Spotty chin - toothpaste dribbles?

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#1 Post by **Lisa65** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:40 pm

I've noticed the last few months that the skin on my chin keeps on breaking out. I've always been prone to spots there but they seem to be getting worse. I do dribble a lot when I brush my teeth because I look in the mirror to see what I'm doing and make sure I don't miss any bits. So I have my mouth open and the toothpaste gets out and dribbles down my chin mixed up with saliva etc. I was wondering if the toothpaste/mouthwash dribbles were affecting my skin. I do rinse it off afterwards but the skin often feels sore, looks red and of course I then get the spots.

Has anyone else had a problem with increased skin breakouts? I'm almost 42 and far too old for spots!

#2 Post by **Dark_angel** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 5:58 pm

Strangely enough this is something i've noticed too.
I have a theory on it though, ok so you know how if you put toothpaste on a spot its supposed to dry it out? Well i believe the toothpaste is drying out the skin on the chin and causing increased oil production and thus an increase in spots.

#3 Post by **Jillianleab** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 6:01 pm

I've been having this problem too. I've been having breakouts on my chin and cheeks, and boy is it irritating! I thought it might be the toothpaste, and my hands all over my face when I'm trying to floss, but then I thought, nah, it's just me. Glad to know I'm not alone!

#4 Post by **lemonlyme** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 6:13 pm

Count me in! Red and splotchy right afterwards, then i get pimples..I'm going to start really paying attention to not get any on my chin.

#5 Post by **Dark_angel** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 6:17 pm

On a side note - its 2am in the UK and theres actually more activity on the boards than i ever get to see.

#6 Post by **Lisa65** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 4:29 am

I wasn't spotty as a teen!

It's kind of comforting to know I'm not the only person with toothpaste induced spots. I am going to try putting a bit of cream on my chin before brushing - maybe that will act as a barrier to stop the toothpaste getting on my skin and drying it out.

#7 Post by **Clairey Fairey** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 11:05 am

Same here!! my chin seems to have got more spots recently than ever before!! Infact I have more spots now in my 20's than I had as a teen

#8 Post by **Lisa65** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 3:11 pm

wahhhh

meanie!

#9 Post by **Meloho** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:48 am

Toothpaste shouldn't be causing breakouts - in fact, some people use toothpaste to dry out and reduce inflammed pimples (I've tried, but it didn't work for me, although it certainly didn't make it worse).

I'm wondering if the increased breakouts are stressed-related...after all, acne is mainly caused by hormones and stress.

#10 Post by **Lisa65** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:54 am

Maybe, but I know it's not stress or hormones in my instance. I'm less stressed at the moment than I have been for the last few years and I do not have any "hormones" cos I've been in surgical menopause for the last 3 years. I'm almost certain it's the toothpaste because I am only breeaking out in that area.

#11 Post by **MetalMouse** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:38 am

I would suggest start washing your face with cleansing products made for acne. I have been washing with Oxy Daily Wash Maximum for several months now, and then applying moisturizer to my face lightly after showering. That alone has reduced breakouts significantly! And I'm in my early 20s so I'm much more prone to breakouts

I haven't gotten any spots on my chin from the dribble, so I think it's a matter of treating your skin right

#12 Post by **Lisa65** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 4:55 am

Bah! Soap and water was good enough in my day!

#13 Post by **MetalMouse** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:29 am

Well, I'd assume your hormones are relatively stable at your ages

Some of us still are shakey

#14 Post by **Lisa65** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:37 am

I don't miss those "shakey hormone" days!