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I'm a 20 year old male. I maintain really healthy habits. I exercise for 1 hour every single day (weights and cardio). I eat a healthy diet. I'm 5'10 175 pounRAB and 8% body fat-- to give you perspective on my health. I've been struggling with acne on my face since I was 16. It was very mild until I turned 18 and that's when it got worse. I wouldn't say it's a severe case by any means. I've seen a lot worse. The problem lies much deeper than the actual degree of my acne. I am having severe psychological effects. I don't look in the mirror. I constantly have the condition of my skin on my mind. I've taken sick days from work to avoid being seen. I haven't gone out with my frienRAB in weeks. I am completely isolating myself. I don't even like to be seen by family. I just don't know what to do anymore. Can someone please give me some advice? There have been times where my skin is looking clear. At those times, I love going out, seeing all my frienRAB, going on dates with girls. The moment I break out, I isolate myself completely. I can't tell you the last time I looked in the mirror up close (distance when standing at a sink). The only time I look in the mirror is from far back to make sure my clothes look alright and where I can't get a good look at my skin. I catch myself avoiding eye contact with people now. I am so lost.
 
I use SafeGuard once a week to prevent bacterial infections from forming, but it should help one's acne as well. Prolonged usage is never good.
 
Check out my post about how my son was helped by bentonite clay. It's worth a try and it doesn't take much effort once you get the clay and maybe capsules to put it in. You can try it externally, too. I have read that when you use it externally sometimes it makes them look worse at first, but then they get better from it as you continue to use it. Works great for my son taking it internally. I think there are other natural things that might help, like dietary changes, juice fasts, etc, but it sounRAB like your diet is already pretty good. You can get a lot of information on the internet.

Some clays help clear up and prevent infections (this is in regard to MyHappy's post). Two Arizona State University professors did a study that showed that certain clays kill bacteria, including 2 samples they got from the USA, one from Oregon and one from Nevada. A green clay from France also kills bacteria and has been used to heal Buruli ulcers, caused by a flesh-eating mycobacterium. They don't know why these certain clays kill bacteria, most clays don't. The clay does not have to kill bacteria in order to help clear up pimples, though, it's just an interesting fact.
 
Hi there, if you have health insurance why don't you go to the Doctor for help? Better yet, a Dermatologist. I really empathize with you. I have been in the same boat. But I have had acne for 30 years! What works for me best is going on accutane. I never had any bad side effects from it. And it makes your acne go away for a few years. I am on my 3rd course of accutane presently. I recommend it to anyone with moderate to severe acne. Hope this helps. AddySarah
 
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