. >_>

[nick93]

Makethatchange: If they're only little then I bet they'll be gone in no time! The fact that they're decreasing in frequency is a very good sign.

Nick93: That's great Good luck with the studying! I'm doing the same this week.

I'm still pretty clear except for one blackhead near my eyebrow which has now popped out. It seems that my whiteheads have been replaced with blackheads. I can definitley live with that - they just pop out and vanish forever! I've not seen my skin this clear in a very long time. I've started a new cream for the PIH though - eep! I hope it doesn't bleach the surrounding areas!

Thanks! Good luck to you too!

Seven new zits today, but they don`t look too bad, so that`s good! Really hoping my new treatment works. It looks like my forehead is finally starting to clear up though! Which is great because the acne on my forehead always used to be the worst. Now my worst acne is usually on my neck, hopefully I can see some improvement there too!

[hayleyx90]

thought my skin was doing ok until morning when I had the most painful spot on my lip!! I've never got a spot there before! Seeing the derm tomorrow and will hopefully be prescribed accutane so quite excited!

[makethatchange]

I'm very worried because I'm getting zits where I very very rarely do. Like at the bottom of my neck...I even got a few on my chest! And last week I was breaking out on my chin which also very rarely happens. And as I've mentioned, I got 2 on my nose (it's been half a year since I had any on my nose). This has been going on for over a month now. I hate acne.

[nick93]

I'm very worried because I'm getting zits where I very very rarely do. Like at the bottom of my neck...I even got a few on my chest! And last week I was breaking out on my chin which also very rarely happens. And as I've mentioned, I got 2 on my nose (it's been half a year since I had any on my nose). This has been going on for over a month now. I hate acne.

That sucks, but we all go through break-outs, so maybe its just something that is temporary and you`ll start clearing up again soon!

Lots and lots of zits on my face today, and I got a huge one on my nose that has been building up the last week and making me look like Rudolf aha. Hopefully tomorrow I`m looking a little better.

[hayleyx90]

I'm so upset. I just came back from the derm who was a total bitch and just dismissed me. First they made me change into a hospital gown (why is this even necessary) and she said my GP shouldn't have referred me for accutane because I haven't tried every single antibiotic and topical. She gave me duac differin and erythrommycin. She told me I was over reacting and accutane is a last resort. I have to go back in 4 months and if this doesn't work she will put me on the pill (again) for 6 months. I've literally had enough

[IronBull]

Not bad. Not bad at all. I gave the rest of my chocolate to my friend, so I know that I won't break out for a while. Hopefully. Don't have that much to say. I mean, let's just say that my skin's improving by the day.

[poi6]

i cant do it anymore.......i just cant....

[PaulH85]

I'm so upset. I just came back from the derm who was a total bitch and just dismissed me. First they made me change into a hospital gown (why is this even necessary) and she said my GP shouldn't have referred me for accutane because I haven't tried every single antibiotic and topical. She gave me duac differin and erythrommycin. She told me I was over reacting and accutane is a last resort. I have to go back in 4 months and if this doesn't work she will put me on the pill (again) for 6 months. I've literally had enough

Aww, sorry to hear that Hayley. Never know, it may turn out that what she prescribed does the trick. Even so, her approach seems to leave a lot to be desired and it's certainly out of line that she said you were over-reacting. Trying every single antibiotic and topical would be stupid. There's just no point crossing absolutely everything off the list because some of them are near-identical anyway.

That being said, if you play the game and see where you're at in four months, if it's then apparent that the new course of action isn't going to clear your acne, it's logical to go down the hormonal route. If that doesn't do it then you'd be able to argue that Accutane would be necessary and she wouldn't really be able to say otherwise.

I know how frustrating it is to be dismissed about these things - my GP told me I didn't have a clue what I was talking about when I discussed Accutane, as though all the stuff I've read and the hundreds of experiences here counted for nothing; he wouldn't even consider a referral - but it's not the end so don't give up. My frustrations actually led me down a different path and I looked into the dietary aspect of it all. That ultimately helped me clear my acne. Makes me wonder if things not going to plan with my GP and so on actually happened for a reason...

Even if it's not what you wanted, don't be resentful of the treatments you've been given to try. Use them well, give it your best shot and focus on the possibility that you may be able to clear your skin with them. Fingers crossed for you.

[nick93]

i cant do it anymore.......i just cant....

Stay strong bro. I hope you see improvement soon.

Trying to feel good! Had a bunch of new zits.. AGAIN, but I think overall that my face is clearing up slowly!

[hayleyx90]

I'm so upset. I just came back from the derm who was a total bitch and just dismissed me. First they made me change into a hospital gown (why is this even necessary) and she said my GP shouldn't have referred me for accutane because I haven't tried every single antibiotic and topical. She gave me duac differin and erythrommycin. She told me I was over reacting and accutane is a last resort. I have to go back in 4 months and if this doesn't work she will put me on the pill (again) for 6 months. I've literally had enough

Aww, sorry to hear that Hayley. Never know, it may turn out that what she prescribed does the trick. Even so, her approach seems to leave a lot to be desired and it's certainly out of line that she said you were over-reacting. Trying every single antibiotic and topical would be stupid. There's just no point crossing absolutely everything off the list because some of them are near-identical anyway.

That being said, if you play the game and see where you're at in four months, if it's then apparent that the new course of action isn't going to clear your acne, it's logical to go down the hormonal route. If that doesn't do it then you'd be able to argue that Accutane would be necessary and she wouldn't really be able to say otherwise.

