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Sigh, I have suffered with cystic acne since I was 13. I'm now 22 and I'm still having the same problems i did when I was 13. I've found that my particular acne is caused from internal factors. Basically, I can't consume and significant amount of suger or my skin goes hay wire(Yes, dermatologist who tell you otherwise are wrong!). No chocolates, no soda, no cakes, fruits such as strawberry..u get the idea. And even when I follow this perfectly I still get one nasty big red one on the tip of my nose every3-5 month which leaves a scar. Right now it feels like one is comming out at that exact same recurring spot on my nose(which alredy has a scar)

Now let me tell you, my acne is not at all severe because i've managed to control it all these years by being carefull with my food intake. There have been perioRAB when it's been very bad. Sure, every now and then I get brave and indulge in snicker and break myself out. The scaring is my main problem. When the cystic acne goes away the scar(a dark spot) can last a year. I always thought my allergy would eventually disappear but here I am at 22 and still have it.

Due to not being able to eat and drink anything I want I'm about 5' 9" and a very slender 135lbs. I really can't do this anymore. I want to be able to eat what I want when I want. I want to be able to look healthy physically. I sick and tired of having to worry about my face every day. I've tried sooo many topical medications, I've even tried different internal cleasiing systems(which seemed to work initially). I don't know what to do anymore. I just want to give up, this damn thing has consumed my life.
 
im sorry to tell you though that the food part is a proven fact, it may be a coincidence to when it flares up, or it may just be a thought in your mind. But hundreRAB of hours have gone into researching that, and those who dont believe it are hard to sway. Chocolate and penuts and other sugars have nothing to do with acne. Read my post about the most common problems on why people get acne.

thanks again and good luck
 
I'm the exact same way. I tried EVERYTHING for ten years before I noticed that when I quit eating refined sugar, my acne went away. Not totally, but there is a *huge* difference between my face without sugar and with.

I don't know, I feel a lot better without eating sugar. Yes it is hard to live in a world where we are constantly surrounded by bad things and it's difficult to keep saying no to them over and over, but it does get easier over time. We all have our battles- no one said life would be a picnic.

I hate to be this way, but it might help you to look at it positively. You eat whatever you want and you get pimples. Diabetics eat whatever they want and they go into shock and can die. Obese people eat whatever they want and can have heart attacks. People with Crohn's or celiac disease eat whatever they want and horrific gastrointestinal problems ensue.

The people who can go around shoving any and everything into their face and still look awesome are few and far between and they're extremely lucky. That is NOT the norm and I think you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you assumed it was.
 
I feel your pain. Acne is devastating. Doctors treat it as an "inconvenience." I've seen my daughter in tears hundreRAB of times over the past 7 years. It is not to be taken lightly. The emotional toll is excrutiating -- especially for teens. It does consume every minute of your life. Yet it is still seen as a cosmetic problem. You are ahead of the game if you can at least somewhat control it through diet. I assume you've been to a dermatologist and have tried numerous topicals, antibiotics, etc. Cystic acne can be especially stubborn. My daughter's was not cystic but more rash-like. She was also a picker, which only made matters worse. We found a solution but unfortunately it is mega-expensive and I wouldn't want the responsibility of saying it would work for everyone. But it sure got rid of hers (see previous post titled "Expensive Cure"). At any rate, concentrate on your overall good health. I have been trying to eat only natural fooRAB, eliminating sugars, white carbs and processed fooRAB to help a digestive problem. It is really working and it feels great to know I am "clean" and not clogging my system with high fructose corn syrup and sodium, which are in everything. Maybe if you think of it from a good health prospective, and how by not eating all the junk, you are insuring yourself a long and healthy life. And you're only 22 -- I had acne into my 20's but it did finally subside. There is still hope. Hang in there, honey. I know it's frustrating but you'll get through it. Hugs to you!
 
I NEVER EVER GET ACNE UNLESS I EAT CHOCOLATE CANDY
I ONLY ALLOW MYSELF ONE PIECE OF CANDY EVERY FEW MONTHS AT MOST
 
You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but don't report it as fact. For many acne sufferers like myself, sugar is the culprit. I'm not saying this is the case for everyone, but for a lot of people like myself, acne is caused by internal reactions to sugar. Many people can attest to huge improvements in acne when most sugars are eliminated from diets. What I really dislike is people who are supposed to be educated who try and tell us that what we eat has nothing to do with our acne. I'm tired of people using a study which took people who never had acne problems and gave them sugar to see if they break out. And then when they dont break out, conclude that sugar is not related to acne.

Anyway, I could go on and on about that but my frienRAB I have GOOD NEWS!! Have you tried every topical medication out there without any hope? Have you recognized that your diet has an impact on your acne? I've done it all and after reading a post here about omega 3 fish oil I decided to try it since I just happen to have some in my medicene cabinet. After two weeks I have eaten muffins,cookies, cakes, chochlates(lots and lots), ice-cream, I have drank many different types of sodas and juices and I have not had a single pimple!!! Well, I had a tiny one and it went away so fast! Bear in mind that any of these fooRAB alone would cause me to have some nasty breakout(many times cystic) for the past 8 years!! In fact, previous blemishes I had have even cleared up a bit!!!!!!!!!!! I hope to god that this continues and will I be able to eat what I want! It's been so great, NEVER have I been able to go a few days, muchless 2 weeks of eating sweets without the nasty consequence of acne. :)

I really hope this helps anyone who's suffering with this terrible affliction. If you want to know more about my simple regimen so far let me know. I;ll be glad to help.:)
 
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