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My skin is getting better and better.. taking long to heal, especially the marks from cysts.
My skin is very smooth when I touch it.. I wish I could touch it, but my hands are always dirty !! It was never like this since I started getting acne. The jojoba really worked for me, that's why it is very smooth.
Feeling better today. I have some tiny whiteheads on the pores next to my nose which is annoying, and one small/moderate sized pimple, but that's all right now. The scab next to my nose is healing well, it almost flaked off entirely tonight but I put more Aquaphor on it tonight to just let it heal even more before it flakes off entirely. The skin underneath looks kinda pink so I don't think it will leave an awful scar or anything which is good!
A little bummed that I've been getting more pimples lately but thankfully they are very small and the ones in my pores almost never scar, they just go away after a few days. I'm just wondering what has been making me break out more lately. The only thing that has changed about my regimen is that I reduced my intake of 150 mg of Doxy a day to 100 mg a day. But I have noticed that this breakout has all happened during that time when I reduced my in take. Could that be the reason, anybody know? I started taking 150 mg a day again today so hopefully that will help. I'm also gonna actively drink more water and maybe incorporate green tea into my diet too.
Alsoooo, I'm looking for a good face wash to use - I currently use Cetaphil, anyone have any better recommendations? I have combination skin so it can't be anything too drying.
Don't really have any pimples today just mostly PIH. Idk but I'm gonna eat some pizza later
Damn right. I just devoured some pasta. So damn good
Awesome
Feeling better today. I have some tiny whiteheads on the pores next to my nose which is annoying, and one small/moderate sized pimple, but that's all right now. The scab next to my nose is healing well, it almost flaked off entirely tonight but I put more Aquaphor on it tonight to just let it heal even more before it flakes off entirely. The skin underneath looks kinda pink so I don't think it will leave an awful scar or anything which is good!
A little bummed that I've been getting more pimples lately but thankfully they are very small and the ones in my pores almost never scar, they just go away after a few days. I'm just wondering what has been making me break out more lately. The only thing that has changed about my regimen is that I reduced my intake of 150 mg of Doxy a day to 100 mg a day. But I have noticed that this breakout has all happened during that time when I reduced my in take. Could that be the reason, anybody know? I started taking 150 mg a day again today so hopefully that will help. I'm also gonna actively drink more water and maybe incorporate green tea into my diet too.
Alsoooo, I'm looking for a good face wash to use - I currently use Cetaphil, anyone have any better recommendations? I have combination skin so it can't be anything too drying.
I use Cerave hydrating cleanser, well the generic brand from CVS cuz it's cheaper and has a lot more. Kinda feels like you're washing your face with lotion lol but it gets the oil and dirt out
Parts of my face are actually hurting because of the acne there. I don't have severe acne (I'd say it's moderate) so I can't even begin to imagine how horrible that would be.
I wish my skin would just get better already! I'm thinking of going back to BP... but at the same time I don't... I was thinking of putting up a photo but I'm worried that somehow someone I know will come across the photo and then find out that I am so insecure about my skin. I actually don't think many people realise that I am.
Anyway, main point - acne sucks. I wish no one ever had to go through it.
Parts of my face are actually hurting because of the acne there. I don't have severe acne (I'd say it's moderate) so I can't even begin to imagine how horrible that would be.
I wish my skin would just get better already! I'm thinking of going back to BP... but at the same time I don't... I was thinking of putting up a photo but I'm worried that somehow someone I know will come across the photo and then find out that I am so insecure about my skin. I actually don't think many people realise that I am.
Anyway, main point - acne sucks.
I wish no one ever had to go through it.
Post pictures of you! No one you know will come across It. Guarantee it
Alsoooo, I'm looking for a good face wash to use - I currently use Cetaphil, anyone have any better recommendations? I have combination skin so it can't be anything too drying.
I use the Vichy brand for face washes + moisturizer, works great especially for sensitive skin, a bit pricey (here in the UK at least) but worth a shot if you haven't tried already.
Parts of my face are actually hurting because of the acne there. I don't have severe acne (I'd say it's moderate) so I can't even begin to imagine how horrible that would be.
I wish my skin would just get better already! I'm thinking of going back to BP... but at the same time I don't... I was thinking of putting up a photo but I'm worried that somehow someone I know will come across the photo and then find out that I am so insecure about my skin. I actually don't think many people realise that I am.
