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To take my 15 year old DD to the Drs

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Mum0fteens · 25/10/2018 20:51

My DD is 15 and suffers terribly with acne on her forehead. It flares up depending on her cycle but it really gets her down. She has such a good skin care routine but the acne is still there throughout the month but about a week before her period is due they become really inflamed and sore. During this time she is extremely low in her mood and is often in tears. She becomes unsociable and appears to be in pain with them. Is this something I can only solve by visiting GP or is there something else I can try, vitamins that may help?
She doesnt wear make up (except eyebrows of course ) and eats a good healthy diet with lots of fruit and veg.
Advice appreciate

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Vanillabloom · 25/10/2018 20:52

Dermalocia is amazing for acne!

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Mum0fteens · 25/10/2018 20:52

The low mood is primarily due to having no confidence when skin flares up and she doesn't want to be seen

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Grumpbum123 · 25/10/2018 20:53

I’d take her

Cornettoninja · 25/10/2018 20:54

Take her. There are lots of things that can be tried and it’s worth exploring, be mindful it can take some time and trial and error. If nothing the GP does helps as for a referral to dermatology.

Sounds awful and uncomfortable for her.

MrsEricBana · 25/10/2018 20:54

I would if it's getting her down to that degree, poor soul.

Fibbertigibbet · 25/10/2018 20:54

I waited years to see my GP about my acne because I thought it was silly, now I'm on treatment I honestly can't tell you how much it's improved my life. Take her to the GP so she can work on her confidence.

christmaschristmaschristmas · 25/10/2018 20:57

Definitely take her to your GP and mention how she is becoming distressed by her acne. Ask for a topical treatment (dual, differin etc) and antibiotics depending on severity.

Also get her into a good skin care regime. Cleanse with superfacialist salicylic wash, use prescribed treatment, moisturise with superdrug hydrating serum (important as it balances oils).

No one should have to suffer with their skin when there is lots that can be done.

christmaschristmaschristmas · 25/10/2018 20:57

If it is hormonal a contraceptive pill might help, particularly diannette or yaz.

Racecardriver · 25/10/2018 20:58

Does she have a fringe? This would be consistent with forehead acne. Other things to consider are hats etc that come into contact with that part of her face. Does she exfoliate? Exfoliation is key to reducing acne. Things like moisturising are also important. She should get using a very light moisturiser with soothing ingredients on that art of He face. Things like tea tree oil for instance are popular but often make acne worse.

CherryPavlova · 25/10/2018 20:58

Definitely GP. It can be life transforming.

TooManyGlasses · 25/10/2018 21:02

My mum took me to the GP with mine in the 1990s and mine wasn't even that bad. He prescribed a topical solution that helped a lot, I used it night and morning. My younger sister had it slightly worse and he prescribed the Pill. I imagine there must be other treatments out nowadays too.

This is part of the GP's job, he must see it pretty much daily and should be happy to help. No need for her to suffer like this, she (and you) are clearly doing everything possible to deal with it at home, but if that's not enough then it's time for some extra help.

Passmethecrisps · 25/10/2018 21:04

Take her. I am a secondary teacher and I see Daily the impact that acne has on the wellbeing of young people. It is absolutely something Which can be treated

MissSmila · 25/10/2018 21:06

I had acne almost exactly as your daughter has, and going on Dianette when I was 20 completely got rid of it. My mother could look at my face and know that my period was due because it was tied to my cycle so closely. Topical treatments and antibiotics did nothing.

I've taken DS who is 14 to the GP a number of times for his acne, and we are working through the treatments. There are lots of options out there.

Please take her to the GP before it gets worse and there is even more scarring.

Troels · 25/10/2018 21:10

Take her, I took both my boys as teens, tremedous help. They saw a dermatologist for a couple of years each. Oldest Ds had it on his face, chest and back, he was so down about it all. He has lovely skin now he's an adult.

florenceheadache · 25/10/2018 21:10

of course take her! can't believe you need to ask or even doubt yourself.

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Mum0fteens · 25/10/2018 21:12

Wow thank you everyone as someone who luckily has never suffered with this I didn't know if I was over reacting by taking her to the GP I will ring them tomorrow to get appt.
It breaks my heart to see her go through this.
Thanks again everyone!

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Aviana · 25/10/2018 21:22

Definitely take her.

I would say the pill could help with all of that, are you certain the mood and unsociable-ness is due to the acne rather than severe PMT?

Iaimtomisbehave1 · 25/10/2018 21:23

I was put on the pill at that age for mine. Cleared it right up!

ghostyslovesheets · 25/10/2018 21:27

take her - My daughter is now acne free (had it on her face, arms, chest and back) thanks to Isotretinoin tablets

it was so painful and sore and made her so down - she is like a new kid!

LL83 · 25/10/2018 21:28

I am 5 weeks in to an 8wk course of medicine for bad skin. Put up with it for 2 years, I am not a teenager and my self esteem wasn't effected but it was annoying most of the time and sore at points.

It has cleared up so quickly and easily I wish I had went a lot sooner.

Was worried gp's are too busy, it's not a real problem. But she was very understanding and helpful and very easy solution. Wouldn't hesitate to take your DD especially if it is making her feel self concious.

MKUltrachic · 25/10/2018 21:29

Yasmin (lucette) has changed my life. It's so easy!

theredjellybean · 25/10/2018 21:32

I'm a gp... I tell all teenagers.. 'no one needs to suffer with bad skin'
Be prepared though, all treatment needs three months of consistent use to fully evaluate if it is working but there are loads of treatments available.
I explain its like a ladder with topical treatment first and you can move up and down depending on response

crockofcrackers · 25/10/2018 21:35

I was exactly the same as a teen and Dianette helped massively but gave me really horrible and very intense mood swings. I came off it and changed to Yasmin which worked just as well for my skin but without the horrendous mental health side effects!

PlonkyPlink · 25/10/2018 21:36

I’m a GP, take her, your GP should be happy to help. It might take a bit of time, and trial and error, but there will be something that works for her.

AnotherDayAnotherDollarRight · 25/10/2018 21:41

Agree with crockofcrackers Dianette can have horrible side effects. As can any hormonal contraceptive pill. I 'lost' most of my 30s to depression and mood swings, which immediately vanished when I came off the pill. I wouldn't want my dd to go through the same.

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