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Unclear Complexion

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  • 12-01-2008 12:00am
    #1
    mikemac
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    Lad, mid-twenties.
    I tried to go unreg for this but I can't answer the verification question correctly and I tried several times
    Mods, issue with mac users?

    Since I was 15 or I've had several blackheads on my face.
    I assumed they would be gone by age 19-20 but still here. WTF?

    I've tried most commerical solutions, Clearasil, Nivea for Men, etc.
    But no results! Any suggestions?

    Also, I'd like to add that I'm of average fitness
    But I walk 15 minutes in work each day and my face is beetroot red! I could accept this is I was an unfit slob but why does this happen if I am cardiovascular fit? It's frustrating.
    I'll add that I've a very fair complexion and I can be sunburned easily.

    Is a visit to a dermotologist in order? Note I know this is not a medical forum


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    #2
    geminilady
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    you could try a facial from a beautician that could clear it up for up, i use "simple" exfoliator but only started it a few days ago seems to be clearing up my skin good luck


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    Lockstep
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    First of all, In my experience over-thecounter stuff tends not to work.
    Clearasil etc is a nono for me.


    secondly, wash your face every morning. I found that to be the biggest help

    Third, see a doctor. They can prescrive you the right thing.


    For me, keeping clean shaven also worked. Dunno why but the blade kept my skin in good nick.


    Most importantly: dont pick at spots. Definetly causes a lotta damage.


    I'm no expert but I read somewhere that sweat causes it a lot. YOur working out etc could be making it worse if you don't wipe the sweat away.


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    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    I'd like to add that once a year, usually in the cold, sharp days of Spring my skin starts flaking badly for about two weeks.
    So you can see dried, dead skin on my face though I tried to wash it several times a day.

    Sure exfoliators and moisturizer help but it's doesn't prevent this.

    I don't have spots so that's not an issue. Just blackheads and if I don't tackle this issue now, I could here in 12 months time looking for more advice.

    I have seen a GP and was told not to worry and not given any prescription.


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    Lockstep
    Registered Users Posts: 9,029 ✭✭✭Lockstep


    micmclo wrote: »
    I'd like to add that once a year, usually in the cold, sharp days of Spring my skin starts flaking badly for about two weeks.
    So you can see dried, dead skin on my face though I tried to wash it several times a day.

    Sure exfoliators and moisturizer help but it's doesn't prevent this.

    I don't have spots so that's not an issue. Just blackheads and if I don't tackle this issue now, I could here in 12 months time looking for more advice.

    I have seen a GP and was told not to worry and not given any prescription.

    You can get these strips that rip the blackheads out.

    I only have one or two but I tried them out anyway.

    They did the trick.


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