my skin has actually cleared up since surgery...which I am so grateful for...I am sure I was the only 41 year old with acne, worse than I was a teenager also at the time...but now, my skin is clear...
if your hormones are changing, this will cause a flux in acne..
same as when we were kids...plus the stress on your body..and trust me, losing all this weight, is a major stress point on your body..

thanks, i just never hear anyone talkin about acne so i assumed i was the only one with this serious issue...i just look a mess and am ready for my skin back....

My skin has not been the same since surgery...at least that's what I'm attributing it to. I have had so many blackheads! It is weird b/c I'm drinking so much water I'm floating! LOL
I guess maybe it is hormonal??? Who knows!

Normal for me. I never was an animal protein person, so I attributed the acne to that change. However, my gp says my hormones are confused and responding right now and that I can expect that for at least a couple more months.

Odd: to have the results you want with a crazy teenage angst inspiring skin condition, lol.

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I hear you girl! I had the most beautiful sking before the surgery and afterwards it just changed. Now I do not know if it is because of the surgery or because I am aproaching 50 and menopause is just around the corner.
I also went to the derm and was prescribed Retin-A which I have been using for the past 4 years (ever since I had GBS!)
It does work very well but it is going to dry your skin some so make sure that you use some kind of moisturizer after and sunblock in the morning because your skin is going to be VERY sensitive. I usually stop for one month after I finish the tube and then go back to it.
On the good side... It is the best anti-aging product in the market so you are going to be wrinkle-free!!! But judging by your pics you are very young and don't have to worry about that (yet!!!) LOL
Also go VERY easy on the exfoliation.... that activates the sebum and makes the skin more acne prone.. no more than once a week!!
it will get better!!

bibi, i am 35 so i need to start preventing wrinkles :)....this acne is killing me softly...it is not only ugly but painful...hopefully it will calm down soon...doesn't do any good to pack makeup on top of it either....

What type of birth control are you on?...just curious...sometime Dr's will put you on the pill for acne control if your hormones are all out of wack. Check with yout OBGYN.

How long have you been on Retin -A???
you have to give it a good 3 to 4 weeks. And if the acne is painful you are probably getting blemishes and not pimples. Try some proactive solution for cleansing and toning and use your retin-a at night and then do the same during the day and use their lotion. It is very soothing! Just don't pick on them because it will leave you with some severe scaring.
For make-up try using some good mineral powder like bare essentials instead of fundation. It is more gentle on the skin and it will not clog pores.
Also, there is a new devise called clarisonic to wash your face and it is really good. A little expensive but worth every penny!!
Just be patient!!! It will get better

ok don't know if you can handle garlic, but garlic cured my daughters, (both) of acne, the dr. prescribed some medication because it was so bad , but the medication was going to cause a lot of side effects. so my sisterinlaw suggested garlic. weird but true. It worked like a charm.
she just swallowed a jel cap with fresh ground garlic. she tooted , burped garlic but in a week her acne was completly gone. she had scars for a while but the red angry acne was just gone!!!

robin

your whole body chemistry is changing and will continue to change. I used the same deoderant for 15 years..after surgery, my deoderant stopped working and now i have to use clinical strength. I have also had issues with my Ph being off downstairs (guys cover your ears) and have had to deal with that crap. The plumbing is fine, just have to watch closely. :) Arent you glad I shared?

not on birth control because my tubes are tied...i have seen they have some tho that are suppose to help in acne, but i don't like the side effects of bc...makes my tummy hurt....and these are puss filled pimples....the retin a will take the blemishes away...and i know i have to give it time...i have been on that treatment since the end of december....being patient, but venting....i use mary k products as well as the retin a and i also have other expensive exfoliating treatments...it is just going to take time i guess....

garlic kills the puss, it actually is a natural antibacterial, you use from the inside!!! I am not kidding and have first hand knowlege about this. It works.

robin

what type of garlice again?

Retin-a is awesome, I used it for acne when I was a teenager and it really did help... but it takes a little while to work. Make sure you moisturize well while using that though, and stay out of the sun. Eucerin facial moisturizer is a good, high power moisturizer without any added junk that can cause additional bumps.

I wil say no pimple prayers for you tonight :)

thanks so much for the "no pimples prayer"! i need em!!!! n yes it is good once my skin is use to it.......i am putting vasoline for the dryness because any type of lotion burns and it doesn't moisturize well.