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When You Finally Get Clear...

I had a bad breakout that lasted 2 years, and got clear maybe 5 years ago. Seeing smooth skin on my forehead was a magical feeling that I still indulge in every now and then. For the first 6 months ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
(Picture) Red Mottled Skin Covered In Blackheads And Pimples

I don't know if this would work, but you could try washing your forehead with nizoral shampoo twice a day. I had something similar on my forehead a few years ago, and that cleared it in about a week....

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
Don't Know What To Do Anymore

Hey, I don't know if this will help, but in my mid twenties I had the "greasy yet dry at the same time" skin condition, along with a bunch of clogged pores and general blotchiness. My skin looked aw...

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
Small Colorless Bumps All Over Forehead

Hi NLKing,I used to have something quite like what you have: small bumps on my forehead that stuck around for 2 years. Mne were a bit more severe though. I finally figured out it was fungal related...

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
I Need Serious Help! I'm In A Predicament.

The baby brush method is my favorite way of exfoliating manually. All you need is a cheap baby hair brush with soft flat bristles like this one: Just rub it on your face gently in circular motions...

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
Tiny Hard Bumps All Over My Face? What Is It And How Do I Get Rid Of It?

The 2% one.

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
Tiny Hard Bumps All Over My Face? What Is It And How Do I Get Rid Of It?

Hi, It sounds like what I used to have: lots of tiny clusters of bumps along my hairline and forehead, filled with hard sebum. In my case, I got rid of it by washing my face with Nizoral shampoo- le...

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
My Regimen Did Not Work Out After All 🙁 But Found New Regimen 😉

Hey! Those pics really make me think of fungal folliculitis. Here is a description of it with pictures: the thing about fungal folliculitis is it doesn't respond to traditional acne medication- in ...

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
My Regimen Did Not Work Out After All 🙁 But Found New Regimen 😉

Hey! Those pics really make me think of fungal folliculitis. Here is a description of it with pictures: the thing about fungal folliculitis is it doesn't respond to traditional acne medication- i...

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
Strange Acne/rash On Forehead?

You're welcome! I hope it works- Head and shoulders should work also, but I find it more drying. Make sure you got the "Classic Clean" version- other versions of Head and Shoulders might have added ...

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
Strange Acne/rash On Forehead?

Folliculitis occurs mainly on the forehead and sides of cheeks, but can occur anywhere on the face, so yes it's possible. Give it a week to see if it works- if this is what you have, there should be ...

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
Strange Acne/rash On Forehead?

Your picture reminds me a lot of what I used to have on my forehead. Turns out it was fungal folliculitis. Check out this page for more info: I got rid of it by washing my forehead with nizoral s...

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
Feeling Lost. Thinking Of Giving Up.

Yeah, as spotthedifference said, the "wrinkles" willl probably just be dry skin because BP is drying. Make sure to moisturize if that happens. Good luck and hang in there!

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Should I Be Satisfied?...

First off, congrats on your amazing progress! 85 to 90% clear is fantastic. I'm also around 95% clear, and personally, when I have 100% perfect skin(which happens maybe a few times a year) I actual...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Very Itchy

It could be related, yes. Antibiotics can definitely cause the naturally occuring fungus on your face to flare up. Usually fungal folliculitis occurs on the forehead, sides of cheeks and temples, an...

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
Not Acne?

Pesonally, I found the best way to see if it's fungal folliculitis or not is to treat it with an over the counter anti fungal and see if it works. Nizoral and Head and shoulders shampoo are both good...

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
Recurring Little Bumps All Over Forehead + Temples [Pics Included]

Yes- just a little where I needed it.

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
Recurring Little Bumps All Over Forehead + Temples [Pics Included]

When I had fungal folliculitis it looked a lot like your pictures. I got clear by washing with Nizoral shampoo twice day. If you want to try it, make sure you leave it on for 3-5 minutes before you ...

In forum General acne discussion

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

If it looks like this: then it might be fungal folliculitis. It usually flares up and goes away on its own, but it can be brought on by using antibiotics or birth control pills. If it's recur...

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
99% Clear, Just Can't Get Past That Last 1%

Cut out the oatmeal (it's actually not good for the skin). In fact, wheat is not good for the skin at all.   But oats are not the same as wheat. And for me, oatmeal (100% steel cut oats) is ...

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
Acne Concerns Superceded By Chicken Pox - Looking For Ways To Minimize Scarring

First and foremost, make sure he doesn't scratch them. That's the most likely way to get scars from chicken pox.

In forum Scar treatments

12 years ago
Does This Sound Like Acne Or Something Else?

It sounds like it could be fungal folliculitis. It's caused by the same fungus that causes dandruff. The most common places to get it is the back, chest and forehead, and it usually itches. I would...

In forum Back/Body/Neck acne

12 years ago
Help! Is My Boyfriend Not Attracted To Me Without Make-Up On?!

Anyways back to the issue. I’m just afraid that he is only with me because of the way I look. When he met me I was completely clear had such perfect skin and didn’t even wear face make-up on our fir...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Help Me Pleasee, Im Hoping That Someone Can Shed Some Light On My Condition!

Hey, Have you tried Nizoral? I also took antibiotics and then broke out in similar bumps a few years ago and washing my face with nizoral shampoo cleared me up completely. Best, akko

In forum Adult acne

13 years ago
Why Do Spots Seem To Come In Waves?

Could mean that it's hormone related, or that you're reacting to something you ate or have been exposed to. Have you tried any elimination diets?

In forum General acne discussion

13 years ago