Exercising with Acne Marks

[Anonymous]

I was just curious about what others think of intense acne or hyperpigmentation on those that exercise and must expose the mess.

Personally, I feel horribly, horribly self-conscious when I am out running in my neighborhood with my hair tied back, bright red marks free for the world to see. And because I am familiar with most of the people outside around here, it doubles my nerves.

Traveling to run elsewhere isn't much of an option, and I cannot bring myself to attend a gym.

I've been looking into fading products, but would really rather keep chemicals off my face. "Home remedies" (such as lemon, etc.) have been tried, with no noticeable result.

At this point, I'm not sure what I wished to accomplish with this post. Suggestions, personal experiences, and opinions on what crosses your mind when seeing someone with bad acne/marks- or what you think others may view them as, would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Acne/Marks? Yuck, I can't keep my eyes off them!

Acne/Marks? I notice them, aren't attracted to them, but don't judge.

Acne/Marks? I notice, but don't care either way.

Acne/Marks? I am totally oblivious, and continue on with my day.

[287687has]

As for home remedies, I have no idea, but what I can tell you is that with a healthy diet and regular exercise, most of the acne "should'' clear itself up. A lot of what causes acne is the fatty oils in your blood and skin. By eating right you take out most of the fatty oils, and by exercising you sweat more, clearing your pores. I am a health and training instructor with my fire department so I get questions like this a lot. I tell them the same as I tell you: the reason acne is such a problem these days is a combination of fatty, processed foods and lack of exercise. Look at any old picture or painting and you'll see that no one had acne back in the days when you worked for your food and when you ate, it was fresh from the market. If your problems persist past exercise and healthy dieting, it may be a skin condition. If its that then you'll have to see your dermatologist, that's out of my pay grade.

[stubbsy]

The chances are, people don't take notice, and the fact that your not hiding your face behind your long hair is doing your face good, because light is a natural therapy where skin is concerned, but there's lotions that can help, or see a doc, as there is some amazing treatments like lazer treatment, its almost painless and it really works, but don't take oral remedies, these can be nasty, but also, the more you show your face, the less people will notice and the more confident you will become which can itself make the marks dissappear,x

[desidoll]

I would feel sorry for her instead of judging her.I know how she feels though because I have been struggling with terrible acne too few years back.I didn't even dare to step out from the house without any powder on my face.Now whenever I saw someone with terrible acne I try not to look at her because I know that would make she feels bad and insecure.If I get to talk and know her I might help by giving her some suggestion how to get rid of the acne.

Since you said you wanna keep your face from chemicals I suggest you to take multivitamin supplement that will work from the inside of your body.Collagen might help too which consist two methods.One is by drinking and another one is by getting injection directly from the doctor.It is very costly,but mostly work for almost everyone.

[thisgirllyssa]

if you're running outside, who the hell cares what you look like. I get the self confidence part, and self esteem thing I'm a girl too. but the people driving around aren't going to be looking at you, and if they aren't they really can't see your face that well in detail. and if anything you may very well be inspiring them, because while your outside running, getting healthy, exercising, theyre sitting in their car. so please, don't worry about how you look while your working out, go home shower, put some make up on and you'll feel even better than when you started.