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Accutane - Why Exactly Do We Get An Initial Break Out? And A Question About Botox

Think of it like this.     Suppose you're filling a balloon with water and it's too full to tie it. So you open the open end and let some water out so the water balloon will become smaller....

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Accutane - Why Exactly Do We Get An Initial Break Out? And A Question About Botox

Accutane gave me the worst breakout and scarring of my life (I mean 3D scarring, not just red marks). My question is about the exact mechanism behind it. I don't really buy the "oh you were gonna get...

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10 years ago
Pcos, New Supplement Regime?

Since you mentioned acne AND migraines, I'm tempted to ask if you have any mercury fillings or metal implants in your body? They might be adding to the inflammotary side of acne. BCP was the only thi...

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11 years ago
Masturbation Causeing Acne

I'm actually curious about this - for females exclusively. Because orgasm does increase prolactin, and too much prolactin can affect acne indirectly. (Too high prolactin levels are sometimes treated w...

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11 years ago
Yasmin Or Saw Palmetto Long-Term Vs. Accutane

No, I had to quit both Accutane and SP(blood thinning properties), because I'm getting dental implants soon. I added 1000 mg Vitamin C + 10 mg Zinc to my supplements routine. (Added D3 too, but it br...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
How To Know If You Have Hormonal Acne Or Pcos

Even if your hormone levels are normal in tests, your sebum/skin cells might be sensitive to some of the hormones. I think that's what your doctor was talking about. I think cysts tell something for s...

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11 years ago
Yasmin Or Saw Palmetto Long-Term Vs. Accutane

If you are already experiencing noticeable side effects from Accutane beyond a little extra dryness and chapped lips, I don't think there is anything you can reasonably do to "counter" the damage that...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Yasmin Or Saw Palmetto Long-Term Vs. Accutane

Hi all, I am a new member, but I have been lurking for years. I would like to get everyone's opinion on deciding what to do next for my mild acne that I know for a fact is hormonal. Yasmin or SP for...

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11 years ago