Help me find a cure for my acne after 25 years. I'm so worn down.
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Anonymous
| Are you touching your face? Like resting your jaw on your fist? When I do that I get zits. |
Anonymous
| ProActiv |
Anonymous
| Accutane. I took it at 34 and it changed my life. |
Anonymous
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This is contrary to most advice but I now only wash my face once a day and my acne is so much better. Started out of pure laziness but then my skin improved. Then I changed my moisturizer to one without alcohol which helped even more. I think the old moisturizer plus washing my face twice a day was too drying and caused breakouts.
Also wearing a mask probably does not help chin and jawline acne, but at least it cannot be seen! |
Anonymous
| Accutane |
Anonymous
| Dairy. You’re welcome. |
Anonymous
Same, OP. The only thing that worked for me was spironolactone. It was a magical pill. I would have stayed on it forever but had to stop because it interferes with pregnancy. I thought about going on it again after I finished breastfeeding but then I was diagnosed with breast cancer and decided not to use any hormone-altering drugs. 
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Anonymous
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I highly recommend the subreddits on skin care
https://www.reddit.com/r/30PlusSkinCare/ https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/ |
Anonymous
| Curology. Seriously made my persistent 40 year old acne disappear in 8 weeks. I was so frustrated one day on vacation, saw the ad on my social media and literally signed up without another thought. Not one zit in almost a year. |
Anonymous
| Accutane. Did it at 30 and my only regret is that I didn't do it at 14. |
Anonymous
| Go on the pill |
Anonymous
And another. It is miraculous, you just have to be patient as it takes some time. |
Anonymous
| Accurate. Life changing. You need a new derm. |
Anonymous
| Spiro vote here too |
Anonymous
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I'm so sorry, OP. I'm in my 30's, and here has what has worked for me.
Diet: no dairy, no processed sugar, only fish and seafood, I only drink water, almond milk, and alcohol (but no liquor or cocktails) Exercise: 5 times a week Skincare (both AM and PM routines): vitamin c serum, sunblock, niacinamide, lactic acid, Differin, sulfur soap, Clarisonic Lifestyle: wash makeup brushes daily, sleep on clean pillow cases daily |