i am 24 and started having bad acne,i have stared getting big lumps on my face,what could b the possible cause
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You need to see a dermatologist, you might need a prescription.  There are also adult facial cleansers for acne.
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I had really bad acne in my teens but now when I tell people that they can't believe it. It's probably an annoying thing to say but look for a long term solution. \n\nI used Physohex which is heavily chemical and it cleared my acne up but it damaged my skin. I have since concentrated on eating a fairly healthy diet and washing my face twice a day with just a cheap, chemical free cleanser. Moisturising is good even if it makes you feel oily bc you are balancing the drying effects of cleansing.\n\nYou can massively change your skin but think 6 months rather than 6 hours - remember your skin regenerates totally new skin cells every 6-10 months so look after the next layer rather than the one you see in the mirror.
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food can be an issue! greasy foods such as pizza and fries-things like that. it boosts the oil in your skin that builds up and causes acne. alot of things can trigger acne. i know because i had it myself. washing your face to much signals the body that you are running low on oil, so then you get more! you don't want to wash your face more than twice a day! none of my family had acne either. what happens is the oil in your pores builds up and causes a plug. then your skin swells up and becomes red and sore. i would recomend a medication like proactive or acne free! i use proactive and i works like a charm... i used to have bad acne but now you can't see one blemish!
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Acne is not a teen symptom it can occur to anyone at any particular age, several factors have been shown to affect the condition:-\n• Disease. Hormonal disorders.\n• Hormonal changes. Acne can flare up before menstruation, during pregnancy, and  menopause.\n• Diet. Although they are not the primary cause of acne, certain foods may bring on flare-ups or make the condition worse.\n• Drugs. Acne can be a side effect of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and anabolic steroids.\n• Personal hygiene. Use of abrasive soaps, hard scrubbing of the face, or handling pimples will often make them worse.\n• Cosmetics. Oil-based makeup and hair sprays worsen acne.\n• Environment. Exposure to oils and greases, polluted air, and sweating in hot weather can all aggravate acne.\n• Stress. Emotional stress may contribute to acne.\n• Friction. Continual pressure or rubbing on the skin by such things as bicycle helmets, backpacks, or tight clothing, as well as hard scrubbing of the skin, can worsen acne.\n\nPlease seek a dermatologist advise for best diagnose and treatment.
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talk to your doctor..an antibiotic for the infection...maybe 1 a day for a month....and wash your face 4 times a day with Ivory or Dove soap.....do not pop them..when you get old they will be huge holes....keep your hands away from your face at all times. and use an astringent for oily skin.....stay away from fried or greasy foods....fruits and veggies good for you.
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Honey - honey have this natural acne-vure. It very good for your face. Drink lot of water and stop eating hot food
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Please see my acne page ( at the bottom of the page there is also a link to an ebook that has helped a lot of people.) Good Luck!
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Acne may be due to an improper mineral balance in your gut. If your gut is telling you to try Zinc, why not listen to it? Taking 50 mg's of Zinc each as a supplement could help with your acne. You might take a copper and calcium supplement as well. Avoid all dairy and wheat products. Avoid shampoo with SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE. Drink 6-8 glasses of distilled water. Change your table salt to sea salt. Stick with it and expect wonderful results.
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wash your face with some acne lotion and watch your diet, avoid greasy foods, junk foods etc. try to eat plenty of fresh fruit and drink plenty of water.
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Please visit www.acne.org. This guy helped me so much he can help you too and its free info. Go give it a good read its very helpful.
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Do you mean flawless?  Well, that's something we all yearn for, but you didn't say what the spots were.  Are they zits, scars, freckles, moles?  What?  I presume you're talking about zits.  Drinking water will not make them go away, although drinking lots of water is good for the skin, as it hydrates it.  As for acne, there are lots of OTC meds you can buy in the drug store.  Or you can visit a dermatologist and see what he or she recommends.  Meanwhile, eat a good healthy diet -- cut down on sweets and fats, get plenty of rest, keep your hands off your face, clean your face thoroughly every night before bed, especially if you wear makeup.  It takes time to get a spot-free face, so it won't happen overnight.  Be patient and follow the advice of a dermatologist.  Good luck!
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You probably have oily skin. They're called pores. Use oil free makeup and moisturizers. and wash your face twice a day. See a dermatologist if you start getting pimples.
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If you have moderate to high levels of acne, the unfortunate response is: you won't get rid of them quickly.\n\nWhatever you do, DO NOT POP THEM. This can and will often cause scarring, which looks absolutely horrific and can become truly terrible. DO NOT RISK IT! Let them "pop" on their own. Don't touch the disgusting things, no matter how tempted you are to do so.\n\nBut, have no fear, you CAN get rid of them. I strongly recommend visiting a dermatologist. She can most likely provide you with some excellent product to remove them quite powerfully. However, the treatments usually do take at least six months before you begin to really see results.\n\nOn the plus side of time, though, you can be acne-free in about a year, and probably will not need to deal with the nasty things so often anymore afterwards.\n\nBest of luck! :)
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It's impossible to keep pimples from breaking out that's apart of puberty and life, but to prevent them from coming then eat fruits and vegetables drink water, have a healthier way of eating.  Pimples are caused by the pores being clogged and by producing too much oil or sebum from your sebaceous glands that can form either a white head or a black head.  So wash your face with something that has benzol peroxide in it or salic acid, and use an on the spot acne medication, The best stuff to use depends on your face type whether you have dry or oily skin or a combination of both.  So you have to find a cleanser that won't overdry your skin, or make it too oily.  Recommended products Neutrogena on the spot acne cream, only has 2.5 % benzol peroxide so it won't dry your skin too much, and Clearsil daily face wash guarenteed to clear skin in 3 days.  That's the cheap route, and it works.  Other than that you can use an astringent or toner all of them are pretty much the same but some can overdry your skin so you just have to test them to see which ones are best for your facial type, and those are good to use after doing some sweating and with make-up to take it off.  Sometimes having too much make-up on can clog your pores so use a light base so that none of the cosmetics can still be left behind.  Last, wash your face in the shower, and you don't need to use everything morning and night, You'll notice if you need to wash more than once a day, if it overdrys your skin, or if your skin is too oily.  Use the on the spot medication at night only so that your skin won't feel tight and dry all day long.
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I would actually suggest going to a dermatologist to see what is up with your skin.  If you are prone to allergic reactions to over the counter acne medicines and soaps, I would think a doctor would be the best bet.  For home remedies, you can try swabbing your skin with a solution of black tea-steep a tea bag or 2 in some hot water, let it get nice and strong, cool it off, and wipe down your skin.  Also, remember that you don't need to apply a lot of pressure when you clean your face, just rub gently.  GL.
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Acne is an inflammatory disease of the skin, caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units (skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland).\n\nThe condition is common in puberty as a result of an abnormal response to normal levels of the male hormone testosterone. The response for most people diminishes over time and acne thus tends to disappear, or at least decrease, after one reaches their early twenties. There is, however, no way to predict how long it will take for it to disappear entirely, and some individuals will continue to suffer from acne decades later, into their thirties and forties and even beyond. Acne affects a large percentage of humans at some stage in life.\n\nThe term acne comes from a corruption of the Greek άκμή (acme in the sense of a skin eruption) in the writings of Aëtius Amidenus.\n\nExactly why some people get acne and some do not is not fully known. It is known to be partly hereditary. Several factors are known to be linked to acne:\n\nHormonal activity, such as menstrual cycles \nStress, through increased output of hormones from the adrenal (stress) glands \nHyperactive sebaceous glands, secondary to the three hormone sources above \nAccumulation of dead skin cells \nBacteria in the pores, to which the body becomes 'allergic' \nSkin irritation or scratching of any sort will activate inflammation \nUse of anabolic steroids \nAny medication containing halogens (iodides, chlorides, bromides), lithium, barbiturates, or androgens \nExposure to high levels of chlorine compounds, particularly chlorinated dioxins, can cause severe, long-lasting acne, known as Chloracne \n\n\nYou can check out for the possible cures of acne at the given site \n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne
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Right diet, enough sleep and always smile! Dont think about your problem, they always have solution. The more you think the more the stress, and stress sometimes is the cause of acne. Enjoy life!