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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: RanOutOfWeed]
#20578001 - 09/17/14 01:05 AM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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RanOutOfWeed said: You might also consider getting a reverse osmosis filter. There's alot of shit in tap water that can cause acne. Fluoride, pharmaceuticals, etc
This is so much bullshit, I grew up on filtered water only, and still broke out like crazy. You cannot control hormones with purified water.
Sleep does affect it, but it's the number of hours you sleep, not when. If you sleep an excess of 9-10 hours, you produce an excess of oil on your skin which causes breakouts.
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: NailTheSnail]
#20578007 - 09/17/14 01:08 AM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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NailTheSnail said: what does solodyn achieve and what are the side effects?
I did not achieve any side effects from Solodyn. It is harsh on the liver though, and the bacteria can develop a resistance to it after being on it for a certain amount of time, like 1-2 years. After that I went on birth control and androgen suppressors for only 3 months and then after that I never saw a pimple again.
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: Crystal G]
#20578050 - 09/17/14 01:41 AM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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NailTheSnail said: what does solodyn achieve and what are the side effects?
I did not achieve any side effects from Solodyn. It is harsh on the liver though, and the bacteria can develop a resistance to it after being on it for a certain amount of time, like 1-2 years. After that I went on birth control and androgen suppressors for only 3 months and then after that I never saw a pimple again.
Fuck that is pretty good, I have always sort of thought it might be my liver that is causing my acne.
When I was younger I used to binge drink twice a week, One time I had something like 15 dispirins because I was super depressed and I think I fucked my liver. As soon as I stopped drinking and shit my skin got better, But then it got worse.
I just want it gone so bad hahaha but these last couple weeks have been good. The regimen has dried my skin out but fuck I have 2 active pimples and a shit load of scarring that is starting to fade.
My scarring isn't deep it's just dark red and quite big.
I think I asked this before but does cannabis effect acne?
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: NailTheSnail]
#20578082 - 09/17/14 02:05 AM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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NailTheSnail said: Fuck that is pretty good, I have always sort of thought it might be my liver that is causing my acne.
When I was younger I used to binge drink twice a week, One time I had something like 15 dispirins because I was super depressed and I think I fucked my liver. As soon as I stopped drinking and shit my skin got better, But then it got worse.
I just want it gone so bad hahaha but these last couple weeks have been good. The regimen has dried my skin out but fuck I have 2 active pimples and a shit load of scarring that is starting to fade.
My scarring isn't deep it's just dark red and quite big.
I think I asked this before but does cannabis effect acne?
Yeah stay away from alcohol, alcohol does cause excess oil to be released from your skin. I never drink anymore except maybe once or twice a year, and I always notice I get 1 or 2 pimples the day after I drink. I also ALWAYS pimples from dairy products. Some people who are susceptible to the hormones in milk suffer from acne due to dairy products.
The scarring doesn't come until later, after the acne is gone. First you have dark red pustules that are inflamed and active, and then once they go away they turn into scars. If you're young enough, the scars will go away on their own because you're producing enough collagen and your skin renews. But if you want it go away quicker, you may need scar cream such as Scar Zone.
I personally recommend tretinoin (the generic version of Retin-A) as far as topical treatments for acne. It dries out your skin a lot though, so you have to choose what strength is best for you (0.025% to 0.1%). And my skin gets dry very easily, so I have to moisturize my face with plain Lubriderm lotion before I apply the lowest strength of Retin-A all over my face.
The way Retin-A works is it basically regenerates your skin cells, so acne scars that would normally take 6 weeks to go away are pretty much faded and gone within 3 days. Every now and then right before my period I will see a pimple on my cheek or somewhere, and I'll pop it, and apply Retin-A directly to that pimple, and there is no scarring after 2 days even though I've popped it.
I still use tretinoin to this day, even though I don't have acne anymore, because it also helps to fight wrinkles. It's probably why I'm almost 30 and never had to use Botox in my entire life.
Go to your dermatologist and request Solodyn and tretinoin. They'll find the right strength for you based on your weight. You definitely want to try antibiotics first before you get on Accutane, because that comes with more side-effects, is worse on your liver, and is apparently so bad for your liver that you have to get a monthly blood test done just to get the prescription.
