adult acne maybe?

[Miss C]

HELP ME!!!! Every month, about a week before my period, I get these horrible breakouts. It’s not like typical teenage acne. It’s like I’ll have at least two really big zits on my face. Like sometimes I wonder if “cysts” would be a better word for them. Anyway, they make me very ugly for about a week, and then they pretty much go away as soon as my period actually starts. My mom is convinced that it is a problem that can be fixed by finding the right cleanser or other topical product. I’m not so sure. I had relatively clear skin as a teenager, and now that I’m 25, I’m in this breakout thing. ACK! Anyway, I don’t really want to go on birth control. No need for that, and I’m not so sure about being on it for long periods of time for breakout control. Anyway, anybody have any suggesions? Thanks!

 

[Nina306]

Re:

I'd suggest you ask your doctor. If it really is "adult acne", consider me an expert on the topic. I would get regular pimples, but also the cysts you're talking about. I have FINALLY found something that works: Benzac. It's a topical cream I put on at night, and it's the only thing that has ever worked for me. The prescription is about $40, my insurance doesn't cover it, but one tube lasts a couple months. I did RetinA, anti-biotics, etc.... and they did very little to help me. Oh, and I stopped using my bath poof. I realized it was making my neck and chest break out, probably b/c of the bacteria in it.

 

[thebest]

dermatology

I found success with a dermatologist. They are the very best at figuring out what medication will work for skin breakouts.

 

[GB]

Me, too.

The same thing: a couple of cystic type acne a month. Stop wearing foundation except cover-up when you absolutely need it. Even "non-comedogenic" make-up ends up trapped in your pores and will eventually break out. Your skin will even out. A lot have had good luck with Mary Kay's acne products and skin care lines. I use it and think it's helped. Also, I've heard the Bare Minerals Line has helped some. If you have an oily t-zone, it will help even out your skin, but haven't tried it yet. Most who do, love it.

 

[trailpaint]

Me, three.

I use bare minerals make-up and it has made a big difference...I barely ever break out. I too got those "cysts"...I called them knots because thats what they felt like...some would be there for weeks! I felt like it got in the door five minutes before I did! I also used Pro-Active skin care system with a lot of success too. Good luck!

 

[Miss C]

bare minerals

So tell me, where do you get this bare minerals makeup? I'm very interested!

 

[Trista]

Bare Minerals and Pro Activ

You can find Bare minerals make up at QVC.com or watching the QVC network on television. I use bare minerals too and I still get breakouts here and there but it has really cleared up my skin. You can also find proactiv at QVC but i have never used it. I heard that the proactiv works for a good portion of people but i have also heard it dries your skin out bad.

good luck! trista