31 yrs old and in the last 3 months I have started to have SEVERE acne on my forhead and chin. Need Advice?

Question

I have gone to the dermatologist and I have been on differ-in gel and duac kit and also a acidic face wash. Not clearing like I would like it too. I have also been told to use a birth control pill... and have been prescribed Mononessa. What else do you all think... I am totally miserable. I have never had acne like this ever....

Answer 1

Hm... well it could be from a change in birth control pills or something, because I think those tend to shake up your hormones. Or, if you haven't been taking them it could be from diet, or even just your hormones changing or being imbalanced.  

Answer 2

Best way to clear up acne fast is to use a regulating product and to be consistent. The products with peroxide or other harsh chemicals will cause your skin to dry and over-produce oil.  Dermatologist's medicines can irritate your stomach and can be bad for your entire system.

Mary Kay Timewise set. The entire set is affordable, it prevents aging, and helps to regulate oil production. The set lasts about 3-4 months if you use it twice daily, so it's very cost effective. You would want to look at combination-to-oily skin classification if you ever break out.

I used to use the Cetaphil antibacterial soap and the lotion. Now that I am a consultant I tried the Mary Kay product to test it myself. I'm 25 and didn't think I had signs of aging already, but I was amazed by how small my pores looked immediately following the treatment, and how the color of my skin regulated after about a week.

You may also want to look at the Microdermabrasion set. It is great to use twice a week for acne-proned skin. Keeps your skin clean, and is not irritating at all. The product uses pharmacy-grade crystals, as opposed to the larger sand particles you see in popular brands like St. Ives.

Check the products out on my website: www.marykay.com/meganwojtas.

Feel free to message me for a discount on your first order!

Answer 3

i tarted using differin yesterday....i have sever acne on cheeks and jaw area....also something called sulfacet and a benzoyl peroxide wash.......sooo hopw fully the combo of all three wil lhel pme .

Answer 4

well try proactiv it is 19.95 plus shipping and it really work on different skin tones or the neutrogena advanced solution complete acne therapy system at 19.95 or higher you can get it at walmart but not proactiv you have to order it

Answer 5

Hi Cristal:

Iam a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and acne.

In my experience of 12 years alot of commercial store bought products DO NOT WORK! They often contain too much benzoyl peroxide which tends to over dry your skin which causes irritations.

Most of my patients are teenagers and I deal with acne problems and in 12 years most of the products out there have not helped.

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Here are some contributing factors that may affect your problem:

1. Are you overweight with heavy and painful periods?

2. Do you suffer from constepation?

3. Why the birth control pills? They are usually prescribed if women suffer from PCOS or endometriosis.

YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH A PROFESSIONAL!

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 6

it could be stress.

Answer 7

it maybe a change in your hormones since its coming outta no where (theres a chance you maybe starting your cycle soon...or a slight chance of a pregnancy or early menopause...it can change your horemones ask your doctor) i know a few people that used YAS birth control and it helped with their acne....and i know pro active works really well

Answer 8

I assume you know that you're not pregnant, right? Hormones can do wierd things.

I used Accutane which worked wonders.

Answer 9

go to doc, get cloxacillin sodium 500 mg , take that 4 times a day on empty stomach for about a week, you will be clear in 3-5 days.

this should only be used in severe situations.

Answer 10

Ortho tri cylcen can work as well as yaz.  but sometimes it takes a couple months to see results.  

Answer 11

well the netrogena stuff makes mine worse. i use pro active! works in just couple of days! i was using it for a year and dont have acne ne more! w00t! hope i helped!