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Cysts have an absolutely incredible ability to make me feel like a complete and utter monster.
Right now I just want to rip all the skin clean off of my face!
I wish we could molt it all off like a reptile. How nice would that be? haha
Things I noticed after switching to Yasmin (from-Diane):
- Hair is getting greasy much faster
- Stomach bloating got a bit worse
- Skin is a bit flaky but oilier than on Diane, very slightly.
- Mood swings are getting better, on the other hand
The IB seems to be over, I have no active pimples atm, just two old ones that take their eternity to heal. I'm still sticking to my lactic acid products which proven to be the best for me in terms of controlling the bacteria and not letting me dry out completely. I also apply some salicylic acid gel on my blackheads and pores that tend to clog. And, I'm continuing taking Androcur which I don't dare to stop right now, it has been such a miraculous cure for me.
Good luck everybody!
Things I noticed after switching to Yasmin (from-Diane):
- Hair is getting greasy much faster
- Stomach bloating got a bit worse
- Skin is a bit flaky but oilier than on Diane, very slightly.
- Mood swings are getting better, on the other hand
The IB seems to be over, I have no active pimples atm, just two old ones that take their eternity to heal. I'm still sticking to my lactic acid products which proven to be the best for me in terms of controlling the bacteria and not letting me dry out completely. I also apply some salicylic acid gel on my blackheads and pores that tend to clog. And, I'm continuing taking Androcur which I don't dare to stop right now, it has been such a miraculous cure for me.
Good luck everybody!
Funny, I notice the exact opposite when I'm on Yasmin (which I've been back on for about 3 months now as it's one of the only things that help my acne).
* Hair stays cleaner for longer
* Stomach bloating has become less
* Skin is dryer and not even shiny anymore
* I've got horrible mood-swings, like I'm PMS'ing almost half of the month... :-/
Been breaking out again since last week though. I think stress plays a really big role in my acne too (I started work again two weeks ago after a two month vacation).
Today, again, I have not been feeling like leaving the house. I hate my face.
Some things I find helpful.. Lower your standards. Or live by your own standards. Who said you have to make more than minimum wage? Who said it's not good to stay in your comfort zone? Find your inner peace. People in Syria didn't have a choice to be born there. We didn't have a choice to be without acne..
I got a rash from using tea tree oil again. I'm not sure why I keep doing that. I just love the smell and it reminds me of a time when I was clear. I just developed an allergy, I guess. So sad.
I hate the rash though because I'm going to get my hair cut tomorrow, and I'll have to stare at it.
I got a rash from using tea tree oil again. I'm not sure why I keep doing that. I just love the smell and it reminds me of a time when I was clear. I just developed an allergy, I guess. So sad.
I hate the rash though because I'm going to get my hair cut tomorrow, and I'll have to stare at it.
That's annoying 
Do you use it full strength / undiluted? Could that be why you're getting a rash from it or does it happen even if diluted?
Either way, hope it clears soon!
(And yeah I hate going to have my hair cut because of having to sit in front of a mirror for ages) 
I feel a cyst coming on!! It hasn't turned red yet but I feel the slight bump already. Hate when this happens! Oh well, I really shouldn't complain because it is just the one cyst.
I need to remind myself to carry around some AHA for spot treating when I'm out and about my day.
Other than that....as is well. I hope you guys are having a great day.
On 9/11/2013 at 7:37 AM, Lilly75 said:On 9/10/2013 at 10:33 PM, heitea said:I got a rash from using tea tree oil again. I'm not sure why I keep doing that. I just love the smell and it reminds me of a time when I was clear. I just developed an allergy, I guess. So sad.
I hate the rash though because I'm going to get my hair cut tomorrow, and I'll have to stare at it.
That's annoying
Either way, hope it clears soon!
(And yeah I hate going to have my hair cut because of having to sit in front of a mirror for ages)
A couple months ago, I used it undiluted because that's what I did in the past. That's the first rash I got from it.
So this time, I put water in a small spray bottle and put 2-3 drops of tea tree oil in it and shook it around. Then I put it on a cotton pad and swiped it over my face pretty quickly. I still got a rash. Ah! It's so sad to me. lol. I'm looking for other ways to kill bacteria on my face as I'm allergic to bp too. I'm finding that epsom salts are doing a lovely job at that! But I've only been using them for about a week now.