Anyway, main point - acne sucks.
If its hurting you then I'd say you should go back to BP, I can understand why you want to avoid it - I try to myself also but it can be a lifesaver when you need some relief to get it under control to a degree then you can stop using it.
As for photos - thats the same reason I have avoided putting any on... but I think Murph is right, its very unlikely someone you know would see it anyway, even if they did see it, its not really something to be ashamed about - everyone has their problems!
Parts of my face are actually hurting because of the acne there. I don't have severe acne (I'd say it's moderate) so I can't even begin to imagine how horrible that would be.
I wish my skin would just get better already! I'm thinking of going back to BP... but at the same time I don't... I was thinking of putting up a photo but I'm worried that somehow someone I know will come across the photo and then find out that I am so insecure about my skin. I actually don't think many people realise that I am.
Anyway, main point - acne sucks.
I always thought of going back to BP when my skin was close to moderate, but I managed not to use it. My skin is very smooth with no active pimples, but I have a few marks. My skin is still very bad anyways, but at least no pain from acne ;\. Is your skin oily or what? I'm glad that jojoba oil worked for me, that's why my skin is very smooth, not oily.
Made some new friends at work and they all have clear smooth perfect skin....
It's always like that. If you hang out with them and get to know them, you'll see they have their own issues that may seem minuscule to you but a big deal to them. That's how our skin effects us. Also, I guarantee they will never say a word about your skin, unless you had like severe infected cystic acne, which I don't think you have 
Made some new friends at work and they all have clear smooth perfect skin....
It's always like that. If you hang out with them and get to know them, you'll see they have their own issues that may seem minuscule to you but a big deal to them. That's how our skin effects us. Also, I guarantee they will never say a word about your skin, unless you had like severe infected cystic acne, which I don't think you have
Lol... Idk how I would feel if I had severe cystic acne. So I technically shouldn't ever be complaining about a pimple here or there but still.. and i've had a couple of friends that used to point out or make fun of my acne back in highschool but my face has cleared up so much since then.
I guess that's why I'm paranoid about my skin.
Made some new friends at work and they all have clear smooth perfect skin....
It's always like that. If you hang out with them and get to know them, you'll see they have their own issues that may seem minuscule to you but a big deal to them. That's how our skin effects us. Also, I guarantee they will never say a word about your skin, unless you had like severe infected cystic acne, which I don't think you have
Lol... Idk how I would feel if I had severe cystic acne. So I technically shouldn't ever be complaining about a pimple here or there but still.. and i've had a couple of friends that used to point out or make fun of my acne back in highschool but my face has cleared up so much since then.
I guess that's why I'm paranoid about my skin.
Yah that's high school for you. As you get older, people are more respectable, well most of them hah
Made some new friends at work and they all have clear smooth perfect skin....
It's always like that. If you hang out with them and get to know them, you'll see they have their own issues that may seem minuscule to you but a big deal to them. That's how our skin effects us. Also, I guarantee they will never say a word about your skin, unless you had like severe infected cystic acne, which I don't think you have
Lol... Idk how I would feel if I had severe cystic acne. So I technically shouldn't ever be complaining about a pimple here or there but still.. and i've had a couple of friends that used to point out or make fun of my acne back in highschool but my face has cleared up so much since then.
I guess that's why I'm paranoid about my skin.
I hated high school. Too many immature kids. I had no friends in high school thank god. I was picked on a few time.I would love to see them around, but I haven't seen anyone. ^^ College/university is way better and people are mature. It is totally different than high school. ^^
Parts of my face are actually hurting because of the acne there. I don't have severe acne (I'd say it's moderate) so I can't even begin to imagine how horrible that would be.
I wish my skin would just get better already! I'm thinking of going back to BP... but at the same time I don't... I was thinking of putting up a photo but I'm worried that somehow someone I know will come across the photo and then find out that I am so insecure about my skin. I actually don't think many people realise that I am.
Anyway, main point - acne sucks.
Post pictures of you! No one you know will come across It. Guarantee it
Haha you can guarantee it? 
I don't know... maybe in a week or so... but don't hold your breath though
If its hurting you then I'd say you should go back to BP, I can understand why you want to avoid it - I try to myself also but it can be a lifesaver when you need some relief to get it under control to a degree then you can stop using it.
