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Had To Take Plan B - Freaking Out

I took Plan B about a year ago and I really wish I didn't have to. That being said though, I didn't get severe acne afterwards - never had cystic acne in my life, and it wasn't like complete pizza fac...

In forum Hormonal acne

12 years ago
Allergic Or Just Dry?

How much BP are you applying right now? Are you sleeping on your sides? Some of the BP/moisturiser might rub off onto your pillowcase and when you move around at night it could get on your eyelids.

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
Contraceptive Implant

The implant you had put in was probably a more androgenic one, which causes acne. What was the brand? Green Gables has a list of good and bad birth control pills/implants (which can be found here: )....

In forum Hormonal acne

12 years ago
90% Clear, Need Help For Extra 10%

You could try Paula's Choice 2% BHA products. I haven't personally used it myself - I know why am I recommending this - but I've heard great things about it especially when it comes to clogged pores. ...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Acne Scabs

If you don't have any acne elsewhere, and assuming that those red spots are now just scabs as opposed to active whiteheads and whatnot, I would say you have mild acne. As far as healing goes, if I'm p...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
So What's The Deal With Purging?

The purge may have to do with your body initially trying to adjust with synthetic hormones being added into your system. It might see it as a toxin and flush it out, and in the process flush out all "...

In forum Hormonal acne

12 years ago
Nine Weeks No Improvments

Wellllllllllll to weigh in my 2 cents, the regimen didn't work for me. It actually screwed up my skin pretty badly for reasons that I still do not understand and to this day I am afraid of using BP. ...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
Diane 35 And Clindoxyl Gel Log (Pics)

Pack 5 day 5 So I probably jinxed myself...being clear for that week and a bit gave me a bit of false hope. I'm still healing from my period week breakout which showed up near the end of my period......

In forum Personal logs

12 years ago
Does The Regimen Make Your Face Oily? What About The Moisturizer?

Well, the amount of BP in the regimen does a pretty good job of drying out your skin, so I feel like you should probably worry about the future dryness (that will pass!). Dan's moisturiser is pretty l...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
Which Hormonal Birth Control Are You Using And How Has It Effected Your Acne?

I just finished my 4th pack of Diane 35 and so far I'm loving it! My skin's not where I want it to be exactly - I still have clogged pores which I think will take longer to go away, and I have 2 spots...

In forum Hormonal acne

12 years ago
Sudden Extreme Breakout? [Pics]

hopefully, it would go away by 2 weeks!!! i just dont like how its gettin worse and ilve decided that i will give it 2 weeks without putting any products on my face to get better so would this breako...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Sudden Extreme Breakout? [Pics]

Have you eaten anything strange recently, changed up your products, worn something new, etc? It seems kind of like an allergic reaction of sorts so maybe you should go through the last couple of days ...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Diane 35 And Clindoxyl Gel Log (Pics)

End of pack 4 - currently day 6 of my period week I probably spoke too soon. I had 3 small pimples pop up on my chin & jaw line. They're super tiny and non-inflammatory so I guess I'm lucky in th...

In forum Personal logs

12 years ago
Acne Not Getting Better

You typically need to wait anywhere between 3-6 months for your birth control to kick in - it really depends on the person. Most prescribed oral drugs tend to take a while to show improvement, and mig...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Extreme Dryness And Peeling Skin

You might be incorporating the AHA a little too early if this is your first time on the regimen. That, or your skin is reacting poorly to AHA. I personally can't use too much AHA, about half and half ...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
Face Cleanser For Tan Asian Skin?

Or Cetaphil! I'm Asian too and it is basically the only brand of cleanser & moisturiser that won't break me out and WORKS.

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Dianette - Should I Skip The 7 Day Break?

I skipped twice within my 4 months of Diane and I didn't really notice any difference...maybe in the long run it sped up the process? But I still broke out in the last week of the pills as usual. I've...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
I've Lost All Hope... Very Depressed.

I would honestly recommend birth control. I've been struggling with moderate acne for 10 years now, and after being on Diane 35 for around 3 and a half months, I'm CLEAR and it is amazing! I've still ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
I'm Not Worthy Of Being In A Relationship?

If you can't love yourself, how the heeeellllllllllll you gon' love somebody else!

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
What Does Your Bf/gf Think Of Your Oily Skin?

sexually dimorphic i can't even LOL

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Back To Square One

I think some derms/docs are jerks and don't really care for people. I've heard some say that they view acne as the mildest 'skin' problem out there, so maybe it bores him or something, Idk. I've met s...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Can You Use The Regimen With Prescription Acne Pills?

That would depend on the prescription you've received? If it's Accutane, I wouldn't suggest the Regimen to be your daily routine since it's already a really strong treatment by itself (but this is my ...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago
What Does Your Bf/gf Think Of Your Oily Skin?

Girls don't want to see that shit on your face, they want a man. Apparently acne makes you less of a man from what Ive been told. Very true. From what Ive been told it makes you look "creepy". We...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Diane 35 And Clindoxyl Gel Log (Pics)

End of pack 4: So I'm on the first day of my 'period week' and all I've got to say is WOW. I've only had TWO PIMPLES from the beginning of day 15 up until today, which is when most women with hormon...

In forum Personal logs

12 years ago
Should I Restart The Regimen?

I've tried the CeraVe moisturiser and it broke me out too. I use the Cetaphil moisturising lotion at night and the dermacontrol oil-shine in the morning. I don't add jojoba oil to any of it because it...

In forum The Regimen

12 years ago