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How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Acne isn't my problem it's the scar left from acne that bugs me. I haven't looked in the mirror today. I have the day off so it's been hard...so everytime I feel the urge to look at myself I get on he...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Guy Wants Me To Sleep Over, Which Means Seeing Me Without Makeup!

I don't wear makeup to cover my uneven skin tone and whatever breakout I may have had. What you see is what you get. You need to be more confident in yourself. If he doesn't want to be with you becaus...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Help! Is My Boyfriend Not Attracted To Me Without Make-Up On?!

I kind of agree with your boyfriend. Acne is understandable if theres good reason for it, almost everyone has had at least minor breakouts, but if you cant justify nor correct why youre getting breako...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Post-Minocycline Acne?

I posted a comment similar to this in another thread so sorry if you already read it but just case you didn't: I was taking 50mg twice and I was told to by my derm. to quit cold turkey BUT I heard tha...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Minocycline.....wow!

I was on Mino twice (50mg). First time was the best. My skin was gorgeous. Not a single cyst appeared. 2nd time around it didn't work. And my cysts came back even worse. I used to only get one small ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
What If We Have Acne Forever?

"many years from now, we'll be sitting in a chair propped up with pillows in an old people's home, staring out the window and looking back over our life. and we'll think to ourselves, what a waste.. i...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
How Bad Are My Acne Scars?

They aren't very noticable. I have the same problem. I have to point mine out in order for people to see them. My problem is I have 2 icepicks in my smile line so it looks like a wrinkle. I'm too youn...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
How Often A Day Do You Cry Because You Do Not Have Model Aesthetics?

How often? Does anyone else go on google and look at pictures of male models, and compare your structure and features to them, and realize that you would be a good looking person if you had clear skin...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Mirror Fasting?

What a great idea! My problem is I love decorating with mirrors so I have them all over my house! But a mirror fast would keep me from focusing on my skin. Seems like everytme I look in the mirror, I...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Has Acne Stopped You From Your Goals?

It has never stopped me from reaching my professional goals. I work on stage in front of a large group of people and sometimes I do feel self conscious but if I let it bother me I'd end up living the ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
When Did It Become A Problem For You Guys?

I never had a problem with acne until I turned 29. Worst year of my life. Got my first cyst and it scarred but it was super tiny (like a pinprick) and it bothered the hell out of me. Fastforward to to...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Minocycline Vs Accutane

Some people say the cheap vinegar works too but Bragg's is organic and unfiltered with the mother (pulp) so supposedly it's better. I don't really know if it is or not but I figured that if I'm puttin...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Indented Acne Scars 🙁

I'm a huge fan of dermarolling. It helped my icepick scars and rolling scars. I scar easily so I get new ones all the time luckily it's only in one area but it's still very frustrating. I've been keep...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Apple Cider Vinegar And Baking Soda For Acne Marks

What type of Apple Cider Vinegar do you use? I read that Bragg's is the best to use so that's what I use and I haven't had any issues with it so far. I only spot treat and I don't dilute but I read th...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Minocycline Vs Accutane

I was on minocycline twice. It worked great the first time. Didn't get a cyst the whole time I was on it (4 months). Once I ran out of medication, I started getting the cysts again. So, I went back to...

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12 years ago
Dermaroller - the biggest load of c**p I have ever experienced

My icepick scars were small and deep. I am guessing they filled in nicely because they were small!?! I'm not sure. I had one rolling scar that was as big as one of your scars but it filled in about 5...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Dermaroller - the biggest load of c**p I have ever experienced

It has worked for me!!! I have been rolling at home for over 2 years and it has definitely helped my scars. No it won't completely get rid of them but the little ones (icepick) completely filled in (a...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

I have tried Microdermabrasion with crystals. I started off getting it done every 2 weeks ($85 each time...pretty pricey) for about 2 or 3 months and then I went down to once a month for a few months ...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Dermarolling Support Thread

I got it from this website: [removed]

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Dermarolling Support Thread

I had to look it up too when I first read this article. I have some grade 3 and 4 scarring and dermarolling has worked on them. I still have some to get rid of but I've definitely seen improvement. I ...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Dermarolling Support Thread

Interesting Study done on Dermarolling with pictures:

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Dermarolling Rolling Scars?

First of all, the scars do not look bad on you at all. I think you're rolling way too much. According to everything I've read, you're supposed to be rolling once every 4-6 weeks. You need to give yo...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Would The Dermastamp/dermaroller Benefit Me? Please Help, Really Depressed *with Pictures*

I see the scars. I am confused why someone would say they aren't scars. I have scars on both sides of my lips due to cystic acne but luckily they aren't too bad but bad enough to bother me. I have bee...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Icepick Pores/scarred Pores/enlarged Pores? (Excuse The Pic)

I've been dermarolling for 1 1/2 years but only on the area around my lips and chin. The last time I rolled (last week, I think) I got the nerve to roll my nose and it did not feel right. Can't really...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Treatment For Shallow Individual Ice Pick Scar And Boxcar Scar. Help Please...

I just answered a question about dermarolling with pics in this thread: I've been doing it for 1 1/2 years and have seen results but it does take time but it's totally worth it.

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago