*Emily*

I've just started using Bohemian Chic Minerals after discovering that Clinique (which I was previously using) test on animals. Bohemian Chic products are vegan, not tested on animals and pure (no nas...

btw, I spoke to my dr yesterday, although they can't get plain BP any more, they still have BP & clindamycin, so your GP may be able to prescribe that for you.

Oh no, I didn't know that about panoxyl. I'm thinking of not taking up my accutane prescription and just sticking to self-medicating with BP, due to toxicity/side effect worries. I have bought it at...

I agree with nbkyrww. I used it for a year and my skin was mostly clear, with just a few breakouts, maybe one cyst a month and some little barely-there spots the rest of the time. Then in a bid to b...

Yes, it seems so unfair that some people eat and drink rubbish yet have perfect skin, while some others of us scrutinise everything we eat for signs of "bad" ingredients, and eating out is a minefield...

That determination will take you a long way! Do go back to your dr/derm. I wish I had been more persistent and not allowed myself to be fobbed off, or got depressed when things weren't working and ...

My friend took Roaccutabe and some of our friends think his scars look bad. I'd notice them more than my friends for obvious reasons but I must say they are hardly noticeable unless he is under a bri...

I reckon I could grow a beard, what with my dodgy hormones! Would only give people something extra to stare at though!

Hmm, i'm a bit wobbly with scar classification. Mostly I have deep (ice pick?) pitted ones on my temples, and my chin is a bumpy mess, with lots of scars that seem like raised lumps (I think the dr ...

Are the anxiety and depression still there when your skin is clear? I find it a bit worrying that your psych might be labelling you with a number of extra disorders if they are just caused by your sk...

I'm 38 and have been scarred since my teens. Haven't noticed them getting any worse yet, (fingers crossed) but still getting the odd new one come up. I recommend shady areas and low lighting. I fi...

Good luck, I hope your third proves to be your final round. I also am hyper aware of people's skin and it often feels like I'm the only one with any skin problems, but you never know how many people...

I have known blokes to use foundation. Certainly an ex of mine did. Most have been goth-types though so more acceptable in those circles. I guess if you could keep it subtle you might get away with...

Long link, hope it works! Not sure where you're based, but here's a cheap one on ebay:

Not much to report - the BP is starting to have an effect on my face, though my scalp is terrible and sore at the moment, so I know it's only a temporary topical improvement rather than systemic. Sti...

Have you asked to be tested for PCOS? I have similar symptoms to you which I thought pointed to PCOS, so I asked my dr and they sent me for a scan. Mine came back negative, but it's worth getting it...

Hi Neil Must be such a relief after 15 years to be free of it! I am reining my diet back in again after the chaos of summer - though I did eat a chocolate mousse and mars ice cream after a particu...

Thanks cvd. Yesterday I decided I didn't want to do roaccutane, due to already having thinning hair, joint pains etc, but now I am wondering again after reading your post. Maybe I could be lucky o...

Hi GIna, thanks for your message. I've had a quick scan of your log, and it's helpful to know you've tried all the natural approaches (sorry they didn't work for you), as I keep thinking - how long ...

Anyone still following this thread? Wasn't sure whether to update or not. Finally got a dermotologist appointment - was in and out within 10 minutes and all he said was that roaccutane was the only...

Have you tried almond milk? It's pretty bland so a good replacement. Or oat milk? Oat does have gluten in though so depends if you are cutting that out too. Rice milk? There's plenty of other opt...

Just a quick update:   Since the last posting my face has been clear til today (so roughly 2 weeks), which is a miracle!   This is despite my herb and supplement regime going to pieces due t...

Hi cvd   So glad to hear that something is finally giving you good results!   I was just looking at your regime notes on a different posting and thinking I must ask my dermatologist about sp...

I work in a primary school, so I'm very conscious of all the children being able to see when I have horrible lumps on my face. You can't hide away when you have to face a class.   Last year a gi...

Thank you. Cat was given a reprieve and is downstairs on her cushion. She's still "going" but the vet said she wasn't suffering, so just trying to give her lots of care and make it as comfortable as...