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Hey, I had this recently on holiday and used aloe vera gel to stop it from itching and took an antihistamine too. My was on my forearms and lasted about a week I think. Apart from that I'd say a cold ...

I'm on a mirror fast at the minute because the amount of times I look in the mirror every day is a joke! Plus I don't just glance at the mirror, I stand get up real close to inspect everything with zo...

Hey I know how it feels when a product that actually works is discontinued! I'm in the UK too and was using brevoxyl, but it's 4% and I haven't been able to find another BP with that percentage, it's ...

pretty much! a combination of that one and this one he looked at me like I was an alien or something that had suddenly formed the ability to produce cosmetics out of my boobs lol I've also got in the...

Oh the daily struggles of an acne sufferer! I sometimes actually keep concealer in my bra so I can get it out if I go to the bathroom and touch up my make up - I remember getting undressed in front o...

Yeah I'd guess that it's probably not hormone related if you've taken different bcp and none of them have made much difference. I'd say if you've got oily skin but not much acne then you might be able...

When i look at this forum especially the emotional and psychological effects on acne, it seems like everyone seems to write the same thing. And by that im not talking about how old they are and how l...

Yeah I knew for definite vitex would interfere because some people use it to boost fertility, but thanks for updating about the others I've never heard of a bcp without estrogen but then I haven't re...

I think lack of sleep and unhealthy diets CAN contribute to acne but personally I've never noticed any correlation whatsoever - I have quite a lot of dairy in my diet (which apparently has very little...

Hey I was doing some research on this yesterday myself, mainly because I was wondering about whether androgens are found in birth control - which apparently they are. Also a big word of warning here, ...

Oh I definitely agree with this...I think sometimes acne sufferers get our priorities skewed so much because our skin is the focus of our lives. bad times. It's good that you don't miss any opportunit...

Glad the new regimen is working for you Try not to focus on the fact you picked and be glad that you stopped yourself after 15 minutes - although it's not good, it could also be much worse, I've been...

Hey, I've been there! They are so hard to cover when they are dry/ cracked/ scaley so I put on neosporin cream on it first, rub it in really well and it will make it much easier to apply concealer... ...

Well I guess it doesn't matter so much, if the combination is working then no point trying to mess with it! Also is it safe to take so much vitamin d? Just wondering because I've started taking d3 da...

Congratulations on clearing your skin the results are really impressive, glad you've shared your widsom! Just a quick question, did you start using all the regimen products at the same time? I'm won...

To be honest I think scarring is a whole different kettle of fish - both equally as emotionally challenging but I think the physical pain from active acne and the fact that one day your skin is fine a...

I completely agree with all of those techniques...the only problem is it's easier said than done I guess. It's the things we know we should be doing but find it really difficult to actually stick to. ...

Hey, I struggle with picking my skin too, my acne is probably quite mild but at times I turn it into moderate. I know the thing that helps me is staying away from mirrors (easier said than done!)...th...

I know, it's so freeing when you've not picked in a while, not having to worry about the self-inflicted damage! I feel like I'm stalking your posts at the minute! haha but I can really relate especi...

weird eh! yeah I love aloe vera for sunburn works a treat...I've been putting it on any post-picking scabs recently too and I think it's actually drying them up and making them heal quicker which is g...

It's good that you have such an understanding husband always make you feel a little better knowing someone loves you and can see past your skin. I think in general most people will overlook it but th...

Hey, I'm trying to go more natural with products and starting a healthier eating diet too, will be interesting to see if it works for you second time around, fingers crossed! I agree that diet doesn'...

Hey, glad it's going well...don't forget we're only human we are bound to slip up a little but it's an entirely different thing picking one or two compared to going on a picking binge so just remember...

Hey, I've also been one of the lucky ones, I haven't really had any harsh comments...but I live in the UK so maybe that's a factor? I have had my family make comments like 'wow you've been going at yo...

Ha I know exactly what you mean! I call them picking sessions but it is a bit of a binge really... Normally when I absolutely have to pick something but don't want to go on a rampage I get my boyfrien...