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Skin is looking good Maria! I definitely see a difference
Thanks, that's what gives me strength to keep being optimistic, even though there is a volcano on my forehead. It's coming to a head finally.. Oh the previous days i was able to eat a few teaspoons of cheesecake every day without problems
I plan to try goat milk and sheep yogurt after this breakout is over.. i hope my skin won't mind.
I'm so sorry Maria. I know this has been a long journey again for you. How long has it been this 2nd round? Is it perhaps an allergic reaction to anything you've been using? I am too very tired of this all. I looked in the mirror yesterday and just prayed for the strength to get through this and to allow me to see through to the light at the end. You are not alone, no matter how tired and down you feel, know that we are all in the fight together. Stay strong!
Liz
My forehead was filled with white bumps and they are inflamming now, they are abvious but not very big.. i am very stressed and tired, physically and emotionally..
I'm so sorry Maria. I know this has been a long journey again for you. How long has it been this 2nd round? Is it perhaps an allergic reaction to anything you've been using? I am too very tired of this all. I looked in the mirror yesterday and just prayed for the strength to get through this and to allow me to see through to the light at the end. You are not alone, no matter how tired and down you feel, know that we are all in the fight together. Stay strong!
Liz
My forehead was filled with white bumps and they are inflamming now, they are abvious but not very big.. i am very stressed and tired, physically and emotionally..
It's the fourth month.. i think it's a foundation that caused it.. at least that's what i hope. Right now i feel very numb about this...perhaps because i am very tired since i have to take 5 exams in a total of 3 days and score higher than 7/10 if i want to pass.. i don't think it's possible. I wish there was a way to stop it but it seems to be perfectly legal.. i was too depressed to study for months and now i don't have time to learn.. i have weak memory naturally so.. certain failure. All this is for nothing (exams and my hopes for spiro)..
It seems to be a very superficial clogging, i squeezed a few of them.. Individually it's not very much of a problem but there are many of them and if they start inflaming together..
Maria how are you doing today? I know you were in a rough spot last week. How did your tests go? Have things calmed down as far as breakouts. Sending you positive thoughts today!!!
I'm so sorry Maria. I know this has been a long journey again for you. How long has it been this 2nd round? Is it perhaps an allergic reaction to anything you've been using? I am too very tired of this all. I looked in the mirror yesterday and just prayed for the strength to get through this and to allow me to see through to the light at the end. You are not alone, no matter how tired and down you feel, know that we are all in the fight together. Stay strong!
Liz
My forehead was filled with white bumps and they are inflamming now, they are abvious but not very big.. i am very stressed and tired, physically and emotionally..
Maria how are you doing today? I know you were in a rough spot last week. How did your tests go? Have things calmed down as far as breakouts. Sending you positive thoughts today!!!
I'm so sorry Maria. I know this has been a long journey again for you. How long has it been this 2nd round? Is it perhaps an allergic reaction to anything you've been using? I am too very tired of this all. I looked in the mirror yesterday and just prayed for the strength to get through this and to allow me to see through to the light at the end. You are not alone, no matter how tired and down you feel, know that we are all in the fight together. Stay strong!
Liz
My forehead was filled with white bumps and they are inflamming now, they are abvious but not very big.. i am very stressed and tired, physically and emotionally..
It's the fourth month.. i think it's a foundation that caused it.. at least that's what i hope. Right now i feel very numb about this...perhaps because i am very tired since i have to take 5 exams in a total of 3 days and score higher than 7/10 if i want to pass.. i don't think it's possible. I wish there was a way to stop it but it seems to be perfectly legal.. i was too depressed to study for months and now i don't have time to learn.. i have weak memory naturally so.. certain failure. All this is for nothing (exams and my hopes for spiro)..
It seems to be a very superficial clogging, i squeezed a few of them.. Individually it's not very much of a problem but there are many of them and if they start inflaming together..
Just a couple of minor papules but i was very stressed today, i hope my skin won't show it! At least i think i passed, i have one tomorrow (something like that 
) and then two more. How are you doing?
Maria how are you doing today? I know you were in a rough spot last week. How did your tests go? Have things calmed down as far as breakouts. Sending you positive thoughts today!!!
I'm so sorry Maria. I know this has been a long journey again for you. How long has it been this 2nd round? Is it perhaps an allergic reaction to anything you've been using? I am too very tired of this all. I looked in the mirror yesterday and just prayed for the strength to get through this and to allow me to see through to the light at the end. You are not alone, no matter how tired and down you feel, know that we are all in the fight together. Stay strong!