I know how frustrating it is to be dismissed about these things - my GP told me I didn't have a clue what I was talking about when I discussed Accutane, as though all the stuff I've read and the hundreds of experiences here counted for nothing; he wouldn't even consider a referral - but it's not the end so don't give up. My frustrations actually led me down a different path and I looked into the dietary aspect of it all. That ultimately helped me clear my acne. Makes me wonder if things not going to plan with my GP and so on actually happened for a reason...

Even if it's not what you wanted, don't be resentful of the treatments you've been given to try. Use them well, give it your best shot and focus on the possibility that you may be able to clear your skin with them. Fingers crossed for you.

Thanks Paul. I'm just so annoyed because she barely looked at my acne and acted as though I was stupid and had no idea what I was on about. I've done tons of research and have read others experiences. I just feel like all the antibiotics will just mask the problem and I fear that once I've finished the course my acne will return like it always does. Urgh!!! and she said other medicines that she could prescribe are too expensive for my skin!! Well thats the NHS for you!

I think I'm definitely going to get serious about what I eat. I've had tests done before for food intolerances and everything came back clear but I guess eating healthily will do good for my body anyway. Really frustrated though !!

[Ghostunit]

Grrr I see three bumps forming on my left cheek, one is red and others not yet.. hopefully they will be small.. I did broke out with some pimples on that area.. I dunno why I keep breaking out on the same area. So yeah I see 2 bumps and one getting active.. it is red, but doesn't hurt yet; they're together sucks.. anyhow, skins still feels smooth. I still can't believe that I am going through this again.. I was so clear. What ever.. I am just going to ignore that I have zits and go 80% raw instead of 100%.. I want to enjoy some healthy cooked foods. I thought going 100% raw helps, but it doesn't.. Yeah, am a vegan 100% raw and I get zits.. even a powerful diet doesn't help. That's crazy..
Seems like this will never end =\

Edited by EddieE, 12 April 2012 - 12:04 PM.

[pugrocker]

Feeling lousy, awful, ugly, annoyed, frustrated, crappy, and shitty!

[IronBull]

Just had a shower and it sucks looking in the mirror after one. Only because my cheeks go red whenever I finish having a shower. Before that, my skin is improving, but I have my doubts. I've been told that my skin doesn't look bad at all, but when I look in the mirror, I see a monster. Guess it's all in my head because I look in the mirror a lot.

[nick93]

Word. Always super red after a shower, and it makes it look way worse.

I don't think my routine is working, but o well. Have about 13 new yellow zits. Hopefully they disappear soon. I'm just looking forward to the day I find a cure for myself!

[IronBull]

Word. Always super red after a shower, and it makes it look way worse.

I don't think my routine is working, but o well. Have about 13 new yellow zits. Hopefully they disappear soon. I'm just looking forward to the day I find a cure for myself!

Agreed man. I go in the shower with a healthy looking face. I come out of the shower looking like a tomato. Happened to me just about an hour ago. Redness has gone away though, so it's all good. About to hit the sack. Got a big game tomorrow. Just have to do the usual scrub and cream. Hope you get better man.

[Ghostunit]

Still breaking out a bit!! My skin doesn't look that bad beside my forehead which looks awful, but since my hair covers most of my pimples, I should be fine.
I am getting like 2-3 new breakout on left cheek. I don't know why I am breaking out on cheeks now.. I used to rarely breakout there. It sucks 'cause it takes long to heal and I will get scars since I always pop it by accident. I will try my best not to.. I don't care though.. as long as I don't get huge pores.. ^^;; if it gets worse, I will have to apply bp again which I am trying not to apply I am currently trying natural remedies product such as aloe vera (fresh), raw apple cider vinegar, and witch hazel 100% all natural.

Edited by EddieE, 13 April 2012 - 09:32 AM.

[Perry15]

The past 5 years have been horrible, what's worse is feeling so alone about it all. Your friends say things like 'You can hardly see them' or 'there's nothing there' but you know how you look. I spent most of my time analysing my face in any mirror I could find, maybe expecting something to have changed since the last time I looked in the mirror. I've been up and down but my skin is looking a lot better this past week so i'm trying to make the most of it before everything goes belly up again. Being positive definitely made me think differently about my skin

[PaulH85]

The past 5 years have been horrible, what's worse is feeling so alone about it all. Your friends say things like 'You can hardly see them' or 'there's nothing there' but you know how you look. I spent most of my time analysing my face in any mirror I could find, maybe expecting something to have changed since the last time I looked in the mirror. I've been up and down but my skin is looking a lot better this past week so i'm trying to make the most of it before everything goes belly up again. Being positive definitely made me think differently about my skin

You're definitely not on your own there! People always mean well, but I've found that if they can't directly relate, whatever they have to say just ends up making me feel worse. I can apply that to things like confidence and self-esteem in general; they might say that however I feel about myself wrong or that there's no need, but I know how I feel.
Just takes time and patience I suppose, and at least a little amount of acceptance is necessary. Acne became the be-all and end-all for me for many years, to the point where I didn't really know how to change my way of thinking. I'm working on that but that habits I got during that time such as picking my face and checking in the mirror all the time are still there. Kind of working on those as separate issues now. Again, time and patience... I always think that as long as we're taking positive steps to fix whatever the issue is, we can at least give ourselves credit for trying to change things and there's always hope.