For some of us it doesn't go away when we graduate high school.
I'm 21 now and I just feel like people don't respect me and I'm really conscious of it. I know mine is only a mild or moderate case but it's persistent and doesn't go away. My dermatologist has put me on every possible topical medication in the last 6 or 7 years but not Accutane yet. I'm considering asking for it but I'm really just afraid of the potential for permanent hair loss.
I'm thinking about taking on a drastic diet change like vegan gluten-free low-GI. Someone else told me that I shouldn't let it control my life like that, but I feel that letting defeating acne control my life and accomplishing something on my own would be far better than just letting having it control my life.
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Diet is a way for me. I can't eat anything sugary and stay away from soda.
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I had mild acne, i used proactive for a while. When it died down a lot i used some Clearasil leave on stuff. Then i started taking birth control. I never get pimples, and if i do its around that time of the month or I'm REALLY stressed.
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Micus
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Do you exfoliate?
Acne is caused by a clogging of pores with oil and dirt.
Exfoliating scrubs away this crap in your pores. Sometimes though it can be a bit too harsh, and you irritate the skin. Don't forget to moisturize, if this is the case.
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Use proactiv.. it works.
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My friend uses this Equate stuff, it really works for her.
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Chocolate Thunda
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I eat all organic food and that's helping flush out my face.
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I used to have acne but they put me on these pills, can't remember the name of 'em. They dried out my skin completely and I was always dehydrated. I doubt it will result in permanent hair loss.
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Dermalogica are very good for acne clearing products. Try thir Medicated Clearing Gel.
The pill also had a big part in clearing up my skin.
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