Liz
My forehead was filled with white bumps and they are inflamming now, they are abvious but not very big.. i am very stressed and tired, physically and emotionally..
It's the fourth month.. i think it's a foundation that caused it.. at least that's what i hope. Right now i feel very numb about this...perhaps because i am very tired since i have to take 5 exams in a total of 3 days and score higher than 7/10 if i want to pass.. i don't think it's possible. I wish there was a way to stop it but it seems to be perfectly legal.. i was too depressed to study for months and now i don't have time to learn.. i have weak memory naturally so.. certain failure. All this is for nothing (exams and my hopes for spiro)..
It seems to be a very superficial clogging, i squeezed a few of them.. Individually it's not very much of a problem but there are many of them and if they start inflaming together..
Just a couple of minor papules but i was very stressed today, i hope my skin won't show it! At least i think i passed, i have one tomorrow (something like that and then two more. How are you doing?
It's so hard to remember that this too shall pass!! I am having a better day after a rough week that's for sure. Things are calm as of now and usually by the end of the day something has reared it's ugly head for me to deal with when I get home. Into my third month and sending positive vibes to you and me that we find clarity. I would really appreciate to not have any more stress over acne!!
Sorry for my late response but i was too tired to think in english. No wonder i also caught a cold. At least i think i passed all but one... I hope things are better now! I am not breaking out anymore but i still have small papules and red flat painful spots. I try to get as much calcium as i can so i eat yogurt and fortified grain bar. i usually buy the plain or the strawberry one but i couldn't find them so i bought the one with chocolate. Bad for acne, bad for calcium absorption but at least it doesn't seem to cause big ones. Oh and these days i was careless with my routine so no b.p.. Not bad, this baby brush method helps but i think i see some new clogged pores so i don't think i 'll last long without it..
Some time ago i found out that chocolate praline doesn't break me out. I bought some, but not the same, "safe" brand. I believe that's what caused the pustules on my nose and possibly a papule that i think is growing on my cheek. My forehead is quit smooth again, thanks to b.p..
It's almost flat now but as a result i have one more big mark.. Yesterday i tried more dairy than the usual and i picked a clogged pore that i haven't noticed earlier.. it's inflaming now (i think it was already too late for picking) and actually the majority of my big red marks are due to inflamed clogged pores so it can be pretty big.. I am icing it right now.. i hope this will hold it back.. i hate my skin, i hate myself...
i tried to think what i have changed the previous 2 weeks.
I stopped using bp every night, applying it every other night instead.
I started using make up.
I bought an "all skin types" exfoliating cream.
My diet.
My sister told me that she thinks the exfoliator breaks her out, indeed i have used it 3 times and every time i broke out after 1-2 days.
Using bp less frequently and make up could be too much for my skin.
My diet involved triggers but somehow i think it wasn't the reason for my break outs
Hey. I've been lurking around your log for a while now. Took a while to read it all. You seem like overall you've been improving and you're just having a setback lately.
So did you figure out what caused your last break out? How are you feeling now?
Hi, thanks for your interest! I think it was a combination of a new scrub that i bought, scrubs always break me out but this was supposed to be quit gentle, suitable for all skin types and it has ingredients that help reduce discoloration, make up + reduced b.p. that created a few clogged pores. I feel good these days, i found out a full cup of yogurt doesn't affect my skin though i am afraid to try other types of dairy.. i am happy because at least i can control it but not as happy as i used to be because when i try something new i am constantly afraid of the consequences on my skin..
Edit: let's just forget what i said about yogurt, i just saw a new big papule on my cheekbone.. damn..
It sucks to have to worry about what consequences food you like to eat will have on your skin. I love dairy, but it breaks me out. I can safely eat up to three tablespoons of plain greek yoghurt but that's it, and sometimes... i just want to mozzarella. That used to be my favourite thing in the world.
Happy to hear you're feeling good these days 
And don't worry, you'll eventually find skin care products that don't irritate your skin. It's frustrating sometimes how irritating things that say they're extra gentle or made for sensitive skin can be.
Hey. I've been lurking around your log for a while now. Took a while to read it all. You seem like overall you've been improving and you're just having a setback lately.
So did you figure out what caused your last break out? How are you feeling now?
