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[brellsm0114]

I just wanted to say that I think that this is a great site! Very informative and helpful. However, I have I few things that I think need to be added in order to make this site even better. First of all, the type of skin that a person has wasn't really addressed in your tests or regimen. I have really bad oily skin especially on my t-zone. Many acne plans fail for me because they fail to address the sebum build that comes with oily skin. Especially when it comes to moisturizing. Many of the regiments out there don't have a light moisturizer so it just continues to clog my pores. The second thing is your regimen talks about benzoyl peroxide, however I know that every person reacts differently to these chemicals. For me I have never seen any positive results from benzoyl peroxide. On top of not working it is also too harsh on my skin. I have to use salicylic acid or glycolic acid. I guess what I'd really like to see is a few variations of your regiment so it is more versatile.

Edited by brellsm0114, 04 November 2009 - 12:24 AM.

[Xandrine]

Hello, let me start:
1. Skin type: very oily after 2-3 hours of plain cleansing (esp T-zone)
-sometime gets dry in cold weather, but mostly oily
2. Genes and History: Asian, golden brown complexion, family history (oily on father's side but never acne)
3. Acne (moderate-pustules, papules with visible scarring) started only at 26, have acne for a year now (no allergies to antibitocs but easily gets resistant to them)
4. Diet and Lifestyle - white rice incorporated in every meal, not very active, coffee once a day, 2-3 Liters of water/day

Regimen (it's on my signature) it's based on dan's regimen with modified products that works well for me (I use a combination therapy of both BP and salicylic)
On my 12th day of regimen
Positive side effects:
-no active acne
-less visible blemishes
-tone is evening out

Adverse drug/cosmetic reactions:
-extreme dryness for the 1st 5 days
-flakiness
-erythema, itching, local inflammation (subsided after 30-60mins--had to use cortisone)