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Washing Sulfur Smell Off Of Skin

I bought De La Cruz sulfur ointment. Having used Rosiac cream (sp?) and finding it left my skin waxy and blackhead-ridden, I am wondering if this wasn't a mistake. Here's another problem--I have no...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

13 years ago
Please Take A Look! Spironolactone Pictures

I had the same side effects (or lack of side effects) as you. Prior to spiro I was on Accutane for about 3 years. I purged zits when I started Accutane (at 14) but that lasted less than two months. ...

In forum Personal logs

13 years ago
Ready To Get Off Spiro And/or Try Bcp. Spiro Has Been A Horrible Mistake; Need Some Advice On What To Do Next

For those of you that have read my posts, you know I have had cystic acne since 14. Accutane was a godsend that nevertheless did thin my hair and cause muscle pain that I adjusted to and fatigue I nev...

In forum Hormonal acne

13 years ago
Spironolactone And Hair Shedding -- Any Updates?

You are absolutely not the only person to deal with this. I tried taking saw palmetto to help but it made my hair greasy. I've been on this for three years. My hair is thinner at the crown and I fin...

In forum Hormonal acne

13 years ago
Dermastamp, Dermapen, Dermaroller--Please Advise

Bump (sorry to use this forum so much--this is the product I'm looking at) I'm getting really frustrated with the perpetual cycle of cyst/mark/scarring/sagging.

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Great Site For Info And Rollers--Owndoc.com. They Sell Cheaper Rollers Than Dr. Roller & Discuss The Products In Length

There are a lot of cheap, badly-made rollers out there. This site is a well of info. Unfortunately, like acne.org, it's a lot to consume, but suffice it to say Dr. Roller and Owndoc.com have a lot abo...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Dermastamp, Dermapen, Dermaroller--Please Advise

I am putting in tags and hope that helps help find this if the post bears fruit. I know there have been a lot of posts on this already but so far I only found really old threads. I've searched arou...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Derma Roller/derma Stamp - Need Recommendation

@Jeopardy: Do an internet search on "fade acne marks". There are skin lightening agents like vitamin C (Dermalgoica Chromawhite is popular here), copper, soy, and exfoliants (acids like glycolic acid;...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Ebay Dermarollers, Types Of Dermarollers, And Success Stories For Those Who Have Tried/liked It

@ap and austra--do you put anything on to prep skin before rolling? What sulfur are you using? Where did you get your roller? There are a lot of crappily made ones on Ebay. I'm oin to buy from owndo...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
My Dermarolling And Shallow Scar Log

I absolutely see a difference. Where did you order your instruments (i.e. what website)? What skin products are you using, all MUAC?

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
The NON-COMEDOGENIC QUEST!

I've suffered with horrible hormonal acne for a while--this is the only thing that doesn't cause breakouts or irritate that I've found. It's not super-moisturizing if you suffer with dry skin but f...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Horrible Cystic Acne And Loss Of Self Esteem

I do. You know, in the future, you guys should post tags--it makes it easier for people to find topics. Anyway, the first time I tried it, it worked moderately well. I still had joint pain, so I...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
I Can't Respond To The Pinned "what To Do With A Cyst", So I Will Put Advice Here--Flattening A Cyst

I am speaking from experience.

In forum Acne

13 years ago
I Can't Respond To The Pinned "what To Do With A Cyst", So I Will Put Advice Here--Flattening A Cyst

I have had acne since I was 13, been on 3 cycles of Accutane and am Aldactone now (have been since 2009). It is not that effective. I use Clean and Clear Oil Controlling Astringent. No topical was e...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Someone Please Help (Pics)

Those are whiteheads. Everyone has them. What have you tried on them? What are you using now?

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Picking The Wrong, Healing And Extracting Zits The Right Way--Any Tips?

1) Like an imbecile, I picked the very wrong way--after using a pore-tightening product and in impulsive frustration--and red marks/wounds/bruises that had been healing since the last time I did somet...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Please Help! Red Marks :((

I came here to ask myself. I am having trouble with the pick-form pimples/redness cycle myself. Triderma makes an anti-redness moisturizer that doesn't break me out, but lately I've been using ice ...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Ebay Dermarollers, Types Of Dermarollers, And Success Stories For Those Who Have Tried/liked It

For how long? How long is the recovery time? What are you using to make the redness go away? Did it irritate skin and worsen pigmentation, or help thicken/strengthen skin? What kind of skin problems a...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Ebay Dermarollers, Types Of Dermarollers, And Success Stories For Those Who Have Tried/liked It

Have you used it?

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Ebay Dermarollers, Types Of Dermarollers, And Success Stories For Those Who Have Tried/liked It

I'm sorry to start a new thread--I know there's a main dermarolling support thread but it wasn't that helpful. 1) I know JGGlobal has been recommended, Owndoc.com, and Dr. Roller. I'm also seeing l...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
What Type Of Acne Is This? Any Help Appreciated!

The shaving exfoliates your skin--that's why you get flaky without it. I have easily irritated, reddened skin but occasionally I use a wash cloth in the shower--that's the main exfoliation I use. I've...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
What Type Of Acne Is This? Any Help Appreciated!

Those like like papules/nodules, as the poster above said--and I see at least one cyst. You should Google "list of comedognic ingredients" and check it against anything you use on your face--e.g., ...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
I Am Looking For An Oil Free, Paraben Free, Non-Comedogenic Moisturizer

Triderma Anti-Redness is mostly aloe. Eucerin for Sensitive Skin makes good sunscreens. If you're on a drugstore budget, look up "Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture". I think there's a moisturizer for combo...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

13 years ago
Possible Side Effects Of Spiro--Weight Gain, Depression, Muscle Pain? Am I Alone? (Read On Please)

@jaydeec: I drink a lot of coffee in addition to taking this, so maybe that's exacerbating the bloating I experience myself. (Plus, I have to take iron for anemia. I take Pepto Bismol to get through s...

In forum Hormonal acne

13 years ago
Spironolactone And Hair Shedding -- Any Updates?

@Iris9: Try on a site like this.   I tried the CVS brand only because I got it on clearance and am finishing it off, but makeupalley should have reviews on stuff like the Avalon shampoo. You can...

In forum Hormonal acne

13 years ago