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Acne

Acne vulgaris on the back

When talking about how we switch on to the opposite sex during puberty, comedian Eddie Izzard once said: “You think, ‘I want to get off with people, so I’d better look my best. Then Mother Nature says, ‘No! You will look the worst you’ll ever look in your life!’”

The common skin condition, acne, is often to blame, with around 80% of teenagers afflicted with some degree of acne between the ages of 13 and 18 years (although, a minority of cases may also start in adulthood). Commonly occurring on the face, arms, back and chest, acne occurs in puberty because of changes to hormone levels, which cause the sebaceous glands to produce increased amounts of sebum that blocks the hair follicles and causes spots ranging from blackheads to painful red nodules. Acne can often correct itself, but there are also a number of over-the-counter and prescription treatments available.

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Im 17 and get spots almost everywhere, name a place and i've had them there. They are realy beinging to get me down and all the treatment the doctors have gave me hasnt seemed to work.. Can you help me please!?

Hello, I have been suffering from spots left on my legs from mosquito bites for over 15 years now and its really embarrassing for me. I have dark complexion. I never wear shorts or mini skirts and I'm embarrassed to show my legs. It is really depressing for me as I am always trying to find ways to get rid of them which have always been unsucceessful. Can you please help me.

hi,ive had really bad acne since i was 13,and im now 16.iv tried lots of cream and tablets from my dr and seen a dermotoligist but nothing has worked.my mum took me to a chinese medicine herbal shop,and i was given acne getaway 101E.it is the best thng i have tried but a pharmacist said she wouldnt trust chinese medicine as its not tested properly and may not be safe.i then asked my dr and he couldnt say if its safe,so im worried bout using it.but my skin is suffering again.please can you find out about this and let me know,its in a gold box and the bottle is purple.is it safe?thankyou.oh and my 13 year old sister was using it morrnig and night and is worried now

Hi
I am 24 and have been suffering from body acne for about 9 – 10 years.I have them all over my body including my stomach and bom.The spots are every where and I have been picking them which results in scars all over my body.Been to various gp and been given cream and gels which I don't think work at all.I am getting really fed up cause they don't seem to think my problem is important I just need some recommendations on what to use to clear my body and face of the acne and scars.
Thank you

hi

I am 34 and get red spots on my bottom cheeks some are worse than others and burst with pus if squeezed. I have had this problem since very early teens and have tried pure cotton underwear, creams, washes, nothing reduces them. this i find very embarrasing where my husband is concerned as it must not look nice!

hi
i have a pussy spot on the bottom if my vagina and am consernd, it gets icthy and fustrating at times and im worried
thanks :)
Lots of love gracee

Hi, Can you help. I have a daughter who is now 17, had acne since she was 12. She is desperate. We have spent a lot of money on lots of vitamins, creams,etc. She has now been given by the docotor "durac cream" it is drying her face out and not much progress on spots few spots have faded, but she is giving up with things. I am also a very desperate Mother that hates to see her go through this for so many years. Would really appreciate some help.

Hie, I'm 38 years old black female and had been suffering from acne from my teen years. I have been to the GP and different dermatologists and had creams and antibiotics but nothing seem to work. I also get dry skin and itchy mild rush on my top part of my arms, thighs and on my tummy where its a bit hairy. Due to having this problem all my life, my face back, and chest are scarred and and now cannot wear low cut front,or short sleeve, or open back dresses. I wish l could show off my body but l have limited styles of clothing l can wear. This thing does get me down at times. Can anyone help, don't mind paying for a treatment that can work. DESPARATE.

hi im 15 nearly 16 n i have spots on my dick i dont no what it is and i am to scared to go to the doctors can you please help!!!!!

I was wondering does anyone else get spots anywhere else??
I am 28 and seemed to have spots on my inner thighs, bottom and tops of my legs! I have tried creams, been to the doctors but they dont seem to be helpful! Even tried exfolianting. I never generally get spots on my face. But i am very self concious and i get worried my boyfriend is put off by them when i am naked. I wrap up and cover my self during day light hours. Has anyone got some advise on how to remove these revouting spots from my body.




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