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What the cause and how to clear the acne around the mouth area

Redness around nose, mouth and chin is indicative of fungus - particularly candida. Topical clotrimazole cream is cheap, readily available and safe....

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Third time on accutane (!) - a log

"Still no change to your skin...." Why not try a topical antifungal cream with terbenafine it it ? Cheap and safe .... Your call, of course.

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

6 years ago
This is bullcrap!

Nikigirl Cystic acne is caused by something - either the cause of ordinary acne or by candida /malasezzia fungus. That is, cystic acne is a SYMPTOM, not a cause. Both candida and malasezzia can cau...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

6 years ago
What's going on with my face?

Itchy ear and what looks like acne (but is not) is indicative of a fungal outbreak, usually caused by taking oral antibiotics. Have you taken oral antibiotics recently ? Do you have a white tongue ? (...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
White Pus Zits Around Mouth And Chin! - Help! Help!

I do not know what this product is - it is in German. Anti-inflammatory means something stops the inflammation caused by the body's release of cytokines, prostiglandins etc. in rponse to an invader...

In forum Adult acne

6 years ago
Third time on accutane (!) - a log

Depends on the antifungal cream that you have applied. Antifungal creams are specific for different types of fungus. Accutane will help control malasezzia fungus, because it controls sebum, which m...

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6 years ago
What is the stuff clogging pores? An alternative explanation.

Reply to GettableGrate. You should use an antifungal cream (start with clotrimazole cream) as well as salicylic acid/urea on the affected areas. You need to stop the cause of both the large red bumps ...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Third time on accutane (!) - a log

From the symptoms you describe, you quite possibly have an outbreak of candida and/or malasezzia (which are fungi), which are causing your skin problems, rather than "ordinary acne". If you have a ...

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6 years ago
White Pus Zits Around Mouth And Chin! - Help! Help!

OK, fair enough. But do be aware that ketoconazole and miconazole will not necessarily control fungal skin outbreaks, as candida and malasezzia can be resistant to these antifungals. You should ...

In forum Adult acne

6 years ago
What is the stuff clogging pores? An alternative explanation.

Yes, candida and malasezzia cause hardened seed like things and sometimes stringy white exudate. The hard, seed like things are keratin, which is an immune response of one's body to the fungal infecti...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
This is bullcrap!

You very possibly have candida or malasezzia (which are fungi), not acne. Candida and malasezzia outbreaks are caused by taking oral antibiotics. If you have a white/yellow coating on your tongue, and...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

6 years ago
Fighting Stubborn Pustular / Cystic Acne

You very possibly have fungal outbreaks, not acne. If you have a white tongue plus the skin symptoms, you probably have candida. If you have dandruff and the skin symptoms, you probably have malass...

In forum Personal logs

6 years ago
Can someone tell me about purging and if they've really gone thru it with the acne.org regimen...

Have you taken antibiotics ? Oral antibiotics cause fungal outbreaks on skin, which look like acne, but need antifungal cream to control

In forum The Regimen

6 years ago
Does acne get WORSE before it gets BETTER on Accutane??

Have you also taken antibiotics with the accutane?

In forum Prescription acne medications

6 years ago
What is the stuff clogging pores? An alternative explanation.

Have you been taking antibiotics along with the accutane ? Antibiotics cause candida and/or malassezia in otherwise healthy people. Note that many doctors are in denial about candida and malasezzia (...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
White Pus Zits Around Mouth And Chin! - Help! Help!

A few matters to be aware of - 1. Ketaconazole will not necessarily control malasezzia, so ketoconazole not working to control the problem does not mean anything. 2. The medical profession, in g...

In forum Adult acne

6 years ago
Stopping Acne.org Products

Try using antifungal cream, such as clotrimazole on your skin. Have you taken antibiotics recently ? Antibiotics cause fungal outbreaks on one's skin.

In forum Acne

6 years ago
PCOS acne and feeling depressed ~

Birth control pills (and antibiotics) can cause fungal outbreaks on skin. Try an antifungal cream - clotrimazole is a good general anti-fungal cream. Do you have a white tongue ? do you have dandruff ...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Acne moved from mainly forehead to mainly lower cheeks and mouth

Have you been taking antibiotics ? If so, the problem is most likely caused by fungus....

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Destroyed by this disease (genetic, maybe hormonal)

Have you taken antibiotics recently ? If so, you most likely have a fungal outbreak, either candida or malasezzia. Do you have a white tongue (indicative of candida) or dandruff (indicative of malasez...

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6 years ago
What the cause and how to clear the acne around the mouth area

Try an anti-fungal cream. Try clotrimazole cream first. If that does not work, rteply to me and I can provide more detailed information.

In forum Acne

6 years ago
White Pus Zits Around Mouth And Chin! - Help! Help!

The person who has "white pus zits" on his chin most likely has candida or malassezia. If you have a white tongue, and possibly gut problems, unexplained tiredness, feelings of disorientation, and you...

In forum Adult acne

6 years ago
Help!! Cyst 1 month in!

I would put a dab of tea tree or eucalyptus oil on it, if you only have one "eruption". It will probably sting a bit.

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Tiny white plugs

You might have to use anti-fungal cream for the rest of your life, if your malasezzia and/or candida are caused by taking antibiotics. Having said that, you will know when the problem is under control...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Folliculitis won’t go away !! 🙁

To reply to - It’s frustrating not knowing what exactly I have and where on the body. This has just been all self diagnosis from taking antibiotics an...

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6 years ago