After smoking for 5 years, I decided to quit. And it works. I haven't smoked in 10 days and I don't feel the need to. But there is one problem. My face is full of pimples. It hasn't been so bad since puberty. By the way, I'm 20 now (male).
2006-09-06 12:01:53 · 12 answers · asked by Jackson 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
That's not to worry about. You body is just under a major change due to your quitting smoking. Once it has adjusted to the new reality the pimples will go away. Just leave them alone and don't press or push or scratch them open (if you do then disinfect with rubbing alcohol immediately).
You may experience more side effects of stopping smoking. But all of those will ultimately settle. And you will feel how your body gets healthier and healthier and improves in strength. And skin quality.
One side effect - which can be a reason for the showing of the pimples is that you may have changed another habit when quitting smoking. Perhaps instead of smoking a cigarette you are chewing some chocolate? Or more french fries? If there is anything you can identify you do different now compared to before quitting then perhaps leave that away or reduce it.
Good move!
2006-09-06 12:16:14 · answer #1 · answered by spaceskating_girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even though you stopped smoking 10 days ago, your body is still trying to get rid of years of toxins. It will take a while. Just keep your face clean by using an exfoliating sponge ( Buf-Puf or store brand is good) and a gentle soap ( Dove or Basis) both morning and ESPECIALLY at night.
2006-09-06 12:09:54 · answer #2 · answered by Flea© 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink eight glasses of water a day and take 800 t0 1000 mcg of vit e. on top of this rub the infected area with half a cut lemon 3 to 4 time a day.
2006-09-06 12:05:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that your body is getting rid of all the "bad" toxins ... give it about 2 months... and try maybe washing your face more often.
2006-09-06 12:10:23 · answer #4 · answered by Wondering 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body is going through alot, it could be stress or the release of toxins that are in your body.
2006-09-06 12:08:25 · answer #5 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u can get proactive or maybe ur jus stressed maybe u need a theripist or something to relieve ur stress
2006-09-06 12:09:02 · answer #6 · answered by jaz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink no pop and eat no chocolate you have to much sugar in your diet
2006-09-06 12:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by mrsannman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start smoking again! LOL No, seriously don't
2006-09-06 12:04:23 · answer #8 · answered by day dreamin baby 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Um, thats hormones, not niccotine
2006-09-06 12:04:07 · answer #9 · answered by jen 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
try proactive
2006-09-06 12:07:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