Okay, so acne problems again.

[Love_love_dreamer]

I'm not sure, but I've been using this really good stuff and my face has cleared up pretty good. This stuff works amazing but now I'm starting to break out really bad.

I'm past the time of the month of ladies think its because of that and I don't know really what to do.

I guess my eating habits have change. But I don't think that could be the problem

Any tips or advice as to what I can do to get rid of this big problem?

[LuvBiddy]

Different things work for different people. You have to keep experimenting until you find what works for you, although nothing can top getting prescriptions from your dermatologist. The Proactiv routine of exfoliate, tone, and treat can be done "OTC" if you buy a gentle daily cleanser with scrubbing particles, a decent toner (Neutrogena is a good one), and an at least 2.5% benzoyl peroxide cream (gels I'm not a fan of). Don't forget the cotton swabs!

Sometimes putting some Neosporin on a bad pimple overnight will calm it down. Oh, and a biweekly sulfur mask is a must. You can get one at a local drugstore, too.

As for your diet, just make sure you're getting enough water and fiber in your diet no matter what. Sugar will definitely worsen your acne, especially in combination with fat, but I don't think that is the main trigger. I think it's the bacteria on your skin in combination with overactive oil glands.

[LuvBiddy]

P.S. If your skin gets too taut and dry from the do-it-yourself Proactiv regimen, you can always slather on some non-comedogenic face lotion like a drugstore version of Cetaphil.

[Love_love_dreamer]

Thanks :)

[dragonxlli]

Well if your using face stuff, then it's probably eating habits, getting your period, or just stress. It happens. I hate it too. Just keep using the stuff and if theyre really bad, use a dab of toothpaste on them. Read it a while ago, tried it, and it actually worked. Nifty, lol

If they keep up just see a dermatologist.

How much chocolate have you eaten? That sh*t makes me break out so bad it's rediclous.

[smexiliciousss]

If it's really bad you'll have to see a dermatologist they just give you pills and cream and it works SO well!

[Anonymous]

Cut out all junk food. That's what works for me. Junk food causes me to break out.

[DocClassic]

why don't you think that could be the problem?

[Love_love_dreamer]

because my eating habits change all the time.

One month I'll be eating this the next week I could be eating differently. Nothing really changes.

[DocClassic]

if its really bad then use that stuff on tv, I've heard they work really bad. if its more like a pimple here and there, I swear by toothpaste

[DocClassic]

*ive heard they work really well* haha

[Love_love_dreamer]

Hmm... well I haven't been a fan of either but I guess I could try it out.

[DocClassic]

dab the toothpaste on the pimple before you sleep try not to sleep on that side and id be surprised if it wasn't much better in the morning