Acne like a flippin' teenager.

[the-short-one]

In October, I went to Belize for 3 weeks. Since I've been back, I've been breaking out ALL OVER. I get hammered on the neck, jaw line, shoulders, lower back and even my stomach and thighs. I broke out when I got back and it lasted for more than a month.

Broke out again same way in February/March and it's just now clearing up after I hit the tanning bed (it took 6 20 minute sessions to start clearing.) I haven't taken any steroids. Only change is that I really started working out consistently (5-6 days a week) after I got back, and diet tightened up start of January.

Things I've taken since Ooctober:

- Thermorexin/Levorex or Vasopro Ephedra + stackers or some other over the counter stimulant. I cycle them.
- Clenbutrx (by VPX) or Redline
- Yohimburn
- Dandilion Root (only recently)
- Glucorell R
- Vitamin C Mega
- Taurine
- Super Omega (1200 mg fish, flax, borage, safflower oil) infrequently - I keep forgetting
- L- Glutamine Powder
- Creatine Powder
- hydrocodone


I'm 32 years old, people!! I didn't have breakouts this bad when I was in high school.

 

[The Shadow]

sounds like an allergy

 

[the-short-one]

sounds like an allergy

This occured to me, but I haven't changed laundry detergent, shampoo, etc. We have had a lot of rain here (it's the desert - we never get any), and it's been humid. I'm wondering if my skin is really sensitive to the moisture in the air. Belize was hella humid.

 

[Firecracker]

In October, I went to Belize for 3 weeks. Since I've been back, I've been breaking out ALL OVER. I get hammered on the neck, jaw line, shoulders, lower back and even my stomach and thighs. I broke out when I got back and it lasted for more than a month.

Broke out again same way in February/March and it's just now clearing up after I hit the tanning bed (it took 6 20 minute sessions to start clearing.) I haven't taken any steroids. Only change is that I really started working out consistently (5-6 days a week) after I got back, and diet tightened up start of January.

Things I've taken since Ooctober:

- Thermorexin/Levorex or Vasopro Ephedra + stackers or some other over the counter stimulant. I cycle them.
- Clenbutrx (by VPX) or Redline
- Yohimburn
- Dandilion Root (only recently)
- Glucorell R
- Vitamin C Mega
- Taurine
- Super Omega (1200 mg fish, flax, borage, safflower oil) infrequently - I keep forgetting
- L- Glutamine Powder
- Creatine Powder
- hydrocodone


I'm 32 years old, people!! I didn't have breakouts this bad when I was in high school.

Are you stressed now more than usual? Stress is a huge factor as well. I suggest visiting a dermatologist. Check into getting an oral antibiotic. Minocycline works great combined with a topical antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide treatment. I've used over the counter stuff, but it wasn't until I saw a dermatologist did I get it under control.

 

[the-short-one]

Are you stressed now more than usual? Stress is a huge factor as well. I suggest visiting a dermatologist. Check into getting an oral antibiotic. Minocycline works great combined with a topical antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide treatment. I've used over the counter stuff, but it wasn't until I saw a dermatologist did I get it under control.

No more stressed than usual . J/K - I'm low on the stress level meter.

I guess I will have to go to the dermatologist if I can't figure this out. I'm going to wait a while longer and see if it comes back again. Maybe my body is experiencing some hormonal changes?

 

[The Shadow]

sounds like an increase in test possibly


OCs?

 

[*MissFit*]

Are you sure it's acne?

 

[Firecracker]

No more stressed than usual . J/K - I'm low on the stress level meter.

I guess I will have to go to the dermatologist if I can't figure this out. I'm going to wait a while longer and see if it comes back again. Maybe my body is experiencing some hormonal changes?

Could be. I had the same problem a couple of months ago. I haven't had acne since I was in my 20's. Then all of a sudden, like you, WAMMO! Our hormomes are always changing. BC helps regulate it too.

After I used the OTC stuff and spending lots of money on stuff that didn't work, I went to the dermatologist. There are many antibiotics to choose from. My body seems to respond best to the Minocycline. But, use both oral and topical.

They'll talk to you about other options too, there are many different combinations that you can try. It's pretty much trial and error. Not one treatment works best for everyone.

Then of course, if all else fails, there's Accutane. But it's pretty harsh with mad side affects. That's the last and final option. I have mine under control now and am super happy!

I feel for you because I know how you feel!!!! Let us know how you do!!

 

[the-short-one]

Are you sure it's acne?

yeah - it's acne. blackheads, pimples, blucky. Been tanning, so it's almost gone.

I've been swabbing myself with Clearasil blackhead astringent and I wash my face with Noxema. Sometims I use the Dove cleansing cloths if my skin feels too dry.

 

[pharmher]

Did this start when you started tanning? Sometimes people are allergic to the cleaner they use for the beds, or possibly the lotion you use when you tan?