Well im 17 and it seems like now my face is naturally reddish. Over a year ago that summer i spent pretty much all my time in the sun. Before that my skin was clear, and good looking....after that i got a nice tan and looked really good....now though my face is just red......i have no self confidence ne more and it pisses me off...sometimes it is worse than others...during the day or when i work out or when someone looks at me my face gets hot and red......i cant get my confidence back and i want to off my self.....what can i do....
2006-11-29 07:00:11 · 8 answers · asked by Tj M 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Skin coloration can be an indication of a lot of things, and without really seeing it, it may be hard to know what is really going on.
There are a couple of things I can think of. At 17 you maybe be suffering from acne which might be worsened by hormonal changes. Does your skin change according to your menstruation cycle? If it does, then it will resolve in due time. However, if it is acne, then a good cleansing with an oil free soap is what most people do, also you may want to do it three times a day.
If you are using any creams, stop and see if your condition improves. Also drink lots of water and take some vitamin C.
You may also be suffering from rosacea.
Either way, at some point if you do not see improvements, please see a dermatologist. This will boost your self confidence at the very least.
Good luck!
2006-11-29 07:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by ombongi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother is now 21, when he was 17 he started to have a very red-ish face too. The way he resolved this problem was to just grow a beard. I can't remember what it's called, but there is a medical term for that and I think it can be fixed :)
2006-11-29 07:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by Tracy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be rosacea. There are some good ayurvedic treatments for it. I would stay away from anything pharmaceutical, they're usually really expensive, and have lots of side effects!
Good luck, check it out with a dermatologist to have it diagnosed, then go somewhere else to get the cream!
2006-11-29 07:10:13 · answer #3 · answered by purplepartygirrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at your age, complexion can change as fast as a wind in the plains. Give it time and patience.
At your age I battled acne it sucked to be called cyclops. Hormones stabilize with age and complexion does as well.
As far as confidence, you are confident when you act like it. In your case "Act your way to a new way of thinking"..
2006-11-29 07:10:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you are allergic to something. Laundry detergent a lot of times can do that. Try switching detergent and soap, even if it is what you have been using for years because you can become allergic to things.
2006-11-29 07:02:21 · answer #5 · answered by Jon C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mabe you should see a doctor and see what he thinks....my face gets red too....but only when im flushed or when I pick at my face...if yours stays red...you should see a doctor......or it could mean your face is dry....try using some face cream...mortizer....ect.....:D
2006-11-29 07:03:36 · answer #6 · answered by Oi(look)Hearts! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wish my skin would turn red, mine stays brown wanna tradE?
2006-11-29 07:02:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
just be happy its not green,poor kermit
2006-11-29 07:05:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