Adult Acne

[kittyboo]

I have been told, from the doctor, I have Adult Acne on my face (I am 26yrs old, female), I was shocked bcos they do not look like Spots/Zits more like a rash, as if I am alergic to something I am using - the Doc has given me creams to try but they have not worked. Can anyone suggest a cream etc to try????

[nannon]

in the last 6 months my skin has gone really bad and for someone who has never had a spot at 22 when the doctor said acne i thought it a bit strange....the creams the doctors gave me didnt seem to help just seemed to aggrivate them - and mine were not so much spots but like a rash, raised and sore. I started using botanics make up remover, exfoiliating scrub and face moisturiser (rice and honey extract one). And also a witch stick (a spot stick - its a blue tube) now my skin is back to its normal self!!

[whiskeysheri]

Could it have anything to do with a pill you're on? I'd never had a spot in my life until I started the pill, then I was absolutely covered in them, so my GP put me on Dianette, which was fab. I think it can also be used just to treat acne also. Good luck x

[kittyboo]

No i havent been on the Pill for yrs.

I tried Dianette but got horrible side affects so had to stop taking it.

[teag1rl]

my skin came out in this horrible rash of raised lumps around my mouth and nose spreading onto cheeks. I was told it was acne too, started having a nervous breakdown cos I was 24 and never suffered from spots and this was a really unsightly like I would say 'rash', pharmamcist said it was dry skin. Anyways, I slathered it in E45 one night, woke up and it was worse. left it for a day then smothered it in vaseline before I went to bed and next day it wa much improved. I don't know whether it actually helped or my skin was going to get better anyway. I certainly don't think it was acne, whole episode last 5 days at most. I put it down getting flour on my face when I was baking one day. Sorry if this doesn't help-just telling my tale and I hope your skin clears up soon.

[shazbang]

I was told once that (for a female) your blood/hormones change every 7 years or so and this can affect things like skin/hair condition. I'm not sure if this is true or not.

I sometimes get dry red flaky patches on my face which is a very mild form of eczema. i also get this on my scalp now and again. this only affects me a few times a year and at all other times my facial skin is flawless (therefore i dont complain when it happens). i just rub a bit of sudocreme or E45 on. maybe you should ask to see a different doctor as it may turn out to be a form of eczema or dermatitis. or maybe ask a pharmacist to have a look. if you're not happy definitely ask for a 2nd opinion.

[PAWSABELLE]

I too would see a different doctor for a 2nd opinion. I had a few red patches on my arms and the doctor told me it was psoriasis and gave me some cream for it which didn't work. When I went back to see another doctor he diagnosed eczema, gave me some cream and it did the trick.

I was also getting flaky skin on my face and was told not to use exfoliating products as they were aggravating it. The doctor told me it was sebbhoric dermatitis and I have to use a special shampoo twice a week, but it does work and my skin is fine now.

Dianette is very good for skin problems, but I had to stop taking it as I starting to get migraines every month.

Good luck.

[Ruth541]

I'm now 30 and have had acne on and off since I was 12. More recent years I've seen a doctor about it and have tried various medications which work for so long but do not cure it. I'm still using Brevoxil cream (available over the counter at pharmasists) which helps to control the worst of the acne and witchazel gel. Be careful with the cream as it can be too strong and dry your skin out sometimes making it flake a little.

[Kay]

I have "Hormonal Acne" its just around my nose and flares up every few weeks. Mine occured with the menopause I was 51. Im 58 this year and I still have the acne. when it flares up my nostrils turn red with tiny raised spots. I use a steroid cream from my gp.

[malaise]

Try using products for sensitive skin. I have a similar problem and it really helps. I also learned never to use anything astringent on your skin, because it just tears it to shreds and makes your oil glands go crazy! I use Cetaphil liquid cleanser. You can get Cetaphil for about �6 from any pharmacy; they'll order it in for you.

[Wispy68]

Did your doctor say anything about acne rosacea? This was the first thing I thought of when I read your question.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ask_the_doctor/rosacea.shtml

http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068815

[brawburd]

I started getting acne in my 30s :( and was prescribed Zineryt Lotion. Always have some around in case of occasional spot because it gets rid of it promptly. Might be worth asking your GP about.

[kittyboo]

Thanks Guys !!!

A friend has told me to try MD Formulation vit-a-plus clearing - problem is it is �48 for 30ml, so I want to make sure it is worth buying .....has anyone tried it before?