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Seeing A Herbal Medicalist/naturopath

okay, so I've been away on holiday in spain and then just been catching up on everything since I got back. I decided to go ahead and take what he had mixed for me anyway despite not knowing what was i...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Information For Pcos/suspected Pcos

Hi, Yes, it's in the 'inositol's impact on hormonal acne' thread. I'd link you to it but I'm writing this on my cell phone, so it's a pain to go through all the pages on a little screen, but it wasn't...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Worst Things You've Done Because Of Acne?

god all sorts. when i was really young and got bad skin on my shoulders i used to self harm pretty bad and scratch at it with the compass out of my pencil case because i thought when it healed it woul...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
Information For Pcos/suspected Pcos

Hi Graciemeow, I posted a link of a scientific study in WishClean’s topic on inositol about how the birth control pill can lead to issues with insulin, it's probably a few pages back, you might find i...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Who Did You Used To Be Before Acne

I was a prepubescent 12 year old lol My skin was clear on accutane 3 year ago, though, and it was a great feeling. I try to remember what that was like and push myself toward that every day. Yeah a...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
Information For Pcos/suspected Pcos

Hello Everyone! So most of you will be aware that the diagnosis for Polycystic Ovaries can be confusing and depends on a lot of symptoms (which may not all be present) and factors (such as which Doct...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Who Did You Used To Be Before Acne

I had two weeks on holiday which i just returned from on Sunday and despite having a great time it wa really good for me to get time away and step back from obsessing about my skin, my regime, my supp...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
Seeing A Herbal Medicalist/naturopath

Thank you very much for your responses. I really appreciate the feedback as nobody else I know has experienced this before. I've never seen a naturopath but I am familiar with the concept. I just h...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Seeing A Herbal Medicalist/naturopath

Last week I went to see a herbal medicalist and discussed everything I've been through/on for my skin and where I have had success etc. He seemed quite keen on focusing on the emotional aspects of thi...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Dim-Plus: Hormone Regulating Acne Miracle

a lot of people have success on dim. Can I ask, what brand of dim you take/are taking? and how long until you started seeing results and what kind of results? Also, did you take a liver supplement alo...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Adult Hormonal Acne Must-Read (Long Post)

Hey guys, This is my story... I'm 27 and I have been battling acne since about age 20 (came out of nowhere although I suspect stress or genes or stopping birth control). I would get spots every now an...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Diane 35/ Dianette Birth Control Pill

This is more a general curiosity than a call for advice really. A lot of hormonal acne sufferers have found relief and clear skin from using the birth co trol pill diane 35 (which im pretty aure here ...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Diane 35/ Dianette Birth Control Pill

This is more a general curiosity than a call for advice really. A lot of hormonal acne sufferers have found relief and clear skin from using the birth co trol pill diane 35 (which im pretty aure here ...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Diane 35/ Dianette Birth Control Pill

This is more a general curiosity than a call for advice really. A lot of hormonal acne sufferers have found relief and clear skin from using the birth co trol pill diane 35 (which im pretty aure here ...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Anyone Tried Dim Before?

can I ask, what brand of DIM everyone takes? I am currently on DIM Plus (natures way) and have been for about 5 weeks, I havn't noticed much of a huge improvement in my skin and I am still breaking ou...

In forum Diet & holistic health

11 years ago
Vitamin A Whilst Waiting For Vitex And Dim To Work

Yes good thinking, it would be great to get other people signing the forum and just being aware of what is going on. i know, it's scary to think how much control they have and what it might amount to....

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Can You Get Hormone Tests In The Uk?

I'm fairly sure my acne is caused by an imbalance but I gather it's almost impossible to work out what the problem is based on symptoms alone. I was just wondering how easy it is to have your hormone ...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
5 Things To Do That Will Make You Feel Better About Your Skin

This is great, thanks for the positivity boost!! Especially number 1, this is something I must try to stop doing and I'm going to adopt that mantra!! I'm glad it made you feel better 🙂 Number one i...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
5 Things To Do That Will Make You Feel Better About Your Skin

I want to post something positive Here are some of the things I do when I am feeling down about my skin to try and stop myself plummeting into the horrible inevitable spiral of depression. I think it...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
Blunt Dating Advice For People With Acne

Let's all face it- for most of us with acne, dating doesn't come easily. Love doesn't come easily. And no, it's not because we're all 'ugly' or any of that superficial nonsense. It's because we tend t...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
Dim/ Diindolylmethane

If I understood correctly, DIM is supposed to increase free testosterone and reduce estrogens. That wouldn't cause more acne? it is supposed to reduce bad etrogens by helping metabolise them from ou...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Vitex Side Effect?

90mg sounds a little low...only from what i know. its hard to say. i took it because my cycle was irregular, so i took it to regulate my cycle and create hormonal balance primarly which had a secondar...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Vitex Side Effect?

when i began vitex, my cycle was late. i have pcos so my cycle can be irregular anyway, but it took around 6 - 7 weeks for me to come on. vitex also made my periods lighter and shorter. how much vitex...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Vitamin A Whilst Waiting For Vitex And Dim To Work

I know neither could I! It's an absoloute joke, I was speaking to the woman behind the counter about it for ages, it's because we are a part of the EU: it's so disheartening. I am having to pay extra...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Vitamin A Whilst Waiting For Vitex And Dim To Work

So I was on Vitex, started it in november last year and I was getting really, really good results, so much so that I thought I had found the answer to my prayers when the manufactuer I get it from (Ho...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago