Vaping does cause acne in some people. FACT

[Verb]

If it does why don't I have it?

CCA...

You're not her.

 

[Verb]

Try unflavored for a month or two. It could easily be a sensitivity to a flavoring. When you vaped how many different brands and flavors of liquid did you use?

 

[Nicola88]

I did say in SOME people because it is true. Like some people get acne from chocolate which is a fact and acne from dairy etc etc etc. Believe me i would love to vape happily but for me personally it seems i cant.

I have also been to the doctors numerous times and had topical and oral treatment to no avail. Only thing that has worked for me is either smoking fags or being nicotine free. This is a fact for me. Thats why i wanted to post because people who vape and post in here miserable about their skin may need to quit nicotine 100% as their solution rather than vg or pg, nic level etc. I wasnt advocating cigarette use for anyone but myself.

I think the reality is ecigs are brill to quit the horrible habbit of smoking but most people get these acne side effects 3 months to 6 months into vaping so perhaps its just not for long term use for some people.

And Les. A vaping forum shouldnt just be to share how wonderful it is it should reflect both sides of arguement. I was a vaper for the best part of 2 years thanks.
Democracy and all that

 

[Nicola88]

Oh and i used loads of brands and flavors. Believe me i tried it all x

 

[SteveS45]

Smoking is proven to damage the skin that is a proven fact and I must say it sounds kind of strange that you say smoking cures your acne. The way I read it you have an acne problem and you are using smoking as a treatment....

 

[Bad Ninja]

Self diagnosis isnt fact.
If you are truely concerned, a good dermetologist will set you straight.


Id guess there are other factors at play here.
For example, cosmetics like the ones used in your avatar pic, natural changes in your skin that comes with age/growing, diet, even your daily routine. Combine this with stress, and an active lifestyle, and you can easily find contributing factors.

My thoughts?
See a doctor.
My money says vaping isnt the culprit.

 

[Nicola88]

smoking damages skin and so does nicotine by itself. Thats been studied and proven.
People clearly did not read what I wrote properly. which was:
Smoking = minor acne
Vaping = Major acne
Cold turkey quitting (nicotine free) = zero acne <---(this is what I am advocating)

Seen a dermatologist as well, to no avail. Anyways this post is for people who experience acne. If you don't then don't worry about it and chill out.

 

[Alien Traveler]

..
People clearly did not read what I wrote properly. which was:
Smoking = minor acne
Vaping = Major acne
Cold turkey quitting (nicotine free) = zero acne <---(this is what I am advocating)

You are very wrong.
Cold turkey quitting (nicotine free) = acne for quite a few people.
So, your experience is unique. Does not worth too much advertising.

Smoker's acne: Smoking cessation and acne
"Acne after Quitting???": Smoking Cessation Community - Support Group
Giving up smoking
etc.

 

[Lessifer]

smoking damages skin and so does nicotine by itself. Thats been studied and proven.

I'm interested in the bold part there, can you point me to some studies about nicotine and skin damage, that aren't about smoking? I'd like to read up on it.

 

[NOVA jon]

I'm curious as to what your dermatologist told you was the cause of your acne. Did he tell you it was due to vaping?? Just asking for a friend!

 

[NU_FTW]

smoking damages skin and so does nicotine by itself. Thats been studied and proven.
People clearly did not read what I wrote properly. which was:
Smoking = minor acne
Vaping = Major acne
Cold turkey quitting (nicotine free) = zero acne <---(this is what I am advocating)

Seen a dermatologist as well, to no avail. Anyways this post is for people who experience acne. If you don't then don't worry about it and chill out.

for you!!! Not the vast majority of people so stop claiming it to be fact! Stress causes acne, when you are stressed, by your own admission, you turned to a nicotine product. Stress is far more the likely culprit but you are wanting to blame vaping with your agenda

 

[Topwater Elvis]

Everybody's system / body reacts differently to different things.

If you actually enjoyed and wanted to keep vaping it is a shame you didn't find a good dermatologist that was willing to use the appropriate diagnostic laboratory tests to identify the specific cause and then treat the specific cause.

I have never seen or heard of any reputable study / paper that makes the connection of nicotine as it is in eliquids and acne.
Smoking yes, vaping? If you have legitimate sources I'd like to read them. Please & thank you.

But, if you're happy, I'm happy, no skin off my nose.

 

[EddieAdams]

But the thread title says FACT!! ZOMG!!

You do know opinions are now facts nowadays.....

FDA BOC

 

[Nicola88]

Im British! There is no dermatologist in the UK who is going to pay for tests so i can carry on vaping happily as we get free health care lol thats just ridiculous.

God people take a knock on their vape so personally you would think your were married to the things.You dont have to look hard. Nicotine is a vascular constrictor so any nicotine product would have a damaging effect on circulation and the oxygen/ vitamins to the skin. Im not going to point you in the direction of studies because you clearly dont want to accept that vaping could have have negative effects anyways. When you want to have a balanced view then look yourself until then believe what you want because i actually dont care if you agree with me or not. There is one study about vaping and immune health that was interesting but again if you dont care i dont care.

This post was only ever about me and people take it so personally

 

[Topwater Elvis]

Wow, sorry you took my response that way.

You did say some people, I agree I know many that simply cannot vape at all, and many more that have reactions to various ingredients in eliquid.

You said " smoking damages skin and so does nicotine by itself. Thats been studied and proven."

I thought that was interesting & wanted to read the study(s), I meant nothing more than that.

 

[r77r7r]

God people take a knock on their vape so personally you would think your were married to the things.

Hey, now! My PV is Not a thing. Her name is Linda Sue, and we're celebrating 2 happy yrs together soon.

 

[NU_FTW]

which big tobacco do you suppose she works for

 

[englishmick]

Iv noticed a minor increase of surface issue`s. Not deep stuff, just on the very surface.
I am apt to believe it happen`s because of the oil in the vapor and having it around and collecting on your face all day.
I would wager that washing your face several times a day would alleviate the problem for most people.

I've wondered about that too. The skin on my nose and around my eyes and forehead feels oily a lot of the time. Sometimes I get small bumps especially on the area between my eyes. I while ago I did start washing my face whenever I thought about it. It seems to help with the oily feel.

I don't know if it's the VG, or whether it actually causes a problem. It's not hard to believe it could be the case. Not enough of a problem for me to worry about though.

 

[EddieAdams]

I've wondered about that too. The skin on my nose and around my eyes and forehead feels oily a lot of the time. Sometimes I get small bumps especially on the area between my eyes. I while ago I did start washing my face whenever I thought about it. It seems to help with the oily feel.

I don't know if it's the VG, or whether it actually causes a problem. It's not hard to believe it could be the case. Not enough of a problem for me to worry about though.

Then you should have changed the title to "Vaping causes ME acne. FACT"

FDA BOC

 

[Cari]

I'm really curious about nicotine causing skin damage. I've never heard this before. Please elaborate...