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Does acne make me ugly?
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I'm 19. Male. Got a greasy skin and some face acne. Well, it suxx :) I try not to pay a lot of attention to it (I'm trying to get rid of it ofc but it doesn't seem to be really succesfull yet) but time to time that thing comes to my mind once again. Is that normal? I mean, should I not bother myself with such pitiful problems or living on an uninhabited island is the only viable option? And yeah, thoughts of ppl who experienced the same would be appreciated
Do you think it's normal?
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girlslayer (1826)
2006-05-10 18:35:08
Well I hve had acne ever since I was like 8. I know when people look at it and when they actualy say something it drives me insane. I want them to go fuck a tree. You just relly have to use alot of stuff that makes it go away and never for get to put it on.
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McDee (2001)
2006-05-10 19:41:22
I'm 31 now and still get the occasional outbreak. Used to get lots when I was younger. Yes, acne will detract slightly from your looks. Not to sound cheesy though, but your personality and confidence is much more important than your complexion. If you are that bothered about it though maybe go see a doctor.
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SleEpy88 (1945)
2006-05-10 20:05:47
You must realize that almost everyone, at some point in their life, gets acne. How severe it is depends on the person, however. I have acne, though not too bad, but I use Proactive Solutions. It works quite well and I highly recommend it. Next time someone says something about your acne, tell them your gonna knock their teeth out if they dont shut up (unless it's a friend, they're just trying to help!).
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netninja (1447)
2006-05-11 05:14:08
Wash your face at least twice a day with some sort of specialized face soap, and then apply an anti bacterial solution from your chemist. Ask your chemist, they will be able to find something, and washing your face and applying lotions really does help!
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hm3312 (2000)
2006-05-11 11:04:01
I didn't ask about the way of healing it (I use a lot of different lotions and similar stuff but that doesn't seem to be really helpful), I just asked, what you think about such people(e.g. how do you treat them if compared to others) and is it normal to worry about such problem? I've never heard a word about it from other people but still it is pretty noticeable and as far as it remains like that I wanna know what you think.
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ItIsntNormal (1877)
2006-05-11 15:40:56
Don't use one of those acne face washes. They dry your skin out, and too-dry can be just as bad as greasy. Get a non-comedogenic (non-pore clogging) face wash, like Dove's moisturizing, oil free face wash. Use it twice a day. Then follow up with oil free moisturizer (Dove has that, too). ONLY put benzoyle peroxide cream on actual zits. Don't bother with the dermatologist unless your zits exceed the size of a quarter or infant's fist. Otherwise they just give you stuff that dries the shit out of your face. I have SUPER AWFUL acne. Yeah, I grew out of it in part. But when I stopped over-washing and drying out my skin it made a big difference. It's worth a shot, eh? And no, I don't work for the Dove company. Hope it helps!
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ItIsntNormal (1877)
2006-05-11 15:41:54
oops, I meant I HAD super bad acne. Past tense. It's much better now.
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Miss_Lonelyhearts (1800)
2006-05-11 16:22:25
The only thing that makes you truly 'ugly' is a lack of confidence. Looks are irrelevant, if you have confidence people will be drawn to you. Take pride in how you look, it's much more effective than any soap.
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hm3312 (2000)
2006-05-11 16:40:09
tnx, lonehearts, but I don't lack it. I just live with the fact that I'm lucky I've got my brains and intelligence but sort of unlucky with other things (like acne in particular). I wanna like the way I look(and sometimes I actually do) but the thing I described here does not allow me to.
I've read a lot about ways of curing it and tried different methods but acne appears time to time(and it seems not to be dependant on benzoyle peroxide etc.)
So I wonder if there's a person out there who can answer the actual question. Which is does your treatment of a person depend on him or her having(or not having) acne?
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checkers (2082)
2006-05-14 20:00:30
No, it doesn't make you unattractive! My mother won pageants in college, and she had EPIC acne. Besides, most girls aren't so shallow that they couldn't get past it.
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SleEpy88 (1945)
2006-05-14 20:15:25
@: hm3312
Everyone is going to have a different answer to your question. My answer is no, I don't treat a person with acne worse than I treat a person without acne. There are a lot of A-holes out there that will make fun of someone just to make themselves feel better. My advice to you, don't listen to them. Instead of concentrating on what your acne looks like, think about all your good qualities, and use them to your advantage.
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Anonymous
2006-05-17 12:01:24
I know how you feel man and it sucks for the past two years Ive like isolated myself from people and its just plain shit!! Alot of it is got to do with your diet and certain sacrifices have to be made!! Its a hard thing to bear but just take a look around theres plenty in your situation!!
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tootaloot121212121212 (3503)
2006-08-30 21:23:15
yes acne makes you ugly promptly kill yourself
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EyeAy (3483)
2006-08-31 17:25:52
You spotty Herberts, try washing..........
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Satellite (3461)
2006-08-31 21:22:20
^^ That's real constructive.
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ieatapples (2710)
2006-09-01 02:10:17
get proactive. hmm lets see...it worked for jessica simpson, diddy, Patrina Gunsolley,Lori Johnson Faye,Mary Holzerland Beth,Amy Tucker,
Ronald Bowman,Margaret Chen,Jill Purcell,Michelle Newbill,Garrett Delk,Claudia Ramirez ,Lisa Brown,Emily Wang Feucht,Debi Monk,Tim Schroeder,Tamajah Gibson,Charity Williams,Pam Thomas,Amanda Miller, Vanessa Williams, Kelly Clarkson,Brooke Shields,and Elle Macpherson
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ieatapples (2710)
2006-09-02 23:26:46
and i forgot lindsey lohan. whoops
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emogirl190 (3772)
2006-09-18 22:23:09
of course it makes u ugly...but u were ugly in the the first place!!!!!!UGLY UGLY UGLY
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Bellend (4097)
2006-10-23 17:30:00
having pondered this awhile, the only answer I could come up with was "yes".
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dalfaceNY (4054)
2006-11-03 02:02:21
i got with a dude who as acne and it never ever was an issue. i dont think women care. u should only care about it bc it seems to be distracting you. just so you know, it does not make you ugly
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smithee1 (4330)
2006-11-14 12:44:38
I've got 1 word: PROACTIVE!!!!
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I_DONT_KNOW_ANYMORE>>> (4331)
2006-11-14 13:49:57
hey man just let it go. i used to stress out about my acne all of the time, but if people cant get over it then SCREW THEM!!
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Mimir2 (3348)
2006-11-14 13:53:47
stop eating sugar.
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FetteJava (4385)
2006-11-19 22:24:00
If you are truly desperate to get rid of your acne, but nothing is working, you can always rely on cover-up to do some sort of a job.
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damnhunny (4412)
2006-11-21 20:55:20
No you make acne ugly.

Just kidding, Paco.

Maybe you need Zinc (my only helpful comment ever, what can I say I feel connected to you)

Contact me minigoth1@hotmail.com

Why the fuck not.
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baam121 (3604)
2006-11-21 23:09:08
Use Dial And Steam your face with a hot shower..
It will pass you are still young
Dont stress it out
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IvanTheCat (4428)
2006-11-23 06:08:08
go to a dermo and get a Rx medication. I use Differin
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Fantainfinite (4355)
2006-12-02 17:36:52
Oh don't worry pizza face soon u shall shed ur mask and reveal the hideous true self. That's when ur fucked.
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afid (601)
2006-12-10 04:44:19
Acne is a hereditary condition, Just use Face Wash and anti bacterial cleanser...Bring oil pads if you are sick of your greasy skin...

I don't really have oil or acne and It's not like im obsessed with my skin. You either have acne or you dont.
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afid (601)
2006-12-10 04:45:25
And yeah, Acne can make people really ugly. Especially if it's zits that are the sie of finger tips...I don't have any friends who have acne, I can't stand to look at their face...The pus and yellow stuff and red skin just..bugs........Depends on who you are.
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jimmyeatdick (4790)
2006-12-16 03:37:12
Hey I got acne and a real hot girlfriend! Does that answer your question?
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Toaster (2643)
2006-12-20 17:00:39
okay:

just, go to a dermo. they are amazing. im on a med that just cleared up my nasy acne in like a month.

i still get blackheads, but, like, those arent as gross.
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ronan555 (4927)
2006-12-25 01:03:12
@: Toaster
washing does not help much..acne isnt caused by dirt..its caused from the inside..washing to much makes it worse...drink 8 glasses of medium sized glasses of water..eat red grapes and 1 bananna a day..the natural way is alot better than useless products since they only work for some ppl as everyones skin is diff..natural way works for all..plus with water ur skin will become even better than it was beore acne
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Laika (5013)
2006-12-31 14:30:08
In my opinion, not one bit. My boyfriend has moderate acne, and I think he's the most gorgeous guy in the world.
Having never actually had it, I can't really suggest any remidies that work - however, whenever I have any sort of redness, or skin trauma, I use "fresh farmacy" (yes, with an f) by LUSH - their products are 100%% organic, and trust me: they work. This particular one has calamine in it, the same active ingredient used to treat the redness and soreness of chicken pox. They are also very cheap - an average size block (the product is a sort of face soap) is about £3 and will last you forever.
Once again, you should only try to make any changes to yourself, FOR yourself - noone else.
Anyone shallow enough to be put off by someone having spots is not worth bothering with.
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sara0776 (10580)
2007-09-13 21:07:06
To answer you question...no it does not make you ugly. Obviously people notice it but believe me most people could care less. Most of the time you'll be driving yourself crazy over nothing. Those that can't stand looking at someone with acne should take a look at themselves. Ignorant is the word that comes to mind. Anyway, I've done a ton of research on acne and I've tried about every product. What most of it comes down to is toxins in the body. You are what you eat as they say. Eat/drink foods that clean your liver. Hormones sit in your liver which also causes it. Milk Thisle is an herb that helps. If you're looking for a facial wash try Murad's clarifying cleanser, it contains triclosan, an antibacterial agent. Use witchhazel as a toner to remove any cleanser residue. You'll see a difference. Drink a lot of water and eat right.
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fence (15553)
2008-08-23 16:25:45
fuck...i hope it doesent make you ugly..i got it pretty bad...and i just dont have the patience to stick to a f'##ing diet or to use any creams...i wash my face 3 times a day and thats it....only time can heal...but this is just my opinion...
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