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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hi im a 17 year old girl. i have very greasy skin causing me to have lots of spots and not just on my face, they appear on my shoulders and back and on my chest, but mostly in my ears and on my face. I have tried spot creams and lotions but nothing seems to get rid of them. i pop them but as soon as they are popped they come back again what else can help especially to get rid of the ones in my ears ???
Hi i'm 18 years old and have suddenly developed alot of spots on my chest area and they are quite itchy. I've been to the doctors and nothing seems to be getting rid of them as they seem to be getting worse I don't know what else to do.
I have what I think is acne on my bum. I don't have acne anywhere else on my body. Is this acne, or some other condition? How can it be treated?
Hi, I'm 32 and have really very oily skin, does anyone know what to wash my face in, i've tries special cleansers and soap but it seems to get so oily so quickly its embarressing, my pores are huge but clear and I cant go on the pill anyone got any ideas or recommendations, ive tried moisturisers but that just adds to the oil and i get spots.
Hi, i'm 36 and have same problems and am also unable to go on pill.You need to hydrate your skin so try an oil free cleanser.Also change your pillow case twice a week.I am currently seeing a therapist at SK:N clinic,try their website.You don't pay for consultations just products and treatments.Good luck.
hi i'm 18 and ive developed spots on my chest which have left scar marks that look like blackheads.... i don't know if it is acne or not. because i also have summin that looks like heat rash aswell but it doesnt itch but its just irritating. it seems to get worse wen i wear vneck tops and now im confines to only waring round-neck tshirts. what sould i do?
I have a spot on my penis it is white and pretty hard im only 15 and havent had sex so not an STI please help me and tell me what it might be??
Hi i am 15 and i have recently come on a pill to stop my period called nosesterone and one of the side effects is acne. i have recently been suffering from red spots around my nose and mouth which make the skin around the spot sore. do anyone know why they appear or have any advice to help me as they are really sore.
hello, im 16, and my problem is having acne scars on my forehead, and because i have quite caramel skin it is more visuable, i was just wondering if you could give me some help with how to get rid of them, because its gets me so low, and i feel ugly.
OMG im 13 and i have them really bad o my forehead , so bad i hav newly had a frige cut! i feel better now :) my doctor said wash there every night with soapy water then swill it off with warm water coz warm water kills germs better. and buy a good spot cream :) hope i help you xx
Hi I am 13 years old and female. I have got lots of spots on my arms, legs. I have been to my GP and sent to a specialist but they said that their is nothing they can do as it is to do with my hair follicules that are causing the spots. Even in the hot weather I have to cover up my arms and legs. Everyone comments about the spots on my skin and it makes me very conscious. Has anyone got any advice that they can give me as it is making my life hell.
Hey im 15 and also suffer acne, but not on the same places as you. I suffer it on my forhead, chin and back. I went to see my GP and she gave me a perscription for a spot cream slash antibiotic, called Dura. It has been 3 weeks since then and already my spots are fading, some have gone altogether. I hope this has helped you with your problem :D
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Hey i'm 16 and i have the same problem...it is really hard to deal with in the summer cause you have to cover them up..the only thing that works is exfoliate them once or twice a week and then put a light moisturiser or non-oily one on your arms and legs. Also i heard that eating nuts is good for this don't really know how true this is but it's worth a try..hope this helps!!
hi, im 17 and have had acne since i was about 10. It started whith just a blotchy red face and a few spots but they got really bad and now the spots are cystic and i have got loads of scars on my face, and my face is oily 24/7 even after i have washed it it gets oily agin. i think my acne has something to do with how oily my skin is but there is no way of changing this. My face gets so so painfull and sometimes i have to take painkillers. i have had creams and tablets from the doctor but nothing seems to clear it up. i am pregnant atm and i thought my acne would get better, it has cleared up a bit but my face is still oily and i still get painfull spots. i look after my skin well but nothing seems to work. As there is nothing that will make my skin look normal i have resulted in wearing makeup to cover it up. my skin is disgusting! my skin has never been nice and clear and smooth like other girls my age. someone please help me this is making my self esteem very low and i have no confidence in my self at all.
This is exactly like me im 17 too and iv had acne since i started puberty my spots are really bad too i have alot of scaring on the face now, i consulted my doctor about my acne too they refferred me to the hospital and gave these tablets and special creme but it hasnt worked either i totaly undersdtand how u are feeling because nothing seems to ever work for me either i always try to cover them up with makeup but that resulted in more acne.
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