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My skin is doing ok but I'm still 'prone' to dryness / flakes around my mouth / chin. I have a dentist appointment tomorrow morning which I'm not looking forward to because I know by the end of it my skin there will all be flaky from having my mouth open and their gloves touching my skin. I'm deciding weather or not to wear makeup... I think if I do, it might make any flakes more obvious... but if I don't, I'd hate to think of how my skin / PIH looked like under the lights there...
And I need to go out to shops afterwards so I don't want to look a complete mess.
Ah well.. I'll figure something out / just have to deal with it.
when my acne was so bad I hated going to the dentist because of the poor hygienist and dentist having to see it, I know they aren't really looking but it was so obvious. Even now I still get squeamish, though I'm better. If I were you I'd opt out of the makeup (because it can be a mess at the dentist haha) and then maybe try and apply some after, before you go shopping.
hope you have no cavities! 
yay, online support group. Help me get through this long wait T_T
Feelin' quite ok about my skin. It breaks out occasionally but the pimples are very small and not inflamed at all. A bit of Epiduo usually kills them off in a day or two. I did a Fraxel Re:pair procedure 2 weeks ago. Can see very slight results already, but nowhere near the final result I want to see. Good thing my face healed super fast after Fraxel, so it seems this procedure suits me.
Need to stop eating so much sweets, damn! Maybe I'd be totally clear if not them. But how, HOW??
To everyone else - keep up the good work, there is always hope!
My face is clear again after that small break out, it only lasted about 2 days which is good. I believe the Spiro is kicking in and causing my break outs to be less and less and no where near severe as they used to be. I see my dermatologist in 2 months I might ask him to bump it up from 50 mg to 75 mg but im afraid of another purge! Over all Im happy right now with the progress 
Woot Woot! Cheers to getting back to clear. 
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My face is clear again after that small break out, it only lasted about 2 days which is good. I believe the Spiro is kicking in and causing my break outs to be less and less and no where near severe as they used to be. I see my dermatologist in 2 months I might ask him to bump it up from 50 mg to 75 mg but im afraid of another purge! Over all Im happy right now with the progress
Thanks! I hope I stay this way but who knows, its an every day battle that Im getting tired of fighting. I hope your noticing your skin getting better with the Spiro I am still taking the Minocycline every other day even thru that small break out and things are still going alright, I thought for sure I would be breaking out a lot more but I am doing fine so now I will start going every two days and see what that does. Best of luck to you! I hope you start to see more improvement soon
yay, online support group. Help me get through this long wait T_T
Yes lets help each other!~
My acne has been pretty bad these last few weeks. I have work tomorrow and MAAAN am I dreading it lol. Sometimes I wish that I could just stay home all day and not be bothered to care what condition my face is in. ugh! It's the worst, but I guess I'll just have to get through it....
The thing I hate the most is when random strangers come up to you and are like, " hey maybe you should try....". I usually don't mind feed back and suggestions from others when I ask for it! Sometimes people can be a bit too involved. Yes my acne is bad and yes it's hard to miss but couldn't you at least pretend that it's not the only thing you see when you look at me XP. Acne has made me a bit bitter lol
I know the feeling of just wanting to stay home and not have to deal with thinking about your acne and facing other people. In the end we truly are our worst critics. I am sorry people even begin to suggest something, especially when they aren't dealing with it themselves. I dare someone to suggest something to me lol I've tried every freaking product in the world and could write a book. Thankfully I believe I have found a treatment that is getting to the root of my problem! Keep that head up as you are at work today and try not to let others get you down or bitter. I know it's easier said then done!!
yay, online support group. Help me get through this long wait T_T
Yes lets help each other!~
My acne has been pretty bad these last few weeks. I have work tomorrow and MAAAN am I dreading it lol. Sometimes I wish that I could just stay home all day and not be bothered to care what condition my face is in. ugh! It's the worst, but I guess I'll just have to get through it....
The thing I hate the most is when random strangers come up to you and are like, " hey maybe you should try....". I usually don't mind feed back and suggestions from others when I ask for it! Sometimes people can be a bit too involved. Yes my acne is bad and yes it's hard to miss but couldn't you at least pretend that it's not the only thing you see when you look at me XP. Acne has made me a bit bitter lol
You sound just like me right now. This last breakout I've been in for the last 2 months has been a nightmare. It's made me so bitter too. I used to be so nice lol. I work around people so I'm forced to go out and see people when all I want to do is hibernate away for the winter until my face is normal colored again. Someone I work with told me to rub a cucumber on my face. I wish the answer to this was so simpleee
yay, online support group. Help me get through this long wait T_T
Yes lets help each other!~
My acne has been pretty bad these last few weeks. I have work tomorrow and MAAAN am I dreading it lol. Sometimes I wish that I could just stay home all day and not be bothered to care what condition my face is in. ugh! It's the worst, but I guess I'll just have to get through it....
The thing I hate the most is when random strangers come up to you and are like, " hey maybe you should try....". I usually don't mind feed back and suggestions from others when I ask for it! Sometimes people can be a bit too involved. Yes my acne is bad and yes it's hard to miss but couldn't you at least pretend that it's not the only thing you see when you look at me XP. Acne has made me a bit bitter lol
Hey guys! I'm new here and wanted to join in. I know exactly how you all feel. I never leave the house without makeup and I try not to leave at all unless I have to. It's so embarrassing. I feel like everyone just stares at my breakouts. I'm even ashamed to walk around my house with just my parents around because they always comment on how bad it looks. I know it's not considered severe but it feels severe to me. I have an appointment with a dermatologist today and I'm hoping I can get prescribed accutane. I avoided it before because I heard of how dangerous it was but it seems like as long as you're responsible then it's ok. I really hope I can get it because I can't deal with it anymore and nothing else works and I just want to have clear skin again for the first time in 10 years. Good luck to everyone on here!
