I have acne on my forehead and sides of face any suggestions? over the years I've tried a lot of different stuff. I've also just finished my cycle last week can it be cause by that? I've tried proactive, regular soap, Neutrogena blackhead scrub, Retina A from the doctor, vitamin E oil from vitamin caps any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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Thesis79, you probably found that Proactive is a waste of money as do many people. Their marketing campaign is top notch though. Regular soap rarely will help acne sufferers too. It sounds like many of the methods you have tried have involved topical treatment (other than Vitamin E, which I have found does very little against acne). Look into the regimen and then think about oral treatments (pill form) like antibiotics coupled with ibuprofen. And remember to stick with whatever treatment regimen you choose for an extended period. 3 months is usually best to determine effects/lack thereof. Best wishes!
Hey Thesis, I feel ya! It's tough keeping it away for a long period so just take what you can get... there's always room for improvement. As far as oily skin at work, do you get stressed out while there more so than usual? That could lead to increased androgen hormone output. Do you work outside?
So NOW recently I've noticed breakouts along the jaw line and forehead, and sides of my face as well as on my cheeks at various times. Like last week I had my cycle so I know I get one or two during that. But this time along the jawline is bad and a few small ones on the chin and forehead is still pretty bad and sides of temple area. BUT I also was thinking what about my dairy consumption? I'm 5ft around 95 pounds and I don't drink milk but, I use milk (skim milk) in my coffee and I eat one sometimes two activia yogurt's a day (usually one tho) and a small piece of cheese a day. so I can get in calcium Can that be doing it too? What can I do to see if it's that? and I'm 34 does that matter?
Thesis, I used to work retail and I know your pain! It can be stressful at times... definitely depends on your co-workers too. I had the good fortune of being able to work with hilarious people... laughter is the best stress reliever! But, it doesn't help that I was stressed helping people with acne on my face... makes for a very un-fun job.
But, other than that, I think your dairy consumption is fine. Really that's not much dairy at all... about 1/5 of what I usually eat every day lol. If you seriously think dairy is a culprit, just cut as much of it out of your diet as you can for a month or so and see what happens. Honestly, it could really be anything you eat, the type of fabric softener you use, the clothes you wear, what you put on your face, etc. that could cause new outbreaks at this point.