My stress just exploded, and now I have a huge breakout under my chin ㅠㅠ Please save me
Hello everyone. Please comfort me today. For the past few days, I’ve had a mountain of projects to handle at work, so I’ve been working overtime constantly and under immense stress. As a result, my skin has declared strike. Usually, it only flares up slightly and goes away around my period, but this time, three large, hard, cystic pimples have popped up around my chin and mouth. I just sigh deeply every time I look in the mirror. You know those little ones that won't pop and hurt like crazy if you touch them?
It’s so frustrating because even though I was busy, I didn’t cut corners on my skincare. I followed my usual routine, thoroughly hydrating my skin and applying barrier cream properly. But as expected, it seems even expensive cosmetics are useless against lack of sleep and stress, the root of all illness. The breakouts on my chin leave scars that last a long time and cause hyperpigmentation easily, so I’m completely freaking out right now trying to figure out how to handle this. For now, I kept my makeup to a minimum today, and as soon as I got home, I carefully washed my face with a mild, pH-balanced cleanser. I also generously applied a soothing Cica ampoule—something I don't usually reach for—to the troubled areas, and just dabbed a single drop of tea tree oil on top for emergency treatment.
How do you guys manage when you get a huge, hard, and painful breakout like this? I know going to a dermatologist for an anti-inflammatory injection is the fastest way, but I don't have time to go to the clinic tomorrow, so I'm trying to soothe it with home care somehow. I'm really torn between using a pimple patch or applying an ointment. If you have any spot treatment products that worked well or any great tips, please kindly share them with me! I really hope to get a good night's sleep tonight and that a miracle happens tomorrow morning, haha. Everyone, please manage your stress well and keep your skin looking flawless!