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Hormone Imbalance? Estrogen Or Testosterone? How Do You Know Without Taking A Test? So my doctor doesn't want to refer me to an endocrinologist but she did have me take a blood test. I'm guessing all hormones are in "normal" range because she didn't contact me. She told me that she w... | In forum Hormonal acne | 12 years ago |
Hormone Imbalance? Estrogen Or Testosterone? How Do You Know Without Taking A Test? Yeah, it's definitely a hormonal issue if you're getting the breakouts in your luteal phase (a week or so before your period.) I'm the same way. This is when we're supposed to be creating progesterone... | In forum Hormonal acne | 12 years ago |
Hormone Imbalance? Estrogen Or Testosterone? How Do You Know Without Taking A Test? It definitely sounds like you have a hormonal imbalance, even weird symptoms like cold hands and feet are something I had really bad when I got pcos. Since you're still having your periods (although i... | In forum Hormonal acne | 12 years ago |
Spironolactone (100Mg) + Minocycline (200Mg) Progress (Pics) Two month update (pictures). I still get small pimples near my jawline here and there, but my skin continues to get better. I stopped using AHA+ because I broke out for a week. My biggest concern is... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |
Face Looks Oily Even After I Wash & Moisturize! Help! So after I wash my face and moisturize, it still looks oily no matter what I do. I have tried washing with hot water, Luke warm, and cold. Either option I choose its still oily. I tried not applying m... | In forum Acne | 12 years ago |
Hormone Imbalance? Estrogen Or Testosterone? How Do You Know Without Taking A Test? Well, my hormones are out of whack and everything i research is frustrating and stressful. I don't have money for an actual hormone test without the insurance coverage and when i did ask my gynecologi... | In forum Hormonal acne | 12 years ago |
Spironolactone (100Mg) + Minocycline (200Mg) Progress (Pics) Thanks, i hope so too. I'm really anxious because i am going to spend a lot of $ on something that may not work for me. I'm taking a few test too for my hormones and food allergies. I think they are g... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |
Dermatologist? That's just how the world is. Money makes the world go round but there are some people/professionals/dermatologist who genuinely care and want to help! | In forum Acne | 12 years ago |
Encouragement Needed! Also, can i apply moisturiser as much as i want - like 10 times a day for example? Shouldn't the Jojoba oil help with dryness if you are using it? I think you should use a bigger amount of moisturiz... | In forum The Regimen | 12 years ago |
A Way To See If You Have High Testosterone? Yeah I think my emotions plays a big role in my acne. I'm currently taking vitamin d, fish oil and probiotics. Washing my face with oatmeal. These do help but it doesn't cure my problem. What about yo... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |
Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts And Accutane? Since you're a woman, then spironolactone is a great option. 200 mg spiro coupled with 50 mg doxycycline and tazorac .1% gel at night will give you beautiful skin. Not quite Accutane skin (nothing is ... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |
Spironolactone (100Mg) + Minocycline (200Mg) Progress (Pics) I'm just terrified that it may cause cystic acne. I'm tired of waiting..i've been waiting for a long time hoping it would go away on its own. What a waste of time! I'm going to see a holistic doctor s... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |
Moisturizing Who told you that moisturizing help with blackheads? Lol put the knife down and try a clay mask(Aztec healing clay) or exfoliating! | In forum Acne | 12 years ago |
Spironolactone (100Mg) + Minocycline (200Mg) Progress (Pics) First off, you're pretty! I was prescribed Spironolactone but i'm very hesitant to use to. Maybe i would go for the plunge later. It suppose to help with oily skin, did you notice any difference in oi... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |
A Way To See If You Have High Testosterone? From Wikipedia: The digit ratio is the ratio of the lengths of different digits or fingers typically measured from the midpoint of bottom crease where the finger joins the hand to the tip of the fin... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |
Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts And Accutane? Accutane will actually improve your mood and can even be considered an anti-depressant of sorts (it will clear your skin and give it a healthy glow so your self-image will improve which will in turn m... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |
Spironolactone (100Mg) + Minocycline (200Mg) Progress (Pics) First off, you're pretty! I was prescribed Spironolactone but i'm very hesitant to use to. Maybe i would go for the plunge later. It suppose to help with oily skin, did you notice any difference in oi... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |
Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts And Accutane? Accutane brings me out of depression and anxiety acne is what causes it for me.. lol Thanks great to hear | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |
I Think There's A Problem Nobody knows if you will be clear in 3-4 month. I know it is frustrating, but just try to stick with it for 3-4 months first. Accutane is a big step and IF option 1 does not work for you, i am pretty ... | In forum Acne | 12 years ago |
A Way To See If You Have High Testosterone? Have you looked into bcp or Spiro? I've seen a lot of success stories when it comes to hormonal acne. I'm a guy so Idk what to take to lower my teresterone. Actually, my dermatologist wants to put m... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |
Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts And Accutane? Accutane will actually improve your mood and can even be considered an anti-depressant of sorts (it will clear your skin and give it a healthy glow so your self-image will improve which will in turn m... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |
A Way To See If You Have High Testosterone? Are you a guy or girl? Sorry cos girls can get high teresterone as well. I suspect that I have high teresterone too probably due to stress. My symptoms are like mood swings, depression and I can get a... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |
How To Lower Teresterone I heard that Spearmint/Mint tea supposed to help? Also green tea. I'm not sure but it supposed to help with oily skin. | In forum Acne | 12 years ago |
A Way To See If You Have High Testosterone? I read that somewhere online as well lol but probably going for a test is a better option Yeah, i'm going to get tested soon, but it's pretty cool | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |
Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts And Accutane? Has anybody taken accutane with anxiety/ depression or any psychological issues? How did the drug affect you? Did your mental condition get worse during or after? How about suicidal thoughts? I'm aski... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 12 years ago |