Ways to relief acne

[WolfNightV4X1]

So roughly four months in, I think I can finally admit its getting kind of bad.

My acne has always been moderately bad. I never considered it that bad due to seeing others who are way worse.

But now...the entire left half of my face looks kind of bad, Im hoping that wears off (Im worried I guess it might be because I sleep on it, but I dont know how I prevent that since I dont sleep on my back). Im starting to get it on my forehead, which is what induced the panic at this point, my forehead has always been clear. I do have tons of bacne and marks spreading on my shoulder but since those arent visible like my face Id rather they be there.

Since T Ive been trying to keep regular skincare regimens. Twice a day with what I have. My doctor gave me a prescription for tretinoin so I think its supposed to work stronger. Im hoping the recent flareup is only because I skipped appliations so when I return to putting it back on it will clear up a bit more.

How long does this phase last anyways? Awhile? Forever? Im starting to get upset and depressed that it wont ever wear off, that my face will be damaged for life, and I look at my partner who's taking estrogen and her face is spotless and beautiful. Im jealous. Then there's all the guys that dont flare up acne for life and...sigh, its kind of a reminder of the price I pay not being normal. Despite that, of course, I'll take the acne and becoming a man over the opposite.

[Mal]

I've found charcoal soap works well. There's a brand called Yes To that makes a men's one, but I couldn't find it available anywhere, so I bought their unisex tomato and charcoal version. It can be used as a body soap, too.

As for one side of your face being worse because you sleep on it, I've found changing my pillowcases a lot more often helps. I was having the same issue.

My acne is a little worse than it was during my first puberty, but I'm also sweating a lot more on T, so I think that's making a difference. For me the one place I haven't found anything to help with is the acne I get on the top of my head.

[CMD042414]

Everyone is going to give you some sort of remedy that worked for them or they'll tell you its your diet. If you've suffered from acne pre T it is most likely a combination of genetics and hormones. No amount of over the counter productive will help and will just frustrate you. Estrogen actually makes skin clearer so unfortunately T makes us oily and clogs the pores. I always had moderate acne and it got horrible on T. Just one of those unlucky souls with bad skin.

Go to a dermatologist asap. Try to get ahead of it before it gets worse and before scarring occurs on your face. I had to turn to the last resort of accutane. I took it for 6 months or so starting at a low dose and gradually going up. No lasting side effects and my skin is 99% clear except for the occasional pimple or three around mid week when T spikes. But the acne I do get now goes away like the average person which is something I never had before accutane. Also my body acne is non existent now and I don't get a thing anymore.

[AnxietyDisord3r]

I find that wiping off the sweat with a damp rag helps to prevent clogged pore acne before it starts.

I use French clay to exfoliate as a preventative as well. It also feels good. The only downside is that it can clog up your drains. Drano cleared that up.

I also had terrible acne before anyway (runs in the family) and low T levels so in my case I think it's more of an auto-immune problem.