Bad breakout on forehead?

Question

Well usually I only get a really bad (under the skin) pimple once every 2-4 months, and the rest are just really tiny skin colored bumps that go away pretty fast. But about a week ago i broke out really bad on my forehead. Theres about 4 really red ones and alot of tinyer ones. The facewash I use is either Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash or Neutrogena Rapid Clear Oil Eliminating Foaming Cleanser. It is not around my mensteural cycle and I do not have bangs. The breakout has been on my forehead for a week and it hasn't changed at all. Also, I dont know why, but I always pop any pimples I get, but I've been trying to not touch these.

What could be wrong/what should I do?

Answer 1

First of all, don't overload on make up.

Here are some tips: Don't use oil free moisturizer. Moisturizer is moisturizer, and they all have oil in them.

- Wash your face every morning or night. This will make sure no dirt is attracted to your pores.

- I recommend Stridex pads after you wash your face. (But don't use it to remove make up.) It re energizes your skin and makes you feel good. You simply apply to all affected areas, and just to be safe I apply to the T Zone. (Forehead, Chin, Nose, and Cheeks.)

- If you have an Ulta near you, you can pick up Stridex pads, and I also recommend Oil Absorbers for oily skin. They are little blue pads, and when you are feeling oily, you just grab one and apply to your face, the oily look will be gone!

- Don't touch your fingers to your face. Your fingers are more oily than your face is!

I hope I helped,

Good Luck!

xo Annie

Answer 2

Well try not to touch your forehead or face at all. You might wanna see a dermetolgist soon because your acne is just starting, it could spread to your back. Your dermetolgist can give you medicene, creams, washes and it can really help. It's better to start taking care of it now before it gets worse.

Answer 3

I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

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

Your age plays a role! How old are you? Do you always have breakouts or just before your menstrual cycle ( I read that you mentioned you dont have your period now) but what about the other times?

If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in your 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. Viisit the website 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 4

Do u wear bangs?? this cld be the problem haispray, gel, make-up plus sweat...major breakout culprits.... cover ur face when spraying hair and keep ur face clean as possible, wear hair out of face when not doing or going anywhere and keep with ur regular cleansing regimine... good luck