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ACNE !!!!! OMG

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I have never EVER had acne..but it seems that I have developed localized (chin) ACNE. It is so gross..and it hurts so bad. I have using persa-gel and astringent..but I do not understand why this is happening. Can someone please give me advice???!!! I cannot believe I have adult acne..my skin was always clear before surgery. It is like the acne came out of no where.
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you are probably lacking in vitamins somewhere. Biotin is a skin and hair vitamin you may want to try it if you haven't already. i saw it in 1000mcg and 5000mcg i'm taking the 1000mcg a day. good luck!
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I get it from stress. I have a little, but nothing too terrible. My face has become so oily since surgery. I use the whole clinilue skin system in the am, but at night, I wash with whatever is around, then put regualr rubbing alchol on a tissue and that seems to help. Also, are you sleeping somehow on your hand? I get it from that too.
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I have heard people who lose weight REALLY fast develop acne, i can see that i am starting to get it as well.
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Welcome to my world! My body doesn't beleive i am 31 and instead thinks I'm 13 and need to have a face full of pimples to start the day. Plus, my T zone is nothing but one big oil slick. It was worse a few weeks ago, and is now a bit better, but i think it comes down to just using products for oily skin and making sure you clean your face well. i was suprised as well when I broke out like a teenager! OY! At least i don't have to worry about anyone passing me a note in class!
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This is a perfectly NORMAL reaction to wieght loss. Fat cells are made up primarily of hormones, so when you lose weight those hormones are released into your system. Acne is a common side effect of those excess hormones.

Those hormones will also play havoc with your mood and mental health - which is why depression and mood swings are so common. It's all about the hormones baby!

Pam
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