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Adult breakouts --- I could use your recommendations!

AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 12:50:21 GMT

As most of you know who see my posts, I am a mature lady (62), with very sensitive skin. I am currently experiencing some sort of breakout episode on my chin. It started out with one small spot which was very sore. You know those kind you get that feel like some-one socked you in the chin? Well, I do occasionally get one of those and I use Adult Clearasil on it, and after a few days it clears up. It does dry out the skin though.

However, a day later, and I am now getting several more on the chin and they are painful as well. I am wondering what could be causing this? Anyone every experience this as an adult person?

Generally speaking I really have not had much trouble with breakouts in my life other than the occasional zit. Usually, when I have gotten them though it's been on my chin.

Does anyone use or know of a product that can be applied to help heal these things up? If they get worse, I will, of course, contact a dermatologist.

Thanks so much!

Re: Adult breakouts --- I could use your recommendations!

Campion — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 12:57:39 GMT

Are you sure you aren't starting to get shingles?

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:04:39 GMT

That does not start with this kind of thing, does it? I have had this kind of spot or bump many times on my chin before. Usually, I just get one and it does take quite awhile to disappear. I have never really had several at one time before. I thought maybe because I use this super heavy body cream which my doctor recommended I use, that maybe I am touching my chin too much without realizing it and blocking the pores or something.

I really don't know. I am at a loss. If it gets worse or doesn't seem to be disappearing, I will have to make an appointment.

I just wondered if anyone experience similar things and what they did for it.

Thanks so much.

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Campion — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:11:39 GMT

The "painful" could be a clue, and if they are following a track and are fluid filled rather than like "zits."

Otherwise, you may be allergic to something you are using, like your cream. If you touch your face, you will break out.

I break out on my chin from those kinds of serums with silicone in them. I get a hard bump. The only solution is not to use the irritating cream.

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PINKdogWOOD — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:50:01 GMT

If I were you I'd have my PCP take a look as one said it may be shingles.

If you find it's truly acne or a mild form thereof, ProActiv all the way is what I'd use. I'm your age and occasionally I get out the ProActiv facial wash - this NEVER fails me.

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hopi — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:08:02 GMT

Angel,

I have very sensitive skin. Highly recommend the Isomers line as everything is PH balanced and all products are for sensitive skin. Any of the Isomers cleansers would be a good place to start just to get the balance in order and bring back your natural skin fuctions and skin barrier.

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chiclet — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:26:50 GMT

I am 64 & had breakouts all my life due to oily skin...a dab of retin a is the only thing that has ever worked and worked quickly.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 19:27:31 GMT

Assuming you're only dealing with typical zits and not anything more serious, I'd recommend adding a few drops of Propolis Extract to your cleanser. If you use a toner, you can add a few drops to that too. If I have a zit, Neutrogena's On-the-Spot treatment usually works for me. It's Benzoyl Peroxide, but only a 2.5% strength so it works without the irritation of the higher strengths. If I get one of those big bumps that doesn't really have a head on it, I'll use a glob of mint julep mask at bedtime and leave it on overnight and it's much better in the morning.

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ThinkOutsidetheBox — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 20:44:35 GMT

Best thing for ME for zits like you describe has been Buzz On Acne, which I discovered two years ago on this board. If I start to get those pimples, I spray BOA on and gently pat into the skin. It works immediately. No excess drying and no sensitivity...for me. I am 48...had oily acneic skin most of my life, but no pimples now. I make sure to spray it on my whole face and allow to dry before I aply my moisturizer and cosmetics on the days that I wear makeup as well.

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NC Bandwagon — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 20:50:07 GMT

Hello, AngelPuppy1.

Perhaps try washing your face with a gentle face cleanser. Another thing, be very, very gentle when washing your face and even more gentle when washing an area that has a breakout. Scrubbing too hard can cause breakouts.

And after you cleanse your face, then you have to put the moisture back. Otherwise, your skin feels clean, but it gets too dry, over produces oil and then causes more breakouts. So after you cleanse your face, try to find a gentle face lotion to put the moisture back in.

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AspenGrove — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 20:53:10 GMT

Angel, according to my derm, breakouts specific to the chin are almost always hormone related, which is why they often happen for us women over 40 or so. It's all related to our changing hormone levels/ratios. Whenever it has happened to me, I use a dab of Mario Badescu's pink drying lotion, followed by a dab of drying cream at night. By morning, the pimple is greatly reduced or completely gone.

