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Did they test you for demodex skin mites? These are microscopic skin mites that everyone has. They aren't a problem until they become overpopulated. The mites eat skin oil. isoretinoin (Accuta...

Have you been tested by a dermatologist for microscopic demodex skin mites? 95-100% of adults them. The mites don't cause a problem unless they get overpopulated. They are a common cause of Rosace...

Has a dermatologist tested for microscopic demodex skin mites? Other possibilities would include fungal acne or hormonal acne. The fact that its cyclical and your face looks red in the photos ra...

An HOCL face spray should help kill bacteria while being non-irritating to your neurodermititis. HOCL is non-irritating, non-allergenic, cleans biofilm and kills harmful microbes. HOCL doesn't kill ...

It is possible that your current skin issues are not caused by bacteria. The Regimen contains a benzoyl peroxide gel that is typically used to treat bacterial acne. Acne can be cause by bacteria, f...

1 hour ago, Nails said: Thanks so much Elaine! So you think it may be fungus related? That is another possibility. Aussie Scientist has a lot of knowledge about fungal acne posted on Ac...

If anti-bacterial treatments aren't working, it might be caused by fungus or demodex. Microscopic demodex skin mites can cause blackheads and pustules from die offs as well as papules (skin colored ...

Have you ever been tested for the cause of the acne? Acne can be cause by bacteria, fungus, microscopic demodex skin mites and in some cases out of wack hormones. Treatment for each type of acne i...

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria can colonize in the nose when taking Accutane (isoretinoin). One theory is that Accutane causes your skin to be more fragile allowing the Staph bacteria a port of e...

Folliculitis can be caused by bacteria, fungus or demodex skin mites. The focused treatments for each type do not work on the other 2 types. A specific antibacterial treatment will not work on the ...

Hypochlorous Acid Spray is antimicrobial and 99.9% effective against bacteria, fungus and the juvenile nymph form of Demodex Skin Mites. Hypochlorous Acid Spray is highly effective in very low concen...

Acne has 4 main causes: bacteria, fungus/yeast, demodex skin mites or possibly hormones. A high sugar diet triggers more skin oil which feeds bacteria, fungus and demodex skin mites. Demodex skin ...

An overpopulation of microscopic demodex skin mites can cause these symptoms. Blackheads, folliculitis, pustules and papules, body acne, scalp acne are all signs of demodex. They may also cause red ...

The Regimen contains ingredients that work on Bacterial Acne. So either its not effective against the type of bacteria you may have OR its not bacterial acne. Based on the fact that you say your fa...

Folliculitis can be caused by bacteria, fungus or an overpopulation of microscopic demodex skin mites. Since this is on the body, the Borax - Epsom Salt bath soak might help. Borax is anti-microbi...

Find a dermatologist who knows how to test you for microscopic Demodex Skin Mites. Demdex can cause acne like symptoms. The skin mites eat oil. The condition may respond initially to antibiotics o...

Looks like one of 3 possible causes. Each has a completely different treatment. A good dermatologist should be able to run tests to determine the exact problem. 1. Folliculitis - Fungal - needs ...

The regime targets the bacterial form of acne. Your acne may have a different cause. Acne can be caused by bacteria, fungus or microscopic demodex skin mites. The treatment for each type of acne i...

Body acne can be caused by bacteria, fungus or microscopic demodex skin mites. All 3 types of infections can cause folliculitis, blackheads skin papules, pustules, etc. One simple over the coun...

On 9/14/2020 at 12:58 PM, Thisisused said: Well, thats me three days into the so called "cure". Ive been applying the hibiclens morning and evening, including my nose. Ive even showered with it...

The raised bumps look like papules. There are several possible causes. Hyperplasia or sebaceous cyst is one - that's just a blocked oil gland. Microscopic demodex skin mites can also cause these....

10 hours ago, Sibel said: The Borax diminished the itching a lot. The problem is still there but not so severe so you can live with it and to sleep... thank you Elaine, for your post... I use B...

8 hours ago, Shoober said: Do you think anything related to this thread may be related to these mites?  s/ I have these "plugs". Currently mid flare up and mental break do...

Recommend that you get a dermatologist to test you for microscopic demodex skin mites and a possible fungal infection. Both can cause folliculitis. The treatment for each cause is completely differe...

Did the doctor do any tests to diagnose the cause of the acne before prescribing istretinoin? Did they identify the specific cause as being bacterial, fungal, microscopic demodex skin mites or horm...