I spent all yesterday with no makeup on and hydrocortisone cream smeared all over my face. Today, I'm only a little itchy and rash has gone down significantly! 
Thanks for your sympathies! I was a sad sight yesterday.
Anyway, off to get my pixie cut! wee!
Haven`t posted on here in a while. I finished CBT a couple of weeks ago and I`ve been feeling much better about myself and up to two or three days ago, my skin had been really clear. However totally out of the blue, in the past three days I have started to break out on the sides of my neck and jawline and even have one or two spots on my chest and forearms of all places. I`ve absolutely no idea how this has happened. I always thought coffee was a trigger but I haven`t had coffee or a cappuccino for two weeks. I`m forty now and although there is a genetic link as both my mum and gran suffered from acne, I really thought that at my age I would have outgrown it by now. I`ve put up with this for getting on for three decades and it is even more frustrating these days because I do get clear periods. They never last though and maybe I have just got to accept that my fate in life was to always have acne and breakouts. I`m really trying to remain positive and rational about the situation but it is hard not to feel ugly when all the evidence that you see in the mirror suggests that you are.
Haven`t posted on here in a while. I finished CBT a couple of weeks ago and I`ve been feeling much better about myself and up to two or three days ago, my skin had been really clear. However totally out of the blue, in the past three days I have started to break out on the sides of my neck and jawline and even have one or two spots on my chest and forearms of all places. I`ve absolutely no idea how this has happened. I always thought coffee was a trigger but I haven`t had coffee or a cappuccino for two weeks. I`m forty now and although there is a genetic link as both my mum and gran suffered from acne, I really thought that at my age I would have outgrown it by now. I`ve put up with this for getting on for three decades and it is even more frustrating these days because I do get clear periods. They never last though and maybe I have just got to accept that my fate in life was to always have acne and breakouts. I`m really trying to remain positive and rational about the situation but it is hard not to feel ugly when all the evidence that you see in the mirror suggests that you are.
Sorry to here that you're struggling a bit. You've made a lot of progress w/ your CBT. Even though you are done w/ your sessions, try to put your lessons to good use.
I know what you mean about just trying to accept yourself and your condition, but its so friggin hard to accept.
I am gonna be going back to therapy starting next month. I need help to dig myself outta this hole.
So lately all the topicals Ive been using for my skin, ones Ive been using for years, have been burning the hell outta me. So I called the derm and got right in. So on top of acne, I now have seborrheic dermatitis. My face feels pretty irritated. I was prescribed some lotion for the SD, and Klaron, which worked wonderfully in the past but kinda lost its effectiveness. Im not too hopeful for this regimen
Haven`t posted on here in a while. I finished CBT a couple of weeks ago and I`ve been feeling much better about myself and up to two or three days ago, my skin had been really clear. However totally out of the blue, in the past three days I have started to break out on the sides of my neck and jawline and even have one or two spots on my chest and forearms of all places. I`ve absolutely no idea how this has happened. I always thought coffee was a trigger but I haven`t had coffee or a cappuccino for two weeks. I`m forty now and although there is a genetic link as both my mum and gran suffered from acne, I really thought that at my age I would have outgrown it by now. I`ve put up with this for getting on for three decades and it is even more frustrating these days because I do get clear periods. They never last though and maybe I have just got to accept that my fate in life was to always have acne and breakouts. I`m really trying to remain positive and rational about the situation but it is hard not to feel ugly when all the evidence that you see in the mirror suggests that you are.
Sorry to here that you're struggling a bit. You've made a lot of progress w/ your CBT. Even though you are done w/ your sessions, try to put your lessons to good use.
I know what you mean about just trying to accept yourself and your condition, but its so friggin hard to accept.
I am gonna be going back to therapy starting next month. I need help to dig myself outta this hole.
So lately all the topicals Ive been using for my skin, ones Ive been using for years, have been burning the hell outta me. So I called the derm and got right in. So on top of acne, I now have seborrheic dermatitis. My face feels pretty irritated. I was prescribed some lotion for the SD, and Klaron, which worked wonderfully in the past but kinda lost its effectiveness. Im not too hopeful for this regimen
Thanks for positive comments goodz19. I will try to put what I learnt during CBT into practice even if it is quite hard to do that right now.
