Question:
I've got really bad acne after the surgery, can anyone help

i've never really had problems with my skin, now after the surgery, I got acne like crazy, is it because i'm not getting enough vitamins and all that? well I starting taking some vitamin E so we'll see how that goes..    — LadyP (posted on February 27, 2005)

February 26, 2005
I may not be because you have too little of something, but too much! When you start dropping weight quickly, the cells release estrogen into your bloodstream. This sudden abundance of estrogen can make your acne go crazy. When your loss slows down, your face may spontaneously clear up.
   — koogy

February 27, 2005
Proactive works GREAT!!! It is a bit expensive over time and you MUST use it every day but it WILL WORK!
   — Jenna R.

February 27, 2005
Its the same thing as when your preg, your hormones are all over the place now with weight loss. Hang in there, it will get better.
   — ZZ S.

February 27, 2005
I'm with Jenna about the Proactive. I've been using it for over two years and love it. I find that you have to use it morn and night for the best results. Just once per day doesn't cut it for me. BTW, the mask is the bomb! ~~Rebecca
   — RebeccaP

February 28, 2005
ProActiv all the way-- it might make your skin too dry after awhile but it will clear up the acne with consistent use. Worth the $$.
   — lizinPA

March 8, 2005
Thank you all... this really helps alot, both with all the advice and the fact that I'm not going through this acne problem alone. I will check into the Proactiv, maybe I can use it temporarily until my skin clears up on its own...
   — LadyP