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Do dermatologists charge per scar or one rate for the entire affected area of skin?

My acne is almost entirely gone these days, but I used to pick at my spots relentlessly. As a result, I have close to 50 hypertrophic scars all over my chest. Only 3 or 4 of them are especially bad, b...

In forum Hypertrophic (raised) scars

6 years ago
Plan B

I skin was almost completely clear for the first few months of 2014. Then I took Plan B at the end of April, and my acne has been back ever since. I'm assuming it's related, so I'm wondering if anyo...

In forum Hormonal acne

10 years ago
Sun Bum

For any who are interested, I did some additional research and it's seems like their Pro line is the best bet for acne prone skin. It's oil free, PABA free, paraben free, hypoallergenic, fragrance fre...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

10 years ago
Sun Bum

Is anyone familiar with Sun Bum brand sunscreen products?   I have an easy enough time finding acne-safe face lotions, but I have a harder time finding body sunscreens that won't make my skin g...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

10 years ago
Waterproof Concealers?

Just bought the Tarte concealer last week and the lightest shade was a perfect fit. So far it seems very durable and long-lasting...much more so than the Benefit and Smashbox concealers I've used in t...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

10 years ago
Cerave Lotion A Lie?

I use Cerave and I initially hated it...until I realized that I was using it wrong. Once I started applying it like a topical gel, rather than applying it like a lotion, I started having much better r...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

10 years ago
Waterproof Concealers?

I'm going on vacation next month and will likely be spending some time in the pool. I rarely get my face wet, so my primary concern is covering up pimples and red spots on my chest and back. I'm looki...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

10 years ago
Week 7 Struggle: Is This Normal?

Well. Period started a few days early, so I guess you were right.

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Can I Use Retin-A(Tretinoin) Over Aha?

I've always heard to use them separately, one AM, one PM.

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Week 7 Struggle: Is This Normal?

Yes. I had thought about that, but the bad breakouts started about 10 days before my period, so I don't know...I don't usually get PMS-y symptoms that early.

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Week 7 Struggle: Is This Normal?

Hi everyone. I'm currently on a regimen of BP (Duac) in the AM, and tretinoin at night. I had initial break outs in the first 3 weeks, then a significant clearing in weeks 3-6 (to the point where I ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
I Need "no Picking" Buddies!

For those of who you struggle with blackheads and whiteheads, you may want to consider a metal extractor tool. If you're careful, it can usually get them out without causing any damage to the skin.

In forum General acne discussion

10 years ago
I Need "no Picking" Buddies!

I don't usually pick too much, but last week, I had a couple truly awful bumps on my chest, so I picked at them and ended up completely tearing away the skin (ultra-thin, sensitive chest skin is the w...

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Thin Skin = Faster Recovery ?

Eh. I don't think so. I have extremely thin skin, and if anything, I've found that it's more problematic (my skin breaks very easily, especially around pimples, so if I'm not extremely careful when te...

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago