kelbell812

I think you might be right about vitex/hormones being the cause. I can't say for sure, but that's what I am leaning towards. Seeing as your were clear while on birth control, and then the effects of a...

Once your skin calms down, if you want to try going off the BP again I would try weaning off it slowly rather than stopping cold turkey. That way it won't be such a shock!

What is your acne like? College stress and prolonged, weird sleeping habits can definitely contribute to skin issues overall & certainly won't help any existing issues. But that on it's own would ...

Hey! I'm curious as to your mother's reasoning for not letting you take the doctor's prescriptions? I only ask because it seems strange that she would go through the trouble of taking you to the derm,...

It really depends on the person! Some people have had success using both while others might find it to be too much. If you are going to use both, however, I wouldn't use them both as a spot treatment....

The worst feeling! It is something that anyone who has dealt with acne will experience at least once in their life. The main thing to keep reminding yourself of is that they aren't doing it maliciousl...

@isabellaaaap I wouldn't recommend it. Especially on the days you wear make-up, you want to make sure that you are taking all of it off at the end of the day and water won't cut it. I think you would ...

Yeah, the biggest downside of BP is that is can really dry out your skin! It doesn't always happen right away either, which it why your skin was fine at first. Consistent, regular use can dry it out o...

I agree with your way of thinking! I believe that using a combination of both is the best way to go - tackle acne from both inside and out. If you only rely on topical creams but change nothing else a...

Yes, you are absolutely right!

Hey! Sorry, but I am a little confused when you say that you can't use moisturizer because your skin is too dry? That seems like a direct contradiction. Maybe I'm reading it wrong? To start, your skin...

I would just try to limit it as much as you can. If you consume dairy protein shakes to build muscle, then just try to substitute dairy elsewhere for a non-dairy milk. If you know that the dairy is wh...

Interesting. Is your skin dry as in it feels very tight? Or is it flakey? Any other changes like redness or irritation? Also, I know you said Proactive helped your acne. Did it also make your skin mo...

Congrats! My Nana swears by the Dr. Bronners stuff - she's been using it for years.

I like the Wedderspoon brand. It's available in most grocery stores where I live so it's easy to get. Otherwise you can find it online.

Hi - I'm a 24 year old woman. I'm on my 4th month of spiro and have not noticed any unusual fluctuations in my weight.

Unfortunately this is partially something you will just have to deal with until your skin gets used to it. Whenever starting a new topical medication almost everyone goes through a period of extreme d...

Hi Neit, I definitely understand your concern! Accutane is powerful stuff. Sorry for the long post ahead, but I feel like I can relate based on my own personal experiences. Isotretinoin and accutane...

Well, there are pros/cons to both but in your case accutane might be a better option. Spironolactone can take awhile to start working (6 months for some people), but even then it is the type of medici...

@sek1397 It sounds like that isn't the best pill for you - some people have to try a few different ones before finding which one works best. It shouldn't be taking that long to take effect! I have per...

@Someday18 That's great - let me know how everything goes!

@Someday18 I only do a honey mask 1-2 times a week because I experienced the same thing when I was using it daily as a cleanser. It can clog pores for many people if used to often, but if used the rig...

That's awesome your skin looks great!!

@Someday18 Like it's under the skin and hasn't fully formed yet? The only thing I can think of is using some type of chemical exfoliant such as Salicylic Acid or Glycolic Acid. Chemical exfoliants pen...