Last thread on acne

[outset2]

This will be my last thread on acne control, don’t flame me I’ve done a search but have tried all the advice in past posts. I’ve had acne problems constantly for the last ten years 29 now, I can only remember one day without zits on my face, don’t know why but it was only for one day. I’ve used accutaine, antibiotics (topical and internal), all popular facial cleansers, vitamins and supplements (b5, flax oil, guggul, B complex, hearbal mixes, tea tree oil)even tried tanning. I only get major breakouts on my face especially around the mouth and hair line, I do get minor breakouts on my body (back of arms and chest).

My doc and dermatologist have given up and tell me just to” live with it”, accutaine causes me terrible side effects that are more disturbing than the acne(severely dry skin, dry eyes, major exema) these effects last longer than the acne control. My doc won’t prescribe me antibiotics anymore because he says if I get a life treaterning infection I will have too high tolerance to the available drugs, they aren’t a cure for me anyways. I also take propecia does this agrivate acne?

One theory by a naturopath doc I saw was that the solvent fumes in the air at my workplace could be causing the problem, I work as a mechanic and am around many solvents and exhaust gases daily, does this sound possible? It would explain the fact I only breakout on my exposed skin (face). I can’t really change jobs, at least not on a hunch. I shower two times a day and use a mild cleanser, my skin is very light and sensitive, turns red with harsh soaps.

I would very much like to take my training to the next level but must find a way to control acne. In my early twenty’s I was a lean 270lbs at 6’4”, dam I looked good at that weight. I had to stop using “supplements” due to severe acne and can only maintain 230lbs naturally. 230lbs just doesn’t do it for me, in normal clothes I don’t even look like I train. Must stop acne to achieve my goals!

If you can help me I will be forever in you’re debt

 

[Maverick]

damn....... I feel for you man, My suggestion would be to change jobs or move to a different climate. you have tried everything else.

either that or just live with it as the doctor's said.

 

[ZacTargac]

Maybe everything was harsh on your face.

read up on acne.org

Try vitamin b5?

 

[courtneybcca]

have you PAL laser I have seen some great results with that..