DermaJourney

Hello Acne.org! It has been years since I have posted on here and I never thought I would, but I wanted to share with you guys about my experiences with the medication that quite literally rose me fr...

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I'm a little confused with how my body is reacting to Accutane. Initially, within the first 2 weeks of taking this drug, my face had COMPLETELY cleared up! I was so excited, I figured I had skipped ...

It is a fungal candida infection and needs to be treated with an anti-yeast cream like Lotrimin; hydrating the area is going to further the yeast growth.

So I was just informed today by my brother, who is also on Accutane, that his dermatologist told him that he should not be taking protein powder during his course. This is the first time I have ever h...

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I started Accutane and so far I have seen some amazing results; I have only been on 30mg a day and my face has completely cleared with the exception of a few very small pimples. The only thing that ...

Thank you KSG!

I started Accutane and so far I am seeing fantastic results. The only thing that has been alarming thus far is how dry my skin has gotten, particularly around my mouth area; it hurts and it bright re...

So I'll say this much, the water only method was hands down the best treatment I have used thus far to try and tame my acne. I just went into the dermatologist yesterday to pick up Accutane and my de...

Sorry I have been absent for so long, I have been beyond busy with school and work. Here are my products and thoughts so far.   07/10/2013 Skin has seemed to start stabilizing Unfortunately...

07/06/2013   Two whiteheads appeared on my left jaw line Got a few closed papules on my left eyebrow Skin feels slightly more oily (which i suspect using moisturizer was the culprit) Forehead...

07/05/2013   Sorry I'm late. I had a lot on my plate last night, but I'll try to recap the best I can. Skin feels very dry Oil is absent I have redness around my mouth No new pimples have emer...

07/24/2013   Today my skin was hardly oily compared to normal, felt somewhat dry. Face feels a little itchy, but nothing severe. Only two very small whiteheads have formed. Feel 2 very flat s...

I've tried every treatment, with the exception of Accutane, known to man. Nothing ever works, signs of improvement are minimal. Oil is the cause of my acne, there is no question behind that. I've c...

I decided to give the world of topical treatments another shot and am currently on Retin-A and Sulfacetamide. I've been using the treatment for a little over a week and my skin has become very dry an...

I've recently been put on Retin-A, Sulfacetamide, and Doxycycline. Least to say, my skin has been excessively dry, which had made my face EXTREMELY oily! Just using a moisturizer isn't enough for me...

Something that's been on my mind lately is whether or not to pop whiteheads. Is washing your hands, cleaning the area, popping a small pimple, and then applying benzoyl peroxide spot treatment, reall...

I think acne has a lot more to do with genetics or the type of stuff you put on your face and how it reacts rather than food. I really don't think food has anything to do with acne. I have heaps of fr...

I'm going to have to second the holistic approach, it's certainly worth experimenting with. Please fill us in on your progress!

I don't know how well I trust it. I have noticed a correlation with consuming alcohol and breaking out to the sides of my eyes, but everything else seems pretty random.

Thank you for the input! I am a fan of wholistic acne healing myself as well. May I ask how severe was your acne prior to starting this treatment?

always clean ur skin after u have sweat in the gym. May I ask why? Do you have any sources that indicate perspiration needs to be cleansed? Sweat is 99% water and 1% various mineral composition. T...

I would wash your face before you go to the gym and wipe down with a towel after. You've been out and about all day, collecting all sorts of dirt and oil in the process, going to the gym and sweating...