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After 1 Year On Regimen Not Working Going To The Derm For The First Time. What To Expect?

This week really stinks. Im just really starting to think that my acne is Hormonal. im breaking out in my big cystic pimples again (the week of my period.) I have my next derm appointment in two wee...

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11 years ago
After 1 Year On Regimen Not Working Going To The Derm For The First Time. What To Expect?

Hello Everyone! This is going to be my 3 month UPDATE: As you guys know im 27 and been on the regimen of: doxy twice a day finacea 15% gel in the morning (for scars) and Clindamycin with BP at night ...

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11 years ago
Is Anybody Here Just Thrilled With Their Foundation?

Love love LOVE Estée Lauder double wear. The key is to MAKE sure you wash all of it off at night before your normal acne regimen.

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11 years ago
Fed Up With My Skin!

Thank you for the reply and your own experiences. I will take this on board when I see my Doctor and ask about these options I would seriously try anything!!! Fingers crossed I will have the same pos...

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11 years ago
Fed Up With My Skin!

Hey! I can relate to your story. I developed acne all of the sudden and tried benzoyl peroxide twice a day for a year. It kind of helped keep my acne "manageable" I would cry every night about it. My ...

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11 years ago
After 1 Year On Regimen Not Working Going To The Derm For The First Time. What To Expect?

It has been about a month since I started this new regimen. I am still clearing up too! still clearing up very very slow but my acne is going away. and the finacea is definitely making my hyperpigment...

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11 years ago
After 1 Year On Regimen Not Working Going To The Derm For The First Time. What To Expect?

Week 3 has ended on this new regimen. Id say my skin is pretty much the same as last week. Still getting breakouts but they seem to go away faster and are smaller. Hopefully I will see an even bigge...

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11 years ago
Does Anyone Have Experiences With Ortho Tri Cyclen Birthcontrol?

My experience with OTC isn't a very good one I had my daughter back in 2006 and was put on OTC. I was on it for 6 years and never broke out. but it made my body feel so awful everytime my period cam...

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11 years ago
After 1 Year On Regimen Not Working Going To The Derm For The First Time. What To Expect?

I understand what you are saying about the acne getting better but very slow. So week #2 has ended since I started the Doxy, finacea, clindamycin +BP regimen. I have not had any initial breakout at a...

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11 years ago
After 1 Year On Regimen Not Working Going To The Derm For The First Time. What To Expect?

Thanks Everyone! I took everyones advice for this past week! So ive been on the regimen of: doxycycline 100mg twice a day Finacea 15% gel in the morning and clindamycin + BP at night It has been 1 w...

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11 years ago
Doctor Prescribed Me Doxy, Finacea, And Clindamcyn. I Need Advice

Im on Oracea (almost the same as doxy) But my dose is only antinflamatory not antibacterial. Take on an empty stomach 1 hour before any food. Take with a large glass of water (important) Also I use f...

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11 years ago
Doctor Prescribed Me Doxy, Finacea, And Clindamcyn. I Need Advice

Im on Oracea (almost the same as doxy) But my dose is only antinflamatory not antibacterial. Take on an empty stomach 1 hour before any food. Take with a large glass of water (important) Also I use f...

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
Doctor Prescribed Me Doxy, Finacea, And Clindamcyn. I Need Advice

Hey guys. I just got back from my first derm. Appointment She put me in doxycycline 100mg twice day Finacea 15% gel in the morning Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide at night.   Does anyone ...

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11 years ago
After 1 Year On Regimen Not Working Going To The Derm For The First Time. What To Expect?

Hey guys. I just got back from my first derm. Appointment She put me in doxycycline 100mg twice day Finacea 15% gel in the morning Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide at night.   Is anyone el...

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11 years ago
After 1 Year On Regimen Not Working Going To The Derm For The First Time. What To Expect?

Is there a reason why u decided to go off the pills? good luck with the derm and keep us posted on what they had to say. Yea there was. I had my daughter back in 2006 and that's why I went on the...

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11 years ago
After 1 Year On Regimen Not Working Going To The Derm For The First Time. What To Expect?

have u tried birth control pills? My sister jumped on that when she was 20 and to this day she never got a single pimple since.   I was on birth control for 6 years and i was clear. It was ...

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11 years ago
After 1 Year On Regimen Not Working Going To The Derm For The First Time. What To Expect?

Thanks so much for your advice! Im so happy for you that you finally are clear! (I pray for the day I am!!) I was only thinking of going on antibiotics for only 3 months so that I do not purge again ...

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11 years ago
After 1 Year On Regimen Not Working Going To The Derm For The First Time. What To Expect?

okay thanks guys for your input! help a lot! And to answer the diet question, yes I cut dairy out and I change my pillow cases and face towels twice a week for the passed year too. I think when I go...

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11 years ago
After 1 Year On Regimen Not Working Going To The Derm For The First Time. What To Expect?

Yes I really believe my acne is hormonal because I have been using BP for a year now and it has not helped. do you think it would be okay to take antibiotics for the first 3 months so I don't purge an...

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11 years ago
After 1 Year On Regimen Not Working Going To The Derm For The First Time. What To Expect?

Hey! Im a 27yr old female and I began breaking out in adult cystic acne all over my face a year ago. I don't know what caused it. I did the regimen religiously for a year now and it has kept it "under...

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11 years ago
Face Wipes For Camping To Wash Face?

I just went on a 4 day camping trip a month ago and had no running water. I bought some of the cetaphil wipes and they worked pretty good. I then just applied the BP as normal. They come in a small pa...

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11 years ago
Face Wipes For Camping To Wash Face?

Thanks you! Great idea

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11 years ago
Face Wipes For Camping To Wash Face?

Hey guys! I am suppose to be going camping this summer. I need a way to "wash" my face without water. I usually use baby wipes every night to take my makeup off before washing with water and cleanser....

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11 years ago
Concealer And Make Up Removal ?

Hey! I totally feel your pain! Holidays mean parties and seeing more people all up close and personal. I have to go on several trips to visit family and an overnight trip with friends for New Years. I...

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12 years ago
My Skin Looks Horrible With Make Up ....the Flakiness Is Horrible

Hello! I wear makeup almost everyday or bb cream. Dans moisturizer really doesn't work very well. I use cetphil moisturizer. And OMG it made a WORLD of difference. No more flakes or dryness and my mak...

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12 years ago