By the way, well done on making the decision to go back to therapy. It takes a lot of courage to admit that you need help and I definitely admire you for deciding to give therapy another go. I really hope it works out for you this time.
I`m really sorry to hear about the seborrheic dermatitis. You did the right thing by going to the derm though and I hope that what you have been prescribed does work for you even if you are not too hopeful.
All the best, keep hanging in there. 
Haven`t posted on here in a while. I finished CBT a couple of weeks ago and I`ve been feeling much better about myself and up to two or three days ago, my skin had been really clear. However totally out of the blue, in the past three days I have started to break out on the sides of my neck and jawline and even have one or two spots on my chest and forearms of all places. I`ve absolutely no idea how this has happened. I always thought coffee was a trigger but I haven`t had coffee or a cappuccino for two weeks. I`m forty now and although there is a genetic link as both my mum and gran suffered from acne, I really thought that at my age I would have outgrown it by now. I`ve put up with this for getting on for three decades and it is even more frustrating these days because I do get clear periods. They never last though and maybe I have just got to accept that my fate in life was to always have acne and breakouts. I`m really trying to remain positive and rational about the situation but it is hard not to feel ugly when all the evidence that you see in the mirror suggests that you are.
Sorry to hear you're feeling down. You've made so much progress though, it would be a shame to backtrack now. If you have the dreaded "acne-prone" skin most of us have, you just need to keep it under control as best as you can and not beat yourself up about it. If you feel worse every time you look in the mirror, then avoid mirrors for a while. That's what I've been doing - I try not to scrutinize every flaw and only look closely when I have makeup on because that gives me the illusion of normal skin. Sometimes you might be doing all the right things and avoiding the triggers, and you still breakout. That's acne, it's unpredictable sometimes. This month I saw my face heal very quickly and scars seem less prominent, but I still couldn't get past my mid-cycle breakout. Instead of worrying about it, I just ignored it and pretended my skin looked alright and it helped me get through it. I just kept myself busy and didn't stare at the mirror, and it went away. I'm also taking vitamin D and getting daily sunshine, so that's definitely helping me beat depression. I see people with bad skin every day at my workplace, and most of them seem happy and in relationships, so they must be doing something right.
Haven`t posted on here in a while. I finished CBT a couple of weeks ago and I`ve been feeling much better about myself and up to two or three days ago, my skin had been really clear. However totally out of the blue, in the past three days I have started to break out on the sides of my neck and jawline and even have one or two spots on my chest and forearms of all places. I`ve absolutely no idea how this has happened. I always thought coffee was a trigger but I haven`t had coffee or a cappuccino for two weeks. I`m forty now and although there is a genetic link as both my mum and gran suffered from acne, I really thought that at my age I would have outgrown it by now. I`ve put up with this for getting on for three decades and it is even more frustrating these days because I do get clear periods. They never last though and maybe I have just got to accept that my fate in life was to always have acne and breakouts. I`m really trying to remain positive and rational about the situation but it is hard not to feel ugly when all the evidence that you see in the mirror suggests that you are.
Sorry to hear you're feeling down. You've made so much progress though, it would be a shame to backtrack now. If you have the dreaded "acne-prone" skin most of us have, you just need to keep it under control as best as you can and not beat yourself up about it. If you feel worse every time you look in the mirror, then avoid mirrors for a while. That's what I've been doing - I try not to scrutinize every flaw and only look closely when I have makeup on because that gives me the illusion of normal skin. Sometimes you might be doing all the right things and avoiding the triggers, and you still breakout. That's acne, it's unpredictable sometimes. This month I saw my face heal very quickly and scars seem less prominent, but I still couldn't get past my mid-cycle breakout. Instead of worrying about it, I just ignored it and pretended my skin looked alright and it helped me get through it. I just kept myself busy and didn't stare at the mirror, and it went away. I'm also taking vitamin D and getting daily sunshine, so that's definitely helping me beat depression. I see people with bad skin every day at my workplace, and most of them seem happy and in relationships, so they must be doing something right.
