i need magic...or a dermatologist!

when you are stressed out do you get pimples ALL over your face?  well, i do and i'm about sick of it.

for over two weeks, i've been dealing with what i can only describe as 'stressball face'.  i haven't had issues like this since freakin' high school.  these pimples, zits, little bastards (whatever you want to call 'em) have came in all types.  first, it started out with just tiny little ones...the kind that you can barely tell are there.  then, came the 'under the skin' ones...and they just linger.  now, i have one on my jaw line that is PISSING ME OFF.  what gives?  i have been washing my face like a madman.  i try not to touch my face a lot (i have a bad habit of somehow always having my hands on my face - no idea why).  i've tried toothpaste, diaper rash ointment (don't knock it 'til you try it), zit cream, soap and water...NOTHING is working to take care of these bastards.  someone give me the number of the emergency dermatologist.  i need help.

what do you do when you get a bad zit?  any crazy treatments you use?  what kind of cream do you keep on hand for those surprise zit emergencies?  please share! 

i'm beginning to think i need a little magic to take care of things.

Comments

[Sinead@BreastFeedingMums]

I thought it was just me this happened to! I feel like a teenager all over again this week. Definitely stress related!

Have you tried Retin-A ointment? I got it once, a few years ago, from my GP (on prescription) and it was like a miracle cream. My skin was never so clear! I'm making an appointment this week to see if I can get some more...

[Rachael]

I <3 hydrogen peroxide on my zits. I've also started using Neutrogena's Acne Stress Control foam wash and oil free hydrating lotion stuff. It's literally magic.

[zoe]

I have one of those little metal zit poppers and I am addicted to it...my teenager hides under the covers like a bitch when he sees me coming! They say that thing called Zeno..it's a zit zapper works great. I say head to the spa for a facial.

[Ideagirl]

::grin::

I just had that happen -- but all over my chest and back -- ugh. It was gross. So I totally get it.

This too shall pass. I promise!!

[tucker's gram]

use the stuff in the square green can i gave you honey, use it before you go to bed, it should help, you might want to dab it with peroxide a little before you put the other stuff on, but for God's sake don't pick at it so you get scares..........and yes keep your hands off your face as much as possible. are you using the mary kay cleanser and lotion you got from me? if not you may want to start a faithfull relationship with the mary kay products,,, sell, sell, sell. i really think they have helped me. any of your friends out there if interested, i sell it and give a pretty good deal for all orders............had to put a plug in for myself jen..........sorry.....

[Mary]

Ugg! I hate when this happens! I wash with Clean & Clear Daily Pore Cleanser and spot treat morning and night with Clearasil zit cream. Try drinking lots of water and flush those little bastards right outta your skin! Good Luck! I'm sure it's not as bad as you think :)