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Cystic acne is middle age. Yuck!

MostlyWater
MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
I guess I should be happy that I had clear skin most of my life. I'm going to see a dermatologist, not that I hold out much hope that she can help me without invasive medication ....

Presumably it's hormones.

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  • slimstrauss
    slimstrauss Posts: 209 Member
    Probably likely, the things we have to go through. Maybe you should be careful with your diet too, although don't know what types of food you are eating.
  • threnners
    threnners Posts: 175 Member
    edited June 2016
    I have had more acne in the last 2 years than I ever did as a teen. UGH.
  • NicoleBurgoz
    NicoleBurgoz Posts: 43 Member
    Did you try Witch hazel?
    Get the inexpensive one at Walmart, cotton pads or washcloth and wipe your face once or twice a day.
    Don't know about cystic acne, but it won't hurt.
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    My skin is pretty sensitive and I'm not supposed to put a bunch of things on it. Anyway, long story short, I saw my dermatologist. Gave me a wash and 2 new creams. Says it'll probably even out as my menopausal hormones stop fluctuating.
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