I am having lots of facial bumps and outbreaks.?

Question

I am 12 and I have never had a zit in my life. For the past 6-7 months I have been having lots of facial bumps that go away from 1-3 days and then new ones occur. I have not been changing what I eat and I am always washing my face and putting lotion. Any advice guys?

Answer 1

I know this may sound crazy, but if you are using "lotion" you may be using too much/too often.

Your skin can only absorb so much.  After that your pores will clog and what you are using to solve the problem will actually make it worse.

Rule of thumb for everything in life is "too much of a good thing is never good".

Wash your face morning and night and use a 3 step product of cleanser, toner, lotion.  Avon has a brand new Professional product that is affordable and works.

Go to www.avon.ca and check it out.  It is designed for guys and gals, so don't get caught up with it being an Avon product.  

Talk to your mom, she'll know a local Avon rep to buy some from.

Answer 2

its part of growing up sweetie its just something everyone has to go through

Answer 3

Most people don't have zits before they are 12. Then puberty hits and hormone changes cause breakouts. You can minimize them by keeping your face clean- gently. Don't scrub it. Don't strip it with harsh cleaners. Don't pick at the zits because the scabs look worse than the bumps. Trust me.  Probably skip the lotion too. A dermatologist can tell you the right regimen of benzoyl peroxide and Retin-a for your skin type.  

Answer 4

dont put lotion on you face so much and try clearsel pads they work great!!

Answer 5

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

PLEASE READ THIS WITH YOUR PARENTS!!

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!  Do you always have breakouts?

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 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. 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.

You can also read up on acne at: www.aboutacneproblems.blogspot.com

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 6

Dont worry your not the only one. it happens to everyone at some point. really the only thing you can do is drink lots of water and wash your face 2 times a day. any more than that will dry out your face. try lathering up the soap on your hands and wash your face like that then scrub the soap away with a wash cloth. then just rinse your face with really cold water. always pat dry your face. it might be the soap that your are using that is causing your breakouts too. what works for me is nutrogena transparent acne fighting soap. it really works. and then after you wash your face and pat dry, use clean and clear solution. it comes in a really little package. it fights acne all day. i put it on my whole face in the morning after i wash my face and at night after i wash my face. also dont use lotion. it can clog your pores and cause rashes. you might have sensative skin.

I HOPE I HELPED!!

jORDYN:]

Answer 7

It means your growing up , sweetie :) it's just your hormones . We all have to deal with it for  a while  . Just accept it as a part of you , and continue with your regular life :)

need any more advice , contact me at :

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best of luck darlin :)  

Answer 8

You should try this stuff from MK, it's called velocity and it's for young skin.

Answer 9

It sounds like your hormones are changing. Try using MD Formulations teen acne/blemish kit. Its great!

Answer 10

use murad. i'm 13 and mine were so bad. i used allot of things that said it would make them go away and didn't ; but iv'e been using murad and it makes them go away  ,and iv'e only been using it for 2 weeks and there almost all gone. it only takes 4 weeks to clear the skin and they have this great lotion that makes your skin really oft try it you will LOVE IT lol