Low self esteem due to acne need help!?
okay so in novemember 2008 i went on accutance because my skin was so bad at that point in my life i had no self esteem i wouldnt go out becuase i hated the way i looked. then in june my face cleared up beautiful n i was soo happy. yet it only stayed tht way for two months then in sept. my acne came back bad. i went to the derm. they said use this stuff i did till two moths ago when they decided thtt my skin was worse enough AGAIN to go on accutane. so they "said" tht they but me in the sytem n that i come back a month later on april 5 n i will have accutane. so i went back april 5th n they made up this whole excuse about some mix up n they forgot to put me in the system. i cried for like 6 hrs straight n had a panic attack. so my acne right now is bad its all over my chest back face and neck. n i hate it i am so ashamed of it tht i always wear high neck lines scarves and do everything to cover it up. my acne keeeps me from going out with my friend n meeting new people becuase im so scared tht people will judge me becuase of my acne. i hate the way i look n my self esteem is soo low. i wont go to the beach either becuase of my acne. i do not no wht to do. please help
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I totally sympathize, I'm recovering from severe acne right now and it's no fun! You may want to try seeing a different doctor and get another opinion. What's helped the most for me has been birth control, as it was my hormones that caused my acne. Accutane just messes with your oil glands, it doesn't solve the actual problem. If you problem is caused by hormones it would probably come right back. Try getting some chemical peels if your dermatologists office offers them, or from a spa. I got two salicylic acid peels and a retin-a peel. They did absolute WONDERS to my skin. Good luck, I hope you feel better soon.
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First of all, take a deep breath and know that the acne is treatable. Sometimes, you have to go through unnecessary measures before you find the best relief. Have you tried Proactiv? I am on that now and it does work. If not, try Murad. Proactiv is good, but I don't care for the lotion. Everyone is different. What doesn't work well for me, may work well for you. I am thinking about trying Murad too. I believe if you try one of these products for at least two months, if you skin likes it, then you will be on your way to recovery.
What is your diet like? Drink lots and lots of water. It is so true that water is good for the skin. Water flushes out your system. If you consume foods with sugars and grease, you need to drink water behind it and cut back.
Also, consider Mary Kay cosmetics. Mary Kay has an acne system and I know that works well for some ladies.
Consider taking hair and skin vitamins too.
It's a process, but you will find what is right for you.
I hope my advice helps some. :-)
A number of things could be causing you to break out. What did you do differently while it cleared up for two months? Try to remember and see if there's a pattern you can try again. I've had bad acne too and I found out that eggs make me break out. I used to eat them everyday. My dermatologist gave me a list of things that could be harming you from the inside. Any dairy products, eggs, red meat, sugar (chocolate, candy), caffeine (ie, sodas, tea, coffee,). Once I stopped eating eggs, too much sugar and stuck to water, I noticed a change. I also took Flaxseed pills. They're natural and it helps kill the infection inside. As far as what you can do for your skin, you should find out what kind of skin you have. I'm guessing it's real oily. Mine is too. I use Clinique facial soap. You can get it in the mall in Dillard's. Wash twice a day, change your pillow case regularly, take showers often. Neutrogena body wash is good. OH and I know this sounds like a lot to do but it's so worth it! if you peel a potato and cut thin slices, use them as a face mask for about 20-30 minutes on each side of your face. It really helps scaring!
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Low self esteem due to acne need help!?
okay so in novemember 2008 i went on accutance because my skin was so bad at that point in my life i had no self esteem i wouldnt go out becuase i hated the way i looked. then in june my face cleared up beautiful n i was soo happy. yet it only stayed tht way for two months then in sept. my acne...
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You poor thing =( I used to have terrible acne, I feel so bad for you.
I use a Neutrogina oil-free acne wash and it seems to help me. I'd just try out different products if I were you. Proactiv is a good one.
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Acne can be a enormous pain in the rear - or on your face, chest, neck, back, and physique!