Thank you so much for the advice and support Wishclean. Mirror checking is something that I have worked really hard to cut down on through CBT. Admittedly, I indulged in a bit of mirror checking earlier this evening but I`ve avoided them for the rest of evening. Mirror checking is self-defeating as you just end up scrutinising every flaw and blemish and ultimately, that just leads into a downward spiral of negative and destructive thoughts. As I said before, it is so frustrating but the rational part of me knows that whilst I am currently broken out, it is in no way as bad as the acne that I used to have and it can and hopefully will clear in a week or two. If you are acne prone or have underlying genetic factors, sadly there is very little that you can do to sometimes avoid breaking out. You seem to have a very positive and reasoned outlook with regard to your own skin issues so kudos to you for that.
Hey everyone I'm new to acne.org but I'm loving all the information and this website overall. So a little about myself I'm 23 and my whole life and never suffered from acne but when I turned 21 I had a serious breakout for like a couple months but it cleared then two months ago it went from little breaks out to moderate/severe acne (mainly little bumps everywhere) and lots of redness I am more self conscious than ever, my self esteem is so low, I feel ugly now because I felt my face was one of my good qualities even though that sounds conceited. I am a full time nursing student so I have to go to class and work with patients mon-fri which I dread because I feel like everyone is just staring at my acne and not into my eyes and on weekend I stay home to let my skin breathe and so I can hide from the world because I feel so ugly. So basically everyday I just hate my face, my skin, I hate looking in the mirror nowadays. Can anyone relate? I'm so depressed over this I don't know how to cope if I can chose to never go out I would. Thanks for listening have a blessed day.
Hey everyone I'm new to acne.org but I'm loving all the information and this website overall. So a little about myself I'm 23 and my whole life and never suffered from acne but when I turned 21 I had a serious breakout for like a couple months but it cleared then two months ago it went from little breaks out to moderate/severe acne (mainly little bumps everywhere) and lots of redness I am more self conscious than ever, my self esteem is so low, I feel ugly now because I felt my face was one of my good qualities even though that sounds conceited. I am a full time nursing student so I have to go to class and work with patients mon-fri which I dread because I feel like everyone is just staring at my acne and not into my eyes and on weekend I stay home to let my skin breathe and so I can hide from the world because I feel so ugly. So basically everyday I just hate my face, my skin, I hate looking in the mirror nowadays. Can anyone relate? I'm so depressed over this I don't know how to cope if I can chose to never go out I would. Thanks for listening have a blessed day.
Welcome. Many, many people here are going thru the same feelings you are, myself included. For some positive reinforcement, Id suggest scrolling thru a few pages of this part of the forum; you'll be able to find lots of helpful hints to try to deal w/ what you are going thru. Hopefully, some will work for you. Good luck!
I have so much hate for my skin today! Even with an absolute tonne of make-up on I still look and feel utterly disgusting and there's literally nothing I can do about it. Why did Mother Nature decide to curse us all with this horrible skin problem anyway?! What purpose does it serve? I don't feel like I'm learning anything constructive from the experience whatsoever. All it does is make me hate myself even more than I would do anyway.
Apologies for the rant. I really hope all of you out there are having a more positive feeling day than me!
Hey everyone I'm new to acne.org but I'm loving all the information and this website overall. So a little about myself I'm 23 and my whole life and never suffered from acne but when I turned 21 I had a serious breakout for like a couple months but it cleared then two months ago it went from little breaks out to moderate/severe acne (mainly little bumps everywhere) and lots of redness I am more self conscious than ever, my self esteem is so low, I feel ugly now because I felt my face was one of my good qualities even though that sounds conceited. I am a full time nursing student so I have to go to class and work with patients mon-fri which I dread because I feel like everyone is just staring at my acne and not into my eyes and on weekend I stay home to let my skin breathe and so I can hide from the world because I feel so ugly. So basically everyday I just hate my face, my skin, I hate looking in the mirror nowadays. Can anyone relate? I'm so depressed over this I don't know how to cope if I can chose to never go out I would. Thanks for listening have a blessed day.
Hello! I'm 23 as well, but I've had acne since around 14. You're definitely not alone in how you feel, and we can all relate to you completely. This is the best thread to just let your feelings out about your acne. I actually quite like my face, like you like yours. And yes, acne can ruin the way you feel about it. But this thread, and other threads, have helped me look at my features rather than my acne. I'm feeling a lot better about myself, even during a breakout. I hope acne.org can help you, too