Complexion suddenly changing when i’m 20?

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F 20, used to have a clear back with no zits, and never had acne on my cheeks. If I got zits they were usually just huge and on my chin or nose. Now for some reason it seems like my acne has totally changed, and at first it seemed like my skin was getting clearer. But now I have lots of small popable zits on my cheeks and forehead which I’ve never had before. And before I showered today I was shocked to see how much backne I have. Why? I’ve lost 20-30lbs within the past year but I’ve lost weight before. I’ve also started taking adderall occasionally within the past few months.

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  • Fugazi,again
    4 years ago

    Adderal or any other stimulants are known to cause acne. They make you sweat more and the toxins from the drug are released through your skin which causes skin conditions and rashes etc. Stimulants also increase your body temperature which can make your skin dry out more. Pretty much anything you put into your body will show on your skin, such as bad diet, smoking or drinking

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  • ellnell
    4 years ago

    Medications can affect how you look. So can diet, stress, drinking too little water. For some it's just genetics and hard to get rid off acne entirely but in your case since you've never had it before it's probably due to some of those things.

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  • Nikclaire
    4 years ago

    I'd say it's most likely the meds throwing off your body chemistry although 20 is definately a time when the body goes through changes as well. It may be a combination of both.

    Try not to pop the zits or you may wind up with scarring and bring up your concerns to your doctors.

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  • Meowypowers
    4 years ago

    Did you change your diet? Has your environment changed? Are yoibstressed? What do you mean a clear back? Are you transitioning?

    Face acne is common with many women. Treat is with proactive or something similar.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      4 years ago

      I mean my back. Like I’m getting zits on my back. And yeah because it’s winter, and yeah because I don’t eat that much, but it’s just peculiar to me because I’ve never had zits like this throughout my life

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      • Boojum
        4 years ago

        It's possible it's just because skin changes as you age, mainly due to hormonal changes.

        There's some evidence that a lack of vitamin D can make acne worse. Many people living in northern latitudes - particularly those who don't work outdoors - are chronically deficient in Vitamin D, and this get worse in the winter when there's little sun. You might try taking supplements and seeing if that helps. Vitamin D deficiency has definitely been linked to several other health issues, so you might notice other improvements in your health and general sense of well-being.

        If your back is particularly bad, you might consider if how you wash your clothes has something to do with this. Some people are particularly sensitive to the scents and other chemicals in laundry detergents. Maybe you've changed your detergent lately, the formulation of your normal detergent has changed, or the lower temperature of the rinse water in your washing machine in winter means more of the detergent is being left on your clothing.

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          4 years ago

          Thank you

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  • RoseIsabella
    4 years ago

    Hormones are a bitch.

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  • WeirdGuyFr0mTheSouth
    4 years ago

    Have you been experiementing with opiates?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      3 years ago

      No

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    • Fugazi,again
      4 years ago

      I was thinking that too, opiates cause a lot of itching

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      4 years ago

      Just adderall because I have ADHD but I don’t take it everyday, just a few times a week if that. This started recently

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      • Mammal-lover
        4 years ago

        How does that possibly help with adhd then?

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