Question Posted Tuesday September 14 2004, 1:01 pm
I have this really bad problem with acne. Its weird and i never heard of anybody else having it. I like to pop my zits. I know thats gross, but i just cant help myself. its like an addiction, i love the way it feels. Its almost like how a cutter feels when they cut themselves. Its a type of release. Im not being covered with scars, because ive been popping them for several years. I want to stop but i cant seem to stop. When i tell people they think its a joke. I'm afraid to take off my shirt in public now. What should i do before i become one big crater!!!
alisonmarie answered Tuesday September 14 2004, 3:08 pm: Well, there's nothing wrong with popping your zits. You're obviously doing it in an alright way if you are not leaving scars - the only problem is that picking at your acne can often make it worse. You don't give things a chance to heal.
The best thing would be to try to stop for two weeks - wash your face with a product containing salycilic acid at least once a day (but no more than twice), keep hydrated, and in two weeks time you might not have any zits left to pop!
I don't think this is something you should worry about. Plenty of people pop their zits, and I imagine most get a certain satisfaction about it. I wouldn't obsess over this - you are normal mentally, and now you just have to try to help your skin out!
sweetbabigurl answered Tuesday September 14 2004, 1:26 pm: For your face i reccomend proactive..i've heard it works wonders...If thats to pricey or you've already tried it..try natures cure, there acne herbal supplements. u take one in the morning and one at nite and its suppose to help clear up acne..hope this information helps..xoxo kara [ sweetbabigurl's advice column | Ask sweetbabigurl A Question ]
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