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Acne Through My Eyes - Then and Now

So my last login was from November of 2013.... Now I'm back. This time to offer some help, advice, and insight. I'm going to spend a decent amount of time writing this - so I hope someone reads this ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
Zit Under Scar?

What I have is like a hard ball under my skin. I guess it's not really white unless I push on it with my tongue. It's not a pimple..I don't know what it is. But it gets more noticeable every day.

In forum Acne

11 years ago
Zit Under Scar?

What makes you say that? I've used benzoyl for the past 5 years and I've discovered it only brings your pimples to a head

In forum Acne

11 years ago
How many times should I wash my face? And can dryness worsen acne?

Ever thought of just showering once a day? Switching everything up completely? There's nothing worse then dry skin..it's painful, caused redness, and just doesn't look good. I used to have ridiculous ...

In forum Acne

11 years ago
Zit Under Scar?

So I have a few small scars on my lower chin area under my lip. Lately I've noticed that the scar is beginning to get larger and noticeably stand out, almost white. If you can imagine, it's like my sk...

In forum Acne

11 years ago
This Is A Personal Log For Anyone Who Deals With Deep Inflamed Pimples

Hey everyone, I'm now 21. I've had pretty serious acne from the age of probably 16. I'm an athlete. Between non-stop football and basketball and probably my fathers genes, I've always suffered. Starte...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Polysporin!

I've been using this stuff minimally for around 2 months now. I only use it on a pimple I've popped or one that is just coming in. It seems to heal the popped pimple in a day or 2, and reduces the red...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Red Bumps That Won't Form To Pimple?

anyone know anything?

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Red Bumps That Won't Form To Pimple?

So I currently have these 3 bumps on my face. Pretty small in size. They are red/skin colored but noticeable. When I push on them with my tongue they become white. I could've sworn the first 2 were pi...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Can Shaving Help Reduce Acne?

Ya when I do shave I trim it low and then shave it so the tugging wouldn't apply to this.

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Can Shaving Help Reduce Acne?

So I have acne below my lips in my chin area on the left and right. I literally never shave this area with my electric razor, I just use a trimmer to keep some facial hair in the area. I completely sh...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Exfoliation Cream?

Thanks. Any more advice?

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Exfoliation Cream?

What's AHA?

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Exfoliation Cream?

Anyone know a good cream to exfoliate the face? Does it even help with acne? I get pimple about an inch below my lower lip on each corner of my chin, no where else. Looking to purchase something at ...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Dry Skin After Shower With Bar Soap..plus My Regimen

My skin is never oily though and is never dry besides after showers. My dermatologist told me not to use a moisturizer. I swear they know nothing though. He also told me he'd have my acne gone in 2 we...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Dry Skin After Shower With Bar Soap..plus My Regimen

Hey everyone. I'm a 20 year old male. I've suffered with acne for about 4 years now. I'd say during the past 6 months I've been moving towards more clear skin. My regimen: Hot/cold shower 1-2 times a...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Does Bp Just Produce A Whitehead?

So I don't know if I have cystic acne or what the hell it is but now it's only in the area under my lips like on the left and side of my chin and it's been there for about 2 years now. I think it's ju...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Think I've Got It Figured Out. Tanning Beds And Ivory Soap.

What is tazorac? How long did the spot stay for

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

13 years ago
Think I've Got It Figured Out. Tanning Beds And Ivory Soap.

So I've done everything just like many of you have but I've yet to try accutane and I never will. I'm currently on doxycycline. I don't have a regimen. I use ivory non-scented soap once or twice daily...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

13 years ago
Pimple/cyst Popped On It's Own Then Turned Into Bruise?

So I had a cyst near my chin and I left it alone until I was able to push out the puss with my tongue from the inside out. After it was "popped" it seemed to go away, then the next day after it had be...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Is This Cystic Acne? Pics Included

It looks a lot worse today an has 2 white heads probably gonna be able to pop it by night time

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Is This Cystic Acne? Pics Included

Anyone have any idea?

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Is This Cystic Acne? Pics Included

So this has been here now for about a week and about 3 days ago it was nearly gone and I figure it'd pass by by now but it somehow got worse. I took a 5 day break for my doxycycline and with New Years...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Doxycycline And Ziana...moderate/severe Acne. Do Derms Even Help?

ya I don't want to use accutane but nothing seems to be working. This Ivory soap is really drying out my skin tho

In forum Personal logs

13 years ago
Doxycycline And Ziana...moderate/severe Acne. Do Derms Even Help?

So I swear my acne continues to get worse and worse I'm 20 years old and believe I suffer from moderate acne but it's on the brink of getting severe I'm not really sure what that's classified as thoug...

In forum Personal logs

13 years ago