So Depressed: Looks I have two boils on my forehead

LuckyStar1 · 03-25-2004, 07:47 PM

I've posted questions regarding on how to supress the coming of a huge pimple. Needless to say, it came and it is *HUGE*. I also posted a question regarding how a pimple left but the bump was still there... well it got even bigger!! i mean huge.. i never had a blemish this size. I guess the pimple came back?? Even my mother (who has always been supportive) says they are huge and I should try to "hide them" with my hair.
I mean before these two blemishes, my face was CLEAR and then in a matter of days I get these two GIGANTIC blemishes. They are also so red and extremely hard to conceal. They are extra shinny compared to my skin. And they give me horrid headaches. I'm so depressed. I have a date tomorrow and I'm going to have to make something up and cancel. My confidence level has gone from an extreme high to an extreme low. I also believe these bad boys are gonna stick around for a long time. There is no white head forming on either... but I really hope they do get the head white. The HUGE one even has no skin on it.. my skin is broken around it just so the monster could "push through" and become visible. I am so depressed....
I keep looking in the mirror like every 5 minutes.. and I just so disgusted at myself. My phone is ringing right now and its a friend who wants to hang out and I'm ignoring the call b/c i don't want him to see me like this

I'm sorry for venting but I have to get these off my chest. My family and friends would not understand. Any advice, tips, words of kindness, or even "slaps of reality" would be appreciated.

heysiggy42 · 03-25-2004, 08:05 PM

You should try "Accutane". Go to a dermatologist and ask for it. They probably wont give it to you if your Acne is not too bad but you might get something to help you. Accutane would leave you Acne free in just 3 months! It works wonders too. After 3 to 4 months of taking the pill, your acne troubles will be history.

LuckyStar1 · 03-25-2004, 08:08 PM

heysiggy: thanx for the advice... but I am not sure if my derm would prescribed it for me. right now I am on Tazorac and Duac which as done wonders for me. My face is relatively clear. Its just these 2 new blemishes that have erupted... I blame it on my work stress and my midterms.... But I dont even wanna leave the house.

froe · 03-25-2004, 09:10 PM

what happened???

I thought things were going alright for you... you were getting laser treatment and all that...and you had very happy posts in the past.... and now this???

fill me in!!!!

OhMyFace · 03-25-2004, 09:17 PM

I have been in your shoes too many times before....having to go to work or out with friends with a big breakout...it's a lousy feeling. Honestly, what I usually do is try to stay home and not see anyone for a day to let my skin heal a little. A day usually makes it a little better but it is important that you DO NOT spend that day over-washing or over-treating those spots. Wash your face, apply your topicals and then LEAVE YOUR FACE ALONE! It will only make it worse if you pick at it or irritate it in any other way. Drink lots of water, take your vitamins try not to stress about it. Your face WILL heal.

As far as letting friends know, I usually just say that I am not feeling well and just need to stay home in bed. You don't have to tell your friends if you don't feel comfortable and they should understand if you just need a day to rest.

Just keep thinking about this as a temporary condition....try to think positively and remember that your friend and family love you for who you are, not your skin. Most importantly, you need to remember that you are still YOU, with or without an occasional bad breakout.

It happens....it sucks....and it will go away eventually. Keep your chin up.