Acne

guadalupe, 11
Thanks that advise of yours have make my days better when I get acne.

Si, 14
Ive had 4 different medications from the gp that didnt work, and now 2 others from a skin specislist. I hate them!

nicole, 12
It's so nice to find out that other people get spots on their chest.I felt so embaressed because I thought I was the only one.

Random, 15
The way i see it is, if you have acne it doesn't matter! If people judge you on your skin, they aint worth talking to. Just be yourself and have fun. Surely that's what life is about, not spots!

jemma, 14
thanx 4 the advice ive been getting really stressed at the moment about my spots ive jst stopped useing foundation thanx 4 all the gd points and help :D

Meee,, 14
Well dont get me started about acne. I had it worsee on my cheeks and around my chin. It made me really upset and I tryed to cover it up with make-up, Not a good idea it just got worsee then i got stressed about it which made it worse, see where im going with this, i went to my doctors and they gave me anti-biotics it took a while for them to start workin but the result from takin them .. made me so happy my skin cleared up really well and I had a huge confidence lift and if theres one thing id suggest its to go to your doctors and see what they suggest, one thing i dont advise is pickin of squeezin.. i have quite a few terrible scars unfortunatly butt theres things to help, bio-oil .. it does work just dont use it too much because its kinda greasy lol and I am reading this because I was wondering if anyone has any advice about things to help clear scars becuase bio-oil aint my thing lol :) x

Simone, 15
I've found drinking lots of water really helps! I wouldn't worry too much anyway, other people are more concerned about their own appearances yours! :)

sidney, 12
I have had zits for a long time. I hate it i have acne on my face, Back, and chest. I can't wear a swim suit that is to skimpy, because of zits, which sucks, bvecause I am pretty and thin and uhhhhhhhh!!!! it just sucks once a guy asked me out and then he lookes at me, I said no whoch was stupid, because he didn't care. I have tried "Proactive" but it didn't work. Then I got a pack of vitamins that go with the proactive, but they made ne sick! Any advice??? :(

Kirsty, 14
I have eczema and use special cream to treat it. The only problem!? Spots appear all over my face. So I then apply special cream to them, and my eczema flares up. Its like an endless skin cycle. I use to be really worried about how people would react to both, but now I dont really care what they think.

Zara, 12
people say toothpaste helps

Milli, 12
try this...prescription but it works a treat!Isotrexin. My dads a doctor and he showed it to me, its amazing.

Joe, 13
I am a boy, and am very self-consious about my spots. I had clear skin when i was 12, and ever since i have turned 13, i feel as though my skin wont be spot free again. i only have a few spots on my forehead, but quite alot on my nose. I am having a shower twice a day, using clearasil ultra facewash twice a day, and just dapping sudocrem on my spots at night, and found that this does work, however everytime i think my spots are clearing up, in the morning i have 2 or 3 more breakouts! its so anoying. At school i get all oily round my t-zone and have to wipe it all the time. I am in a production with my school, and the performance is in a few weeks time, and feel like my skin has to be spot-free, as i have got a main part. I think I will go and see my doctor soon, although i cant swallow pills! lol. seya! =]

Ema, 13
I have a few spots on my face, but i really dont mind its just a phase and it doesnt make me any less of a person, i have better features to worry about than my skin. :)

goin crazy, 15
thnks to 'Lauraa x , 13' message it really boosted me up:)

sharn, 16
To be frank i hate my face. it is full off acne. the amount of remedies i have tried along with medication is countless! but one thing that has benefitted me is Aloe Vera Cream, its called cyxlax and it leaves your skin feeling fresh. within 2 weeks one gets to see the difference as it genuniely works. Whatever udo dont get 'pro-activ' facial cleanser as it makes it soo much more worse!!! Also Germolene is actually an antiseptic cream but i used to get spots that looked more like lumps and it made a difference in a matter of days. i hope this has helped someone :D if any1 needs any more info just post a comment on the site and i shall get back to u :)

al, 18
yea i had acne real bad. It got me pretty depressed at times. When it started to get bad i went to the GP who sent me to the Dermatologist. After 6 months of the medication they put me on i was almost completely clear. Now that i am i feel loads better and have been for over half a year. I recommend any1 that has it bad do what i did.

sammy, 13
i get spots but not alot as i used to well they come and go, like sometimes i have loads and then i dont have any at all its annoying but ive got used to it !!

K, 16
I dont really have bad stops on my face, its mostly on my shoulders and bad. They are horrible i always have to wear a cardigan and things to cover my shoulders. I also have them on the top of my bad. They are oright because you cant see them as much. But my shoulders :(Horrible!

