Yeah.... Probably my biggest sticking point so far (other than my oneitis issue that can be read here good-reasons-to-leave-my-best-friend-vt55863.html).

For a whole fucking YEAR, I have been thinking like this: This is just minor acne.. Not gonna be a problem. In the worst case scenario, I'll just get a product that will take care of this for me!

Well.... Guess how wrong I was? I need the community's help for this because it has a HUGE effect on my self esteem and value (health). I bet many of you (if not most of you) have experienced the very same issue. Now... How exactly can I deal with this?

Please detail as much as possible - I really need to take care of this before I start gaming properly again.

Thank you in advance.

I got minor acne myself but that shit doesn't stop me from being a beast and going for what i want. Personally i have oily skin, so i use oxyclean pads like three times a day. Then i throw some moisturizing lotion on my face, it been working for me so far. But anyway, just don't give a fuck and go for the girls.

I see. Well, I also got a minor case. It's nothing too serious. But it still seems to affect my inner game though.

So can I use sort of a "gel wash" 3 times a day + moisturizer, for it to go away? I don't actually have pimples - it's just that some areas are red.

I like this question because it has very little to do with pickup and something I can answer.

I actually use a Benzoyl Peroxide 5% cream, recommended from a friend of mine. It's great for stopping minor acne. It's a little stronger so I tend to use it only when I get noticeable redness and pimples since it dries your face quite a bit.

Now keep in mind, I used to have very very bad acne in highschool so I was forced to use accutane. Just to give you an idea where I'm coming from.

If you're acne isn't that bad, like you're saying, I'd recommend a Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% cream with a moisturizing lotion.

Hope you're still reading this since it's an older post.

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I know it doesn't solve the whole inner game thing for you, but it'll help with the acne deal.

This is excellent, Dither. However, this is what I've used:

Benzoyl Peroxide 5% and 10 %. None of them seem to work. It's not the pimples, they are not a problem. But it's the redness on the skin! There are red spots there that won't seem to go away no matter what.

Are face masks good for this?

Well, from my experience (a few years back) its importent to use medical rubber gloves - those are cheap and helpful.

squeeze the wounds/black dots out when the skin is warm and soft (like after a shower), and rub some alcohol afterwords.

maybe even soaking a piece of toilet paper with alcohol and leaving it on the skin until it dries.


Just keep in mind those things pass.

and try to check if it's is stress related

I do have acne, but it doesn't even regester with me at all really. Most of the time I forget I even have it unless I'm looking in the mirror.

And its seems because I'm not self conscious about it no one really cares, its not an issue for me, its not for them. And Acne itself is just a temporary condition and don't feel that it is holding me back. There are a lot of more important things to be concerned about than acne, like social skills, fitness and inner confidence.

But we still wanna keep our acne under control, and I'm saving up right now to possibly get some professional SPAM. But what I found does work to stop acne temporarily is zinc oxide cream overnight, and all natural clear skin solutions in the morning. I also got an acupuncture SPAM and some herbs to take to stop the acne.

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I have the exact same problem as you dude.. it brings my confidence down

but I guess I'm taking it more extreme.. Im taking medication for it.. well antibiotics to stop bacteria from forming break outs.. although I think mine is not just minor acne

PROACTIVE works very well. u have a lot of oil on ur face, that's why u break out so much; my sister had the same problem. she used proactive, she also washed her face (u can chose to use any commerical face wash) before she went to bed and after she woke up.

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Well another option you could try is to go to one of those beauty salons. I've actually did this once since, at the time, my parents thought it would be better than going on Accutane. It got me REALLY good results at first, it cleared up a lot of redness and acne. Granted, this is a temporary solution and a fairly expensive one at that. It was also really painful, lol.

But if you have the money to drop on it, I'd definitely try it out, it also makes your skin really smooth, always a plus.

In my case I had major acne back then... but the best opton would still be to go to a certified dermatologist. Because she knows all the different shizz like skin type, etc. etc. .. So you know they got their thing down pat when it comes to your problemo

I have this specialized center for acne, close to where I live. They are able to tell you your exact skin type and what kind of SPAM you need. They also work as a beauty salon and can treat your acne within an hour.

This is probably similar to what you experienced. However, is it worth it? Will my acne clear out COMPLETELY - and I'll live happily ever after?

I am right there with you buddy!
BUT DON'T WORRY

I have had horrible acne since I was 15.
I went on every medication known to man including accutane.
(I know, some serious shit)

BUT GUESS WHAT?
I still pull those beautiful creatures.
sometimes I look in the mirrior and wonder how I could possibly have any friends LOL

IF you look at the evolutionary psychology, GIRLS CAN'T EVEN SEE IT!
if you act like it doesn't bother you, it won't.

It still does bother me to have acne, but there are far worse things, and truth of the matter is that it really doesn't matter.

I used to be so shy and introverted, but I stepped my game up, went out there and found out that nobody even notices, nobody cares, nobody says anything - EVER.

I have impressed myself but I have field tested acne, and found that it has NO result at all, if anything, my acne has made me try harder.

Don't let it bother you, SERIOUSLY.

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I'm glad to hear that. I wouldn't even say that what I have is "acne". It's just a few red spots on my face. No actual pimples.

But reading what you just said gives me sort of a boost of confidence. I should just ignore it I guess, until treated. And you're right - nobody has ever said anything or even looked strangely at me.

Thanks man

Maybe its not even acne at all?..

could be some form of dermatitus, perhaps you're getting small allergic reactions to something; keep your face clean, try not to touch your face with you fingers - and try using Hydrocortizone cream, it's a steroid based concoxion to treat inflamation / redness - it works wonders for me when I break out a little bit..

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