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First Visit to a Dermatologist after 16 years of self treatment...

I can say one thing, my face does not feel oily. I dont have to rush home and wash my face or cover tons of spots. My concern is that my skin looks dry and I think it makes me look older as opposed to...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
How do you deal with the rudeness....

Should I be concerned about Site Watch ? LOL

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Need urgent help

Thats how mine looks minus the beard lol. You are handsome.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
How do you deal with the rudeness....

@IchhasseAkne Right now its both. UGH. Normally its just the hideous scarring. After doing the glycolic acid treatment, my skin purged and has been looking horrible ever since. So I have a lovely comb...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
How do you deal with the rudeness....

I try to ignore the ignorant people. It is hard to ignore especially since there is no reason to be so ignorant. If I sneezed in my hand and handed you my card I could see you washing your hands right...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
What happened to posts by a user named Emily Dent?

When Emily mentioned her doctor made house calls because her acne. I was suspicious.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
How do you deal with the rudeness....

Today I realized that people with skin diseases face alot of discrimination. People are often ignorant and rude. This morning I decided to treat myself today a healthy breakfast wrap. The cashier at...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
First Visit to a Dermatologist after 16 years of self treatment...

Thanks Lore. Im feeling more positive. I look forward to the day when I am treated like a normal person instead of a freak. I wonder what that is like. At least Im feeling like Im getting some where....

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
First Visit to a Dermatologist after 16 years of self treatment...

Well I did it. I went to my Primary Care Provider who also has an area of expertise in dermatological issues. (I chose her because of that ) We had a quick chat. She actually thought I was ten years y...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Purging

Hi everyone. I started using Glycolic Acid a couple of weeks ago. The good news is that the open pores are certainly closing up. However I have exchanged open pores for big cysts.. Im so embar...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

10 years ago
Glycolic Acid 70%

I have good and bad news. The good news is the millions of holes are closing up. However Im getting alot of outbreaks. Is this because the glycolic acid bringing the hidden bumps to the surface. Ugh. ...

In forum Other acne treatments

10 years ago
First Visit to a Dermatologist after 16 years of self treatment...

Well I didnt go. I walked in and there were at least 20 people ahead of me. I was told over the phone that there would be no wait since it was an evening appointment. I did not like the vibe there an...

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10 years ago
First Visit to a Dermatologist after 16 years of self treatment...

Im mainly going because it is right near my house so I dont have to make an excuse that it is too far. Ive only read a couple of reviews. So Im not at ease. I work for a Medical Group but I dont feel...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
First Visit to a Dermatologist after 16 years of self treatment...

Human Helperist, unlike other conditions, people derms included, seem to think that we have brought acne on ourselves and therefore deserve scorn and ridicule. What can I expect from the visit ? I hav...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
First Visit to a Dermatologist after 16 years of self treatment...

Hello all. This is going my first visit to a dermatologist in almost 15 years. The last dermatologist I established ongoing care with was very rude. He told me I had fat arms. He also said my daug...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Anyone Happy With Their Derm?

I just picked a dermatologist but Im nervous because they always make me feel bad about myself. I dont need to be reminded of how horrible my skin is.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Glycolic Acid 70%

Hi everyone. I ordered the 70% glycolic acid peel and it arrived today. But Im now Im afraid to use it. Any tips ?

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10 years ago
The only thing worse than having perpetual acne for years...

Lemon30, I know how you feel. started breaking out at age 10 too, No one else was experiencing it at the time either. My acne started before everyone else's and is still going strong at the age of 45...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Its not all about you...dont you wish that was true...

When people use the phrase: "Its not all about you.." I think to myself I wish that were true. I wish that it was not all about me, but when you have a disfiguring condition you learn that it is all ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Feeling horrible today. Ive been so pleased about not getting those HUGE cysts that I had once plagued me. Lo and behold, two huge cysts one on each cheek. Im covering them with my braids. Im so emb...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Tears...(New job same old treatment...like a leper)

Oh the distant starers SeekinToBeRealAgain. Finding ways not to make eye contact....or sit across from you.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Tears...(New job same old treatment...like a leper)

I was so hurt about what happened yesterday I could barely sleep last night. I chose to work in an office by myself today in the regional office today. @Lucas, I wanted to write more yesterday but my ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Tears...(New job same old treatment...like a leper)

You are so right Lucas

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Tears...(New job same old treatment...like a leper)

She is not talking to me like I am a small child. We even went to an exercise class together last night .I was almost fooled until my boss asked me how the class was...Im like oh arranged play date lo...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Tears...(New job same old treatment...like a leper)

Thanks Bucklesnbelt. I just dont like being treated like an outcast nor do I need my manager to arrange a pity friendship. This is all so pathetic. I really cannot take much more. Its one thing to be...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago