Conditions
Acne
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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I'm 17, turning 18 and feel embarrassed when having sex. I just came of roaccutane after being on it for around 6 month. The medication worked wonders for my face but unfortunately i'm left with deep scaring, i try to avoid smiling to show it any further. At my age the scaring is having a massive impact on my life and i would do anything to have it gone! I also have acne, mainly blackheads and left over marks on my back which the treatment hasn't cleared up which makes having sex embarrassing. Iv had enough and just want it gone.
im sorry to hear this nightmare of your ! i know how feel :) i 'll do anything to get ride of ny blackheards it's taken over my life ! :((
Hi, I am 29 years old & still suffer badly with acne & won't go anywhere without any make up on but when I'm home I take it off to get as much air to it. Whether its a coincidence I have only suffered with it since my boy was born aged 7 now. It really gets me down & have pics to show you but am too embarrassed to show myself on your show as when my make up is on no one really knows how bad it actually is! I have seen my doctor & tried tablets, creams face wash, changed my diet & tried vitamin tablets. Also tried sudocrem & noticed a difference but only for a couple of weeks before it worsened again. I have had breaks from Using products in between & even leaving my skin to heal itself but it just won't go. It's embarrassing for my age & would really appreciate your advice? Thanks
Im 32 and suffer badly with back acne, ive been on tablets from my gp for three years but still the problem pursists, any help or advice would be gratefully recieved
Im 32 and suffer badly with back acne, ive been on tablets from my gp for three years but still the problem pursists, any help or advice would be gratefully recieved
hi paul, i have put this on the comment list and this is getting rid of my acne that i hvae had for years. hope this helps. im 15 years old and has suffered from acne for 4 years. Over the years i have tried many different creams and solutions that i have been given by my doctor and nothing has really worked but i got an idea off a friend of mine who said just wash your face with soap and blackhead cream (clean & clear. I have been using this methord for around two weeks and i my friends, family and myself have seen a big difference in my skin
im 15 years old and has suffered from acne for 4 years. Over the years i have tried many different creams and solutions that i have been given by my doctor and nothing has really worked but i got an idea off a friend of mine who said just wash your face with soap and blackhead cream (clean & clear. I have been using this methord for around two weeks and i my friends, family and myself have seen a big difference in my skin
I have had these bumps at the back of my head for about three years now. At first they were just tiny and very few, but now they have been spreading like crazy. Its is very embrassing whenever I have a haircut, and hair is not growing over them at all.
I've recently started getting acne in my bottom I wash regularly and I've visited my gp and they said it probably because I'm sweating down there I've tried bathing and using sudocrem and nothing seems to work any help ??
I am 21 and since I can remember I have suffered with blackheads and spots, I have tried everything can anyone help me and give me advice on how to get rid. I hate my skin so much. Thank you x
Hi i get regular spots and trapped hairs on my breasts and around the nipple. more my left than my right. please can anyone tell me y and what i can do about it as it makes me really self concisous. thanks
I am 20 years old (female) recently I've been getting a lot of spots on my face it's nothing new but recently I've been getting more and also worse then ever.. Help!
Wash with cold water no soap this helped me.
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