armadillo

Sebum is a barrier and doesn't moisturise, water can give you hydration, but not externally, putting water on your face won't hydrate it, you need to drink it fairly regularly and at least 4 glasses a...

Tilt your head forwards when you wash your hair, so the shampoo doesn't come in contact with the rest of your body. That's what I do

When my skin tone becomes dull, I like to 'perk' it up with a rich anti-ageing cream. I use Olay Anti Wrinkle Firm and Lift Night cream for this purpose. It has a very light fragrance and it feels hea...

God no...your sister is talking nonsense. However, dirty water isn't good for your fish, clean that aquarium.

It looks like textbook moderate hormonal acne. Acne is expected after you stop taking birth control. Maybe arrange an alternative treatment, such as anti-androgens, if your skin hasn't settled down in...

I was given Flucloxacillin antibiotics and Fucidin cream, any experience with these?   Flucloxacillin is an antibiotic used to treat skin conditions. It is not normally used to treat acne, howe...

do you go to your dermatologist for this or to a physician or what? and you just tell them you want to test your hormone levels? also, i am kind of interested in checking on my gut flora, because i ha...

... I live in the UK = free healthcare ...   At least until the conservatives privatise the NHS...   Oh yes, but I don't think this is suitable discussion for this forum. I only mentione...

bump. I wonder if vaseline applied directly to pimples helps them heal.   Petroleum jelly can be used as a protective film over wounds and coldsores, I imagine it would work the same way with s...

I think you might have keratosis pilaris Have you tried topical retinoids?

I say, that because your doctor is considering prescribing you this drug, you probably have exhausted all other options, but if you haven't, I think you should take a step back and look at other optio...

I say, that because your doctor is considering prescribing you this drug, you probably have exhausted all other options, but if you haven't, I think you should take a step back and look at other optio...

I shower with very hot water and it has no effect on the oiliness of my skin [my back is also oily]. However, I tend not to wash my face with hot water though, I just use warm water in the sink.

For a lot of people, yes that will be the case, they will be happiER after they've gotten rid of their acne. But a lot of people live in the future and think: 'I will be happy when I'm in a relationsh...

Yeah, I have a few years ago, had one hormone test, came back normal...I am considering asking for another one, as your hormone levels change all the time   Was the test requested by your GP o...

But honestly, when the conversation turns to 'silly jokes', the first thing people will make fun of me for is guaranteed to be that my face is shiny or whatever, something along the lines, strangely e...

Sebum is a barrier and doesn't moisturise, water can give you hydration, but not externally, putting water on your face won't hydrate it, you need to drink it fairly regularly and at least 4 glasses a...

When my acne was much more noticable but my skin was still oily, people would point it out. Now my acne is much less noticable, so they point out that my face is oily! Almost as if my acne was distrac...

Yeah, I have a few years ago, had one hormone test, came back normal...I am considering asking for another one, as your hormone levels change all the time

On 10/25/2012 at 11:04 PM, AllWasStrippedFromMe said: On 10/25/2012 at 11:00 PM, armadillo said: On 10/25/2012 at 10:46 PM, AllWasStrippedFromMe said: ...

Sebum is a barrier and doesn't moisturise, water can give you hydration, but not externally, putting water on your face won't hydrate it, you need to drink it fairly regularly and at least 4 glasses a...

It's not severe but it's pretty moderate I'd say. Sore in places and ripe spots appearing every day or so. It was cerazette I was on too, that was what gave me the acne, stupid damn thing! My dr h...

Depending on how bad your acne is: Mild to moderate: benzoyl peroxide, AHAs - glycolic acid, lactic, citric, etc., BHA -salicylic acid, topical retinoids, topical antibiotics Moderate bordering on s...

and armadillo, i just turned 28. i have had acne since i was 24.... i am wondering if it really is hormonal and what will change it. how do you get tested for such things? Sorry, I didn't realise ...

If they're very persistent, I suggest you extract them. Either buy a proper extraction tool, or steam your face and squeeze them with paper towels/tissues so you don't damage the pores and the surroun...