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Hi. My name is Ash. I've had a problem with acne since I was 10 years old. I'm now in my twenties and still suffering. I joined this website to find people who understand how aggravating acne is. Most of the people in my life do NOT have the same skin issue I do. I hate hearing them complain about one measley pimple when I have tons daily.
Hoping to learn some tricks and tips. Maybe natural remedies? I have tried every store bought product with no avail. Even had prescriptions from the dermatologist and family doctor. Not much luck. I am tired of feeling self concious about my skin.
It is just nice to know that I am not alone in this. That other people deal with and feel the same as me.
The right hormonal treatment will probably clear you 100%.
I know that for some reason people find hormonal treatment scary, or think "Oh but I went on a birth control pill and it didn't help so it must not be a hormonal problem," but in reality the RIGHT hormonal treatment will do WONDERS for your skin.
I too had acne for over a decade. I was also on a strict Paleo diet for a number of years, pretty much eating only vegetables, and it didn't do a wit for my skin. Only thing that worked me for was treating the hormones.
I figure it might be something like that. I am on so many meds right now my hormones are out of whack. But As for being 10 + it could have been the issue then.
Was on the pill from 15 - 18.
Currently on Depo Provera, And Citalopram, Hydrochlorothiazide and taking Lorazepam as needed.
That's a lot of stuff
By the way low progesterone can be the root cause of not only acne, but depression and anxiety as well. There's a link in my sig that starts with "Low Progesterone." I highly recommend you read that post and see if those symptoms apply to you. Some women have been able to clear up their acne and improve their mood through natural progesterone cream alone. You can get natural progesterone cream over the counter.
Low progesterone is quite common. Women have been treating it for centuries. Natural progesterone cream is used now, but in earlier days there are many different herbs that women would use to treat low progesterone. It can also run in families. Low progesterone runs in my family, in fact I have a few female relatives with depression/anxiety issues that have found relief from progesterone cream. They were able to get off their depression meds, lost some weight, and skin cleared up.
Well I have had all my hormones levels checked and my doc said everything is normal. =/ So i have no clue. But ill take a look at the link
I don't really buy into hormone tests. My view is that your hormones are imbalanced if they're causing you a problem. I don't care if they're "average" or "within range" for a bunch of other people. What's important is if they are right for ME.
Hey Ash, welcome to the site. :] You'll find a lot of knowledgeable people on here who understand exactly what it's like to struggle with acne over a long-term period of time.
I'd had acne since a very young age and I'm now 24 and still suffer, so I know how much of a colossal pain in the ass it can be, especially on an emotional/psychological level. I hope you find something that works for you, and I'll look forward to seeing you share you thoughts on the forum.
that makes sense I guess. so you think that cream would help with acne and weight? I suppose I should get off my birth control too. probably messin me cause i dont get my monthly anymore. havent since march.
There's a user on here who just
that makes sense I guess. so you think that cream would help with acne and weight? I suppose I should get off my birth control too. probably messin me cause i dont get my monthly anymore. havent since march.
Yeah, and you should talk to another user on this board, iheartpaul just had her first period after them being completely absent for months. She is using natural progesterone cream.
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ok sure. i just havent had them since i went on the depo provera
Oh and thanks for the welcome flagglives
I know the shot complicates things. It's not "supposed" to cause acne but in my research it appears that any heavy progestin bc like Depo can make acne worse. Depo has certainly been proven to cause weight gain in clinical studies. And my SIL gained a whopping 80 lbs in a year on Depo 
She went from this cute petite little thing to a marshmallow, even though she was exercising and eating way healthier
The birth control hasn't done much for me except its purpose LOL.
I have gained 20lbs in 8 months and no matter what I do I cannot get it off. I eat healthy, exercise. My doc put me on a dieuretic for water retention. And my acne is worsening. I am also on other meds which may be counteracting.
Hey Ash! Welcome to the board!
You said you are looking for natural remedies. Have you tried argan oil? that is what i use and I am now clear 
Been clear for 2 months now. it has literally been my lifesaver and I use it morning and night before I go bed. The best thing about it is that it is not greasy and you only need a little bit, so you dont have to worry about having a shiny face or getting clogged pores.
It is the best thing I have tried to date and Im sticking with it as it keeps my skin under control. Its an antioxidant as well so you cant go wrong!
I know exactly how you feel. I have very oily skin, and have had numerous blackheads, white heads, and even cysts. And on top of that, I have some scarring.
I up and quit drinking soda, and I'm now trying to ween myself off of dairy and red meats, because apparently their full of hormones. It's more of an experiment. But a lot of what causes zits is internal. Stressing sure as hell doesnt help, and I'm the biggest worry/stresser ever. But I've noticed changes, and drinking more water helps with everything