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  Yeah, I'm going to switch to Flutamide. The rash is a bit strange I haven't changed anything else but like I said as soon as I started spiro I was really itchy and would occasionally get a hi...

Hi! I've been on the regimen for over six years (apart from a disastrous trial off treatment recently.) I thought I had tried everything then I found this site and I am SO grateful to Dan because it...

First time round i noticed considerably less breakouts at 3/4 months was virtually clear at 6 2nd time round aboug the same 3rd time still not clear at 6 Comin off it is hell on earth so stay on it as...

I think just using the cleanser should be enough, but it sort of depends on what makeup you use and how much. If you want to check, you could try washing your face with the regimen cleanser as you usu...

I'm really sorry to hear about what you're going though. Are you getting help? I actually developed an eating disorder in a similar way. At first it was to try and fix my acne, then my depression bu...

Hi Yau, I think the main problem with makeup removers is that they can be quite harsh and irritating which can aggravate acne. So, try to find something that is labelled as non-comedogenic and/or fo...

I'd highly recommend La Roche Posay. It's a bit pricey but worth it in my opinion. Their products are made for and tested on sensitive acne prone skin and one of the moisturisers in particular (Effacl...

I think GPs can prescribe Acnecide which is a 5% benzoyl peroxide aqueous gel. It's in the British national formulary... I'm going to see my Dr in the New Year and I really hope he can give it to me!

Hey Guys, Hope you all had a good Christmas! I went back to my derm and she said if i don't need BC I may as well look into other things.. since i posted i am about 70% clear ( I know, fast right ) BU...

I discovered my foundation wasn't oxidising at all! I just hadn't realised that now it is winter my skin has gotten alot lighter... Now I'm using the lightest shade it looks great! So I feel pretty st...

Hi! I'm taking birth control - co cyprindiol which is generic Dianette. I have been taking it for 5 weeks and I don't think it is working for me yet... I am quite well controlled on bp but I think it ...

I've been using La Roche Posay purifying foaming gel cleanser ph 5.5 for oily sensitive skin. Apparently it is hypoallergenic, non comedogenic and tested on acne prone skin. I've just had a look at th...

I'm in the same position Panoxyl 2.5 kept my acne under control for six years! I'm going to my doctor on Thursday to see if he can prescribe me an alternative. I want a gel rather than a cream but I ...

Title says it all really. I'm anxious for my acne to clear up asap! I know it will take months... but how many? So sick of this, my face is such a mess

Thanks, I decided to use my moisturiser before the retin-a too. I found conflicting articles written by dermatologists one saying use it before and one after but I tried using it before and it seemed ...

I'm using La Roche Posay Effaclar H "designed for oily skin made fragile by over-drying skincare" - sounded like exactly what I wanted and I'd highly recommend. It is non comedogenic and for sensitive...

I've just started using Retin-A 0.01% gel and I can't work out if I'm supposed to use a moisturiser with it or not? The first time I used it I did just because I assumed that was a good idea but it ba...

Thanks! It is encouraging to know that bp doesn't do it to everything... I found alot of things oxidised on me anyway. I thought it was because I had oily skin but it's not so oily now... Brandy, I ...

I used to be totally obsessed with acne and trying to fix it. I tried everything down to ridiculous details and was unhealthily preoccupied. Then I finally did 'fix' my acne (with 'the regimen') and I...

Oh no! Why are they doing that? Thanks for letting me know I think I'm going to stock up now! After that I'd ask my GP. I'm sure they must be able to prescribe something similar because research revie...

My foundation keeps oxidising recently and I am wondering if it is because I have started using benzoyl peroxide. I found this interesting: - If bp application results in formation of free-radical in...

I agree I'd rather wear make up and have 80% clear skin to look 99% than have 90% clear skin. But I also wish I didn't have to choose! Some people don't realise how lucky they are... Also, I'm not con...

I am going to try am: La Roche Posay purifying foaming gel cleanser, Panoxyl benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel, La Roche Posay Hydraphase UV intense light (spf 20) (+ Chanel base, Diorskin Nude foundation, E...

I've taken alot of psych meds... Lamictal and a TCA similar to amitryptilline, as well as SSRIs, lithium, atypical antipsychotics and temazepam for sleep. As these medications came and went I didn't n...

Hi, this is my first post. I first came to this site over six years ago. I didn't join because I was internet shy but I read alot and mercifully discovered benzoyl peroxide! I thought I had tried ever...