My acne is making me depressed?
I have a very mild case of acne and even with products, my skin doesn't seem to be clearing up well. I used proactiv (it had salicylic acid, not benzoyl) for 2-3 months, at first it worked, then it got worse and worse and worse. Then I went to a dermatologist who gave me a benzoyl peroxide gel that I use at night and a lotion for the mornings. I've been using this for like 3 months now. I just want my skin to be completely clear. It always has bumps or then its red and inflamed in some areas. I don't know what to do. I get so depressed and Im running out of patience. My self esteem is also going down the drain. Basically I don't really have a question, I just need some reassurance that the acne treatment will work if I keep going. Thanks :D
Acne is making me depressed?
It depends on whether you touch your face while anxious or nervous, and I do that so I can relate. I also used to pick at scars and pimples, which is why my face breaks out sometimes. I would say if you do this, too, you can try breaking the habit by catching yourself in the act and sitting on your hands or fiddle with your hair, or any other useful thing to occupy yourself. The face wash, too, may be a culprit in acne. This also depends on whether you wash your face differently, such as a different method, or use a different face wash. In the fact of eating when you are sad, I do that too, though just not a lot. Do you not like the way you look? Or are you just seeing the mirror-you, the one you think you look like? Imagine yourself looking beautiful, with flawless skin and with the body you want to have. Maybe you already have it, who knows? But, this is the same coaching I used to convince myself into exercising everyday and eating more healthy. Some people, however, might not change as quick as others, or get the same results. High metabolism may have something to do with this. I have some suggestions for some kinds of face wash. Have you ever tried Proactiv? It worked for me, but up until I switched to Clean n' Clear I was just trying out new facial cleansers. There is a family remedy that Tea-Tree oil will dry out pimples and blackheads to a dot, but you can't use it excesively otherwise your skin will dry out too. I use this so you can take it from me that it really works! Try to remember that you are beautiful, inside and out, and no one can change that. I know that sounds cheesy and all, but it's really true. If you belive that you can change to what you want for yourself, then make it happen! I wish you good luck and hope the advice I have given you will help. ;)
My acne is making me depressed :(?
I have cystic acne on my chin, and its absolutely horrendous! Its infected and is so sore it hurts to smile or talk. I've tried so many different things, herbal remedies, homemade remedies, doctors prescriptions, and acne products i bought in shops, seriously the amount of money i've spent is ridiculous, and nothing has helped! It calms down for a couple days then flares up again and comes back twice as bad, its so red and inflamed it just looks really really angry. Im also terrified its going to scar, im already extremely insecure about my looks so this really isnt helping. Please please please can somebody tell me something i can do to make it go away, it hurts so badly and im sick of getting people staring at it, laughing at it and making cruel jokes about me because of it. +i cant even wear foundation to cover it up cause that would make it worse. Pleaaaase! Somebody out there must be able to help :( xxx
My face is making me depressed , help please?!?
*Sigh* You and I, both! I have the same problem. Here is something not a lot of people know: It's not about looks! It really is not. Trust me, I know this firsthand. A lot of people are going to judge you by your looks. But the important people, the people that are worth it in your life, won't care. I have a Friend, and I was not attracted to his looks at all when I first met him. But over time, I got to know his personality and his looks just took over. They became a part of what I like about him. A lot of kids make fun of the way he looks but to me he could not look better. This guy that you like, if he is anything worth it for you in your life, he won't care about the little gross acne. BTW I am a blonde with blue eyes and acne, too! But if you really want to get rid of them, or help them go away, then wash your face. They have lots of cheap facial cleansers at the store. Hope I helped. It is not about looks, just trust me! You're supposed to look the way you do for someone out there! He's out there, don't worry. =)
ACNE LITERALLY MAKING ME DEPRESSED?
OK, I have never written on yahoo questions/answers but I need to vent. I'm so upset I feel like crying right now (and i'm at work). So basically i had great clear skin literally normal skin all throughout high school. (I just turned 26 years old). There was a period in my life about 19 years old when I was very depressed, wasn't working, lost weight and ate not as good as usual. I then got acne all over my cheeks. Eventually they all went away now I have slight indent scars not too bad. I also used tanning beds alot after that and my skin was tan looking and literally no zits. But after I stopped tanning and trying to care for my skin I'm suddenly now for some reason I'm breaking out again :( I have semi medium pimples on my right cheek only, and sometimes tiny ones near my chin area. but my left side cheek is fine. I'm so insecure and I feel like crying all the time, it's not even the 3 or 4 pimples that bother me now, now its the red spots left over that I feel the need to cover up (small red marks on my chin, but on the right side mostly is all red spots with two small pimples. I just am so sick of this, and I had it under control until recently (I'm using a cleanser from the derm and taking vitamin A pills recently). Also my boss today asked why I was breaking out! WHY WOULD SHE ASK ME THAT!? I wanted to cry even more. I'm a pretty girl I know that, but lately i just feel like a monster!
Acne is ruining my life and making me depressed...!?
I'm 15, male. I have pimples on my nose and chin sometimes in a month and they pain alot and they dont reduce in size fast and even after they get to a head they pop and a bump stays there for some days and they also leave a mark behind which is very embarassing and it bothers me alot . I've just used Benzoyl peroxide sometimes does'nt work. How do i prevent the pimples and how do i get rid of the marks? (marks on chin and nose are brownish in colour now but at first used to be red) *How do i get rid of the marks or lighten them? * how do i prevent this type of acne on nose and chin? * what do i do if i get this acne to make it go fast? Thanks for help
If there’s something that’s making you depressed, can antidepressants help you, or do you have to solve the problem yourself?
