Forum Replies Created

Sensitive skin and acne.

On 10/02/2016 at 9:38 AM, lupa1982 said: I've been struggling with acne for years now. I've tried probably just about everything there is. Both prescription, over the counter,creams and you ...

In forum Adult acne

8 years ago
Does Milk IMPROVE Your Acne?

15 hours ago, Convinceme said: We've heard enough that milk triggers acne (in some people) and yeah, why not. If it does, eliminate it and we're happy that your acne can be switched off just li...

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
Treating Insulin Resistance And Acne With High Carb Low Fat Vegan Diet

13 hours ago, Convinceme said: I know my question is random but do you eat any food that's cooked using vegetable oil? Well when i was on paleo diet i cooked alot in coconut oil and put oli...

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
Treating Insulin Resistance And Acne With High Carb Low Fat Vegan Diet

I have also been reading this research about how high carb low fat diets can actually improve our sensitivity to insulin- (particularly dr mcdougall). I used to eat the opposite - low carb paleo style...

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
Never Giving Up

Just had my period and it was really late. Also quite a few pms symptoms. Thinking i better go back on vitex. This is what i seem to have concluded about those hormonal supplements i've trying: Estro...

In forum Personal logs

8 years ago
Hormonal acne after BCP

9 hours ago, ChloeMitchell said: Someone help me! I was on the BCP for four years since I was 16, When I come off the pill my skin was fine for about 6 months, then I broke out badly on...

In forum Hormonal acne

8 years ago
Who has eliminated grains and have seen positive results?

On 26/10/2015 at 0:58 PM, baze15 said: I have read several articles that eliminating grains is the answer to curing acne. This is mainly because of how it increases IGF-1 and insulin...which in...

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
too healthy eating causing acne?

On 19/02/2016 at 1:43 AM, adelawright said: So I've never had acne as bad as I have it now and I am 24 years old. The only changes I have made are probably eating a cleaner diet and Im about 10...

In forum General acne discussion

8 years ago
Acne and depression

On 07/02/2016 at 5:17 PM, sickandtiredofacne21 said: Hi! I'm 23 years old and i've been suffering with acne since i was 14. I know it doesn't seem like a long time and i know there are peop...

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
Is my acne hormonal? I'm really sad

Hi sarahyhg, I also struggle with pimples mainly on my chin/around my mouth area. I'm also thin and dont have any other pcos symptoms. Do you find the pimples get worse/better any particular time? I f...

In forum Hormonal acne

8 years ago
Do Girls Care About Acne? Tips For Guys With Acne

All girls are different and like different things in a guy. Personally acne on a guy wouldnt bother me at all - but i suppose thats because i have acne. Also, i like shy, some might say "nerdy" types....

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
Vitamin D Has Cured Me Of Oily Skin And Acne

Hi i also found i got a headache when i tried to increased my vitamin d. I currently take only 1000iu a day and also magnesium every second day. Magnesium helped the headaches. Apparently vitamin d us...

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
You're not alone

Everyone is "alone" really. Others may be able to empathise or offer comfort but everyone goes through their own individual life journey and experiences things from their point of view. If you accept ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
Dairy is the number 1 culprit of my acne

On 01/02/2016 at 2:57 AM, Xebon9007 said: When i hit 20s i can still tolerate eating cheese and everything with dairy on it, my face was clear and ive got no problem with acne then when i hit t...

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
Birth Control Gave Me Acne

Hi i don't have much experience with this but i have read about alot of women experiencing acne either from taking birth control pill or coming off it. The birth control pill is going to mess with yo...

In forum General acne discussion

8 years ago
Skin clean in winter (cold)

Maybe your skin is more oily in summer months?? Its funny because i think my skin is the opposite - tends to be worse in winter possibly because its super sensitive and gets a little irritated by the ...

In forum General acne discussion

8 years ago
Never Giving Up

So my skin has not been so great Dec/Jan. I have been a bit slack with my diet. I know there's no excuse - but with all the festivities of christmas, new years, several Jan birthdays i hav...

In forum Personal logs

8 years ago
The psychological effect of acne is killing me

22 hours ago, EatsEverything said: Most of my spots have gone now, it's just the odd pimple now and again. Although, I have the scars which are incredibly red and are as bad as the acne was, re...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
I'm scared

17 hours ago, Lore91 said: Here I am, awake at 2am in bed because I can't sleep, I just need to kind of get it out. I'm terrified about my life, and I don't know what to do.. i've suffere...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
What would you compare having acne to?

19 hours ago, jasminevt said: I was talking with my mom about how frustating having acne can be and she asked me asked me what would i compare it to so i could help her understand how i'm feeli...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
Is it normal for acne to be excruciatingly painful?

10 hours ago, n88 said: I've done a little searching on this subject, but every post I read regarding acne being "painful" has to do with "emotional pain," not physical pain. I have never cared...

In forum General acne discussion

8 years ago
L-glutamine - how to take?

I have been taking l-glutamine powder. I just mix a spoon in a glass of water - havent really worried about whether i've had food with it or not. I haven't noticed anything miraculous happening but no...

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
Healthier Diet=More acne?

On 20/01/2016 at 7:53 AM, researchfreak said: Hello! Foremost, I'd like to say that I have been combatting with light to moderate acne for years now. Recently, I have been eating healthier (...

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
Skin is much better and I eat Dairy and Grains

On 08/01/2016, 0657, bocaj said: Hey all, I am a long time member on Acne.org. I wrote a post only a few months ago back in September of how I found the diet-acne connection really worked f...

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
What is working for my daughter

Thanks for sharing. I had a look online at the ingredients in that wash. I wonder if it is the tea tree oil that is helping? I use a tree oil gel on my pimples which i do think heals them faster.

In forum General acne discussion

8 years ago