Why am I still getting spots in my 30s?

Hi, I started having acne at seventeen and a half.  Since then I have taken Oxytetracycline one tablet twice a day.  I have only come off it when trying to become pregnant and whilst pregnant, and to give my body a rest from its effects, which are not bad in my case.  I have tried Dianette, but it didn't work for me and I didn't like the weight gain, which probably doesn't happen with everyone.

 When I changed doctors they have commented that I don't have acne!  Of course not, I am on medication.  They take me off it and in a few weeks my face is covered in terrible sore spots reaching from around my nose, mouth, chin, cheeks and even round my eyes and that is very sore.  My back breaks out and I get spots on my chest, shoulders and chest.  Back on the medication I improve dramatically.  This might help you make your decision on what to do. 

Lorna

Posted: 20/11/2010 at 10:47

Hi, I started having acne at seventeen and a half.  Since then I have taken Oxytetracycline one tablet twice a day.  I have only come off it when trying to become pregnant and whilst pregnant, and to give my body a rest from its effects, which are not bad in my case.  I have tried Dianette, but it didn't work for me and I didn't like the weight gain, which probably doesn't happen with everyone.

 When I changed doctors they have commented that I don't have acne!  Of course not, I am on medication.  They take me off it and in a few weeks my face is covered in terrible sore spots reaching from around my nose, mouth, chin, cheeks and even round my eyes and that is very sore.  My back breaks out and I get spots on my chest, shoulders and chest.  Back on the medication I improve dramatically.  This might help you make your decision on what to do. 

 I should say, I am now 54. 

Lorna

Posted: 20/11/2010 at 10:48

Hey I had adult acne for about 12 years, I tried all the creams, antibiotics , contraceptive pills the doctors could throw at me to no avail It wasn't until I tried a high dose of vitamin B5 that I started to see a difference, that being that my skin got a lot clearer very quickly. But as I was taking up to about 10g B5 everyday I worried about the long term effects!
It wasn't until I was put on a low dose of prozac that my skin has actually cleared completely, which obviously makes me think that the cause was something emotional rather than diet (I've always eaten healthily) or just using the wrong skincare products!
It's amazing what can cause diseases really isn't it!

Posted: 21/12/2010 at 19:30

I am in desperate need of help, i am 31, with 3 children, for as long as i can remember i always had the odd spot from time to time. For the last year and a half i keep having massive breakouts all around my top lip and chin area, not a day goes by where i havent got a fresh spot. Due to the amount of spots im getting it as left terrible scarring in that area which looks dreadful, i dont consider myself as having any more than the normal day to day stresses of life so i cant say is down to that, i dont consider myself to be overweight and eat a very healthy diet and attend fitness classes 4 times a week,some 1 please help as this is taking over my life :-(

Posted: 26/01/2012 at 15:16