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This isn't my problem but my boyfriend. When i first met him he didn't have any trouble with his skin. Then all of a sudden he got majorily bad acne.
It doesn't bother me at all, I still find him attractive. But he finds it a real downer. He spends loads of cash on products and potions and uses a whole ranges potions and lotions and creams and often dries his skin out using it.
He went on acne medication once but he came off because he got very angry and violent and his skin came off in chunks when he shaved.
I wanted to know if there were any products that you'd recommend to help him because I want him to feel good about himself (no miracle creams though he's very attractive and I don't want other people to notice it haha).
Thank you
It doesn't bother me at all, I still find him attractive. But he finds it a real downer. He spends loads of cash on products and potions and uses a whole ranges potions and lotions and creams and often dries his skin out using it.
He went on acne medication once but he came off because he got very angry and violent and his skin came off in chunks when he shaved.
I wanted to know if there were any products that you'd recommend to help him because I want him to feel good about himself (no miracle creams though he's very attractive and I don't want other people to notice it haha).
Thank you
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Hmmm
WAs he under a great deal of stress when it first started
There aren't many GPs who will prescribe Roaccutane so your b/f may need to see a Dermatologist. The GP can arrange this. He may even be able to get an appointment for the specialist whilst with his GP if the GP is part of the new "Choose and Book" programme...
I would advocate that he seeks medical opinion, especially as it is depressing him. Relying on weak over the counter medication, that doesn't work, will only depress him more.
GPs aren't allowed to prescribe Roaccutane, so a dermatologist would be required.
And I agree that OTC products are often ineffective for genuine acne, and are a waste of money.
Seems to be, shocking isn't it?
Not perfect but we have four GP practices here who just love it - now that they've tried it. After all the fuss from GPs beforehand.
I think the real clincher for one was the hug he got from a patient because he booked the outpatient appointment there and then...
I went to Goa last year and was recommended Medimix soap by other tourists who were bringing loads of it home with them. It works great for acne and blemishes. So simple but truly effective!
I have found an online source of it at www.EasternLink.co.uk