i never had real problems with acne until i hit my 20s. i alwasy get ONE pimple on my face right before my period (along with breast tenderness) and these mofo pimples get BIG and last forever and scar. does anyone have any suggestions? i am thinking of going on birth control pills...do they really help that much with acne? any personal experiences?
2006-07-12 11:10:46 · 14 answers · asked by Gumnaam1 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Birth control pills help out alot. I use Mary Kay Acne Treatment Gel along with the pills and antibiotic ointment like Neosporin to treat my adult acne. If you're not already washing your face regularly, washing twice a day helps out alot.
2006-07-12 11:15:40 · answer #1 · answered by Liza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem until I was 32! The mild times it was 1-2 breakouts during my period. In the end, once i switched to Cetephyl to wash my face, it went away. Based on the research i did - there are 2 things that can cause the breakout - the hormones of your period (testosorone cause more oil production or sebum I think they call it) and the stickiness of your skin (on a micro-level) for it not to get trapped. I had my hormones tested and they came back normal, I switched to cetephyl and haven't had a breakout since. good luck!
Oh BTW - it took me about 100 times of facialists telling me the breakout was hormonal before I actually started researching why I got acne with my periods - I've included a website to look at.
2006-07-12 11:29:09 · answer #2 · answered by CAadvisor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proactiv only contains 2% benzoyl peroxide. You should use something like Neutrogena Rapid Clear or Clean and Clear's Persagel. They come with up to 10% benzoyl peroxide or 2% salylic acid. In my experience, birth control didn't significantly reduce my acne.
2006-07-12 11:16:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i am not 20 or anything but i get a lot of acne and i finally went to a dermitologist! it has helped me a lot and for the right before ur period that is nomal because i asked the doc about that. anyway proactive is good or otherwise trie the dermitologist. hope i help!
2006-07-12 11:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by aar_babie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way you're asking this question makes me think that you only get breakouts during your period, which is normal. Before you consider birth control, why not something topical, like Proactiv?
2006-07-12 11:13:49 · answer #5 · answered by dorky_goddess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having worked for a Dermatologist, I know that many adults suffer from acne.
You may benefit from topical antibiotics(i.e. topical Cleocin) and as you already mentioned...birth control pills maybe of some help.
I would suggest you see a Dermatologist, and do not squeeze, or pick your face!
2006-07-12 11:18:56 · answer #6 · answered by swampfox conservative 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tea Tree Oil
2006-07-12 11:13:41 · answer #7 · answered by chairbinder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult a Dermatologist for proper treatment.
2006-07-12 11:15:13 · answer #8 · answered by R S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have adult acne with an adult wallet, go to an adult dermatologist.
2006-07-12 11:14:29 · answer #9 · answered by Alex S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proactiv and the pill, it helps a ton.
2006-07-12 11:14:33 · answer #10 · answered by KiyaJay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