Hi, thanks for your interest! I think it was a combination of a new scrub that i bought, scrubs always break me out but this was supposed to be quit gentle, suitable for all skin types and it has ingredients that help reduce discoloration, make up + reduced b.p. that created a few clogged pores. I feel good these days, i found out a full cup of yogurt doesn't affect my skin though i am afraid to try other types of dairy.. i am happy because at least i can control it but not as happy as i used to be because when i try something new i am constantly afraid of the consequences on my skin..
Edit: let's just forget what i said about yogurt, i just saw a new big papule on my cheekbone.. damn..
It sucks to have to worry about what consequences food you like to eat will have on your skin. I love dairy, but it breaks me out. I can safely eat up to three tablespoons of plain greek yoghurt but that's it, and sometimes... i just want to mozzarella. That used to be my favourite thing in the world.
Happy to hear you're feeling good these days 🙂 And don't worry, you'll eventually find skin care products that don't irritate your skin. It's frustrating sometimes how irritating things that say they're extra gentle or made for sensitive skin can be.
Hey. I've been lurking around your log for a while now. Took a while to read it all. You seem like overall you've been improving and you're just having a setback lately.
So did you figure out what caused your last break out? How are you feeling now?
Hi, thanks for your interest! I think it was a combination of a new scrub that i bought, scrubs always break me out but this was supposed to be quit gentle, suitable for all skin types and it has ingredients that help reduce discoloration, make up + reduced b.p. that created a few clogged pores. I feel good these days, i found out a full cup of yogurt doesn't affect my skin though i am afraid to try other types of dairy.. i am happy because at least i can control it but not as happy as i used to be because when i try something new i am constantly afraid of the consequences on my skin..
Edit: let's just forget what i said about yogurt, i just saw a new big papule on my cheekbone.. damn..
Yes it's awful... especially when you are with others during a party or something and everything they have is filled with milk. Today i decided to try again 100 mg of spiro though i have a feeling it is still too early.. but easter vacations is the best period for any break out to have time to fade if it proves to be still too much for my weight.
Hi beautiful Maria I just wanted to check in and see how you are doing. I'm about to up my dose to 100mg next week when I finally see my dermatologist after 6 months. I'm so worried about another IB I cant take anymore. The 50mg of Spiro seems to be working but not as good as I thought it should be by now. I'm still getting a cyst here and there. I've also been cutting out foods that I thought I could finally eat again like chocolate grrrr. Well, I hope the 100mg will work better for you, keep me posted on your progress
Hi beautiful Maria I just wanted to check in and see how you are doing. I'm about to up my dose to 100mg next week when I finally see my dermatologist after 6 months. I'm so worried about another IB I cant take anymore. The 50mg of Spiro seems to be working but not as good as I thought it should be by now. I'm still getting a cyst here and there. I've also been cutting out foods that I thought I could finally eat again like chocolate grrrr. Well, I hope the 100mg will work better for you, keep me posted on your progress
Hi Valerie, i missed you though i was happy thinking that you were completely clear. I have the same problem with food and i have gained some weight so i hope i won't break out due to excess dose. Oh it must do the trick for both of us after all this time, no more acne please !
Thanks to ice and cortisone cream my papule came to a head and is healing now.. i tried to pick a clogged pore but i don't think i did it right, i hope it won't inflame.. at least if it does it will change nothing because i already cover my cheeks with my hair to hide my recent breakouts..
Hey there! I upped my dose from 50 to 75mg about 2 weeks ago, still in conjunction with Yasmin. So I am at around 100mg and seeing a bit less oil. I was SO fearful of another IB. I did experience a small one, but honestly NOTHING like the first time at all. It's already cleared. I also did have a migraine followed by headache for a week and 1/2. Drink lots of water and just be ready to deal with whatever comes. a week or 2 of breakouts is so much easier to deal with then continual. I wish you continued improvement!!
Hi beautiful Maria I just wanted to check in and see how you are doing. I'm about to up my dose to 100mg next week when I finally see my dermatologist after 6 months. I'm so worried about another IB I cant take anymore. The 50mg of Spiro seems to be working but not as good as I thought it should be by now. I'm still getting a cyst here and there. I've also been cutting out foods that I thought I could finally eat again like chocolate grrrr. Well, I hope the 100mg will work better for you, keep me posted on your progress
It's the third day and so far so good, no unusual break outs.. As i washed my face and took a closer look at my picked clogged pore it was a little swollen and i saw something white. Indeed when i squeezed it a white fluid gushed, followed by the hard white sebum that was originally trapped in the clogged pore. I hope it is going to heal completely without further inflammation now..