Edited by Crystal G (09/17/14 02:15 AM)
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: Crystal G]
#20578658 - 09/17/14 08:26 AM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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And yet we have no idea what your diet was at the time.
Quit YOUR bullshit
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: RanOutOfWeed]
#20580806 - 09/17/14 06:45 PM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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RanOutOfWeed said: And yet we have no idea what your diet was at the time.
Quit YOUR bullshit
I eat fast food pretty frequently and do not suffer from acne or any ailments anymore. You cannot cure all disease including acne and hepatitis and HIV with greens.
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: Crystal G]
#20580820 - 09/17/14 06:50 PM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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I agree. Greens are great but not a cure(and i never said they were)
Just because you have no symptoms now doesn't meant you won't in the future.
It's like saying " I thrash the shit out of my car everyday, and it runs great"....6 months down the road you're gona need a new engine
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: Crystal G]
#20580830 - 09/17/14 06:52 PM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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And I'll pay you 100 dollars paypal if you can upload a recent blood test showing you're healthy.
I have mine up. Check my liver results post. Clinically perfect
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: RanOutOfWeed]
#20582167 - 09/18/14 12:30 AM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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RanOutOfWeed said: And I'll pay you 100 dollars paypal if you can upload a recent blood test showing you're healthy.
I have mine up. Check my liver results post. Clinically perfect
My most recent one was after I had done a shitload of steroids AND eaten nothing but junk food trying to bulk AND being on all those years of antibiotics AND all those years of hardcore substance abuse, and everything came out normally on the last test after my steroid cycle was over. That was 6-9 months ago.
The blood tests cost way more than $100 out here in California, so you're going to have to Paypal me way more than that, buddy. You're going to have to give me more like, six times $100. (which is actually what I was billed for the blood test, and I can scan the paperwork to prove it to you.)
P.S. Your liver pretty much renews every few months. You would have to REALLY abuse your liver with toxic chemicals for decades and decades to destroy your liver, unless liver disease is in your genetics. Not to mention, it typically happens in people who are in their 50's or older, not people in their 20's.
I also don't think you realize what an utter junkie I used to be or the notorious addict I used to be known on these forums for.
I used to get sent to the hospital multiple times a year high out of my mind on concoctions of drugs, and each time the hospital tested me for everything under the sun because they were worried that I either had hepatitis or liver failure or kidney failure or AIDS, and each and every time I miraculously somehow, ALWAYS came out perfectly healthy. Even that time I was withdrawing from methadone and didn't drink a sip of water for a week straight and stopped being able to urinate for 4 days straight, my kidneys still came out functioning normally on the test.
Edit: I just realized you said you'd Paypal me if I uploaded those results. So all I have to do is go into the doctor's office and ask for my most recent blood test results and upload them? Done and done. Paypal me half, $50 first, and then I'll know you're serious and go through and do it. I have a perfect trade rating. I won't scam you.
Edited by Crystal G (09/18/14 01:51 AM)
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: Crystal G]
#20582207 - 09/18/14 12:52 AM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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shit just got real
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: Johnny Depp]
#20582405 - 09/18/14 03:43 AM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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I have a feeling my guardian angel somewhere out there is saying, "I'm only giving you ONE more chance. ONE chance, THAT'S IT!!! No more!!! So DON'T FUCK IT UP."
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: Crystal G]
#20582658 - 09/18/14 07:52 AM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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Aids spots are different
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: nice1returns] 1
#20583094 - 09/18/14 10:34 AM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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perhaps the bumps are there for a good reason. have you tried connecting the dots with a sharpie marker? maybe your face can reveal something to you about yourself, that you otherwise would've never known
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: Envix]
#20583111 - 09/18/14 10:38 AM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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Envix said: perhaps the bumps are there for a good reason. have you tried connecting the dots with a sharpie marker? maybe your face can reveal something to you about yourself, that you otherwise would've never known
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: morrowasted]
#20583840 - 09/18/14 01:53 PM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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For the sake of helping other's recognize what's happening with their acne
There's a branch of acne that stems from malfunctioning hair follicles. Essentially it's a side-effect of humans becoming less hairy - acne is our bodies reaction to this middle of the road (evolutionary) that many of us find ourselves in. Hairy apes -> Smooth skinned homo-sapiens = acne. If you're a physically fit individual who washes your face (but doesn't overdo it), and you still get lots of pimples, it's likely you're suffering from this cause of acne.
