Unusual Skin Problem?

Hello, i consider myself one of the lucky ones. Throughout high school until now i have never gotten acne. Then in early July i went to Europe and started to get small bumps on the top two corners of my forehead.





When i cam back in August it was full blown acne on both corners of my forehead. It is very unusual beacuase i NEVER get acne. And it is only on the 2 corners of my forehead.





I changed bed sheets, shampoo, lotion, and started using proative and then stopped using it.





Any ideas of what to do and why it just all of a sudden showed up?
Unusual Skin Problem?
Acne that appears for the first time in adulthood should be examined by a dermatologist who can investigate the underlying cause. Some causes of adult acne are:





Medication. Some medications that can induce acne include anabolic steroids (sometimes used illegally by athletes to “bulk up”), some anti-epileptic medications, the anti-tuberculosis drugs isoniazid and rifampin, lithium and iodine-containing medications.





Chronic physical pressure on the skin. Chafing from the straps of a backpack or tucking a violin between the jaw and chin can cause chronic physical pressure on the skin and may induce a condition known as acne mechanica.





Chlorinated industrial chemicals. These may induce the occupational skin disorder known as chloracne.





Metabolic conditions. Changes in the hormonal balance, such as those brought about by pregnancy, menstruation or hormonal abnormalities can induce acne.





It is also important to know that some lesions which appear to be acne are not acne at all. One skin condition that resembles acne is folliculitis, which occurs when the hair follicles become infected and inflamed. Folliculitis requires different treatment than acne.





Acne that occurs in adulthood may be difficult to treat if there are multiple recurrences. Some patients with severe recurrent acne have undergone repeated courses of treatment with the potent systemic drug isotretinoin.





Since adult acne may be difficult to treat, acne that appears for the first time in adulthood should be examined and treated by a dermatologist.


http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnene...





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Unusual Skin Problem?
If it's always on the two corners of your forehead, maybe it's the fact that you sweat around your forehead. More dirt get clogged up near the hairline...so that's probably it. Try going to your doctor and get some treatment for it!
Reply:Were you wearing a hat? Maybe the band of the hat was


sweaty, encouraging bacteria to bloom. How bout sunscreen on your forehead? Or have you started using different hair products?
Reply:Because you always sweat at the coners of your forhead the sweat changes and produce bacteria that couse that infection,so i suggest you go see the doctor.
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Reply:It would probably go away on its own, to prevent any bacterial infections or more spotting, it is usually advisable to see your GP ( general practioner for treatment), but apart from that it tends to go away on its own accord and there is no guarenteed cure.





They are annoying i know...i finally got rid of them last year
Reply:I ve had them for over 4 years . They are mostly on my back but i do have some on my face. Don't worry, its not a sign that you have oily skin or bad hygeine.





You can try clearasil, but i think it contains alcohol.





LOTR fan is right, it will clear up soon, its just part of growing up what will all the hormonial changes your body is going through. Good Luck xxx