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big painful scaring spots on chin

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OnlyWantsOne · 11/09/2015 22:17

Evening!

Have always had the odd break out or one big spot on my chin pre period however since I got married (and bought £200 of benefit make up, which I now wear nearly every day) I have permanent big painful blind spots on my chin which are leaving scars, and very bobbly spotty for head.

I cleanse and moisturise daily. Drink tons of water. Exfoliate etc....

Hormones? The make up?

Feel very self conscious of them. They are impossible to cover up, either red and swollen and come really quickly, as soon as one started to heal another 2 have arrived today.

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OnlyWantsOne · 11/09/2015 22:17

Oh should have mentioned got married in July....

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OnlyWantsOne · 11/09/2015 22:18

So that's two solid months of horrific spots.

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Gusthetheatrecat · 11/09/2015 22:35

My first question is a bit awkward but needs asking - any chance you are pregnant?! I had terrible skin during all my first trimesters then beautiful skin thereafter during pregnancy!
That out of the way, presumably you've thought it might be the makeup? I love Benefit makeup but I had to stop using Benetint, for example, as did my Mum, because it just clogged my skin up.

rollonthesummer · 11/09/2015 22:43

It sounds like they only started since you bought the Benefit make up?? Why not stop using it??

defineme · 11/09/2015 22:47

Marking space because I have suddenly started getting similar on my nose. Mine isn't make up-don't wear any on my nose, but definitely caused by my new HRT so hormones- I am seriously upset by my ridiculous looking nose!

Blueberrymuffint0p · 12/09/2015 07:08

I had exactly the same when I wore revlon colour stay foundation.

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OnlyWantsOne · 12/09/2015 08:07

Don't think I'm pregnant. Unlikely.

I've been wearing it because it cost £25 and I normally wear cheap rimmel stuff!

I will not wear it. How do I clear up these spits though?

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derektheladyhamster · 12/09/2015 08:14

Go to the Dr asap. I tried oil cleansing and got similar spots. I waited 6 months and now have horrible scars

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OnlyWantsOne · 12/09/2015 09:13

Derek the scars are already bad.

What did the Dr do?

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lurkingabit · 12/09/2015 10:06

It's a medical issue. They're causing scars: it's a medical issue.
If anything else was causing scars you would go to the ends of the earth to find a solution, acne is no different. Yes, watch your skincare but you need to see your GP.
And it really matters not what's causing the spots, they still need to be treated.

Don't waste time, book an appointment.

Blueberrymuffint0p · 12/09/2015 10:54

Your skin scars more easily as you get older,they'll fade with time though. Stop using the foundation,maybe buy some bio oil to help with the scarring. I'm not sure what the doctor would do to help. Obviously there's acne treatments available but I'd see how you go without the make up first. I've got a whopping surgical scar on my back, ive just accepted that's my body's natural response and it'll fade with time.

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BabyKiwi1 · 12/09/2015 13:13

It is unlikely to be your make-up. Lots of women develop acne in their 20s/30s. If you are scarring you need isotretinoin. Go and see your GP who will be able to help you.

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OnlyWantsOne · 12/09/2015 14:51

Wow isotretinion looks like serious stuff. I wouldn't be able to take that.

Acid exfoliation? I currently use boots number 7 dermibrasion.

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derektheladyhamster · 12/09/2015 16:44

The Dr prescribed me duac once daily. Blitzed them and I wish I hadn't suffered for 6 months!

MrsBosh · 12/09/2015 18:31

Firstly, congrats on your wedding!

Did you start taking/change your contraception when you got married - just wondering whether that could be a contributing cause? I believe some pills aren't the most helpful wrt acne.

If it were me, I'd take a break from that makeup and see if it helps. Agree, it's horrid to think of 'wasting' the money but it sounds as if the spots/scars are really upsetting you so I think it's worth it if it helps clear them up?

I get the same and hate them. I'm really careful with my skincare and makeup but they persist. Every few months they make me feel really down.

My DH is a GP and is very unsympathetic says recent studies/research suggest topical retinoids can work (not in pregnancy though!) Maybe that's something to look into?

I really feel for you - hope you get it sorted.

CrotchetQuaverMinim · 12/09/2015 18:38

I got duac as well, also painful, cystic spots along my jawline. Hormone related. They were leaving scars.

