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[aks081603]

Here's the skinny... I am 24 years old, from Hawaii, but have lived in HOT Texas for the past 6 years. I have always had acne, but it didn't get really bad until moving to Texas. While in high school I had the occasional break out, but now it's almost a weekly thing. I have tried it all; Acne statin, proactiv, differin, and minotricyclin, all to no avail. Proactiv seemed to be working, but never cleared completely, and then it stopped working completely. AHHHH!
So I started the DKR 6 days ago. Experiencing dryness, but bought jojoba oil to combat that. My face is breaking out more than usual. I am using cetaphil wash, DKR BP, netrogena oil free moisturizer and aha. I know I shouldn't be using this yet, but I can't help it... I'm guilty as charged. I don't think that it will hinder my progress but if it will, please someone let me know!
So I tried the jojoba oil tonight and I was shocked. There were little skin balls all over my face. It was gross. This flaky skin is crazy.
Anyway, hope it all gets better.

[aks081603]

Okay so the jojoba oil has done wonders! The weather is cooling here in Texas, and we are experiencing some rain. Anyway, I still have a little flaking, but nothing compared to a couple of days ago. It was so horrible, makeup was not helping, and I hated being within arms reach of people. I think I even got a couple of strange looks... Anyway, I had classes today and thank god my skin is doing better, flaky-wise. Although I did notice a few flakes fall when I scratched my face. YUCK! But it looks like I am staring to get used to the BP. I think I will up my dose.
I have also noticed that the new pimples that started to form about 2 days ago, are beginning to heal and disappear, except for these really pesky ones on the side of my nose, and in between my eyes. But even so, I think they are a lot smaller than usual (maybe this is just wishful thinking). I did get one new one on the outside of my right eye. I'm sure there will be more to come before this whole thing gets sorted out. Whatever is happening, I am in no particular rush. I mean, when you have been dealing with acne for so long, what's a couple more days/weeks/months?