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What Articles Would You Use To Convince A Doctor The Diet Acne Connection

I did not. But I stand by my words.

In forum Diet & holistic health

10 years ago
What Articles Would You Use To Convince A Doctor The Diet Acne Connection

And this would accomplish what in the end? So, he agrees with you his line of treatment won't change. He doesn't like... Nothing changes.   Most docs I know of would laugh at you. Some may agr...

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10 years ago
Acne Holds Me Back

Stop retin a, get on hormonal birth control to lessen your hormonal swings. Obviously it gets worse when you're on your period or just before. This may help some.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

11 years ago
My Regimen Log

Work had been steady and it doesn't help that I eat anything in site at times.   I like the acv Aztec healing mask. Compared to other masks it doesn't burn or sting. I'd like to alternate it ...

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11 years ago
My Regimen Log

We all have our break downs. I had mine; I needed to just let loose and not give a f@$# for real and that what I did.. Even left the burner on the stove after I got the hair brained idea to make an o...

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11 years ago
Big Problem With Aha (10% Glycolic) Lotion

Hey, thanks. Yes it was awhile ago now that I think of it. I was desperate (lol still am i guess) to remove the scars while treating my acne at the same time which can make it all worse really fast. A...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

11 years ago
Stopping Acne For Real

Your going through puberty which tends to be the worst time for anyone. Hormonal balance is a mess resulting in acne as a side effect. your growing and maturing. Besides keeping a somewhat healthy die...

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11 years ago
My Regimen Log

Currently, I am drinking, and on my way to being drunk as intended. You see, I'm not doing "this" because alcohol tastes good or I because I have an addiction. I drink socially is all on occasion- nev...

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11 years ago
Alternative To Benzoyl Peroxide To Avoid Further Pigmentations

Products with tea tree oil may help.

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

11 years ago
Big Problem With Aha (10% Glycolic) Lotion

This happened to me on my cheek close to my hair line. I stopped using it because i sensed it was causing issues with my skin. always left my skin greasy and yellow. aha's thin the skin therefore i co...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

11 years ago
I Need Help/advice

Exfoliating products probably be best. Unfortunately I gave up on expensive stuff. AHA's are the way to go though for many. I use aztec healing clay with ACV and that helps do gently exfoliation which...

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11 years ago
Help Identify Acne

Its a cyst. Inflamed as well. Do not try to lance or poke it that will make it worse. Dermal cysts like these will scar easily if you do to much to them. Ice and anti inflammatories can help. This bei...

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11 years ago
Women With Scars: Do You Get Approached?

My male perspective. If you have an attitude that comes off as "bitch of the world" it's a huge turn off. I have come across this as a defense mechanism to deal with their troubled battle with acne....

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11 years ago
Feeling Depressed (Vent)..

I don't care what your parents may say I would harp on them to get you in and started on a short term of antibiotics to get it under control. Then go from there. Because a lot of acne in teen years ...

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11 years ago
I Want To Buy Some Land, Build A House & Disappear

Well go live out in the woods then. if that is your dream then live it. Ditch all society and the modern world that we live in and become a bushman. Live off the land and thrive. However, because rare...

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11 years ago
High Triglycerides

Total cholesterol is okay as it is <200. HDL are above 60 which is good too see; higher better. LDL's are okay <100 is good. Would be interested in the vLDL's tho. but the trig's are up as you s...

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11 years ago
Help With Acne Struggles! >>New To This Site.

FYI for future reference: Have Tried: -Clean and Clear Face Washes -Clean and Clear Spot Treatment -Neutrogena Face Washes/Scrubs -Neutrogena Spot Treatment -Mary Kay Spot Treatment -Apricot Scrub -...

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11 years ago
I Can't Spend Christmas With My Boyfriend Because Of My Acne

Be honest? Call him over the phone instead of in person that way you have control of the situation to an extent. Go to Montreal.

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11 years ago
Cod Liver Oil

Best just take vitamin A. At 64 bucks a bottle you can get your A cheaper in many ways. You need preferably the fat soluble vitamins together for them to work efficiently: A, D, E, K. Zinc also seem...

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11 years ago
Toxic Body And Liver Is The Root Cause Of Acne

I've done a colon cleanse when i had a colonoscopy. I saw no difference. I'm just trying to say that from what you are implying about the liver essentially "not working" evidenced by toxin build up-yo...

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11 years ago
Squeezed & Squeezed (Pic)

In this case benadryl for its antihistamine properties might have helped with the surrounding swelling and inflammation along with advil/aleve/ibuprofen which you did take. On and off cold therapy is ...

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11 years ago
Toxic Body And Liver Is The Root Cause Of Acne

Yet a liver function test through a simple blood draw will reveal nothing to prove this. ALT, AST, ALP, and bilirubin are all within acceptable ranges. Your efforts are miss guided, but show in acc...

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11 years ago
I'm Really Pissed Off That The Medical Community Doesn't Seem To Take Acne Seriously

They need a cure yes. Is it the doctors job? No not every doctor is interested in lab science and researched based work as a career. Some do publish, but others do not. I encourage anyone to acquire...

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11 years ago
How Do You Distinguish Leaky Gut Acne From Hormonal Acne And Treat Either?

Controlling your up and down hormones may help more than sporadic antibiotics. Leaky gut is vague, unproven, with different folks finding out (after dieting) it has done nothing or their interventions...

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11 years ago
Smoothie Ideas?

My roommate got this magic bullet blender thing from her mother i believe as "complimentary award" for working at some company. First it was kinda of a joke, but now we use this thing regularly. More ...

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11 years ago