I have spots on my chin, i'm trying to cleanse tone etc twice a day anyone got any ideas on the best thing to do and best products to use?
It getting me quite down.
2007-02-10 05:47:01 · 17 answers · asked by sassym 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I had really bad spots in my 20's too! If they are developing white (pustular) heads, and there is a risk of scarring, you ought to see a dermatologist (skin specialist) and ask him or her for tablets of cis-retinoic acid. This is highly effective for acne, but should not be taken if you are planning to get preganant!
Spots are not due to diet. I used to get really fed up with people accusing me of eating too much chocolate! Acne often runs in families. It is due to the pores getting blocked with sebum - a natual substance produced by the skin. There is a particular bacteria that is thought to involved too.
Good luck with getting it sorted!
2007-02-10 06:06:51 · answer #1 · answered by whackyfunckylady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your skin type. Are you dry or oily? And what kind of spot are they? Are they open/surface or the 'under the skin' type?
I would think about how you got these spots. If they are just a one off, I wouldn't worry, it happens sometimes at any age. Have you starting eating or stopped eating a certain food? Are you stressed? Having your period? Recently come off the pill?
2007-02-10 05:59:42 · answer #2 · answered by Tina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you on the pill? If so it could be hormones causing it. There is a pill called Dianette that really worked for me - it is actually recognised as having the side effect of treating adult acne. If your spots are a real problem talk to your doctor as they may suggest a course of antibiotics to sort you out.
2007-02-10 06:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by ATP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could it be down to diet? Living alone, I never buy potatoes (only frozen ones) or oranges so if my vitamin C intake is too low, i develop spots. I therefore take a vitamin C supplement. I hope this helps.
2007-02-10 05:53:03 · answer #4 · answered by tattyhead65 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be hormone related but it can also be related to a zinc deficiency - really ! Buy some zinc tablets - 15-20mg a day - and take them! You won't notice the difference straight away, it can take a few weeks, but zinc deficiency is directly linked to acne and skin conditions so this can only help.
Good luck
2007-02-10 05:56:48 · answer #5 · answered by gorgeousfluffpot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how is your diet? are you getting enough vitamins and minerals?
does any skin afflictions run in the family?
talk to your doctor about this? if not, see them. get a blood panel see how your chemistry is doing.
remember sometimes things that show up on the outside are an indication of something going on inside.
2007-02-10 05:51:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have adult acne. No amount of creams or potions will help. See your GP who will prescribe a low dose antibiotic. It will take up to six or eight weeks before you see a difference but you wont look back.
2007-02-10 05:54:58 · answer #7 · answered by lyndy loo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elderflower has been reputed to remove skin spots throughout the ages.
2007-02-11 09:23:41 · answer #8 · answered by Dane Aqua 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was 25 when i got acne. doctor changed my contraceptive to dianette. its a real good acne treatment. iv'e been off this pill for 3 years and my acne hasn't returned.
2007-02-10 10:44:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats normal chickie poo i developed them in my 20's too and my friend that 25 she has a big one on her face i want to say something to her but i wont you its either genitics or you were in sun too much when you were 15.. nothing will work need to go get it zapped or lazerd
2007-02-10 05:50:13 · answer #10 · answered by sophie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