i've had really bad Acne for about the last 2 years. when i got pregnant summer of 2007, my moderate Acne problem exploded into a severe problem. it seemed to only get worse as my pregnancy went on. i thought that once i had my baby and my hormones balanced out again things would go back to at least my pre-pregnancy "normal" which was still too much Acne for my liking. it didn't. nothing has changed. i've used almost every acne treatment out there - proactiv, murad, md formulations, clearisil, aveeno.. even some very basic face cleansers. some of the things didn't work at all while others seemed to be working for the first couple weeks but then my face would just explode again. i've come to the realization that none of that stuff really works.. at least not for me. i need something more.. different. or maybe there's just no cure at all.
recently alot of the acne has diminished, but my face is still very red and kind of chapped. i'm afraid to use any oils on it in case that makes the painful acne cysts come back.
i'm still nursing my baby - hopefully for a full year - and recently found out i'm pregnant again. i'm excited!! but dreading the thought that my face will get really bad and painful again.
i'm unsure about where to go from here.. what are my options? what can i do and still ensure the safety of both my children? i'm apprehensive about taking alot of vitamins.. they still may not be good for the baby i'm carrying. fasting is not optional.. my appetite is ravenous! i have to eat. i do eat relatively healthy and try to maintain a well balanced diet.
the flushes are interesting. colon cancer does run in my family so those would probably be good to do regardless of acne problems.
anyway, i just want to know that there's hope, that i won't have to deal with this acne forever! it's depressing and makes me feel ugly. i'd love to be able to start something that is healthy, safe, and actually show relasting results.
help!!!