Thursday, October 13, 2011
..i'm 22 years old and i've been having acne breakouts for a year now.... i've tried proactiv (expensive and did'nt work), topical retinoin (...this too)..... i'm going to be consulting with my OB-GYN and a dermatologist very soon...........
i need help!!!!!
...i've been very depressed about my skin condition that i wasn't able to go out of my house for 6 months now....... i'm mustering all my courage to finally go and consult a doctor!
Hi there
I am so sorry you are going through this. I too suffered from bad acne as a teen and into my adult years. I am 46 and I still get acne if I don't use my prescription medications.
You are doing absolutely the right things for this condition. Your gynecologist may be able to help by prescribing a low dose birth control pill. Do you notice that your acne is worse right before your menstrual cycle? Is there a pattern to how severe you acne becomes?
Seeing a dermatologist is the right way to go as well. The over the counter products may work for some...but they did not work for me. A dermatologist is going to be able to prescribe specialized treatments for your unique skin. My doctor was able to help me with my acne that I was trying to get rid of for years.
I wrote a post on how I got rid of my adult acne. Remember that your doctor may have different ideas for you.
What I want to say to you the most is...to have hope...there are many prescription medications nowadays that can help. I suffer from depression and acne certainly doesn't help anything. I hear you.
Will respond more to your next post. Thank you so much for reaching out here.
thank you for your reply.... i have consulted a dermatologist...turns out i have Comedonal acne.... he's put in a new regimen and i've only been on it for a couple of days.... my brother said there are already some improvements... i hope it's true... going back for next consult in 2weeks time.. hoping and praying it'll help ma clear up my acne!!!
my dermatologist prescribed regimen:
Doxycycline 1 cap am/pm on full stomach
Facial Scrub Solution <doctor's>
Clindamycin Solution <apply on face am/pm>
Glycolic + Salicylic Acid Solution <apply on face am>
Acne cream <doctor's : pm>
.....i went back to my scheduled appointment to my dermatologist..... i said that after 2 weeks of his prescribed regimen, more pimples are coming out...he said that i'm still adjusting to the medications.... he prescribed another acne gel..... i'm hoping i would see some improvements....my next visit would be after 3weeks.....
.....are there any food that i need to avoid and/ or take to help me clear my acne.?
i also have a question..... on my visits to my dermatologist, he's been pricking and injecting my zits.......? and then it will be followed by a peel....will that cause scarring?