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Severe Breakout Appearing In A Few Hours- Allergic Reaction? Help!

Sounds like a rash. Go to your doctor they can prescribe you a cream that will make it go away   In the mean time, I'd stop using your acne facial washes. It could irritate it more

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Please Help - Rash That Wont Go Away

Yeah! I have one pimple now but I have a few small scars from what happened after. Those bumps that where on my forehead?? My derm told me wasn't dermatitis she didn't know what it is!! But i used my...

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

13 years ago
Acne Pre Existing Condition What Do I Do?

Hmmm. Firstly will your doctor prescribe accutane? Many times it has to be done thru a derm. And I would also switch doctors and then insurance.

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Please Help - Rash That Wont Go Away

Awe My skins ok I have a few bumps as well although I am no sure if they are pimples or perioral dermatitis :s. hopefully all this will be over soon! It's so disheartening when we feel almost done a...

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

13 years ago
New To Spiro! Here's My Log

I'm taking 100 mg a day. My derm started me on that. I didn't really get that Ib except maybe a couple white heads! But I can't be sure it's because of spiro cause I did eat an entire black forest cak...

In forum Personal logs

13 years ago
New To Spiro! Here's My Log

Hi there! I also started spiro about 6 weeks ago! I did notice a racing heart beat the first week or so but It did disappear. I was also suffering from perioral dermatitis when I started treatment but...

In forum Personal logs

13 years ago
Please Help - Rash That Wont Go Away

Hey Tracy, just wondering how your face Progress is coming along hope all Is good!

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

13 years ago
Don't Proactive Commercials Just Piss You Off

Yep! Just like I doubt any of the makeup adds are for anyone with imperfections. I figure any acne product advertised is a waste of money. I'm sure proactive is loosing supporters slowly, when I was i...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
I'm Sooo Depressed Because Of My Acne!

I like to think if you where clear once there's no reason why we won't be again! And someone always has it worse & Im always glad this board has such a great support group! Too bad more people can...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Adult Male W/ Mild To Moderate Acne - Bp Sensitivity

Your welcome! I actually stumbled upon acv when I got the perioral dermatitis and I was pretty skeptical As well but I didnt have much to loose. I googled it a lot before I used it, and I found many s...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
I Need Someone..anyone

Sadly everything takes time to work and most of us have had acne for 2+ years so don't feel alone, it takes a while to find what works for hou. There are lots of antibiotics, but if your acne is real...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
I'm Sooo Depressed Because Of My Acne!

Your beautiful!!! I can totally understand where you are coming from. When I got perioral dermatitis on top of my moderate acne there wasn't a cm without ugly bumps on it!! I work in a restaurant and...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Adult Male W/ Mild To Moderate Acne - Bp Sensitivity

Hi Jeffrey, Although our situations are not the same, I believe I can give you some advice. I also have had perioral dermatitus in the past from using acne fighting products. Have you tried apple...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Don't Proactive Commercials Just Piss You Off

Yeah no kidding. They'll get people especially those new to acne and those who aren't well informed. I was so pissed that I wrote a really rude email to them To make myself feel better and all they s...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Don't Proactive Commercials Just Piss You Off

Just thought I'd put my two cents in.. Pro actives "sulfur mask" gave me perioral dermatitis.. When I went back to the counter I bought it, the lady just said "oh you must use it wrong" when really th...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Wtf!?

Caffeine is known to provoke acne. Same as dairy. I know (not my personal experience) but a guy I used to date would break out all over his forehead when he would take supplements like that. Sulfur is...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Acne, Sadness, And Being Funny.

I agree with the other poster! I'd find a way to make a joke out of it. You know, put a bunch of red dot stickers on your head?? Or put something funny on. You know As much as my Acne bothers me, I s...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Backtracking On Progress...help

1) take a picture on your phone of what it looked like when you popped the last one. Then, when your tempted take a look. I did that and it worked. It always reminds me it was worse when I did that. ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Just Feel Worthless. Help? ;( (Long Post, Readers And Responders Will Be Greatly Appreciated Though)

I can relate as well. Id say I had moderate acne thru highs cool which i know is not as bad as some. I had such oily skin I couldn't go 2 hours without looking super shiny! All my friends and boyfrien...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Help Needed...please Reply !

Acne on the jaw and chin are usually hormonal reasons. Spironolactone is great for hormonal acne but it may take a whole to work. Also, cut bak on dairy as milk has lots of female estrogen from cows ...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Hello, Depressed And Need Some Help

Try head n shoulders shampoo, a lot of sebhoric dermatitus sufferers like that. If you notice an improvement it might be that but I'd deffinetely go to the derm. Sadly all skin problems requIre differ...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
I Actually Don't Know What To Do Anymore.

Yeah I understand we're your coming from. Although it is possible by the time you'd go off the birth control you could be finished with acne? As in your stage in life with acne would be naturally have...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Please Help - Rash That Wont Go Away

Ohh I get it! I thought u meant a diff kind of allergy test! Ya untreated contact dermatitis turns into perioral I think. Atlesst well be clear for the holidays! Do your bumps look different then acne...

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

13 years ago
Please Help - Rash That Wont Go Away

Im not sure of dermatitis is a cause from an allergen. I think doctors all have different opinions. I read its either an allergent or your skin is simply too sensitive and over time you can develop pe...

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

13 years ago
Please Help - Rash That Wont Go Away

Thanks for your story! Dermatitis can be such a hassle. You know what I did once my dermattis was gone Tracy? I went to the body shop and bought the tea tree collection. I didn't want to use any ha...

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

13 years ago