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tcgrl — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 22:30:26 GMT

It has been my experience that your skin is a reflection of your gut health. Try getting on a good probiotic, adding digestive enzymes and removing dairy..this did wonders for me

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MrsSweetieBear — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 23:12:12 GMT

On 12/11/2014 ThinkOutsideTheBox said:
Best thing for ME for zits like you describe has been Buzz On Acne, which I discovered two years ago on this board. If I start to get those pimples, I spray BOA on and gently pat into the skin. It works immediately. No excess drying and no sensitivity...for me. I am 48...had oily acneic skin most of my life, but no pimples now. I make sure to spray it on my whole face and allow to dry before I aply my moisturizer and cosmetics on the days that I wear makeup as well.

You and me both! Buzz on Acne Spray cleared up my chin over 5 years ago. Now BOA is my daily preventative, plus my skin just really likes the anti-aging properties.

And it doesn't sound like a shingles rash to me at all. And if you've (OP and collective you) have had nodular "undergrounder" chin zits in the past, you know what they feel like. Can be very sore. I had them off and on all throughout my 40s and 50s. I'm 65 now and I can't recommend BOA highly enough.

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bluejeansluvr — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 23:56:00 GMT

I had very nice skin all my life even in my teen years, through adulthood. All my friends in high school used to moan about their acne and tell me how lucky I was not to have it. I had a blemish sometimes but not acne. My skin was relatively clear unil I had my last baby and a few days after delivery my skin broke out terribly! I was nursing of course so I could not take prescription drugs for it and had to be careful with what I used on my face. My previously normal skin became oily and I have had problems with it ever since! I started using Proactiv not long after that and it helped a lot. I have used it off and on for many years.

I will sometimes try different moisturizers, because I like a light one, but I find I only need to use one a few times a week, if that. I love the Proactiv toner, but I am not really a fan of their moisturizers. I don't know why they just seem thick to me. I am always on the search for a nice lightweight moisturizer. Heavy serums aren't for me, I just break out. I have started using a few products from Peter Thomas Roth recently and really like them. He has a spot treatment that is very good. I use these products, with my Proactiv.

It's true that many things in your diet can cause breakouts, but sometimes it's just hormones and going through the change of life and you can't do anything about it. You just have to do the best you can and hope and pray for the end of menopause!

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SeaGal — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:34:43 GMT

I would get a tube of (over the counter) cortisone cream and use it on your chin area 2 times a day, am and pm for a full 2 weeks.

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Bird — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 01:17:53 GMT

Have you tried omitting dairy products from your diet? - Bird

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sfnative — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 01:23:12 GMT

I have used ProActiv very successfully and highly recommend it. Before my daughter's wedding, I ordered her ProActiv from the Q, as she had acne on her face, chest and upper back. Poor thing just got hit with it. The ProActiv did a fantastic job on her, as it did for me.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:03:01 GMT

What about your diet? Did you eat anything different or too much chocolate? Diet can definitely affect the facial skin. I do not know that much about Shingles so you would have to Google that. Hope things clear up for you. Burt's Bees has an excellent product for acne.

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 13:27:42 GMT

I appreciate so much all your very kind replies! It's kind of depressing to have this stuff! I do no feel very pretty at this moment, I can tell you that.

I do not know what is wrong. I cannot think of anything different or strange that I ate or applied to my face.

I called the derm and they cannot see me for 2 weeks. My regular doctor -- forget that--- try a month.

I do take probiotics and have for quite some time.

I have lot of stress but for me that's pretty standard!

I am trying to use a gentle hand and avoid putting much of anything on my chin at this point.

I just hope it doesn't get any worse and when I do get to the derm., that they can help me.

Thanks, again.

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twins mom — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 16:50:40 GMT

African Black Soap... Shea Terra has several great soaps

SKINN am cleanser with Tea Tree Oil

Isomers Exfoliating Cleanser with Tea Tree Oil

Paula's Choice Acne Cream (cheap and effective)

SKINN Dermapeel

So not recommend Kate Sommerville Acne System

Anything with Benzoil Peroxide