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Anxiety And Stress Making My Skin Worse...

Stress is really difficult to manage. I have anxiety and that doesn't help me out, so I haven't found a fool proof way to destress. Though I do like to listen to meditations, or audios that say y'know...

In forum Acne

11 years ago
Have I Been Lied To By My Dermatologist? Should I Stop Using Accutane?

If you're feeling like you may take drastic measures because of your suicidal thoughts, talk to your derm or anyone you can really! How bad are your ibs symptoms? if they are also making everyday life...

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
Painful Acne (Emotional And Physical)

When my acne was at it's worst I had a breakdown, I found myself crying most everyday and going to class felt like it wasn't an option. Always trying to cover or hide my face. It was hell and I never ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
Acne Diet

My 2 cents when it comes to your routine: exfoliating daily can cause major irritation, I would put that aside. And drinking mostly, if not only, water definitely helps.

In forum Diet & holistic health

11 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Stress this week and missed one night sleep before a big day and now I'm breaking out. I haven't broken out really in months... wah

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
After Bp & Moisturizer !

Not sure if you're referring to how long after the morning routine, do you wash your face at night ... but it's 10-12 hours between your night and day routine.

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Becoming More Confident And Self-Loving?

Whatever you're feeling is real and true to you. Acne is the worst and really makes you only see the bad things in life. The important thing is to keep going, maybe make adjustments to your routine to...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
Aha, Glycolic, & Jojoba Oil

Jojoba is for dryness, redness, and smoothing, AHA/GA is for helping with complexion/smoothing. [Linked to acne.org product description.] For under eye dryness, it would help me when I first started B...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
2 Months In And Still Acne Please Help

That's discouraging - hm. For me, when I got to the full application, it seemed a bit too much for my skin and was seeing some breakouts/redness - so I reduced to one pump nightly and every other morn...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
How Would I Use Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Lotion With Benzoyl Peroxide Gel?

I wouldn't recommend this, I'd use one or the other - or if you're very careful use each on a specific part of your face. You should call/talk to your derm to see what they say.

In forum Acne

11 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

~~~~sending everyone good vibes ~*~*~***~~~

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
Benzaclin To Regimen

Only way to know is to try. Hopefully someone with experience using Benzaclin can offer an opinion.

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
8 Weeks In.......

Try and think of any reasons why you are still breaking out in that area, just to eliminate possibilities. AHA definitely helps. I was still having minor breakouts about 3 months or so in and ordered ...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Replacement?

Definitely, whatever you find works best for you!

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
My Skins Look Terrible After I Stopped My Regimen.

So was your BP expired when you were using it, or just within the month? Be sure you're staying hydrated, it helps with dryness, and maybe find a heavier moisturizer to mix in with the org moisturizer...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
I Don't Know

It's standard to give a routine around 3-4 months to determine if it's for you. As for the Diane, how quickly did you come off and come back on it? it takes at least 6 months for your homornes to adju...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Red Marks

Aloe vera gel?

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

11 years ago
Retin A Doing Nothing!

I used Retin A for a while before and saw no results =\

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
How To Get The Last Drop Out Of Bottles?

I'd buy a cheap dollar store container and cut open the bottles. There's this thing called the spatty daddy (or something close to) I've been interested in buying, it's a small spatula for lotions and...

In forum Acne.org products

11 years ago
Hidradenitis Suppurativa

I would tell your derm at least to get a diagnosis , there is a small HS community on tumblr, if you're looking for support or have questions. I know this is a bit late but I am just seeing this post,...

In forum Acne

11 years ago
Can I Scratch My Face And Use Water To Pet My Face T_T

I would apply another round of moisturizer of your choice if you're that itchy, and alternate bp if you're finding it too harsh at the start - using a small amount once a day for about a week and then...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Has Anyone Else Experienced This?

good luck!

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Has Anyone Else Experienced This?

Hm, any changes to your routine/life, detergents, added stress, different foods?   And maybe it'll just happen for a bit, I've been on the regimen for about 3-4 months and still breakout here an...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Is It Okay For Replacement?

Whatever you find works for you

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago
Playing Sports?

You MUST use sunscreen daily when going outside for prolonged periods of time to prevent damage/burns. Definitely take a bottle of sunscreen/moisturizer to your games/meets and put it on prior, try fi...

In forum The Regimen

11 years ago