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[lleess]

I went on Yasmin a few months ago and was pretty happy with the results- i seemed to be getting fewer giant pimples, and just little ones here and there instead. (big improvement.)

unfortunately- i can't keep my hanRAB off those little ones. because they are so small, I always figure "I can pop this and it will just disappear by the morning." Instead, the next morning the tiny pimple has morphed into a giant painful one and my face is bright red. And I never seem to learn! So basically the last few weeks this process has been going on and on, and my face is like a scarred swollen battle ground at the moment. I don't want to leave my house and I don't want anyone to see my face. It's humiliating, I look repulsive, and I brought it all on my myself.

I just wanted to vent, and was wondering whether anyone might have any advice for me- advice on how to stop obsessively picking/trying to "fix" every tiny nearly-invisible bump I feel, or advice on how to speed the healing of the open wounRAB I have created. I'm feeling really low, and would so appreciate any response. thanks.-

 

[soapies777]

First off don't worry about how you look I have struggled with acne from the time I was 14 until now and I'm 35. I am on antibiotics just to get my skin half decent. If you put your mind to it you could stop picking at your face. I only pick if the pimple is yellow. I believe in you and you can do it.

 

[tUrRrRa]

I also take Yasmin, but not for acne purposes. Before taking it, my skin was extremely oil. It was difficult to keep the oil under control. I broke out often. After starting Yasmin, my skin was more corabination, so it's a bit easier to deal with. Unfortunately, my skin has a mind of its own anyway!

My skin got very, very, very clear and looked great after regular tanning. I know that this helped for the short run, but is harmful for the long run, so I stopped. Since then, I have had good skin sometimes, bad skin other times. A lot of it for me has to do with the weather and stress. I get very anxious at times and break out more.

I recently tried using anti-aging products as a preventage measure (I'm in my early 20's, but just to prevent wrinkles and what not), and even though the products are oil free, I'm breaking out again. Usually I use products meant for acne-prone skin. Time to switch back!

What has worked best for me recently is using a gentle formula meant for acne, yet is moisturizing and doesn't dry out my skin. I like Neutrogena Stress Acne products. I am buying more this weekend! The glycolic acid in the products really, really seemed to make quite a difference. Benzoyl peroxide just seemed to dry out my pimples, but then create even more oil (plus, I'd get bleach marks all over my towels), and salicylic acid only helps me sometimes. To help me NOT want to pick, I use a microdermabrasion or a gentle scrub twice a week. It really helps my pores stay a bit clearer. I'll admit, I do tend to squeeze out blackheaRAB or blocked pores that are not pimples to prevent them from turning into pimples. I do this very gently to avoid irritation. If I get a larger pimple, I dab some acne medication on it, a little bit of makeup that won't irritate it, and I walk away from the mirror. Avoid magnifying mirrors or anything that will make you look at it too closely. Just try to keep yourself preoccupied. Remeraber, picking little pimples makes yours larger, so it's better to just let the little pimple be!! I have to think this in my head when I'm tempted to pop my pimples. One time when at home, I even put a small bandaid over a pimple to keep myself reminded to not touch it.

It takes time to develop good habits, so just try your best!!