Thoughts on Acne?

TomKorsten · 2017-11-19T02:03:59+00:00

Im currently on accutane. Everyone used to say "its not thad bad" or "i didnt even notice". Bullshit, subconsiously they will care about it. If its persistent noticable acne, i highly recommend accutane.

Definitely dont let acne hold you back in doing whatever you want to do in your life though

IwannaFocus · 2017-11-18T15:09:50+00:00

Go to a doctor first and foremost.

But do keep in mind that it might have something to do with your skin type and diet. If you have extra oily skin, then you'll gonna have to shower more often. Might be worth using couple of products etc

If you have acne related to diet, then try switching it up.

WISE_TURD · 2017-11-18T15:53:48+00:00

Short term - don't focus on what you can't control. Act as if it isn't there.

Long term - try to find a system that works for you. Anti inflammatory diet is good in general and has the added benefit of helping acne. All new systems are a leap of faith somewhat. Accutane is great for most, and others get severe side effects. Heard diluted apple cider vinegar works for some. See a doctor, but sometimes they just give everyone the same advice.

[deleted] · 2017-11-18T16:04:54+00:00

Don't ignore it! You'll get acne scars that'll make you look like Freddy Kruger bro. Go to a dermatologist, they will prescribe Tazorac or Accutane.

vsvp815 · 2017-11-18T17:25:05+00:00

Go to the skin care addiction sub. Accutane can be great but there's a lot of bad side effects

failingtheturingtest · 2017-11-18T21:28:08+00:00

How often do you change your bed sheets?
How often do you wear a shirt or tshirt a second time without washing it in between?
How many glasses of water do you drink a day?
How many glasses of something other than water (or milk)do you drink a day?

If your answers are different to
Once a week
Never
8 (2litres+)
None

Then you have 4 things you can address that dot require medication.

RedSkeller · 2017-11-19T16:01:20+00:00

There is some decent advice here, but I'll touch on some things that haven't been said. First, if it's mild you should just use a washcloth or a 1 - 2% salicilic acid wash you buy at the drug store. Second, avoid harsh chemicals and use natural cleansers/lotions, for example coconut or jojaba oil for moisturizing and every man jack skin cleanser are my routine. Sunlight in moderation is great too. Finally, most women wear tons of makeup and have awful skin so don't sweat it - I also had guys in my frat wear makeup and while I thought that was lame, they still pulled hot sluts.

Kurush559 · 2017-11-21T19:15:06+00:00

Do these things:

Eat fewer than 20g of carbs a day Eat little dairy Drink 7/8 glasses of water a day Wash your face with cold water in the morning and evening Change your bedsheets once a week Don't wear a tshirt/shirt more than one day in a row Buy activated charcoal powder and rub it on your face while you're showering, twice a week (you can also drink it mixed with water. It's tasteless and easy to drink, but its benefits are unclear when taken orally)

If your acne doesn't improve after 6 weeks of that, then you didn't do it right.

Valonqare · 2017-11-18T15:34:34+00:00

get on accutane

Title	Thoughts on Acne?
Author	masterjohn237
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Date	November 18, 2017 2:57 PM UTC (8 years ago)
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