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[11xMetal]

Hi all, My names Nick, I'm 19 and from California.

My interests are music, military(and military history), and computers, and working out.

Little about my acne. I started getting it when i was in 8th grade or so, and it's NEVER gone away. I get it everywhere. On my back, neck, chest, and face. This has actually really affected my life. I was scheduled to leave for the Military, but when i got there to leave for basic training, they claimed my acne was too severe so I didn't get to go. Ever since, I've been pretty self concious about my acne.

I've tried many things to clear my acne up, even if it's just a little. So far, No luck. I drink up to 4 liters of water some days as well as trying the whole no soda thing for 3 months, still no luck. Pro-active didn't do anything. Now I'm trying this stuff Called PanOxyl with Minocycline, which my doctor prescribed a few months ago. Hoping for it to work.

I'm looking forward to possibly getting some insight as to what can help me clean this acne up a little bit.

- Nick

Edited by 11xMetal, 29 January 2012 - 12:53 PM.

[the uphill battle]

Hi Nick,

Welcome. You've come to the right place if you're looking for other people who share your struggle. We're all here to offer support and potential solutions. I can't believe the military told you your acne was too severe.. I've never heard of such a thing. That must have been so awful for you, I'm so sorry you went through that.

What things have you tried aside from over the counter remedies? I had a lot of success on Minocycline for a year or so.. I didn't get a single pimple. It worked miracles for me until I grew resistant to it. I hope it can get you to where you want to be with your skin.

Take care!

[11xMetal]

Yeah it was a little shocking, especially since i was cleared for it before.

As far as what has been prescribed to me, it's just been minocycline. It's what was suggested.

[MrAcneHimself]

Nick,
The water thing is good but 4liters you should at least be doubling that. 2 liters as soon as you wake up. Soda is bad yes but you must completely change how you eat in every aspect. Please read my post its in the introduce yourself. I've had acne for ten years and have now found a way to control it. Blows accutane out of the water and any topical, surgery whatever i've done them all.

[11xMetal]

MrAcneHimself, on 30 January 2012 - 03:47 AM, said:

Nick,
The water thing is good but 4liters you should at least be doubling that. 2 liters as soon as you wake up. Soda is bad yes but you must completely change how you eat in every aspect. Please read my post its in the introduce yourself. I've had acne for ten years and have now found a way to control it. Blows accutane out of the water and any topical, surgery whatever i've done them all.

Alright thanks MrAcneHimself!
Definitely going to check your topic out.