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CHIN ACNE

Try raw honey (like real real raw honey) and lemon juice...I hear it helps some people. Also try drinking three cups of green tea a day, it might not work for you but it worked wonders for me in the a...

In forum Acne

9 years ago
Should I Keep Using Acv Toner Or Give Up?

I'd give it a week and then drop it. Everybody's skin is different, Personally I tried the ACV toner on my body acne I gave it two months, two different times and it made it horrible, I guess ACV and ...

In forum Acne

9 years ago
Skin Is Dry And Flaky During The Winter--Likely Causing Acne. Should I Wash My Face Less In The Winter?

Hmm I don't think it's the face washing but it could be, try to cut it down to once a day, and if your face feels super dirty doing this, just rub some warm water into it. Also moisturizing is extreme...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
What is this? mole? derm?

Oh okay thanks. Any others?

In forum Acne

10 years ago
What is this? mole? derm?

So I know this doesn't have anything to do with acne but I don't know where else to go....I've had this thing on my nose for like 8 years, suddenly it just appeared, I think it's gotten bigger when my...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
does exfoliation really matter to pimples?

Like @Convinceme said, The verdict is really split. Some derms/doctors/researchers ect will say it's good for you others will say it's not. It also depends on your skin, So what I would do is take a ...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
a good moisturiser

I'd recommend the brand CeraVe if your looking for a drugstore option (otherwise there are some good but overpriced moisturizers that you could find). Every person's skin reacts differently so I can't...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion?

Thank you!

In forum Acne

10 years ago
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion?

So I've been using 2.5 BP% on my back, chest and shoulders to try and get rid of this acne for about a month, I'm seeing very little results but the real problem is the drying! It's so severe and itch...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Guys, what is this on my chest?

Most likely Pityrosporum Folliculitis if it flares up after sweating, get's irritated by clothing and if it comes and go's.

In forum Acne

10 years ago
ventin about derms!

I knew I wasn't alone! lol I guess I'm pretty lucky though, considering I haven't wasted a ton of money on derms since I was born in the internet age! lol I know I don't have it that bad considering I...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
ventin about derms!

So this is pretty much a useless thread...I'm just venting about my dermatologist experience, if you want feel free to vent as well! Although I had read all about derms on this site, that essentially...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
BP working? lotion rec?

So I've been using a 4% BP wash and a 10% gel on my back, chest and shoulders for almost a month now. Although it's helped my back and shoulders there is still a good amount of acne on them, and the d...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
How To Not Break Out After Eating Sugars E.g Cakes/chocolate/biscuits

I would second the green tea. I have been drinking organic gree tea for the past 2 months, and it's really helped with the amount of cysts I've gotten. But for it to be effective, you will need to dri...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Severe Cystic Acne... Kinda Getting Depressed

Use gentle washes that include benzoyl peroxide to kill the bacteria that contributes to acne. And also dont pick at your face. You risk spreading the bacteria deeper into your pores and into other po...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Out Of Control, Help Desperately Needed

Considering how hopeless your feeling, I would consider trying to find a dermatolgist that charges under $100 without insurance, I had no insurance and I found one for $88, I think it would be a good ...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Custom Ice Pack For Acne

I don't see the need for one, however I am completely with you that the best treatment for cysts is ice. I am currently icing my cyst lol. I think you should just use an ice cube wrapped in a towel, a...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Derm 5 % Bp Or 10%?

Okay thanks, but I should've clarrified it's for my body so preferably a body cleanser!

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Derm 5 % Bp Or 10%?

So for the first time I went to the dermatolgist (of course he was usless like I predicted but tried anyways lol) He diagnosed my chest,back and shoulder outbreak I've had for almost a year as acne (a...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Severe Cystic Acne... Kinda Getting Depressed

Honestly I don't have any products to recommend, have you tried dan's regimen? I would suggest you go to a dermatalogist. I know thats probably what everyone tells you and that's the last thing you wa...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Ive Tried Every Single Scrub

Hmm...Seems like the diet is not the problem (it usually is combined with other things). Do you get adequate physical activity? How about your intake of water? Also what face wash and moisturizer do ...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Head and Shoulders: miracle bacne cure in 1 week

Be warned it works....at first! I used it for several months with a completely clear back, however 3 months ago it became completely useless, and my acne is back with a vengence.

In forum Back/Body/Neck acne

10 years ago
My Battle With Pityrosporum (Malassezia) Folliculitis

Do you think this would work on my back and chest? I've had Pityrosporum folliculitis (well at least the dr said so..I'm beginning to wonder lol) for almost a full year, it did clear for one month com...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
How Long Do Cystic Pimples Usually Last?

As someone who has had cystic acne before, mine have NEVER EVER ONCE "popped" or came to a head, so now I'm wondering if i still have them like vituperative said....anyways usually mine lasted two mon...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Deep Pimple Now The Size Of A Quarter

I would highly highly suggest icing it. I've had many of those in the past and still get them now and then. I don't know if it will be as effective now that you've already had the cyst for awhile but ...

In forum Acne

10 years ago