Acne..

[MVP23]

I'm guessing this goes here? Not sure.. anyway

I have really bad acne. I've had it for a while now, but lately, its really been getting to me. Like, this past week, I skipped school for a few days after I had a break out. Nobody really says anything about it (other than my mom) but it bothers me to the point where I don't really like going out anywhere. I get depressed from time to time just over my acne. I'm happiest when I'm going to sleep for some reason...idk..anyone have a similar problem?

[AgusCO]

I don't think this is the right section.Probably in Puberty for Boys...Don't worry a mod will move it.
Now, I don't have acne but I have blackheads and,being insecure and self-critical. I hate them.
Anyway, my advice is split in two:
A)Make-up. But I guess you wouldn't (Like most guys) be caught dead even buying it and besides it is not good for your skin
B)Go to a dermatoligst.I did just a few days ago. It doesn't mean instant or guaranteed results but they sure know what to do.
As a general tip: Know your skin type.I'm guessing it's oily(Men's skin is usually oily,anyway) so you should use products for your skin type, most likely water-based. However, do go to a dermatologist.

[Mattasaur94]

Do you wash your face?
With acne it speads by bacteria, its either caused by hormones, stress, anabolic steriods (O_O), Bacteria in the pores of your skin, and/or genes.
So you could blame your parents for it if you feel like.
It's nothing to be really ashamed of, more that 95% of adolescents get it, its a part of growing up.
What you can do, is get a face-washer or a towel of some form, soak it in hot water and hold it over the largest mass, the heat will open up your pores.
From there wash it with sunlight-soap or other soaps, goats-milk soap (I think thats what it is) also helps alot. From there wash your face with cold water. Make sure your hands are clean, this'll stop it from spreading. Try to avoid touching your face or "popping" pimples or zits. If you do, use a pin or something, then wash it straight away.

It'll pass in time, sometimes it stays with and adult into their forties, but, usually will fade around 19-the twenties.

Diet well, get plently of Vitamin A and E
A = Liver (mmm ><), Brocali, Eggs, pumpkin and sweet potatoe.
E = wholegrain foods, almonds, hazelnuts, Avocado, aparagus and eggs.


Good luck. (:

[MVP23]

Do you wash your face?
(:

lol, was that a joke?

[Mattasaur94]

lol, was that a joke?

Nope. By "wash your face" I meant with actual things, like soaps and such. I know people who "wash their face" with just water.
So.... Nope. Wasn't a joke. Sorry.

[Asylum]

this probably goes under health. umm well clean and clear works for me. reduces acne and prevents it too, you should consider using that, once or twice a day

[CuriousDestruction]

i have the same prob. i think the reason we are less depressed going to sleep is that nobody can see our acne in our dreams. if you wanna clear it up see a dermatologist. they specialize in this type of thing ya know?

[The Batman]

Acne isn't really a mental crisis :arrow: VT Gen Hospital.

I've never really had an acne problem my brother did but I made sure to keep my face as clean as possible so i wouldn't be like him.

[DoveGreySands]

Your best option is definitely just to use some form of acne cleansing wash. Try using it twice a day if it's really bad. If that doesn't work I found that swapping between two every now and again was amazing (i used a scrub and some wipes). It'll calm down after a while, so don't be too annoyed over it :)

[Aves]

Well, my acne has come to such a severe case that I got medicine for it. It helped out, but some things you might want to try are:
Eating healthy (if you don't already)
Wash your face