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Surface bump remains after pimple

If a pimple comes to a head there's no reason not to squeeze it. Your skin pushes the infection outwards, hence why a head forms. There's no benefit in squeezing it once the pus is out. Just l...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
opinions on my acne scarring not sure whether its bad or not that bad

Go for it!

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Still Breaking Out On Last Month Of Accutane

19 hours ago, kennah said: Did you ever stop breaking out Megan? I'm in month 7 and still breaking out! My doctor thinks I'll be on it until month 8 maybe month 9 - over it! To be hone...

In forum Prescription acne medications

6 years ago
What to do after workout

I'd just splash water. Or if you wanted change the timing of your routine slightly. Do your first routine after your work out and do your night time routine much later. Although I much prefer cl...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
dry, dehydrated acne skin

I'd tend to agree with mrbakery here. Wash your face with water at night and apply a moisturiser (water can also dry the skin). If you don't feel too oily or greasy in the morning I wouldnt eve...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Need help with my acne

Kills good bacteria in your gut, acne becomes more resilient etc. Plenty of articles online. I took 2 courses of antibiotics and it cleared my skin up perfectly for a year. Then it came back with a ve...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Need help with my acne

If you haven't taken oral antibiotics for acne before I suggest you don't.

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Acne in a line

I know that wearing a helmet when cycling around the hair line can break out. Or if a hat is pulled In over the hair line / ears same thing. If you have long hair, do you sleep on your hair? Etc...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
I'm terribly scared of looking for jobs because of my acne and acne scars

Professional businesses and their employees should not be bothered by appearance. It's what your can bring to the business. I got into the job I was after for a while and I was at the stage on...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

6 years ago
Acne in a line

Where abouts is it showing up at? You wouldn't by any chance be wearing a helmet or a hat? The skin could be running against one of these and causing irritation.

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Cyst on chin, not sure if it will flatten?

Try a hot compress. Get a face cloth and run it under hot water and hold it against the area with good pressure for 5 minutes. Unless it actually comes to a proper head, don't touch it. Squeezing b...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Need help with my acne

What were you doing past year in regards to products used? Using less is mainly a good thing.

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Need help with my acne

What products / medication have you tried so far?

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Accutane review

I was on minocycline for 6 weeks and had the worst side affects, as well as low mode. I went onto accutane and apart from the usual dryness, everything else was fine. Taking any form of medicati...

In forum Prescription acne medications

6 years ago
Roaccutane Log

4 hours ago, clearskinjourney said: Day 61-  Skin is flawless and has been for about 5 days now. So happy! Keep it up! 

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

6 years ago
food causing breakouts or just purge?

It could just be a flare up, if it persists cut back on the junk food for a little to see if it gets better or not.

In forum Prescription acne medications

6 years ago
How can I get rid of extreme red bumps on my cheeks

Have you tried accutane?

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Accutane not working?

Just be patient, honestly.

In forum Prescription acne medications

6 years ago
Can't identify acne/scarring

On 12/14/2019 at 10:29 PM, VoltX said: Thank you so much for the response! I didn't even know PIE existed until now, we have a scheduled laser resurfacing appointment which should hopefully hel...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Accutane Month 6 Still not clear

On 11/24/2019 at 3:22 PM, kennah said: Emma, did you clear up? I’m in the same boat. I was thinking yesterday it was working. Down to one pimple. Then had five new ones today. Five. Eek. ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

6 years ago
Can't identify acne/scarring

Hi dude! Looks like a mixture of hyperpigmentation and PIE (check out the scarring forum, lots of info in there about PIE). I had a lot of this as well from about 2 years ago when I had a horri...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
[HELP WANTED] I get a single new pimple everyday on my forehead

Hi there! Just an observation but I'm one for less is more. La Roche Posay are great products as I use the moisturiser every day, but I feel you have a bit of overkill using all these products twic...

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Blackheads whilst on accutane?

Your skin is likely purging. Just let it chill and let accutane do it's thing.

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Depressed over acne, redness and scarring

Hey dude, your skin is looking pretty clear! Keep it up

In forum Acne

6 years ago
What is the best way to avoid skin peeling by EpiDuo?

Moisturising is a common part of the skin care routine, just as washing your face. Just keep it up! If you still feel dry use La Roche Posay Effachlar H moisturiser. If you don't want to wear i...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

6 years ago