Acne

[How_Direct]

How much of a problem is it? I usually never get more than the occasional zit, but stress has caused it to come back. I just started dating a girl. We've been on a handful of dates over the past few weeks and have a sexual relationship, but my skin was completely clear when we first started seeing each other, and now its breaking out...

 

[lostnumber]

How old are you? I had terrible bacne when I was in highschool and ended up on the real serious meds for it (forget what its called but I had to go in and take blood tests every month and all this other crap). It sucked but it cleared me up within a year and I wish I hadn't waited so long

 

[How_Direct]

I'm 23. I normally have perfectly clear skin except for the occasional zit, so acne isn't a normal problem for me. I'm just curious how likely it is to kill attraction with the girl I recently started seeing. We're hanging out again tomorrow.

 

[lostnumber]

I mean, its not sexy. But if you are already sleeping with the girl I'd be much less concerned then if you are practicing cold approach.

I'd see a dermatologist if you are worried at all. I wish I'd seen one much earlier then I did

 

[Inbocca]

If she likes you she won't care. Girls are typically way more insecure about stuff like that anyway, so if you have some random flaw like acne but play it off like you couldn't care less and you've already gotten her needs taken care of (sexual, emotional, and you're a quality guy that gives her a sense of security) then it won't matter at all. A lot of ugly dudes have long-term relationships that go just like that.

 

[readjusting]

I tried a lot of things. A few things:
- Low sugar
- Benzoyl peroxide works, but you have to apply it everyday.
- Avoid sunlight (if possible).
These help. But don't be too paranoid about it. If you cannot fix your acne completely, try to improve other things like wealth/muscle/fashion/number of girls/etc.
Things in your control.