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#1 MsB

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Posted 21 January 2013 - 10:29 PM

Since suffering from worsening acne since I was in my late 20s, I think I have figured out the major cause of my problem. I have severe dry skin because of a genetic skin disorder called icthyosis vulgaris that prevents me from effectively shedding dead skin. I am sure my acne is hormonally triggered but the dry skin prevents my skin from breathing and leads to blocked pores and inflamed cysts, especially around my cheeks. I was able to reduce my acne in my late 20s with good moisturizing and AHAs. But with aging, I haven't been able to find a good enough moisturizer to keep up with even worsening dry skin.
I recently read up on Dan's regimen when I was on vacation and bought a neutrogena line that approximates the routine, to start with until I can order the real stuff. I started the routine while I spent 2 weeks in humid south east Asia and had no cysts at all. My skin was supple and clear. I did get some pimples around my menstrual cycle, but they cleared up much faster than normal. Since I have been back, the cysts have reappeared on my cheeks. I am totally convinced that moisture is what I need most of all.

Short of moving to SE asia, how can I approximate the constant moisture. My Cerave and neutrogena moisturizers don't work, even with the jojoba. I have put a humidifier in my room so I hope that helps. I will order some of Dan's stuff once my budget recovers from my trip, but I think I will need a way stronger moisturizer. Any suggestions?

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Posted 21 January 2013 - 10:46 PM

I don't think Dan's moisturizer is going to be any better than Cerave in terms of moisture. I would suggest shea butter, 100% unrefined. It is a bit greasy to the feel, but it won't break you out.

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Posted 22 January 2013 - 05:23 AM

I think it could be treated with Isotretinoin- but I'm no expert, and it might be that it is only effective for rarer forms of the condition:

http://www.sciencedi...190962282700623

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Posted 20 May 2013 - 09:45 PM

So I have been using Dans BP for over 4 months and my cystic acne is gone. I still get an occassional pimple-maybe 3-4 per month but they erupt and clear up in a few days. I get them usually if I get lazy and don't do the routine every.single. night.

I went out of town for 3 days and couldn't pack my tube of BP in  my bag so I came back with 2 pimples. I am going to order a travel size right now.

I have managed the flakiness by mixing in amlactin with Dans lotion at night.  I do use a wash rag to exfoliate in the morning because my skin doesn't naturally self-exfoliate. I also have been applying gobs of moisturizer in the morning and lettting it sink in.







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