Acne Support Group
Having a bad skin day? Year? Life? Join the club. The most common form of acne is known as "acne vulgaris", meaning "common acne." Excessive secretion of oils from the sebaceous glands accompanies the plugging of the pores with naturally occurring dead skin cells (corneocytes) blocking hair follicles. Here you'll find how others are coping with their acne issues, plus new...
My acne has taken over my life, shredding any self-love I have for myself. I once was only taken over by normal face & backne. That all changed about 3 1/2 years ago when my father died. After his death, I was diagnosed as bipolar and prescribed Lithium. This drug had terrible side effects on me; etc. gaining 45 pounds, sick all of time and the most relevant cystic acne. Cystic acne is spread on my chest, my shoulders and my back. It has improved from kenalog shots over the years but still very prevalent. I'm so insecure about it, insanely insecure. I cannot wear anything low cut on my chest without reviling acne. My style is based upon my acne... it shouldn't be. I love fashion more than anything and it tears me apart knowing I will never be able to flaunt that style.Swimsuits and swimming also pose a threat. Im too scared to wear a bikini revealing my disgusting acne that is invading my whole body. I haven't even gone swimming yet....
I feel so utterly disgusted about myself. Often, I cry and get depressed over my acne. I wish I could cut all my skin off with a knife so it would finally be clear. I fear that people judge me and will be scared of me from such a gruesome sight. That the guys that I like will be grossed out when they see it and leave. I can't take this anymore.....
My acne is going to take over me.
Constantly in a negative mood.
I try to not be insecure about it, but really it only lasts for so little.
I feel so alone with this, All my friends have clear skin and I have no one that can relate with me.
What now?....
I feel so utterly disgusted about myself. Often, I cry and get depressed over my acne. I wish I could cut all my skin off with a knife so it would finally be clear. I fear that people judge me and will be scared of me from such a gruesome sight. That the guys that I like will be grossed out when they see it and leave. I can't take this anymore.....
My acne is going to take over me.
Constantly in a negative mood.
I try to not be insecure about it, but really it only lasts for so little.
I feel so alone with this, All my friends have clear skin and I have no one that can relate with me.
What now?....
Hang in there. You can do this.
sorry you're feeling this way no one judges you.
Have you spoken to a doctor to see if they can help , not for your skin but for your mind?
Many don't care for Accutane but I do. It changed my life. It's a very personal decision if you feel it's right for you and your bipolar concerns. I'm unsure and it would definitely be a discussion point with your dermatologist.
The only way to minimize it is drink water, eat good natural foods, and keep excess oil off your face. Wash your face with standard bar soap 3 times a day, and the apply benzoyl peroxide creme on the inidivual pimples to continue soaking up oil as your body produces it. Pimples only exist in oil. Drying them will minimize their lifespan. It won't prevent their existence.
To minimize future outbreaks, there are no magic cures, or a secret remedy...only time. For now, to prevent more acne THE BEST thing you can do is to lower your emotions. Don't be nervous, stressed, nor angry. Acne is not caused by bacteria, its not an infection. It is caused by excess oil, which is produced excessively at your age, and clog your pores and cause a build up.
Bottom line: calm down, be happy pursuing more important goals in you life, and minimize your anger. For acne, you can only do so much. Make these things your simple new routine, and forget about acne. There are more productive things to worry about. Gradually, as you age, you'll notice that pimples will gradually stop returning.