Hope your dermatologist appointment went well. I'm sorry to hear you feel that way at home with your parents, I know that must be difficult. Have you ever talked to them about your feelings around it? Keep your head up and know you are on the right track going to see a doctor to start a treatment plan. You are not along in the journey.
Hey guys! I'm new here and wanted to join in. I know exactly how you all feel. I never leave the house without makeup and I try not to leave at all unless I have to. It's so embarrassing. I feel like everyone just stares at my breakouts. I'm even ashamed to walk around my house with just my parents around because they always comment on how bad it looks. I know it's not considered severe but it feels severe to me. I have an appointment with a dermatologist today and I'm hoping I can get prescribed accutane. I avoided it before because I heard of how dangerous it was but it seems like as long as you're responsible then it's ok. I really hope I can get it because I can't deal with it anymore and nothing else works and I just want to have clear skin again for the first time in 10 years. Good luck to everyone on here!
Feeling like my skin is the only good thing I have going for me right now!
I have no major actives, I'm quite happy about that, but other aspects of my life (job, money, anxiety!) not so much.
We survived February you guys!!
I got prescribed accutane today at my appointment! Here's to hoping it works and the start of a journey towards clear skin. I can't actually start the treatment for a month because of the ipledge but I'm just happy I got it. I've got a new antibiotic to take in the meantime. It's good to know I'm not the only one suffering through this although I wish none of us had to. It seems like everyone I see has flawless skin and it drives me crazy. How did they get so lucky??
It's funny how when your skin is clearing...one zit can freak you out and make you think you're completely regressing! -- When before...5-6 new zits would be just another day. I've got one under my chin that came up after putting Mint Julep mask on it over night. That stuff really makes the spot come to a head. Anyway, I posted another picture in my gallery-- 19 days of trying not to pick and my new regimen.
I totally relate to that! I'm almost done with Accutane, and I'm practically clear except the past day I've noticed three insignificant pimples. It really freaked me out at first, when in reality, I look so much better than I used to! I know I'm not regressing either, because the accutane has cleared me up so well.
Good luck with Accutane! I'm on my last week and a half and I've been on it 7 months. I'm practically clear now! It can be one hell of a drug, but it is worth it.
And yeah, how do other people get so lucky? I guess we just have to remember that everyone has some sort of flaw. Acne just happens to be ours, and unfortunately, it has to be on our face. But just keep imagining your clear skin and you'll have it when you're done with Accutane!
I got prescribed accutane today at my appointment! Here's to hoping it works and the start of a journey towards clear skin. I can't actually start the treatment for a month because of the ipledge but I'm just happy I got it. I've got a new antibiotic to take in the meantime. It's good to know I'm not the only one suffering through this although I wish none of us had to. It seems like everyone I see has flawless skin and it drives me crazy. How did they get so lucky??
Quick general question: does anyone have a flaky/dry nose? The rest of my skin isn't like this and I only apply moisturizer to my nose (Dan's for now), no treatment. Any suggestions for a solution?
I do, but it's mostly from scratching too much. I apply moisturizer and sometimes hydrocortisone to reduce the itch.
I'm actually feeling depressed again. I thought I was seeing results from the products I was using but then bam when I looked at the mirror this morning it's as if nothing even changed and what I used didn't do anything for me at all (or meaybe it was the new toner I'm using..) 
( I actually secretly thank God I'm nearsighted so that whenever I walk past mirrors or reflective surfaces, I can't seem to see my hideous face T.T
I'm actually feeling depressed again. I thought I was seeing results from the products I was using but then bam when I looked at the mirror this morning it's as if nothing even changed and what I used didn't do anything for me at all (or meaybe it was the new toner I'm using..) ( I actually secretly thank God I'm nearsighted so that whenever I walk past mirrors or reflective surfaces, I can't seem to see my hideous face T.T
Mirrors are the devil. With any product, three months is usually the minimum time you have to give to see if its for you or not. When my acne was at its worst, i found that ignoring mirrors really helped me see myself in a more positive light.
I'm actually feeling depressed again. I thought I was seeing results from the products I was using but then bam when I looked at the mirror this morning it's as if nothing even changed and what I used didn't do anything for me at all (or meaybe it was the new toner I'm using..)
Mirrors are the devil. With any product, three months is usually the minimum time you have to give to see if its for you or not. When my acne was at its worst, i found that ignoring mirrors really helped me see myself in a more positive light.
Florescent lighting is even worse. It can make anyone's skin look terrible.
Working on finding some positives today while in the middle of a storm. Trying inspiration, meditating, reading verses from the bible, reading quotes from buddha. Any inspiration anyone has to offer to help get through this I would love to hear it. I've been sinking into a bit of a depression and am looking at turning this around. These boards definitely offer sanity. Sending thoughts of gratefulness into the universe for this place and for all of you.
Feeling absolutely horrible about this grossness around my mouth as of right now. It's frustrating and I already look pretty bad without it. It's making me not want to go out or do anything, but I have so many responsibilities today. All I want to do is sleep and forget I exist.