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I switched to a new electrologist recently because the previous one moved out of town and I get the worst break outs now! Every morning I wake up and I have these whiteheads that, when I pop, just fill up again and again. It's so gross! I've tried several approaches to try to get rid of them and they just don't want to go away. I've tried an acne face wash, and I've tried both witch hazel and rubbing alcohol. My electrologist said to use some triple antibiotic, but that almost seems to make them worse. Any suggestions? This is driving me nuts!

Facial scrub.  Keep the skin exfoliated. Dead skin is clogging the pores.

Also, I swear by Neosporin for a couple days after treatment.  It seems to make a difference!

Quote from: Zoë Natasha on September 06, 2011, 11:36:11 AM
Also, I swear by Neosporin for a couple days after treatment.  It seems to make a difference!

This +1.

My electrologist always puts some on the treated area before I leave her office.

Quote from: Zoë Natasha on September 06, 2011, 11:36:11 AM
Also, I swear by Neosporin for a couple days after treatment.  It seems to make a difference!

Up vote. My personal post-electro regiment  is
(1) Regular Wash
(2) Hot washcloth over the face for five minutes
(3) Rubbing alcohol w/ a cotton pad swap thing
(4) Let dry for 15 minutes
(5) Facial moisturizer and let "dry" (5 minutes tops)
(6) Neosporin

Some people have reactions to the neomycin component in Neosporin.  Your general regimen for the first three days following treatment should be: liquid soap and water to wash, witch hazel to rinse, and aloe vera to help heal.  Always use a clean wash cloth and don't scrub vigorously, just gently.  Don't use a towel to dry your face, allow it to air dry before applying the witch hazel and aloe vera.

My current electrologist puts tea tree oil with aloe vera on after each session. My previous electrologist said that Neosporin can possibly create problems, but she wasn't specific on how. I'm assuming it's because, as Caith mentioned, some people can have reactions to the ingredients. When I wake up in the morning, I always seem to have a whole bunch of new break outs--or at least a few new ones. I don't seem to develop them during the day. I'm not sure why this is. I considered the possibility that the fabric softener I used on my sheets and pillow case might be affecting the skin, and so I rewashed my pillow case without any fabric softener. It didn't make a difference. As for liquid soap, I use Olay gentle foaming face wash in the shower. *sigh* I suppose it will just be trial and error until I find a regimen that works for me.

Edit:
I have been drying my face off after I get out of the shower with my towel. That's probably not a good idea. I'm going to try to stop doing that. It might take a while, though, because I tend to do it as a habit without thinking about it. We'll see if that makes a difference.

This is all very good to know. I have had serious breakouts over the past couple of days that are a nightmare.

Cheers.

I won't even use my daily moisturizer for the first three days following treatment.  I found out it was causing a LOT of inflammation in those freshly treated areas, while they were still so sensitive after a session.

better than a woman with black stuff all over her face.  :icon_cute:

I've been using straight rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab with some Neosporin after I pop and swab the breakouts. It seems to be working better than anything else I've tried. It does dry out my skin, but that's preferable to the breakouts.

Quote from: valyn_faer on September 25, 2011, 10:43:10 AM
I've been using straight rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab with some Neosporin after I pop and swab the breakouts. It seems to be working better than anything else I've tried. It does dry out my skin, but that's preferable to the breakouts.

I've not started my electrolosys yet, my first consultation is in 2 weeks but after having eczema my whole life i'm a bit of an expert on drying skin.
For some people water drying on your face can take natural moisture away as it evaporates, so try dabbing (not rubbing) your face with as soft towel.

E45 moisuriser after drying your face can lock in moisture, if a moisturiser is a cream then it may remove some moisture as it drys, an ointment drys slower so is better against dryness & locking in the moisture but you may need to see a GP to get an ointment as I don't know of any brands available over the counter off the top of my head.