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Retin-A Cream 0.025% Cream

I was on 0.0.25% for 3.5 months, and just upped it to .05%. My IB is *just* starting to go away. I'm also left with a lot of red and purple scarring, and the retinoids WILL help that fade as well - bu...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Differin - Purging After Four Days?!

A year for best results from a retinoid is not uncommon, and seems to be the standard. I was told not to judge results until 6-12 months on retinoids. It's brutal, and it's WAY worse than my acne was ...

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12 years ago
Cystic Acne, Doxycycline Not Working Anymore, Any Alternative Antibiotics For Cystic Acne?

I was recently started on minocycline for a 4-month course of treatment for hormonal cystic acne. It has definitely reduced inflammation.

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12 years ago
Using Light Therapy With Topical Treatments?

Hi Azhure, interested to know your progress with your combined therapy. Blue light or even other laser/ipl therapies have worked quite well... just not sure if an OTC device is powerful enough to reac...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Light Sunscreen For Oily Skin?

Boscia's Daily Defense SPF 50/PA+++ has been wonderful. It does have zinc oxide/titanium dioxide, so if you're a medium to dark skin tone, it can leave a grey cast. For lighter skin tones, though, it'...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Moisturizer Ideas

I did a blend of 2 oz rose hip seed oil, 30 drops lavender essential oil, and 30 drops rosemary oil. It's incredibly gentle and it smells lovely. The rose hip seed oil has a high concentration of vita...

In forum General acne discussion

12 years ago
Using Light Therapy With Topical Treatments?

So, I am not sure if this should be posted in the prescription section or the OTC section, and forgive me if this is incorrect. I'm considering purchasing an OTC blue-light therapy device to help wi...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Azhuresnow's Personal Log

I've been on Retin-A since May 31. I am absolutely NO better - in fact I'm exponentially worse than I was two-and-a-half months ago. My face is still developing painful cysts. I had to stop using Ceta...

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12 years ago
Azhuresnow's Personal Log

Hi So, I had clear skin since I was about 22 until three months ago (so about 5 years). For whatever reason, 3 months ago, my skin went haywire and I've had HORRIBLE acne on my jaw and the hollows...

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12 years ago