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Am I Normal: Acne
Dr Dawn Harper looks at the ‘curse’ of being a teenager – acne. Dr Dawn’s guide examines the causes as well as the treatments available, whilst putting to rest some of the common myths surrounding spots and getting the opinions of teenagers around the country, as well as the cast of Hollyoaks.
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Hollyoaks
University of Birmingham Hockey Club
Llanelli Youth Theatre
Tetbury Hospital
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hi i am 13 and have mild acne, but i am really self-consious of my acne, and my friends make fun of me. I dont know how to get rid of it, i went to my doctor and he gave me some DURAC but it didnt work.
what should i use to make my acne go away???? PLZ HELP!!
hi im 16 years old and am still a virgin, however i think i have premature ejaculation as when i masturbate i ejaculate quickly, i really don't want to tell anyone, no matter what, is there anything i can do? thanks x
hi im 16 years old and am still a virgin, however i think i have premature ejaculation as when i masturbate i ejaculate quickly, i really don't want to tell anyone, no matter what, is there anything i can do? thanks x
hey, i have acne that is all over my fore head and sometimes i get bumps that are under my skin and it hurts if i touch it what are they could they be pimples under my skin?
Ok, some tips.
DONT USE CLEARASIL IF YOU ARE A TEENAGER!!!! It is too harsh on your skin causing more acne. Use gentle products like simple.
DRINK LOADS OF WATER!!!
It really helps, trust me.
=] Just afew pointers that helped me :)
hi im 15 now i have had acne since i was 12 ive used lots of clearisil products and got medication. I can be okay for a few days but then suddenly i get loads over a day. what can i do to help prevent it can you tell me the resons why i get it.
I had every treatment; didn't work, i was refered for Roacutane; didn't work. didn't know what to do, coz there wasn't anything else. so im still here with a purple face where no one can help me. Its a Fun life
i have only had spots for a year or so and i really hate them i have tried removing make up dint work washin 2 a day helped abit and clearasil it just made them worse because the chemicals in it are to strong for my skin! :( :( :( :(
heya i have spots since i was 13 and i am now 17 there very bad have them on my face but people tell me make up makes them worse could you please let me no if this is true thanks
Heyah Im Nicole Im 13 years old.
i have bin told that wear make up can cause acne is this true ? x
