A Note on... Skin Care

Being one who has troublesome skin on many levels (skin cancer, anyone?) I have been thinking of writing a little blurb about skin care.  Specifically, adult acne.  I have had trouble with acne since I can remember, and have tried many remedies here and there, with limited results of making it go away.  Since I now visit a dermatologist a couple times a year (reference previously mentioned skin cancer) I thought I'd try the dermatologist route again.  I'd visited one many years ago with no success.  She eventually just told me "you'll have acne til menopause."  Thankyouverymuch!  That was when I was in my twenties and I was NOT pleased!

So, with moving, a new dermatologist, and mounting frustration with the problem, I again decided to seek out some medical treatment.  I was put on an anti-biotic, and given a variety of creams and washes to use.  The anti-biotic made me D-I-Z-Z-Y.  But I persevered, and the dizziness eventually went away.  But the good news was that it was all having a good effect!

One over-the-counter wash that was recommended was PanOxyl Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Creamy wash.  I have tried many acne washes, but thought it was worth noting this one because it has worked well, and it is recommended by a dermatologist, and it's available to everyone.  (Word of warning:  don't get the 10%.  It turns your skin into alligator skin!) (Also note:  use white towels.  It will bleach colored ones.  Also a good idea to wear a white undershirt if you use it on your back.)



So, that was really the whole purpose of this post.  Just wanting to share a good product in the hope it will help someone else with a similar problem.  Sure, it's not likely to cure severe acne like I had single-handedly, but it may clear up mild acne, and it's worth a try.

And as one who has had skin cancer, I would feel remiss not to have a "soap-box moment"!  Those of you who don't tan well or at all, or who are "dotted and spotted" (moles) like me:  please just cease trying to be like those tanned beauties with lovely skin.  All we do is burn, and that is when the real damage occurs to your skin.  We torture ourselves by our inability to get a little tan.  Embrace your pale skin - it is what God gave you.  Easier said than done.  I KNOW.  But believe me, it is no longer hard AT ALL.  It is likely a matter of life or death.

And for those of you with lovely, tan skin, please say a little prayer of thanks and leave the rest of us to our misery.  :)   Just Kidding! {... kind of...}