There's a cure for this type of acne: Accutane. It 100% will work given enough time and repeated treatments. It's a Vitamin A overdose which fries the oil-producing area of hair follicles. The problem with Accutane is it really nukes your entire body. Your mental state, digestive tract, skin moisture content, and internal organs will all take a hit. It's a sacrifice many are willing to make though - I did.
Other acne fighting regiments i've found work are:
- 8 hours of sleep on a consistent schedule - inconsistency result in high cortisol (stress response hormone) which produces sebum (basically acne fuel)
- Sunlight! This will work wonders for acne. It will dry your oil glands AND make the acne you have less noticeable.
- MILD CLEANSER. The less product you use the better. Get off the Benzoyl Peroxide for a few weeks if you've been on it for awhile. It may be drying you up too much - It was for me. Don't use high concentrate acids, they will scorch your skin
- Moisturize, it may be annoying but it's well worth it. It helps your skin breathe, which is very important for properly handling excess oil & sebum.
- Less Carbohydrates. Carbs are inflammatory to your digestive tract. This inflammation can lead to higher levels of cortisol (which we're trying to reduce).
- Less milk. Some sufferers are mildly allergic to milk and aren't aware! This was not the case for me but many people have found results in eliminating dairy.
- Stand up straighter. This Increases bloodflow and eventually self-confidence. Both are good acne fighting agents as stress/self-loathing will raise cortisol.
I promise if you consider and implement some of these ideas you WILL see positive results. Acne isn't a complete black box, there are proven lifestyle habbits that diminish it. It's a very complicated math equation really. Eventually though, you will age out of it (95% of people), and may still get an occasional blemish.
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: ModestMouse]
#20583856 - 09/18/14 01:57 PM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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I'd also like to point out that acne, from a survival standpoint, is a very useful genetic trait. It's essentially an indicator of your bodies internal state. If you're eating shit and sitting inside all day, or binge drinking and damaging your kidney's, acne will let you know. It helps to consider the benefit of acne, when feeling down about it.
Bonus tip: Speed fights my acne really well if you find the dose/frequency sweet spot. I find that by taking an amp or bingeing on coffee a few times a week, my body flushes out the cortisol and I am left with very nice skin
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: Envix]
#20583995 - 09/18/14 02:28 PM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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Envix said: perhaps the bumps are there for a good reason. have you tried connecting the dots with a sharpie marker? maybe your face can reveal something to you about yourself, that you otherwise would've never known
Illuminati exposed>
No shit I have thought that before. A while ago when I was quite baked I ended up looking at myself in the mirror I thought I looked like a warrior with like markings on me but no.
What drugs did you get into CG?
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: NailTheSnail]
#20584024 - 09/18/14 02:34 PM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yea I can't get speed but I don't really want it anyway
I am not going back on accutane because I love how I feel at the moment and accutane would just complicate things. Summer is coming up thats when my skin gets better so if all goes well in the warmer months I won't be doing anything out of the ordinary but if it doesn't do to well I will accutane in colder months.
Also I wanna be able to have some psychedelics on the casual and accutane makes it much more dangerous.
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Re: Acne that is ruining my life. [Re: NailTheSnail] 1
#20595606 - 09/21/14 02:01 AM (9 years, 4 months ago) |
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So I am over at the acne.org forum trolling through the site looking for useful info for my case, I come across a pretty funny story and just wanted to point out because I never thought this was a big deal but could be.
I have sex 6-8 times a week usually so could that be a problem for break outs? I find that when my skin is really good the sex is a lot better because I am more confident about myself.
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Hello. I'm 12 and I've been using the regimen for about 2 months now. I follow it strictly everyday, two times a day. I always see major improvement, but when I'm about to feel good about myself and ask a girl out, I break out.. bad. Like from little to mild acne to severe acne. The cycle goes on. I know you shouldn't expect great results in the first 3 months, but with some research I found out that over masturbating makes your hormones go insane thus making you break out.
Help? Thanks. (btw I masterbate 1-2 times a day)
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