Jessica, 16
Nothing seems to work for me, So just forget about them it doesnt make you any less of a person.

Llinos, 14
i have just realized that no one really cares if you have spots. right, everyone can be self conscious on bad days, like other girls will notice your spots, but they'll probably glad that someone other has them too. and as for boys, they really don't care ... its a part of your personality and face anyway ... although i try my best to cover-up with concealer and foundation on bad days! =D

Betty x, 14
I have spots but i try not to get bothered about them, i see past my spots and focus of my other features :) xxx

A xxx, 12
Hi i used to have oily skin now i have dry skin and ive STILL got spots but i think they r reli goin down cuz im just washing them then leaving them + drinking LOTS of water:) byee xx

Lauraa x , 13
Acne happens too everyone, wether its all ove your face or just a few spots. No one likes it!I have a few and i actually have some cream from the doctors. It worked well at first but they were still there. i still use the cream and i have been refered to a skin dermatologist because it is not normal for them to still be there after a year still using the cream. i would rather thmem not be there but i hae give up caring no one maks fun of me or anything. If there is anyone on here reading this who is worried about them i say don't worry ! Everybody gets them once in there life !=Dx x x x

Tey, 13
everyone gets spots. there are pleanty of treatments. loads to suit differnt skin types. i had loads of spots in year 6 but now i have a few. i have tried creams and gels and washes alot of which did not work for me but i now use freederm and that helps me. dont stress over it thow; its so common. people dont often notice spots anyway because they most likely have them theirself. wear foundation to hide them abit. =D good luck,

jack, 15
i remember when i was 12 thinking how lucky i was to have great skin. the next morning i woke up with loads of spots which i have had ever since!

Charlotte, 14
I had acne on my forehead nearly all of last year but it went however it has now appeared again on my chest. NOthing seems to get rid of it does anyone have any answers?

Sian, 15
I get spots all the time and they really do my head in lol, so iv been using these cleansing wipes from the avon which my nan got me and they really work. Give them a try they cost £2.50 for 2 packs.

megan, 13
Thanks bbc.after reading this i feel much better

Boo, 14
I started gettin acne when i was just 8 (sucky, i know!) I've tried EVERYTHING! I went to my GP n she gave me 4 different things until i found the one i needed. It too a while but it was so worth it once all me spots had gone. I still get the odd one but now i feel like one of the other girls. Not the ugly, spotty girl. Dnt panic girlies, its normal. x

M, 16
I was really scared to see the GP about my acne because I thought it wasn't serious enough but believe me, it is worth going. The GP I had was so lovely and understanding and she gave me some medication which should give results. If normal face washes aren't helping, then you should definitely see your GP, it's nowhere near as scary as you might think.

CharlOtte, 13
Im using tablets atm to get rid of ma acne but it going VERY Slowly but im lookin forward to havin clear skin :)

Jennifer, 16
Ive had acne for a few years now. I used to use clearisil but it didnt really work and i dont like the idea of putting so much chemicals on my face. Recently i have started using a teatree facial wash from the Body Shop. Its really working :) I also put vitamin e on my face a night to try and heal the scars.

Mimi, 13
Just like the article said, I started my acne after hitting puberty. It's been about 4 years now and it's breaking me to bits. I have low self esteemed so I look down upon my self ALOT. I'm even emotional about it. Today I looked at the mirror and started crying over it. I don't want it to last any longer because I feel a tad sad living with it for the rest of my teen years. I guess dieting did help me a bit but my skin was way better after school ended but after school started it got worse again. Like today this guy I've been knowing says I look great and all but I don't really believe him and this other guy says what? you think she's fine? I can't believe guys and their judgement, they're so harsh. Anyways this must be one long comment but I'll try and see how things goes. Thanks for the advice! ^^ I'm trying or at least quitting the habit of picking my pimples. I mean that's the #1 No No.

Emma, 26
My skin got spotty when i was 13 and i used to wear loads of make up to cover it. Ive still got spots now which come and go. My advice is... ask your GP for help, dont spend a fortune on spot treatments like clean&clear (they are usually too strong for young sensitive skin) and lastly try NOT to wear make up like foundation - you'll look just as pretty with lip gloss, mascara and powder. There's no need to try to hide your spots - you are what you are. Hope that helps!

A Girl, 13
Thanks, i cleanse, tone and moisturise twice daily with products that have natural ingredients but i'm findin it hard to sort my diet out - VERY hard, i know how & what to do but its not easy. Thanks again - i get so upset having spots all over my face! =] x

Kate, 13
Thanks for the great advice!! I used to worry about my spots but hopefully if I leave 'em be, they'll soon be gone!! Thanks Slink!! xox :)

She, 13
i had acne for 2 years on my back chest and face severely. eventually i went on medication called accutane and my acne is gone. there were many side effects but eventually it payed off. if you have severe acne i recommend it.

