Growing up with pimples
By emjay86
@emjay86 (640)
Philippines
September 4, 2011 10:53pm CST
I have my own bouts of pimples. It deeply saddens me and decreases my confidence. I stay from picture-taking whenever I have one. A good concealer would do but no budget for that. I have tried lot of OTC medicine. Might need a facial soon. Oh the pricking!!
HELP! Have you had similar problems? :(
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15 responses
@cattychristina (57)
• China
5 Sep 11
Pimples on the face absolutely decrease someone't confidence. I have grown a lot of pimples on the rightside of my face since last year, fortunately it got better now. The lavender oil may help your problem, please search related information before you use it, I don't think that fit to everyone.
@niceurdaneta (50)
• Philippines
5 Sep 11
don't you ever try to remove your pimples by using your fingernails in as much as you can because it will just leave craters in your face in the long run. If you got oily skin, you better ask a dermatologist for a proper astringent... they would always have answers for you... and always remember to wash your face before you to sleep...
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
5 Sep 11
Hi emjay!
Yeah, I've had the same problems. I did not have pimples when I was a teenager but when I got into college, it started to appear. I've read in the internet that it's called adult acne. It's not that many but there are times that they come out at once at the same time and bigger. That's before and during I'm about to have my period. I've tried a lot of soap, skin cream and all but it just didn't go away. And yeah, it decreased my confidence, too.
And then this year, the pimples went away. I still get one or two but its not noticeable. I didn't do anything nor applied anything new but I think it's because of my medication for my treatment. I have a small spot in my lung and I forgot what it was called but my doctor put me for a six-month treatment and prescribed me a medicine. I think one of its side effects was that it cleared my pimples away. Now my treatment is about to end on October and I'm really worried that my pimples will go back.
@shskumbla (3338)
• India
5 Sep 11
I noticed that peoples having pimples when they married becomes less. Why? May be because of mind's thinking way. Why?
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
6 Sep 11
Hi! Some people say it's actually those who have given birth had their pimples lessened. I think it's related to the blood that pregnant women lose when they give birth.
@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
5 Sep 11
It's the most common problem of some teenagers today but even some adults experienced that too. I think people with oily skin are more prone to have pimples. Also one factor is the food we eat. Yes having pimples lessens our confidence to face people. Some say medication can cure it but I think that depends on the type of your skin too. We should refrain from pricking it especially if our hands are unclean the more it will worsen.
@shskumbla (3338)
• India
5 Sep 11
Of course we have to eat more and more water contained vegetables which make our inner gland and skin clear.Do not apply soap as this react with inner gland(Soap contains NaOH)
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
5 Sep 11
Yes, i used to have a similar problem until i discovered a very effective remedy and it's not that expensive either. I have shared it to my friends and they too were impressed and they're still using the same product now.
Sometimes i give my skin a rest from using products to eliminate those pimples but when they come back i know now what to do with them and they got erased as if they were never there before.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
7 Sep 11
Send me a message if you are really interested. Believe me, nothing else has worked on me as fast as this one.
@huilichan8 (1378)
• Singapore
5 Sep 11
Maybe you could try to apply lemon juice on the affected areas with a piece of cotton? Leave it on for abt 15 min (or less, if you have sensitive skin) and then wash it off. Therafter, apply moisturiser. Pls bear in mind that you shld avoid the sunlight while you have the lemon juice on your face.
@shskumbla (3338)
• India
5 Sep 11
Lemon juice may be applied to clear the skin's microscopic holes in which humans inner glands waterlike water can come out easily. Do not apply soap; as this reacts with the inner gland which makes more irritation
@huilichan8 (1378)
• Singapore
5 Sep 11
Wow pal, you seem to have a keen interest and knowledge in science-related subjects.")
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
6 Sep 11
Personally I am glad that I am past this. I do know and can remember many times where I had problems like this, and it was not Fun. It was even quite annoying and often wondering what others might say. What I think would be Best is to just find ways to not let this bother you so much, and continue to use products that are supposed to help and just relax. In time these will all disappear as you get older and then everything will seem ok.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
5 Sep 11
I used to get a lot of pimples when I was younger and like you, could not afford expensive skin treatments. When I was in high school I mixed A SMALL AMOUNT of salt into some day cream and made a scrub which I used GENTLY on my face. It worked very well although if you have very sensitive skin it may not be such a great idea. Steam treatments work well too. I think the trick is to cleanse the face as much as possible in order to avoid clogged pores which can turn into blackheads or pimples.
@strawberrychocodahi (4818)
• Philippines
5 Sep 11
I'd stay away from facials if I were you. It even aggregates more your skin condition especially how they squeeze those pimples leaving an ice pick scars on your face. It is much better if you do check your internal condition.
If that is hereditary, then just accept it as it is. But you should always maintain a good natural regimen. Meaning, from the inside, you need to detoxify first and discipline yourself so that you can at least control the breakouts.
Eating a balance and healthy diet like fruits and vegetables will help. Lessen on sweets, dairy products, oily and spicy foods. You also need to take plenty of water and fruit juices and aside from that, a good night sleep is really important. Exercise to remove the toxins of the body will help as well as taking natural food supplements that helps combat fighting bacteria to your skin.
And most of all proper hygiene includes washing your face twice daily with non comedogenic and hypo allergenic facial wash. Changing your pillow cases as often and not using the same clothing so that even backne is not going to appear on you. Definitely, no squeezing those annoying pimples.
@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
5 Sep 11
Hey there, yes I used to have pimple problems and I still do sometimes. For me, pimples appear when I don't get enough water and when I much on oily food. Anyway drink plenty of water and have a good diet.
And there are a lot of tutorials up on youtube about how to get rid of acnes. Look up for them. Good luck
@huilichan8 (1378)
• Singapore
5 Sep 11
Sorry, pal.I tried to type my response 5 times but every time, I get this msg: The internet explorer cannot display the page. I can't keep typing all over...I don't have the time. Sorry.
@imkong (30)
• India
6 Sep 11
My friend that's an interesting question. Frankly to my knowledge i don't know anything about such remedy but one thing i can share is that our appearance is just a short live movie show. what matter the most is our inner beauty, the virtues of life. Life is not about how good we look or how much money we have. Life is all about how much we can contribute to our fellow beings without any condition, speaking a word of consolation to someone in need, helping an old man carrying his bag, making a child laugh with our amusing gesture, making a handmade childish birthday card (even thought we are not that creative) for a friend b'day, saying thank you to a friend or family member who help us to do a work (even though that is small)..etc... all these small things make us beautiful far belong than any thing else. What we left behind when we leave this temporary world is all that counts. Be positive and humble.
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
5 Sep 11
Hi emjay!
Yeah, I've had the same problems. I did not have pimples when I was a teenager but when I got into college, it started to appear. I've read in the internet that it's called adult acne. It's not that many but there are times that they come out at once at the same time and bigger. That's before and during I'm about to have my period. I've tried a lot of soap, skin cream and all but it just didn't go away. And yeah, it decreased my confidence, too.
And then this year, the pimples went away. I still get one or two but its not noticeable. I didn't do anything nor applied anything new but I think it's because of my medication for my treatment. I have a small spot in my lung and I forgot what it was called but my doctor put me for a six-month treatment and prescribed me a medicine. I think one of its side effects was that it cleared my pimples away. Now my treatment is about to end on October and I'm really worried that my pimples will go back.