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> For women 25+ with acne, please take this poll!
For women 25+ with acne, which category do you best fit in?
For women 25+ with acne, which category do you best fit in?
Oily skin, acne related to menstrual cycle, mostly on chin and jawline [ 13 ] ** [41.94%]
Dry/normal skin, acne related to menstrual cycle, mostly on chin and jawline [ 2 ] ** [6.45%]
Oily skin, acne NOT related to menstrual cycle, mostly on cheeks [ 16 ] ** [51.61%]
Total Votes: 31
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hina79
post Oct 27 2009, 07:38 PM
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I am option # 3.
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PinkPlayBunny
post Oct 27 2009, 07:59 PM
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Option #1 for me eusa_wall.gif
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Wash face with 99% Pure Ivory Soap
Apply Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution 1%
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Moisturizer

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Wash face with 99% Pure Ivory Soap
Retin-A .1% (waits 20 to 30 mins before applying)


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Origins Silk Screen Powder in Caramel Mousse from Macys
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Origins Out Lasting Mascara in Black
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lemonlover
post Nov 3 2009, 01:35 AM
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I voted option 3 but it does always get worse with my cycle. Oddly it seems to peak around the time of ovulation. But I am broken out pretty much constantly so saying my acne is just hormonal doesn't seem to cut it. And it's mostly on my cheeks, but my chin and jawline are often invited to the party.

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42yoyuck
post Nov 3 2009, 08:23 PM
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Option 1, I break out around jawline/upper neck since I was 37. I dont understand what is happening. Niacin has gotten rid of it.

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Black soap from Africa 1 a day.
Vicco turmeric and sandalwood cream 1 a day.
500mg Niacin no-flush 1 a day.
Mandelic acid 1 every-other day.

New regimen. Hope it keeps working.
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silverlake
post Nov 4 2009, 07:24 AM
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QUOTE (lemonlover @ Nov 3 2009, 02:35 AM) *
I voted option 3 but it does always get worse with my cycle. Oddly it seems to peak around the time of ovulation. But I am broken out pretty much constantly so saying my acne is just hormonal doesn't seem to cut it. And it's mostly on my cheeks, but my chin and jawline are often invited to the party.

I'm 28 and it's the same for me here exactly like you described!
I'm also currently recovering from an outbreak I got after stopping Yasmin (the pill didn't help much to begin with, but after I stopped I seemed to breakout badly even in places where I hardly got any acne before, like my neck and forehead. Thank God it's slowing down a bit now...)
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post Nov 7 2009, 04:59 PM
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I'm 24 I would say I have dry/normal skin but sometimes seems oily. mine is cheeks, jawline and upper neck.
been crazy since July before just a few whiteheads and blemishes and before my 20's maybe a very light blemish here and there but gone in a day or two< I wish those days where still here cry.gif
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Pure Goats Milk Soap- Very gentle rub the soap on my hands on to my face and neck for 3 mins then wash off with warm water, pat dry.

PM:
Pure Goats Milk Soap- Very gentle rub the soap on my hands on to my face and neck for 3 mins then wash off with warm water, pat dry wait 15 mins before applying Shea Butter as a moisturizer and scar treament (helps with blimishes too.)
Slice of Nature 100% pure West Africa Shea Butter- A little goes a long way, apply with fingertip to face and neck.

Acne.org AHA- Once a week in the PM rather then using Shea Butter, apply with fingertip to face and neck, I use this to exfoliate and scar treament.

Once a week in the AM Dead Sea Magic Mineral Mud Mask - After cleaning my face with soap, pat dry wait 15 mins then apply mask on to dry skin, let sit on face and neck for 10 mins then wash off with warm water, pat dry.

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Spironolactone 50mg 3x a day
Doxycycl 100mg 2x a day
Zinc 50mg 1x a day
Omega 3 Fish Oil 1200mg 1x a day

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post Nov 7 2009, 09:39 PM
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QUOTE (Siava @ Mar 2 2009, 01:33 PM) *
As Iusedtobebloodcries mentioned, Accutane and vitamin A are NOT the same thing. Accutane is a derivative of vitamin A which means it contains essential elements, but not the whole form of the vitamin. The four major adverse effects of toying around with taking too much vitamin A are birth defects, liver abnormalities, reduced bone mineral density that may result in osteoporosis, and central nervous system disorders. Although Accutane comes with its host of risks, you are taking the same risks if not more by overdosing your body on vitamin A while not being monitored by a doctor.

Topic closed. Self medicating is not condoned. It's dangerous.


First Of All let me just say this- I have tried EVERYTHING including Doxcyclone, Tetracyclone, Dorx, but my Derm. does NOT prescribe accutane. I started taking 32,000 IU of Vitamin A and my skin is now Crystal Clear. I could not believe this and I stopped taking it briefly & I broke out again. After that I continued it and my face is perfect now. I think accutane is a SCAM it is to much Synthetic Vitamin A, and has way 2 many side effects. Natural Vitamin A is cheap and works.
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Naturalme
post Nov 7 2009, 09:49 PM
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Most people saying Vitamin A is harmful are probably ignorant or are working for Hoffman-LaRoche- The makers of Accutane go to and read the TRUTH! We need to stop making these people richer while our bodies are suffering






QUOTE (Naturalme @ Nov 7 2009, 10:47 PM) *
Most people saying Vitamin A is harmful are probably ignorant or are working for Hoffman-LaRoche- The makers of Accutane go to and read the TRUTH! We need to stop making these people richer while our bodies are suffering



Google the history of Vitamin A & read the truth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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xandrine100
post Nov 7 2009, 10:15 PM
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I don't fit into the 3 categories. My acne's related to my menstrual cyle but I get them on my cheeks..=)
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Shells82
post Nov 7 2009, 10:16 PM
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Hi there! I just started taking Spiro nearly to weeks ago, and I am hopeful it will work for me.. But I was wondering after looking as some of these posts, do the vitamins you use really help that much!!?? Vitamin A seems to be important.. and what about any others? I have Cod Liver pills but I haven't seen much of a difference with them. And what is the best Vitamin A supplement out there if it really is an important supplement to take?

Any advice would be great!

Thanks!
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adara1986
post Nov 13 2009, 09:05 PM
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Hi everyone!
Just joined this forum and I voted for #2. I'm 26 and I do feel like I had combo skin- my cheeks tend to be drier whereas my forehead, nose tend to be oilier. I used to have acne during my teenage years and then it went away when I was 17 to about 23 ( I wasnt on the pill or anything, it just went away!) and it came back with vengence when I was 24 . I thought it was the stress of studying/working but now I think it might be hormonal. My sister has the same thing too and she's 34. Thing i hate most is that it is popping at places I never had..like jawline and cheeks and chin and leaving dark/red marks/scars!
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sweetserenity
post Nov 13 2009, 09:26 PM
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I don't know which one to pick. I have normal/dry skin and my acne used to be on my chin, jawline and cheeks. My outbreaks would be worse during my menstrual, but I could breakout pretty much anytime.
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My Regimen: (2X per day)*
Cleanser:
Cetaphil Antibacterial
Moisturizer: Day: Aveeno Ultra Calming w/SPF 15 with a drop of Desert Essence Jojoba Oil
Night:
Acne.org AHA
Topical: Acne.org BP

Makeup:
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I switch between Neutrogena and Cover Girl blush, eye shadow and eye liner.
*I have been on my regimen since July 2009 and my skin is amazing!
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