Duac has cleared them up nicely, though it is a bit harsh at times and dries out my skin and makes it itchy, but after several weeks that has improved (and before then, I'd put up with it for 20-30 min, and then use a moisturiser meant to not block pores, like Simple).

Be aware that it does bleach bedclothes and pyjamas and so on. They often recommend using it at night as you'll be less bothered if it makes your skin dry/itchy, but after bleaching my pillowcases, I decided to use it in the morning instead, as I found it easier to keep off clothes that way.

Mine is probably peri-menopause, but I expect other hormone changes could do the same, whether contraception or stress or pregnancy or just hormones settling down after a while. Maybe stress is a contributor, and perhaps the make-up makes it worse.

BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 12/09/2015 19:20

Why don't you think you'd be able to take isotretinoin? I had the same problem as you, and it has worked absolute miracles for me. It does sound like you need to see a doctor rather than faffing around changing products and routines.
If you have any questions I'd be happy to help. Flowers (as I know what it's like)

BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 12/09/2015 19:25

I should clarify that I'm talking about topical isotretinoin (which is what I presume BabyKiwi1 meant as she referred to the scarring). Not roaccutane, the type that is taken orally.

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OnlyWantsOne · 12/09/2015 19:37

The isotretinion wouldn't probably be suitable as I have alopecia. I'm very careful with products, it says about skin damage and basically I read the side effects and it's scared me!!

I'm not on any contraception, stopped the pill about Jan time. Not ttc though.

I'm mid late 20s, blotchy uneven skin. Really rough and dry areas. If I don't use moisturiser it hurts and feels really tight. I get flaky skin around my t zone etc

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BlairWaldorfLovesShopping · 12/09/2015 22:55

Ah sorry, I didn't mean to pry into the reasons :)

It could be that the pill was keeping the spots at bay and the effects wore off a few months after you stopped it (I've been told before that 6 months is about right for the effects to completely leave your system). Chin spots are usually hormonal.

RyanORiley · 13/09/2015 02:46

I get spots like those sometimes due to food intolerances. Dairy turns out to be the worst culprit. So keeping a food diary might help. The number I get has gone down hugely since I altered my diet a bit. I know get a small one very occasionally if I slip up diet wise, but don't get them at all if I am careful.

Found the most effective way of dealing with the painful buggers when they cropped up was as soon as I felt one coming up, putting an ice cube or two in plastic bag and holding it over the spot til my face really ached from the cold and I could feel that the inflammation had subsided. If the first ice cube totally melted before this happened I would get another one. Really took away the pain, reduced the redness and soreness. And stopped them scarring (i.e. now get a small red mark that vanishes in a week). It's important to keep going til the spot is numb and kind of aches with the cold though. There comes a point you just feel a kind of "ahh" feeling of relief.

For the scars that happened before I worked out the diet/ice treatment, I have found regular use of Liquid Gold really effective at fading the scars. I have tried other acid treatments, but the Liquid Gold has really been the most effective fro me. It also helps keep skin even/clear and pores closed too, so would help with your forehead I think. Really couldn't recommend it highly enough.

superram · 13/09/2015 07:51

I tried duac and have the ruined towels to prove but also the spots. Currently on oxytetracycline without much improvement. However, someone recommended super drug salycyclic pads rough on one side flat on the other. Been using about 2 weeks and noticeable improvement. About £3

lurkingabit · 13/09/2015 10:31

The evidence for diet causing acne isn't hard and fast but dairy does seem to effect it, so if you're v find of dairy products, cut them out/back. And if you have dairy make sure it's the full-fat stuff, the low fat versions are more aggravating to acne.

However, I don't think cutting dairy alone will get rid of your acne. Your GP will have help for you. And if they're unsympathetic, find another GP, or go to a dermatologist. Like I said before, if you have a condition causing scarring, it's to be taken seriously. If you had a scarring burn, you would go to the nth to treat it. Same for acne.

TheSpottedZebra · 13/09/2015 10:39

I find that I get REALLY bad spots from products containing lots of silicone - like primers and long - wear formulas. Could this be your issue? Is it worth switching up your routine a bit?

What stuff exactly are you putting on your skin - moisturiser, primer, foundation etc? I still use lots of stuff, I just avoid the ones that make me v spotty.