Mild Adult Acne
by Aimee
I describe mild acne as having a pimple or two here and there in between otherwise normal, smooth skin. Recently though I've noticed my acne problem has become worse and within the past week it has become so pronounced that I hardly recognize myself. On Monday of this past week I returned home from a month and a half long stay in Costa Rica where my skin had cleared up to flawless after the first week. By Tuesday each cheek was covered in painful bumps and by Wednesday they were pustules. Today is Sunday and there are a combination of scabs and pustules. I would think this was a rash if it wasn't so acne like. The pustules are pimples, at least they look and feel and behave like them. I am wondering if this could be due to environmental change or if it might be hormonal. I don't believe it is dietary as I haven't had much to eat since I've been back and what I have eaten has been salad and other natural foods. I have not changed soap and I am actually still using the same products I was using while away. Being winter, the weather in Costa Rica wasn't particularly nice so I didn't spend a lot of time outdoors. Upon returning I am still indoors because it is also winter time here at home. This problem is very disturbing because my skin is typically quite clear. I haven't applied makeup during this period of time in order to keep from further aggravating my skin but eventually I will need to go out again. What I would really like to find is a natural cure or treatment for adult acne because I prefer not to put chemicals on my face. I really don't want to take Accutane or similar antibiotics from a dermatologist. Also, I do not have health insurance so I cannot really afford a dermatologist at this time.
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