My weight made me fall into depression at the age of thirteen, which could possibly be claimed on social media. There was nothing wrong with my weight, I weighed forty five kilograms which is sometimes considered underweight for a thirteen year old. But when I looked in the mirror, I saw the biggest and most obese person to exist in this earth. Out of all my friends, I was the biggest. That tore and burned my confidence. The stress about attempting perfection gave me psoriasis (basically an extremely dry scalp that gets open sores and scabs) and I got Keratin Pilaris (dry skin cells collected on my arms and legs and clogged up my pores, making it look like I had pimples) But it only got worse when I got into high school and saw all the Instagram models around me. I tried to commit suicide and even tried to starve myself. I stopped cutting my wrists and starving myself. But I was still very depressed. In the beginning of this year, my mom had enough of my constant pain and sadness and sent me to our general practitioner. He gave me Lexamil, an antidepressant, and Concetta, a concentration pill. The concerta lifted my school marks drastically and the Lexamil made me feel better. Half way through the year my dosage was increased for the Lexamil and I started picking up weight. It’s a side effect of antidepressants. Although my worst nightmare was actually happening to me, and I would look in the mirror and feel disgusted, I didn’t have any urge to kill myself. I accepted what was happening to me. My antidepressants have helped me in so many ways, I wake up with energy and have an actual will to live. They don’t solve your problems but they do make you care less about some problems. My psoriasis hasn’t gone yet, which I’ve accepted. It’s okay. And my arms and legs don’t look that bad anymore. Which I’m grateful for. I highly suggest antidepressants, even though they don’t exactly solve your problems— but they do make you fell so much better. I don’t even care about my weight anymore so maybe antidepressants will help your situation.Im a really good listener and understand a lot of things even though I’m only fifteen. My moms a spiritual healer so I’ve grown up with people getting helped and so i have been taught to help out whenever I get the chance to. And to be honest, it makes me feel useful. So if you like, you could talk to me about you problems cause any company is better than no company❤️
My acne makes me depressed, I don't have as much as some but nothing has helped it in the past including antibiotics, should I ask my dermatologist/Gp if I could apply for roaccutane?
Thank you for your A2A request. It sounds like you have had a long and painful experience with acne.You can discuss the pros and cons of using Accutane. If you have had poor outcomes, you may want to consider looking into alternative treatments.Fortunately, there are many treatment options both in traditional and integrative medicine.Integrative Treatment: Addressing Underlying CausesIntegrative TreatmentHomeopathyA Prospective Study To Determine The Effectiveness Of Clindamycin (Allopathy), Berberis Aquifolium (Oregon Grape-homeopathy) And Azadirachta Indica (Neem-ayurvedic) Medications Against The Microorganism Causing Acne Vulgaris.N-acetyl cysteineEffects of Oral Antioxidants on Lesion Counts Associated with Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Patients with Papulopustular AcneSaccharomyces cerevisiase[Treatment of acne with a yeast preparation].ResveratrolResveratrol Demonstrates Antimicrobial Effects Against Propionibacterium acnes In VitroDo not lose hope as there are many safe and effective treatment options available.Just incase you want to read more about traditional and integrative treatment options please read my previous post: How do I cure nodular acne?
I'm depressed because of my acne!?
I have had acne for 3 years now. I am typically lazy, so when I first got it, I just washed my face more and used an oil free moisturizer for acne. It was simple and nothing complicated, so it was good. But then it got worse. I soon found out that it was cheese that was causing it. So now, i can't eat pizza or lasagna or anything else cheesy. So basically, I've eliminated cheese from my diet and also, my skin is very oily, so I use a lot of oil free products and things. I tend to prefer Neutrogena, so i use many of their products. I'm 13 now and still have acne and its starting to really get me. I'm Pakistani-Canadian, so many family friends will actually comment on my skin and try to give me tips and things, especially in front of large groups of people. Its terrible and I just have to act like I understand what their saying. My mom actually said to someone that its just my age and stuff, but then they said that other girls who are my age dont seem to have any then why do i and that I'm obviously not giving it enough importance. Oh, and one adult once told me that my face is my identity and if i dont care for my identity, I'm a nobody. I know... B**ches, right? Anyway, acne is ruining my life. I can't make my crush like me because of it too. :( If anyone has any solutions for acne, that would be great.
Acne has made me depressed?
Im for real. I barely go out any more.. I'm scared to even face my friends and family members. I don't go out in the sun as much as I used to.. Cus my red marks look bad.. And I keep getting anew pimple every day.. The huge ones.. I don't make eye contact at school no more.. I lost my girlfriend.. I turn down every invitation to go out.. A girl asked me to go karting with her but I said no cus I was really embarrased of my face. I stay in my room now. At school I usually don't make eye contact anymore.. It all went down the drain.. I had the perfect life.. I spend my time in my room working out.. Doing homework or watching movies.. These are my teenage years!! Wtf!? Acne has totally ruined everything. I have moderate acne.. But I am very self conscious.. I don't have much money for a dermatologist.. I've tried benzoyl peroxide salisilc acid.. Home remedies.. None help.. I don't know what to do now.. :/