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chewyxrage
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One thing that took me a long time to figure out-
I kept getting pimples on my forehead on the left side only....I didn't know wtf was going on since it was only that spot....
finally I figured out, once I fall asleep I wake up with my arm over my forehead on the left side, so this skin to skin contact all night was the reason.
I wear long sleeves to bed now
but yeah don't touch your face at all if you can help it, and when I get a fresh pimple I use oxy pads or something to dry the shit outta it. Then after it's past the fresh stage use lotion and it's less noticeable.
I kept getting pimples on my forehead on the left side only....I didn't know wtf was going on since it was only that spot....
finally I figured out, once I fall asleep I wake up with my arm over my forehead on the left side, so this skin to skin contact all night was the reason.
I wear long sleeves to bed now
but yeah don't touch your face at all if you can help it, and when I get a fresh pimple I use oxy pads or something to dry the shit outta it. Then after it's past the fresh stage use lotion and it's less noticeable.
Puddles
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I'm using M.D. Forte products that I got from my dermatologist and they're fantastic. Don't try to pop a pimple unless it's got a white head on it, otherwise it's too deep and not ready to empty out and squeezing it will only make matters worse. You can use a hot washcloth to help speed things up and soften the area when it's ready. Afterwards, make sure you use a product on the area to keep it clean and to help dry it up quickly, even OTC stuff like Oxy 10 will work. Remember to keep your pillow cases clean and washed often. You can also put a protective cover over the pillow to prevent oils from getting into the pillow. Don't scrub or overwash your face every day, that will only lead to increased oil production and further clogging of the pores.
theoak01
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I had them huge on my face all through my teens years and I still get the odd break out, I find changing pillow cases a few times a week,more in the summer,keeping from touching your face as much as possible, tanning helps,and exfoliating once a week will help,and washing with a non perfume soap
The_Eviscerator
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Accutane. No more zits forever.
slickdadd
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Accutane is kinda bad in my opinion. I took it for a while when I was younger and got pretty depressed and stuff, which I know is sometimes a side effect. Plus it didn't eliminate it forever, just when I was on the stuff.
Simply just use astringent. Depending on how sensitive your skin is, pick your astringent. I have very sensitive skin so I just use pure Witch Hazel. A lot of other brands of astringent have witch hazel in them, but others have alcohol which are a lot more harsh on your skin. Just put some astringent on a cotton pad and wipe your face down every night before bed. I had TONS of problems with acne for a loonnnnggg time, and this was finally the solution, as simple as it was. Don't overdue it or your face will be a disaster.
Simply just use astringent. Depending on how sensitive your skin is, pick your astringent. I have very sensitive skin so I just use pure Witch Hazel. A lot of other brands of astringent have witch hazel in them, but others have alcohol which are a lot more harsh on your skin. Just put some astringent on a cotton pad and wipe your face down every night before bed. I had TONS of problems with acne for a loonnnnggg time, and this was finally the solution, as simple as it was. Don't overdue it or your face will be a disaster.
string_bean00
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Two gallons of water a day helps tremendously.
Subzeero
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string_bean00 said:
this guy has it all figured out. and yah the armpit skin contact is true as well. when u sleep make sure you don't pull the sheet over your face, since when u breath you are exhaling acne causing agents that settles on your face, when u are sleeping. Don't foget the water, and clean your skin regularly.
awittyusername
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In JR High I used to tell the girls that I could make their acne go away. (hinting at sex). But, it never worked
chewyxrage
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wootoom said:
well that would make sense because isn't unleashed supposed to increase your free test or something? hormone fluctuations cause acne
I've been using ProActiv Solutions for the past 4 years and very rarely do I have breakouts. I do get a few small pimples when I'm PMSing, but there's really no way to prevent those. When I do get them I just wash my face as usual and in the evening I'll put a thin layer of clarifying mask over the top of each pimple and leave it on over night. They usually vanish in a day or two.
GoldenDelicious
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good hygiene (pillowcases, hair product removal before sleep) exfoliation, and regular tanning tend to keep them away, but when i get one and its ready to pop (rare) i have a shower, disinfect my face, disinfect my hands (soap then alcohol, methylated spirits is great) then squeeze it out with tissue paper. after that, wash it out, disinfect (yes it hurts lol) with teatree oil (ove of teh ebst disinfectants you can find) then apply a small blob of toothpaste (it dries it out)
they tend to go pretty fast
they tend to go pretty fast
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