I have had acne since I was about 13...I'm 22 now. Tried everything, antibiotics, the pill...mine seems to be stress AND hormone related. I'm in the UK and I went to see a dermatologist. All he did was take one look at me and suggest I go onto roaccutaine, which is the one someone was talking about before, causes depression and lots of other things. The negatives outweigh the positives in my opinion. Not sure what else I can do for it now, my Mum suggested laser, so may be something to look into...but I don't see how that's going to stop them coming up? Am always looking for new products/advice to follow. Just hoping it either goes away, or I find something to stop it someday!

I also struggle with this, but only get acne once a month, yes exactly at that time of the month, every month. So mine is completely hormone related. It used to be so much worse but I went on roaccutane. I believe in the states that has been taken off the market or renamed as it can make people feel depressed. I didn't have any of those feelings as I was on half the normal dose for a longer period of time. It's been a life saver. I used to have at least 9 pustules on my face ever day. This morning I don't have one. Although still have the monthly break outs, but only one or two. For those suffering I say, try everything. Eating well, drinking a lot of water every day (I think personally it's a huge key) etc etc. I wouldn't believe beauty therapists who say it's what you use on your skin, but if you feel they may be right, try other skin products. Don't give up.

I have acne mostly due to carbohydrates. I don't wear much makeup, and the most likely thing that could clog my pores is concealer. How can I balance out my extra carbs?

Hi tinkerbell, you are very much right about exercising! i had a very tough time with acne but now thats to the new treadmill i bought my acne is diappearing. I do running everyday and my acne is getting better. exercising wont really suit everybody it might actually make it worse!!! this is only the case if you dont clean your self properly after exercising. I have a shower and i use body shop shower els and scrubs to really clean my body and for the face I use st ives olive scrub, clean and clear blackhead scub and tea tree toner you can get these products from superdrug. You can also try steaming your face to open the pores up; make sure you clean properly afterwards.

I'm 28 years old and I started having adult acne last year. I was desperate and I tried just about anything. I spent crazy amount on money on different products and I reached a point where I didn't even want to try anything else because it seemed to only make it worse. Then, I was told by me sister-in-law to use the Clinique products which are doctor recommended (I didn't know that). So, I've bought the 3-step Anti-Blemish products by Clinique and OH MY GOD!!!!! My skin is so soft, my blemishes disappeared and my boyfriend can't stop touching my face and he keeps on telling me how soft my skin is! I definetely recommend to anyone with adult acne to try these products, they will give you your self-confidence back!

I am 22 and my hormones are changing...AGAIN!!!! Trust me I CAN tell. Allways had nice skin. Until...dun dun dun...NOW! Well for about 6 months now, my lovely chin has been coverd with little red spots accompanied by one or two real BIG poppers! I have been a vegetarian for over 6 years. When I went vegan for a year, my skin was magnificat! What I beileve to be some of the issue as of late: MY Hormones - check. Eating way to much cheese and milk - check. Not eating enough veggies and fruit- check. Eating way to many carbs - check. OK soo I've allways been a runner and a dancer, plant trees in Bristish Columbia for a living. Active and healthy, but not eating enough whole raw foods as of late. Such as: Almonds, avacados, spinach, blueberries, strawberries, flax seed oil, leafy green salads, red/orange/yellow peppers, REAL unprocessed protein (know where it comes from and what's in it!!!!) Soooo for the last two weeks - I have been eating this way again + running and hula huping. Also changing my pillow case regularly. Not OVER scubbing the affected area, but dabing clean, mosterizing with NATURAL oatmeal/coccanut based cream. Ooo la laa! My skin is improving! ~~~~~~~~If you do not have dry skin and need a quick fix for a date tonight - warm up some water throw in some salt and apply to the affected area all day - this may help to dry it out (not a long term solution).

also my face is really shiny for some reason and very oily while the rest of the body is very dry.

another excellent post