As for photos - thats the same reason I have avoided putting any on... but I think Murph is right, its very unlikely someone you know would see it anyway, even if they did see it, its not really something to be ashamed about - everyone has their problems!
I don't think I will go back to BP. Not yet anyway. The same thing will happen if I use it again - things will get more under control but not completely clear (and i'll have red dry skin as well) - and then once I stop it, I'll be ok for a bit and then my skin will freak out again... I think i'll just keep going and try to find another option.
If you don't mind me asking, what are you doing/using for your skin at the moment?
And I guess you're right - everyone has their problems and if someone were to see the photos then I shouldn't be ashamed for trying to do something to help my skin...
I always thought of going back to BP when my skin was close to moderate, but I managed not to use it. My skin is very smooth with no active pimples, but I have a few marks. My skin is still very bad anyways, but at least no pain from acne ;\. Is your skin oily or what? I'm glad that jojoba oil worked for me, that's why my skin is very smooth, not oily.
Yeah I think I'll still stay away from BP. That's good that your skin is doing so well 
My skin does tend to be pretty oily but it's been ok lately - not really oily at all. But I think that's because it's been winter here and I don't really get as oily in the cooler weather. I've also been using a green tea and sea salt toner which I think is helping with the oil. I'll keep jojoba oil in mind though.
God, this is annoying. I know it was one of these three things that gave me the worst breakout of my life: probiotics, CandiZyme, epsom salts. But I don't know which. I don't want to waste what's left of all 3, and there's still the chance 2 of them might be really beneficial. But to try them one at a time again is such a gamble... so frustrating.
God, this is annoying. I know it was one of these three things that gave me the worst breakout of my life: probiotics, CandiZyme, epsom salts. But I don't know which. I don't want to waste what's left of all 3, and there's still the chance 2 of them might be really beneficial. But to try them one at a time again is such a gamble... so frustrating.
Probiotics I don't see how they can break you out. It's just good bacteria. Candizyme is just natural enzymes, again I don't see how it could break you out. Epson salts? I've never used it but it sounds gnarly....I would put my money on that
God, this is annoying. I know it was one of these three things that gave me the worst breakout of my life: probiotics, CandiZyme, epsom salts. But I don't know which. I don't want to waste what's left of all 3, and there's still the chance 2 of them might be really beneficial. But to try them one at a time again is such a gamble... so frustrating.
I haven't tried any of those (apart from probiotics occasionally and I wasn't monitoring skin changes while on them anyway) so I can't be sure - but from what I've heard of epsom salts - aren't they supposed to "draw toxins from the skin" or purge the skin or something?? If so, then that may be why you're breaking out.
Hopefully it gets better soon!
God, this is annoying. I know it was one of these three things that gave me the worst breakout of my life: probiotics, CandiZyme, epsom salts. But I don't know which. I don't want to waste what's left of all 3, and there's still the chance 2 of them might be really beneficial. But to try them one at a time again is such a gamble... so frustrating.
Probiotics I don't see how they can break you out. It's just good bacteria. Candizyme is just natural enzymes, again I don't see how it could break you out. Epson salts? I've never used it but it sounds gnarly....I would put my money on that
My nutritionist said it's because I needed the probiotics and candizyme so bad... the acne popped up because I was properly purging all of the bad stuff. But it's not worth it to me, not in the week before school starts, to keep going with it. Maybe over Christmas break I'll try again.
As for epsom salts... nothing but good reviews here: http://www.acne.org/...1067/page1.html
The first night I did epsom salts was the last night I took probiotics and candizyme, and the night before the biggest part of the breakout. I did epsom salts a few more times after that and didn't break out any more. HOWEVER, the first night I also had a much higher ratio of salts:water, so it was rougher and I may have just over-exfoliated and that may be the whole problem. Though I do remember breaking out a bit before I bought the epsom salts... I have such an awful memory I really have no idea.
Anyway, for the past few days I've been supplementing with zinc, chromium and magnesium, and drinking apple cider vinegar, and taking Glucomannan (soluble fibre) before dinner. And that seems to be helping. I may try putting some epsom salts in an inconspicuous area and seeing what happens. Can't do that until I get back to my own place, where I left the salts, in a couple days.
God, this is annoying. I know it was one of these three things that gave me the worst breakout of my life: probiotics, CandiZyme, epsom salts. But I don't know which. I don't want to waste what's left of all 3, and there's still the chance 2 of them might be really beneficial. But to try them one at a time again is such a gamble... so frustrating.
