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How ya feelin' about your acne today?

  My skin is not quite has good today as I think it has been recently. Got some small spots on my neck and jawline and one or two on my cheeks. From a distance they are barely noticeable thou...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

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

My skin is not quite has good today as I think it has been recently. Got some small spots on my neck and jawline and one or two on my cheeks. From a distance they are barely noticeable though. At wor...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Bdd, Acne, And Meds...help

I wish there was something that I could say to help, but as another fellow sufferer, nothing seems to come to mind except that I know how you feel. I feel the same way every day. Every day is a chor...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Atralin/acanya Gel- What To Use With?

I used Acanya for approx 4 years. It worked wonderfully up until the last year or so and everything has been downhill since. Im guessing I became immune to the clindmyacin in it. It seems to have z...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
What Was Your Triglyceride Count On Accutane?

mine got into the 400 range after 2 months on only 20mg and my doc pulled me off. Im 6'1" and 225.

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Aczone... Does It Work?

I made it thru 14-16 weeks of Aczone and I was never completely happy w/ the results. I found that Aczone is much more effective at attacking active acne, taking out the inflammation, rather than hel...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
What Does Your Bf/gf Think Of Your Oily Skin?

I have extremely oily, sloppy skin. My wife has never really said she minded, but it affects me to no end. She sometimes notifies me when I look "shiny" (her words); to me, I always feel shiny and g...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
I Can't Focus On Anything...

I feel the same way, and im 38. The only thing I think about all day is the condition of my skin. Everyone tells me they dont notice it, but its all I see when I look in the mirror. Are you current...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Aczone... Does It Work?

I made it thru 14-16 weeks of Aczone and I was never completely happy w/ the results. I found that Aczone is much more effective at attacking active acne, taking out the inflammation, rather than hel...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Few Questions About Differin

Ive been on differin for several years. Im not exactly sure what the product you have is, but please ensure it has non-irritating ingredients. Differin, being a retinoid, changes the make up of your...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Heartbroken Over My Acne Reappearing.

Im sorry to hear that you are going thru this. I, too, am in the same boat. Im a 38 year old male and after about 3 years of relative clarity, mine is coming back as well. This past winter, it was ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

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

  Not too bad. Still got the remnants of a cyst on my right cheek and some hp on my right jawline and neck from a recent breakout. However there is nothing active and my left side is complete...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

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

Not too bad. Still got the remnants of a cyst on my right cheek and some hp on my right jawline and neck from a recent breakout. However there is nothing active and my left side is completely clear. ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Bdd, Acne, And Meds...help

I know, everything takes such an effort when you're depressed. It sucks, but when we can find those small opportunities to use the rational parts of our brains, is when we find the courage to push and...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Bdd, Acne, And Meds...help

I know, everything takes such an effort when you're depressed. It sucks, but when we can find those small opportunities to use the rational parts of our brains, is when we find the courage to push and...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Bdd, Acne, And Meds...help

Im also dealing w/ these same issues. Im been under a psychiatrists care almost for a year, and have been going to a psychologist for talk and therapy and then a new one for Cognitive Behaviorial The...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Looking At Your Skin Really Close

Im screwed in the bathroom. The lighting is incredibly bright, even tho I changed the wattage to a lower bulb. Every teeney tiny thing is noticeable to me. I see every clogged pore, every blackhead...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Shiny Face Still On Accutane

While I was on accutane for two months, I had what could be described as a waxed apple look; very shiny to the appearance, but not oily to the touch. It did in fact look like I was sweating. After d...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
What Next

you can try Bactrim. Worked great for me for years.

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Prescriptions After Accutane. Acne Came Back!

i was only on accutane for 2 months, but during those 2 months, my skin purged quite a bit leaving me w./ clean, unclogged pores. The topicals were able to manage my acne for quite some time because ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Redness/blackish Tinge Of Blemishes Ever Since After Accutane Days.what Is It?

the 'branches' you describe sounds like a bunch of broken capillaries. They do not go away w/ time. Ive read they must be lasered.

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

12 years ago
Please Respond If You Experienced Extremely Shiny (Not From Oil) Skin From Using A Retinoid!

Yes, I know exactly what you mean.. I am so confused right now... I am only using Differin and it is the same way as you described my skin does not absorb any moistruizer as it did in the past.. howev...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Please Respond If You Experienced Extremely Shiny (Not From Oil) Skin From Using A Retinoid!

Alright, thank you. Yes that's what I found online as well, that it is some kind of really strange dehydration where moistruizers don't work, because you have damaged your skin so much already by taki...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Please Respond If You Experienced Extremely Shiny (Not From Oil) Skin From Using A Retinoid!

ive suffered from this problem as well. it seems it is because your skin is dehydrated from the retinoid, and since the retinoid breaks down layers of skin, moisturizer doesnt seem to help. Ive expe...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Please Respond If You Experienced Extremely Shiny (Not From Oil) Skin From Using A Retinoid!

ive suffered from this problem as well. it seems it is because your skin is dehydrated from the retinoid, and since the retinoid breaks down layers of skin, moisturizer doesnt seem to help. Ive expe...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago