Kalinka

  I wonder about the vitamin D. I'm taking a vitamin D3 supplement right now. Not sure how "quality" it is. Now I'm wondering if that supplement is causing my more recent break outs... (I start...

  Yes, I am a bit worried about the potential of an anti-depressant to cause me acne. Right now I'm running on the assumption that, if I have acne going into the use of the medication, it may b...

  MoonlightRiver, are you on medication for your depression? I'm going to be starting something soon I think, because my underlying depression has gotten a lot worse these past months becau...

I went about two years without washing my face with soap or cleanser, except maybe once every month or two. For the last two weeks I've been washing once a day with Spectro Jel. My face is looking gre...

  MoonlightRiver, are you on medication for your depression? I'm going to be starting something soon I think, because my underlying depression has gotten a lot worse these past months because o...

  i agree. The depression and stress cycle from acne just sinks you deeper and deeper; and they worry that accutane will cause depression... Literally, when I went to see the GP saying that ...

I think the darkening might come about from having the face totally covered in the BP, and then it getting dry and kind of leathery looking. Once you get the moisture back to it, it goes back to your ...

Does anyone think that thyme essential oil would have the same kind of effect as thyme steeped in witch hazel? I like this tincture but I find it difficult to use all over my face more than once in a ...

Let me know if the OTC blue light device works. I know the higher powered version (i.e. the blu-u) is a medical standard for treating acne... just not sure about the cost; otherwise, maybe a professio...

It's kind of embarassing, but also nice, when people who know you well and have seen your face through it's bad stages say "Your skin is looking better today!" That happened twice to me today. Anyone ...

Hi everyone, it's my first time being prescribed an antibiotic for acne. I've heard a lot of bad experiences with tetra on here, however I'm only going to be on it for ten days (250 mg).( I think the...

I made my tincture. I let mine steep with the dried thyme for about three days, when I got annoyed with the leaves and drained them. I really like it so far! It seems to be drying up my stubborn spots...

I had acne something like what you described and was prescribed tetracycline. I've been on it a little over a month now (1000mcg a day). I only noticed dramatic improvement in reduction of cysts after...

So my acne is the worst it's ever been on Ortho Tri Cyclen and I'm on my last week of the 2nd month. I've also been traveling a lot and wearing makeup so that doesn't help but I am having problems wit...

Hey,   I've been doing a lot of research about post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (pih) recently, because like many of you, I have had red marks that vary from pink to purple to bright red, and...

So my acne is the worst it's ever been on Ortho Tri Cyclen and I'm on my last week of the 2nd month. I've also been traveling a lot and wearing makeup so that doesn't help but I am having problems wit...

You're welcome! I hope it's some help to you. Birth control can be the best thing ever when you want to clear up, unfortunately that getting clear process is still hard. I hope things start looking up...

I know it's not much comfort, but it could be your "purging period" , or your body getting used to the pill. One week in isn't too uncommon for all the crazy breakouts. I'd say, if it continues into t...

I've been off bcps for about a month now, I was taking OTCLo. My period is due next week. Obviously my body is still adjusting to producing its own hormones now, but I'm starting to think about taking...

I'm so excited to try this! I just need to wait til the weekend to get the witch hazel I think. You've mentioned you saw our red marks fading faster. Do you think that the thyme is fading them, or is ...

I've been off bcps for about a month now, I was taking OTCLo. My period is due next week. Obviously my body is still adjusting to producing its own hormones now, but I'm starting to think about taking...

I did this too. But I left it alone and it went away on its own, it's just left a mark. It took a couple of weeks for it to go down, unfortunately. But I'm a slow healer, it may be faster for you.

I'm so excited to try this! I just need to wait til the weekend to get the witch hazel I think. You've mentioned you saw our red marks fading faster. Do you think that the thyme is fading them, or is ...

Crappy!! And I hate how it seems to force me to keep my head down, which just makes it all the more noticeable I think... at least, more obvious that I feel very self-conscious about it.

I have these too. I've no idea what they are but they're annoying. I'm afraid to use a BHA exfoliant in case they come up as zits... I only just got that part of my face flat. They may be from an aha ...