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The seborrheic dermatitis thread

On 11/21/2015 at 4:16 AM, SebdermRelief said:     On 11/10/2015 at 9:21 PM, Lore91 said: Hi guys! I haven't posted in this forum yet, but I'm Lore...

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

10 years ago
Oily Skin

You can try drinking peppermint tea which helps treat oily skin. Alternatively you may try B5 Pantothenic Acid supplements. Personally I would look at incorporating a BHA exfoliator to help get deep i...

In forum Oily skin

10 years ago
B5 Long Term And L-Cysteine

I believe there hasn't been any long term studies conducted on the safety of B5. If I recall there was a Chinese study done on B5 which concluded it did help decrease oil for those with oily skin whic...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

10 years ago
What Do You Use?

Paula's Choice BHA & AHA, Dan's BP and Cerave moisturiser. I also like using natural alternatives like tea tree oil, coconut oil and raw honey

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Help With My Acne?

Do you have a skincare regimen you follow daily? What types of cleansers are you washing with? It sounds like stress/hormonal issues and the depression issues will make it worse. Try to relax by doing...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Help & Lemom Juice

Be careful with applying straight concentration of lemon juice on your face. A better idea would be to use something like an lemon/egg white facial mask.

In forum Hormonal acne

10 years ago
Best Shampoo For Scalp Acne?

Look for a shampoo with salicylic acid in it. Neutrogena makes one I believe

In forum Back/Body/Neck acne

10 years ago
Will Vinegar Always Cause Purging?

Purging can happen virtually any time you use a new product. It's not something you can definitively say can or cannot happen so be prepared for it to happen if you introduce a new treatment to help c...

In forum Other acne treatments

10 years ago
Will Using Almond Oil As My Moisturizer Mess Up My Results?

If you feel almond oil is too greasy for you then try a different oil. The great thing is that there's plenty of oils to try. I personally like jojoba because it mimics your skin's natural sebum. It's...

In forum The Regimen

10 years ago
Benzoyl Peroxide Help

  Because BP is a chemical it can be very harsh on the skin for some people. I always encourage those to start slow and work their way up on concentration and the amount they apply on their fac...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

10 years ago
Please Help Garlic Burned My Skin

Please be careful with your skin. Treat it with the utmost care and always do your research when trying unconventional methods because its not worth the gamble of long term skin damage. Apply some pol...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Not Sure If This Is Enlarged Pores Or Scarring Can Anyone Tell Me

If you feel your pores are too big you can try using a toner to help tighten them. Most importantly make sure you keep them clean and free of oil and debris which can lead to them appearing larger. Oi...

In forum Oily skin

10 years ago
Help Help Help

I don't know how long you've been using BP but you have to give it a chance to work. Jumping from product to product just because you don't see instant results isn't going to work. There's no magic fo...

In forum Acne.org products

10 years ago
Other Aha Products Other Then Dans?

Try Paula's Choice AHA. I've used the BHA and AHA gel and its PH balanced and sensitive enough not to aggravate the skin.

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Benzoyl Peroxide Help

Because BP is a chemical it can be very harsh on the skin for some people. I always encourage those to start slow and work their way up on concentration and the amount they apply on their face. It wor...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

10 years ago
The seborrheic dermatitis thread

Great to hear. Nizoral works well for those with seborrheic dermatitis. I find ketoconazole works very effectively as treatment method.

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

10 years ago
What's Wrong With My Skin?

Your skin looks dry hence the flaking. What are you using to wash your face? Look into washing with a mild cleanser and a using gentle moisturizer after. You can also exfoliate a couple times times a ...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Grape Seed Oil Instead Of Jojoba Oil?

There's a bunch of different oils people use as a moisturizer. Each have their own benefits. I like grapeseed oil for a number of reasons such as helping regulate the skin's oil production for those w...

In forum The Regimen

10 years ago
Cover Acne Marks For Men

I'm being completely honest when I say I don't think it will be enough to cover the problem areas but it may help even out your skin tone. Granted, I am a guy and I have no experience with applying ma...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

10 years ago
Red Skin On Week 4

Yes if you are using BP this is normal. Try reducing the amount you apply onto your skin and keep on moisturizing. Everybody's skin reacts different to BP some are more sensitive than others which it ...

In forum Acne.org products

10 years ago
What Is This?

It appears to be a white head and I wouldn't advise you to pick at it or pop it. Let it subside on its own as horrible looking as it is to look at. Try dabbing tea trea oil on it with a q-tip so it dr...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Cover Acne Marks For Men

I think using a foundation might be noticeable and that's probably the last thing you want others to notice you're using. Maybe look into trying a light tinted moisturizer. If you go the make up route...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

10 years ago
My Skin Is So Dry

i have been on the regimen for 8 weeks now and my skin is still dry. i thought by now it wouldn't be dry but it is. my skin never got really really dry but it's just bugging me so much that it's not g...

In forum The Regimen

10 years ago
The seborrheic dermatitis thread

Hi please do not use desonide as it is a topical corticosteroid. I know it seems tempting because you see instant results but it is not safe to keep using it in the long term. It will eventually thin...

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

10 years ago
Anyone Happy With Their Derm?

If you're unhappy with your derm. look at finding another one. There's plenty of derms to choose from, look for one who is attentive to your needs and doesn't just want to shoo you away or want to pre...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago