I eat healthy, I dont smoke, I dont drink. I only drink water. I take a vitamin every day. Also not on any drugs. I dont understand why I get pimples on my skin. I see no reason for it and need some ideas to get rid of it.
Thanks
2006-06-21 13:42:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
First, it's possible that the bumps on your arms and legs aren't acne. If they don't hurt, and are harder and kind of spiny feeling, it may be something called keratosis pilaris. It's usually found on the backs of arms, and sometimes on the legs and torso. It's harmless but annoying, and can be treated with alpha and beta (like salicylic acid) hydroxies, and urea. There are many other acne "imposters" - check out the website below.
Now, for the acne itself. It is most common on the face, back and chest. While foods can cause acne outbreaks for some people, most recurring acne has nothing to do with diet, water intake, smoking, washing, or any other external factors. Your skin is just prone to acne. (By the way, a lot of people who suffer from chronic acne also have dandruff. Check your shoulders lately?) Basically, the oil your pores produce is "stickier" than normal, and dead skin cells don't slough off as easily. This causes the pores to clog, and presto! - a zit appears. Hormones can also affect it - acne is common in teenage boys, and also in adult women. Some women have acne that appears during a certain time in their menstrual cycle, clearing just in time for the next bout to begin.
I use Proactiv, and have for ten years or so. I love it, but it doesn't work for everyone. It has a money back guarantee, so if you're interested, give it a shot. They also have body wash products. After I used it for a week or so, I realized that my skin felt different, even at the end of the day, before I washed my face. Have you ever had a bottle of vegetable oil spill a little? If you don't wipe it up right away, it sort of dries out, and then it's impossible to clean. Soap doesn't get it. It feels tacky and thick. That's what my face felt like, even after washing with soap and other facial cleansers. Now, even when it's oily, it's slick instead of sticky - and I don't have acne.
2006-06-21 17:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by swbiblio 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is your liquid intake? How much water are you drinking per day?
Also, have you have soaps of any kind lately, maybe fabric, bathing, shower gel. Your working environment may be the cause if your are working.
You said that you eat healthy, what about sodas? Those can cause your skin to break out as well. Lastly, it may be a breakout from medications, colognes,
lotions, oils.
I hope this helps.
2006-06-21 13:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.take a bath every day... make sure u wash your face mornin' and evenin'...
2.sometimes pimples are from genes...
3.sometimes it is caused by pollution in air or to the environment that you work... so avoid staying at that place often...
4.drink a lot of water.... like 8 glasses per day...
5.after you wash your face put moisturizer...
6.eat lots of veggies...
7.have enough sleep...
2006-06-21 17:30:30 · answer #3 · answered by ::_aki_:: 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u work out alot or are active and u sweat than thats what it is and its normal use diffren i get it at target its like $12 and it works great! it has a blue label and a clear bottle my dermotoligist reccomended it
2006-06-21 13:47:14 · answer #4 · answered by Macy Jo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat healthy, drink the recommended 8 glasses of water a day, & order some PROACTIVE.........IT IS AWESOME
2006-06-21 13:50:38 · answer #5 · answered by RaeRae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get laid. No pun intended. You need release. Good Luck!
2006-06-28 05:41:44 · answer #6 · answered by murph_ltt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to the doctor and get pills to take that will clear it all up. birth control will do that too.
2006-06-21 14:42:44 · answer #7 · answered by bookworm1885 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get you some sex
2006-06-21 13:45:45 · answer #8 · answered by teddybr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