My worst PCOS symptom...

Bonnie G.
on 9/26/07 8:29 am - atlanta, GA

Hello all. I think my worst PCOS symptom is acne that I get along my jaw line. Does anyone else have this and if so have you found anything that helps? Any information would be appreciated! Many thanks, Bonnie

RNY 1/17/2005
Tummy tuck, arm lift, breast lift 4/26/2006
LBL, upper side flanks removed 12/8/2006
Midal thigh lift / lipo / scar revision 8/24/2007
"Live like there's no tomorrow, Love like you've never been hurt, and
Dance like no one is watching."

IowaGirl
on 9/27/07 3:40 am, edited 9/27/07 9:04 am - Iowa City, IA

RNY on 08/02/07

I have one lovely cystic zit on my jawline right now! I hate hate HATE acne. The thing I've found that works the best (other than drinking lots of water!) has been washing my face really well at night and applying an acne preventative. I used to get a lot worse breakouts and this has been doing the trick. I also do an exfoliant scrub every morning. Once a week, or if I have a bad breakout 2x a week, I do a mask for my oily skin. When I do get the acne, I apply a triple antibiotic cream to it (since zits are caused by bacteria :-) ) and it seems to get rid of the zits a bit faster that the stuff marketed to make zits go away faster. Total PITA. I really like Proactiv (especially the mask) but am doing a cheaper alternative right now.

Bonnie G.
on 9/27/07 8:43 am - atlanta, GA

RNY on 01/17/05

Thank you for replying. I remove my make up and wash my face morning and night. I have to say I can do better with drinking water. I have heard about practiv so i am looking in to it. I never thought about an antibotic cream but that makes a lot of sense. Thanks again. Take care ~Bonnie

RNY 1/17/2005
Tummy tuck, arm lift, breast lift 4/26/2006
LBL, upper side flanks removed 12/8/2006
Midal thigh lift / lipo / scar revision 8/24/2007
"Live like there's no tomorrow, Love like you've never been hurt, and
Dance like no one is watching."

teresaNnyc
on 9/27/07 4:47 am - new york, NY

RNY on 06/05/07

I personally use Philosophy's Purity skin cleanser/makeup remover, Philosophy's Hope In a Jar moisturizer and I only use Bare Escentuals makeup. I may get one or two tiny breakouts but only the week before my cycle. I firmly believe a lot depends on how we take care of our skin and what we put on our skin. Philosophy and Bare Escentuals can be bought at Sephora.

201 pounds lost since surgery!! And I'm 2 1/2 inches taller too!!

And YES I still eat Carbs and Fats but I know what portion control is!!

Surgery Date: 6/5/07

Bonnie G.
on 9/27/07 8:45 am - atlanta, GA

RNY on 01/17/05

Thanks for the info. I love sephora so I will check out the things you mentioned next time I am there. I have tried so many things so I really want to find something that works and stick with it. Thanks again. ~Bonnie

RNY 1/17/2005
Tummy tuck, arm lift, breast lift 4/26/2006
LBL, upper side flanks removed 12/8/2006
Midal thigh lift / lipo / scar revision 8/24/2007
"Live like there's no tomorrow, Love like you've never been hurt, and
Dance like no one is watching."

teresaNnyc
on 9/27/07 11:17 pm - new york, NY

RNY on 06/05/07

The kit I love and still use is Philosophy Acne Kit, http://www.philosophy.com/web/store/prod_acne-kit____14063_2 3503. When I first tried it I noticed a difference within a week and so I continue to use it. Remember as makeup artist and dermatologist will tell you it takes around 3 months for your skin to react properly to makeup and skin treatments. Let me know how it goes. All the best!!

201 pounds lost since surgery!! And I'm 2 1/2 inches taller too!!

And YES I still eat Carbs and Fats but I know what portion control is!!

Surgery Date: 6/5/07

Bonnie G.
on 9/29/07 3:47 am - atlanta, GA

RNY on 01/17/05

Thanks! I am going to the web site now.

RNY 1/17/2005
Tummy tuck, arm lift, breast lift 4/26/2006
LBL, upper side flanks removed 12/8/2006
Midal thigh lift / lipo / scar revision 8/24/2007
"Live like there's no tomorrow, Love like you've never been hurt, and
Dance like no one is watching."

The_Red_Heather
on 9/28/07 11:14 pm - mastic beach, NY

You can use as many lotions and creams as you want, but the best thing to do for cystic acne is to get a script for a retin-a type cream. Tazorac has made my skin change 110% because the medication goes into your skin and actually does more than clean. It is a little tough to get your skin used to it, you may have itching and redness for the first few weeks, but you will see huge improvements. I reccomend using it every 2 days to start out, and not directly after you wash your face. You also do not want it apply it with moisturizer, as that will make your skin absorb it too quickly as well. Talk to your derm about getting your hands on a treatment like this, it will solve your acne problems.

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Bonnie G.
on 9/29/07 3:45 am - atlanta, GA

RNY on 01/17/05

Thank you so much for the information. I will call my doctor next week to find out about it. It is so annoying to be 39 and have to deal with acne!

RNY 1/17/2005
Tummy tuck, arm lift, breast lift 4/26/2006
LBL, upper side flanks removed 12/8/2006
Midal thigh lift / lipo / scar revision 8/24/2007
"Live like there's no tomorrow, Love like you've never been hurt, and
Dance like no one is watching."

Robin R.
on 10/14/07 8:57 am, edited 10/14/07 8:58 am - Livonia, MI

RNY on 06/20/06

I am on BCP and use perscription Duac Topical Gel. That is a combination of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide. I am 41!! My PCOS is SO much better since losing the weight. However, I still get ovarian cysts. Robin

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