I haven't tried any of those (apart from probiotics occasionally and I wasn't monitoring skin changes while on them anyway) so I can't be sure - but from what I've heard of epsom salts - aren't they supposed to "draw toxins from the skin" or purge the skin or something?? If so, then that may be why you're breaking out.
Hopefully it gets better soon!
I was actually thinking that may be it... I just got a ton of whiteheads around my nose and on my forehead. Maybe there was a massive buildup there, hiding under the surface. Who knows though.
EDIT: Oh, but I also broke out on my chest and back, which have both been totally clear for months. Didn't use any salts there. Damn, yeah, must not have been the salts. Right? Ugh.
EDIT2: You know what, the more I think about it, the more I think you may be right. So what, maybe I got a couple of zits when I took the probiotics and Candizyme. That makes sense. But it's quite possible that the massive whitehead explosion came after the epsom salts. Either from over-exfoliating, or because that's just how it works. Or maybe I have an allergy... that's why I'm going to test it somewhere on my body. Regardless, I'm not confident enough in this to go back on the probiotics or Candizyme... definitely going to wait until a Friday, on a weekend where I'm not doing anything or seeing my girlfriend, to try again.
Thanks everyone... sorry for the lengthy posts.
On 9/3/2012 at 9:13 AM, Lilly75 said:I don't think I will go back to BP. Not yet anyway. The same thing will happen if I use it again - things will get more under control but not completely clear (and i'll have red dry skin as well) - and then once I stop it, I'll be ok for a bit and then my skin will freak out again... I think i'll just keep going and try to find another option.
If you don't mind me asking, what are you doing/using for your skin at the moment?
And I guess you're right - everyone has their problems and if someone were to see the photos then I shouldn't be ashamed for trying to do something to help my skin...
Completely understandable that you don't want to go back to using it, I know how much of a pain it can be. Having said that I still like to keep a bit of it somewhere for when my skin gets out of control but the redness/peeling is not a nice thing to endure.
I am currently on Tetralysal (Lymecycline) tablets once every day and Zineryt (which is basically topical Erythromycin) twice every day. I tried to stay away from going on antibiotics again for as long as I could but I finally cracked about 2 weeks ago, my skin was monstrous, it was inflamed to hell and I had constantly painful cysts around my mouth that meant even eating was horrendous - I actually stopped eating for a while because of it... not nice to say the least 
. But I can say the antibiotics have worked wonders, I haven't had to pick (and I always pick at everything, bad habit I know) anything for a while now, my skin is the clearest it has been in years. I wanted my skin to clear up before uni and thankfully the antibiotics are doing the job (so far, I'm a bit worried one day I'll wake up and then it won't!). I'm not looking forward to stopping them (but I know very long term use isn't good) since I know all hell will break loose again but the temporary relief is much appreciated. I'm looking into getting some probiotics soon.
Have you tried antibiotics before? If so which ones?
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Completely understandable that you don't want to go back to using it, I know how much of a pain it can be. Having said that I still like to keep a bit of it somewhere for when my skin gets out of control but the redness/peeling is not a nice thing to endure.
I am currently on Tetralysal (Lymecycline) tablets once every day and Zineryt (which is basically topical Erythromycin) twice every day. I tried to stay away from going on antibiotics again for as long as I could but I finally cracked about 2 weeks ago, my skin was monstrous, it was inflamed to hell and I had constantly painful cysts around my mouth that meant even eating was horrendous - I actually stopped eating for a while because of it... not nice to say the least
Have you tried antibiotics before? If so which ones?
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I still keep some BP on hand too - it's really just what I have left since quitting it.
Good to hear what you're doing at the moment is working out!!
I have tried antibiotics before. I took doxycycline and bactrim, each for about 4 months and a few years apart from each other. Bactrim worked better and had results that lasted a while longer after stopping than with doxy. I used a BP based topical while taking them and with the bactrim it actually cleared my forehead completely until I stopped with the BP....
I had been thinking about going and asking my doctor about trying another antibiotic but I really don't like the idea of long term use or taking a medicine that I actually don't need- if that makes sense. But I do need to find something that works for me so maybe that'll be what I have to do.
I've noticed lately that I have a problem with picking too. Like you said, bad habit! I didn't notice until recently that it actually is an issue for me. I'm working on it though