Daniela, 12
i feel so much better knowing all the facts know and i am so reliefed that my acne isn't perminent! thanks =]

Si, 16
Had rly clear skin a year ago..hav been suffering from breakouts for the past year =( gets me down sumtyms but my skin looks a lot better when my diet is healthier and i drink lots of water =) and even when i do get breakouts i dont feel upset anymore..everyone gets them and u jst move on and carry on with life =P

robyn, 13
i have had acne for 2 years it used to bother me alot but now i jst have to live with it until it goes. i have got stuff from my gp nd it works really well.

alex, 13
i get spots and it makes me feel really self-concious , but i am going to drink loads of water and wash my fash with warm water twice daily. Hopefully my spots will ckear up abit more Thankss =) x

Sam, 18
I get it, my dad had, and so did his dad. I wasn't too bothered about it, even though i got it pretty bad, but now its scarring, so even though the acne has calmed down now, the scars are still there and i might need to resort to skin laser treatment . . .great! Swimming usually helps, the morning after swimming, my face is like a babies bottom . . . softness wise!!

Rosie G, 13
Thanks to my dad, i have overactive oil glands! XP...or acne as normal people call it.

d, 14
i have had acne for about a year and a half and i mainly get it on my chin. thanks too bbc i went too my doctor and she gave me capsuals for acne and a roll on liquid to put on my face... now my acne looks better than ever. i still have the odd pimpiles here and there but i just get on with it. dont let ance get you down because it got me down and i never wanted to go out of the house! but now i feel so confidant !! x

erin, 14
i have had acne since i was 7 and i still got it now but now i feel more confident tht its commom and if i keep using my cream it will go hopefully

Kerrry, 14
I would see your GP i did that but got some rancid tablets they make me gag but ive been on 2 weeks and alreedy a differance(: Give it ago

katiee . . x, 15
ohhh i have popped ALOT of mine im a bit scared they are gonna scar i don't know what to do :(

Sarah, 17
I get spots and yes it is annoying! i drank lots of water and for 5 days i have gone make up free but i can never leave the house without make up!

Sarah, 12
Reading this has made me feel better. I have spots and blackheads on my chin and nose and a few spots on my back so im going to start drinking water as i dont really at the moment i prefer flavoured drinks. And im also going to eat more fruit and generally be more healthy, i already knew that being on a better diet would make your spots heal but i wasnt 100% sure so thanks, now hopefully i can have my clear beautiful skin back xxx

Lauren x, 13
I have had pimples since i was around 9 yrs. I got really freaked out by them at first but you just get used to them. They have started going now I'm getting older. I went to see my GP and he gave me medicated tablets to take twice daily and they have really helped. Don't use too many products on your face all at once as it really does clog your skin up. You could even try getting a proffesional facial done as it really helps and isn't at all pricy as long as you go to the right one. Some beauticians even do discounts for teenagers as they know that teenage skin is worse than other ages. Good Luck with your skin and don't let it ruin your life.Have fun, my lovelies,L x

kitty, 15
A boy wouldnt go out with me coz i have spots.but its his loss.

tania , 15
ive had it since i was 12 ...then again so did my mum ...theres this drug roaccuatane its amazing clears up everything in like 2 months !x

Rebecca, 12
I have got spots and I always try to cover them up with make up but after reading this I think I will just have to put up with it. Plus thanks Mum and dad.

......, 16
i have had spots 4 ages bt clearasil ultra helps alot...... my face is nearly clear from using it now

Tia, 16
Spots wont go as much as you want them to things take time if you dont have any confidence in yourself by believing they will go how do you expect others to believe in you. Be who you want to be not what others want to see, people pick on you because there jelous of something you have and they want it keep it up and dont worry about what you look like its the person you are inside that matters most :) 0x

laura, 14
I have acne and i went to my doctors they put me on lots of dfferent tablets now im on the pill and i been on them for about 2 months and its helped

Tasmin , 14
I dont really sufffer from spots, but occesionly I get 1, Once your spot is really getting on your nurves & you want it gone, (and it is full of puss) Squise it with clean fingers & nales before bed, then put some tee-tree oil on it. DO not use toothpaste if the spot is near your eyes, TRUST me it kills!! xox

Jasmine, 14
Everyone seems to think that the stuff the doctor gives you works but to be quite honest it just doesn't! I have tried every treatment under the sun to get rid of my spots but they wont go, so thanks but no thanks.

