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20 hours ago, Paigelevi said: ... traumatised my skin enough for now i think! It needs some tlc  This is a good point actually, I only use my hands to wash my face as I found tha...

Oh yeah, I forgot about the itching! Sometimes it's unbearable! I haven't yet worked out the exact conditions for why it happens, because more often than not it's only very mid and not that consciousl...

That's a great improvement! Congratulations. When I first used it it felt like my face was being burnt off, but now it's completely comfortable. Epiduo has proven to be the perfect thing for my skin, ...

It's arguably difficult to say whether accutane actually triggers depression itself in a medical sense, or whether those who are affected are borderline depressed from acne anyway. As always, I would ...

Can only speak for my own experience, but taking Roaccutane (I'm also in the UK) was the best thing I ever did. Yes, there are potential serious side effects, but they are the exception not the rule. ...

I know it's hard, but I hope you're feeling better. Please don't torture yourself, keeping looking to the future and love yourself.

The dryness will hit you believe me! But that's also kind of the point. Best of luck with the course.

Probably not 'scars', could be PIH and if so it will fade - see if your derm can recommend a cream/lotion to help.

I guess there's no harm in checking with your Derm to put your mind at rest, but they would have prescribed the dosage they felt appropriate. I actually had my dosage reduced before I started my cours...

9 hours ago, SamL98 said: Does anyone have any solutions of how they overcome the blood test? I know it sounds stupid but that's the only thing I'm fearing about starting! Just don't look...

Why not actually make a point of it and talk to them about your worries and how you feel? I'm sure they'll be supportive if they're real friends. Remember, you are judging yourself far, far more harsh...

Natural and medical treatments don't have to be mutually exclusive, having a good diet and working out is just a good thing to do anyway, regardless of having acne. If you are happy enough to stick wi...

Yes, certain birth control pills can absolutely help with acne, but obviously they work by messing with hormones. When you say you've tried many treatments, which one's exactly have you've tried?

Ignoring the makeup pictures, I would say that the last two images do look like there is healing going on. But regardless, go see your doctor and get a prescription for something. Please don't sit bac...

22 hours ago, KillMeNow33 said: The point of this thread is that if you're a girl you shouldn't reproduce and risk giving your offspring bad acne. More kids won't have to suffer with acne if girl...

2 hours ago, KillMeNow33 said: The only therapy I need is for my acne to go away. How can you say it's not genetic when you have people in the wild that bathe in mud, that have perfectly clear sk...

There is no 'acne gene', and acne is not necessarily hereditary. Please, please visit your doctor to arrange some counselling - you should not, and do not, have to feel this way.

Don't worry, I was terrible for doing this as well. Just always, always, make sure you only squeeze when your skin is soft after soaking it, and always start gently - but ultimately you'll just have t...

Sadly, Accutane does not necessarily cure acne for good. Sure, some people's acne will be cleared to the point that it's kept away by your everyday wash routine, but for others it can return. Taking a...

On 16/12/2016 at 9:22 PM, Misssadsack said: Really had enough. Eyes hurt they are both red and my left one has a red dot in the white of the eye   Perhaps speak to your derm t...

Personally I wouldn't alternate, just pick one and give it a few weeks minimum before considering swapping to the other if you really don't think there's been any change.

Noticing any change? And the ear ringing?

On 04/12/2016 at 5:27 PM, LGM2001 said: How long did it take for differin to work for you? I think it was a month or so before I noticed it was working for me. But my skin wasn't really that...

Every case is different, some people will respond immediately whilst others will take longer, so stick with the Differin - it worked pretty well for me, although I had to use it morning as well as eve...

If it's not a form of acne, blocked pores maybe? What did your Derm say, and what treatments did they give you? Honestly though, I doubt anybody else notices them as much as you do.