Help! I have blakheads everywhere!!!!!!!?

Question

I've been struggling with a blackhead problem for 6 years now. I'm 17 years old. At first, it started only on my nose. Then it spread to my cheekbones, forehead, chin, jawline... everything! Even including my ENTIRE neck, chest, and my back. I have seen only two dermatologists and they both said I'm fine and nothing is wrong with me. But I dissagree. I tried everything, Biore, Neutrogena, Proactiv, Murad, Clinique... basically everything on the market. But my blackheads keep coming back more atrociously and visible. I feel dirty and disgusting, even after I take a shower. I use Clearasil but I don't see any difference like my doctor said it would. Everytime I put on makkeup, even the lightest kind, I feel the uneveness in my skin and the makeup cakes over my blackheads. Everybody says my skin is fine when there not close up, but they notice it when they are. Facials don't work for me. I am willing to shell out a lot of money to get this all to stop! HELP!!!

I don't eat greasy foods and I drink a lot of water... if that helps any.

Answer 1

Years of struggling with bad skin, I've grown weary of hearing/reading bad advice...Greasy foods, chocolate, or milk does not cause blackheads. Eat what you want, it doesn't make a difference. Diet isn't the problem. And scrubbing your skin raw will not get rid of blackheads. The darkened head is caused by oxidation of the clogged sebum..It is NOT dirt.

I recommend using a Beta Hydroxy Acid product aid in exfoliating the pores. Alpha Hydroxy Acids are effective for exfoliating the outer layers of skin, but don't have a big impact on blackheads. BHA products are able to exfoliate deeper into the skin and help remove built up sebum and skin cells within each pore.

I use a 2% solution nightly, but I'd recommend starting with a milder strength to avoid overdrying or irritating your skin. I can recommend a good source if you need help finding it.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

First, blackheads are that way because air has gotten to the bacteria and turns them a darker color- and it usually hardens.

Use products that have salyic acid in them, but try not to overload your skin with it. It can be VERY drying and may make your problem worse. The dermatologists you mentioned don't seem concerned at all, so I wouldn't believe that the problem is as noticeable as you think. When you focus hate on a certain feature, no one seems to find it as scary as you do. I know!
And at 17, your glands may still be a little out of whack because of puberty until you're in your 20's.

Answer 4

BLACKHEADS REMOVAL

A nasty beauty enemy, but here's a remedy:
Combine 1/4 cup boiling water with one teaspoon of Epsom salt and three drops of iodine.
Let mixture cool until it's comfortable to the touch.
Soak a cotton ball with this mixture and touch gently on blackheads.
This will allow them to loosen so they can be easily squeezed with a gauze pad.

Answer 5

okay, speaking as a 18 year old with a blackhead problem...i've tried EVERYTHING. recently i picked up some Biore Pore Minimizing lightweight moisturizer, and to my surprise it actually clears up my blackheads, and makes my skin glow. it's a bit pricey for such a small bottle, but i would reccomend it to anyone!

Answer 6

Well i have some what the same problem..!!! Use astringent daily on your face in the morning and night.wash your face as normal try regular dove bar of soap wash with warm/hot water, and dry very good... Then use ice cold water right after wards and use an oil free moisturizer on your face before you go to bed. in the morning use SPF 15 ins ted of lotion!!!

Answer 7

get clean and clear blackhead scrub. i tried it and my black heads disappeared in a week! you can get it at Walgreen's or any pharmacy. there are also a bunch of other clean and clear products that help if you want on the same isle. good luck!

Answer 8

mix milk[any kind] and brown sugar until it makes a paste. leave it on for 15 minutes on your face. wash it of good.you'll have clear skin in less than two weeks!!!

Answer 9

check the links below for natural homemade beauty tips to:--
Acne-pimple cure/Blemishes/Whiteheads/Blackheads/face packs
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2006/08/natural-homemade-tips.html#name1

Answer 10

use oxy pads they were superrr well and if that doesn't work try going to sephora its a make up store and they sell acne and black head issues good luck =]