Mili, 15
I had spots since age of 10 and went to the doctor and she gave me some info on spots n ance, said should clear up in 3-4 years. It's been 5 years now and getting no better.She gave me some tablets to take, but I can't swallow tablets and these ones had really thick coating, so couldn't crush them.AAAHHH!

Natalia, 12
I used to have spots, but I don't anymore. I took a lot of garlic tablets, and they cleared my skin. You can try rubbing regular garlic on your skin, or eating it too. I don't recomend rubbing it on your skin if it's sensitive. I personally like the tablets better, because I don't want to smell like a garlic clove all day!

caitlin, 13, 13
I have had PIMPELS since I was 3 yrs old and it's so annoying - I have tried EVERYTHING and it isn't working I'm going to try what this says and c if it works.

El, 14
i have problems with spots, and i find it difficult to find products that suit me because i have sensative skin. so i dont really tend to use them, some days it gets quite bad, but some days they are practically gone. :). i dont let them bother me really. my boyfriend doesnt seem to have a problem with them either, so why should i? they will go when they go, so why bother putting loads of chemicals all over your face?

Rebecca, 13
Wow i thought chocolate did cause spots, im glad to know thats not true, i have it on my arms, and my back and its really annoying, thanks for the help

, 12
i have got acne and i have tried face wash but it doesn't seem to work. please help me to get rid of them. but i keep on getting pick on coz of my face. and i have tried telling people its about growing up but no one seems to listen to me.

mee, 12
i got little spots on my forehead and my mate squeezes her spots, she has loads, and i had one big spot, she told me to squeeze and it went a few days after. but my mom told me that if you squeeze spots, they could spread and it could get worse

siobhan, 13
thankz for the advice!! I have acne on my chest and it reeli makes me self concious but since it went on a trip my friendz saw it but they neva sed anything so i dnt worri that much. Nw i use clean and clear n duvoc gel that reeli works but it has to be prescribed

Hana, 14
I got my acne tratment for my GP there totaly cool about it and the best part is that its free ! so you save loads of dosh. Its done wonders for my skin thanks for the advice

vicky, 17
my bf has bad acne on his face and weve tried everything now to try and help it go away but nothings worked yet but i love him just the way he is he gorgeous and i love him to bits xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

niamh, 16
thanks for the advice. my fav spot treatment is freederm. i put it on a spot at night and by the morning it is almost completely gone xxx

Katie, 15
I Have had acne 4 2 years and its getting so much better :) im using Clinique foaming toning and mosturising & it has really helped me & i now know that it is going 2 go one day <3

Jasmine, 14
Thanks bbc, after reading this i feel more normal because i get really upset over them i have it on my back, chest and a bit on my forehead and it reaaly annoys me.

chelsea, 13
i have acne on my back its soo annoying but thanx for the advice-im on medication for it though it does work

Caoimhe, 14
Its good to know that my pimples will go wawy after puberty but i need to wear make-up to cover them in the time being! but I will start taking my make-up off before I go to bed maybe that will help a bit!

katyyy, 15
thank you for this advic you have reli helpped me an i no i can eats chocolate an crisps without worrying thank yop xx

katie, 15
Thank you for the advice im going to try some of that out :)

tina, 14
thankyou so much!I suffer from acne and it gets me down so badly. but thanks to this website i dont feel so bad anymore.

sophie, 12
i think its great that people are here to help you if you need it nearly every1 gets spots and blackheads there so horrible but you have got to deal with it i always use stuff for my spots and blackheads all i just wanna say is bbc ROCKS xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Zander, 14
my bf has spots and i fink he is stunnin, people fink he is ugly but have never met him. sumtimes i fink ythey r jealous

kiya , 14
thanks for the advice !! but im still gets emotional about them which probably every one do it gets to the stage where i think i dont want to be here .. and i get very argumentive with people because of how i feel i have tryed all the products which are suppost to help acne which it dosnt so it go tto much for me and i then went to the doctors and they them me sum acne cream and im on medication (tablets) hope it works lol wish me good luck and thnx again x

emily, 13
I get spots but since I've been eating more fruit and a healthier diet plus gallons of water my spots have got much better.Also makeup is not proven to cause spots. Just make sure your hands are clean when you apply it =) x

Me, 16
If your mature enough you see past them.. I thought i'd never be with a guy with spots... my boyfriend has them and it doesnt bother me in the slightest i love him for him, i think the best way to deal with spots is by diet as some of the stuff you buy in shops may not agree with you. And i've recently started using foundation and its made my skin worse, before i was pretty much clear skinned now thats not so much the case.

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