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Suddenly spotty!

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MissAdventure Sun 20-Aug-17 19:33:20

I wondered if it could be some kind of acne? Either way, its not the most flattering look. My workmates have christened my chin pimple 'Boris' as its been there so long.

Menopaws Sun 20-Aug-17 19:27:17

My dr gave me a mild antibiotic for acne, worked brilliantly

MissAdventure Sun 20-Aug-17 15:45:59

The pharmacist is an excellent idea, cornergran. Why didn't I think of that?

cornergran Sun 20-Aug-17 15:08:18

I'd ask a pharmacist if it could be seborrheic dermatitis. Sounds similar to the skin condition I developed out of the blue about 8 years ago, GP finally worked out what it was, prescription cream cleared it quickly.

MissAdventure Sun 20-Aug-17 14:19:50

Me too, jogginggirl - that would be awful, from what I've seen.
Now to get rid of the mountains on my face, hopefully.

jogginggirl Sun 20-Aug-17 14:12:42

I'm glad to hear that MissAdventure smile

MissAdventure Sun 20-Aug-17 13:56:49

They're only on my face, both sides, no tingling or anything. I think I'm safe to assume they're 'only' pimples.

jogginggirl Sun 20-Aug-17 13:54:36

Have you been checked out for shingles MissAdventure confused

MissAdventure Sun 20-Aug-17 13:50:41

I have had a real spate of big, horrible pimples; the kind with no head, which deform whichever part of your face they decide to appear on.
I can't think of anything which I've been doing differently, but they're starting to get me down.
Has anyone any advice, please? I've been using tea tree oil, but it doesn't seem to be making the slightest difference.
Could it be a symptom of stress, do you think?