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Alternatives To Benzoyl Peroxide.....allergic.

Hi, I ordered mine off Etsy to get some really pure stuff. It was only $8 and I got two different kinds, bar and liquid form but w/same ingredients. There's lots of other shops on etsy that sell it as...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

Hello Hello Hello. I thought I would write since things are looking up a bit. That only started about an hour ago, lol, so until then it was the down slope of yesterdays continuing on. I washed my fac...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Alternatives To Benzoyl Peroxide.....allergic.

Hi, African Black Soap is amazing. It's sort of like the natural benzoyl peroxide. XO

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

ello everybody. er, been a rough couple days. skin is pretty much the same, pores still purging but there's so many its hard to make a lot of progress. mostlly having trouble being positive, had a few...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

Helloooo everybody! I have been reading about estrogen dominance lately too, its an interesting concept. I hope ur period comes soon, ed sounds totally likely and maybe spiro is wreaking havoc on it t...

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12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

hellllllllllooo. heh yeah I have lots more pics that I will post eventually, tracking the great pore purging process. afb = african black soap yeah i haven't found it too drying except on the lower p...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Extractions For Under The Skin Bumps/pimples?

don't do extractions...they just cover up the problem instead of dealing with it--the pores will fill right back up if you are unlucky. there's a chance they could be gone for good, but a lot of esthe...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
I'm Damaged For Life

I feel like wounded animal and worthless I have felt like this too. Honestly if looks like your scares aren't even totally healed yet...it makes me sad/uneasy to see you going so crazy with so many ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Clearing From The Inside Out (Pcos)

hmm okay so I'm trying to provide more information here but don't know how to do so w/o being awkward...suffice it to say I do not have children...if that makes sense....and am 25. I got pcos after go...

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12 years ago
Clearing From The Inside Out (Pcos)

wow this is seriously the best response ever, thank you so much. After writing those two posts, I realized how limited my perspective is and I have learned a lot about pcos since even then, but really...

In forum Personal logs

12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

Hi Guys! Nice to hear some good updates. I totes second what sierra said about getting a lab report. Strangely I never felt all freaked out around doctors until I had significant health problems. I ac...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

Hi stacy! agh shitty to hear your skin is acting up. i know the feeling. that's awesome you're getting into some cool science in college tho. so hmm yeah i was thinking about what you mentioned in you...

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12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

Hey that is so exciting!!!! It really sounds like the spiro is kicking in full force. 2 1/2 months sounds intuitively right for hormones having a substantial opportunity to shift. And some people have...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Clearing From The Inside Out (Pcos)

Hey, I think you are correct as well but might have made a few assumptions. The reason I focused on birth control is because of the circumstances of these two ladies in particular. they are young and ...

In forum Personal logs

12 years ago
Clearing From The Inside Out (Pcos)

Hey guys I just wanted to write here cuz I too have read some of your posts and also was diagnosed with pcos. I tried to go the natural route, w/o even a naturopath doctor at first, and you guys it is...

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12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

Hi, I got it at the natural co op in washington where I live. if you have a comprehensive co op with a big beauty/supplement section, they should have it. mine had about 6-8 different kinds, including...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

Hi Stacy, I just wanted to write and say I hope its going well. The bcp's have helped things generally I think, a lot of the weird side effects I felt related to pcos have subsided. I did have a reall...

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12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

Hey-- agh im sorry for the shitty day...I know the feeling...esp when you have a few shit days in a row, not cool. the red marks and bumps are very surface level so look like they will not leave marks...

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12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

omg u guys. i just googled 'acne conglobata'. i feel like i need to be more grateful wow. & if u guys know how to upload pics ill post em from my cellphone.

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12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

Misssac- Hmmm thats interesting to me because your skin trouble began more after you started your period. Hormones are so complex. I guess even that slight elevation of testosterone when you're menstr...

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12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

Whew I clicked the wrong button and my post deleted itself, maybe this one will be more exciting. Sierra-thats very interesting and bodes quite well for you...high insulin levels are one of the crappi...

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12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

and hey sorry i didn't answer too many of your q's--too busy trying to be a scientist. but here's what you might want to try. cut out all dairy, even ff milk, for a week. or even four days. I literall...

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12 years ago
Stacey's Spiro Log.

It’s really awesome to have this log to update on, cuz even tho I’m not on spiro I feel like I’m going through a lot of the same things u guys are. Ha, so as far as the cupcakes/ice cream/pizza/coffe...

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12 years ago
Starting The Caveman Regimen! Will Update!

Wow your post is so heartfelt and nearly had me in tears at times. I commend you for your honesty, insight and intelligence. Honestly your skin looks great and you look wonderful as well. I think in s...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago