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Spironolactone Stopped Working - After 5 Years

After reading some research studies on spironolactone, there seems to be a low rate of relapse. Unfortunately, some people may relapse after weaning to a lower dose. Maybe you need to be on a higher d...

In forum Hormonal acne

7 years ago
Other Than Faked Photoshopped Pics, i don't believe there is LEGIT treatment for acne scars

On April 1, 2018 at 1:36 AM, seattlegal90 said: My skin doesnt heal properly since taking accutane. Cuts, scrapes, non cystic acne ( which never caused any scarring prior to accutane) all leav...

In forum Acne Scars

7 years ago
Possible treatments for my scarring

What is the treatment plan that you're on? Hopefully not retin-a, I've used it before and it gave me cystic acne and scarring, which I didn't get with other retinoids.

In forum Acne Scars

7 years ago
Has anyone tried dermarolling at home?

I did it for 8 months with a 1 month break after the 6th treatment. It was tough to do them because it was a little painful without any numbing cream and a little messy/bloody because after micro need...

In forum Acne Scars

7 years ago
FDA approves Differin Gel 0.1% for OTC use to treat acne

It's finally here! I can't believe it's available over the counter. You can get a coupon here It treats pimples, blackheads, and clogged pores.

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

9 years ago
SOS Help needed aftermath of bad CO2 laser

Your face looks like it's purging from using tretinoin cream/gel. Personally, I didn't like tretinoin (retin-a), I thought it was too harsh for my skin and it gave me cystic acne. Retinoids work, unfo...

In forum Acne Scars

9 years ago
Scarless Healing

An end to scars? Breakthrough could heal wounds without leaving a trace

In forum Acne Scars

9 years ago
FDA approves Differin Gel 0.1% for OTC use to treat acne

Differin gel will be available soon mid-January 2017 at mass retailers, drugstores, and online! The pricing is $14/30 for a 15/45g tube. This is good news for those who don't want to see a dermatologi...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

9 years ago
Finacea

It will not do anything for scarring (atrophic), but it will help with PIH and acne. I would use a retinoid to prevent acne and plump up the skin a little to help with scarring.

In forum Acne Scars

9 years ago
Natural Anti-Androgens

Taking a cinnamon or myo-inositol (B complex vitamin) supplement which has been associated with decreased serum testosterone.

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
What is the best treatment for Rolling Scars? (With Photos)

On July 15, 2016 at 0:52 PM, budah said: Here are my results with the Profractional XC laser to cheek + Fat grafting. I am 8 days post-op and thrilled!! I'm still swollen and have some healing ...

In forum Acne Scars

9 years ago
my story.... :/can't live with it anymore...

On October 17, 2016 at 4:48 AM, Luke777 said: Of course you didnt know. The doctors should have known that! Some expert doctors won`t even do laser treatments on their patients until 2 years ha...

In forum Acne Scars

9 years ago
Pimples are the hottest new fashion trend

 

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

9 years ago
New Treatment for Acne Coming?

If it will work just as great as if not better than isotretinoin without the harmful side effects, this could be the answer to all of our problems. According to their website, this medication will do ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
New Treatment for Acne Coming?

Nitric Oxide Proven Safe for Acne Treatment A recent study has proven that nitric oxide is safe to reduce acne when lowering inflammation and killing microorganisms. The phase one study conducted ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
Do retinoids prevent initial breakout on accutane?

In my experience, retinoids always make me purge every time I restart using them, the worst breakouts have been with tretinoin gel. I've seen people on Accutane with severe breakouts like I had with j...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
Skin Lightening Creams

On August 24, 2016 at 10:08 AM, moretti11 said: Good Day all. I have dark spots that i want treated. Can someone please recommend a good skin lightening cream to get rid of my dark spots and...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

9 years ago
Severe Cystic Acne to Severe PIH (Doxy, Tazorac, Adapalene)

I'm really surprised that your derm didn't put you on Accutane. Whenever you see acne scars like this, I've heard that you need to go straight for Accutane. I think you've reached that point that you ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
Just been described an antibiotic not commonly used for acne??

I've used Bactrim before, which is sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combo, and didn't have any side effects. It works great for acne. Also, Zithromax is great too because you only have to take a low ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
Cystic acne in over drive

I suggest that you try azelaic acid. It is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and reduces the redness. It works slowly so you won't see full results until after 6 months of continuous use (twice a day)...

In forum Adult acne

9 years ago
Anyone Have No Sexual Or Dating Experience Because Of Acne?

Many guys on Tinder have acne scars and don't try to hide them. I like how confident and secure they look even though they have some really noticeable scars. Work on your self-esteem and you will find...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
ANTIBIOTICS FOR ACNE?

When I used clindamycin several years ago, it was amazing, got rid of my existing acne quickly and prevented acne from forming for many months. Eventually I got a bad rash on my face and had to stop u...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
Date Night Woes

On July 15, 2016 at 8:37 AM, Jennifer Cheung said: From my personal experiences, guys don't really pay that much attention to the imperfections on girls' skin as much as girls themselves. That ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
Freckle / mole implants to cover up ice pick scarring

9 hours ago, SkinDeeply said: Believe it or not, it totally makes it disappear because it makes it harder for the eye to register the skin texture difference. I just lightly apply some corn starc...

In forum Acne Scars

9 years ago
Any TRULY non-comedogenic cleansers and lotions and SPF?

I love hemp seed oil for makeup removal, it is 0 on the comedogenic scale, won't clog your pores. I use pure clay (Moroccan red clay is the best for acne-prone skin) to wash the excess oil off. If I f...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

9 years ago