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Weird Thing That Made Me Stop Picking?

Dermatillomania is one name for it.

In forum Skin picking

10 years ago
Skin Damage On Face

I am going to be giving a few products by Osmosis Skincare a try. It is supposed to help with large pores, discloration, etc. I just ordered the stuff last night. I will let you know how it works for ...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Would You Guys Recommend The Dermaroller For Me?

Maybe you could try a dermastamp? So you could just target individual scars.

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

Hmm, interesting, what did she use to recover? Also were the large pores localized to a specific area? I believe she just washed her face with raw honey and moisturized with emu oil for a long time....

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Skin Damage On Face

Lots of scarring and discoloration? I think you need to put away the magnifying glass....I don't see anything, unless the camera just didn't pick it up well.

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

Hi all, I see a few folks mention that retinols should be avoided regarding AMVC, is that the consensus? Or is it just stronger products like retin-a?   I am because I currently use green cream ...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Was Anyone Damaged From Dermastamp?

  Ugh, what kind of damage, Kay? I don't plan on ever rolling my face....too scared to do anything all over any more. I do want to try stamping sometime. Just cuious what kind of damage could ...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Was Anyone Damaged From Dermastamp?

Ugh, what kind of damage, Kay? I don't plan on ever rolling my face....too scared to do anything all over any more. I do want to try stamping sometime. Just cuious what kind of damage could result fr...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Is This Usual?

wow, you look great! glad you are having improvement in your skin

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

Hey guys, About 3 months ago I managed to screw my skin up, I was on topical Retin-A and noticed that I was starting to get scars very easily (at the time I didn't think they were permanent) and real...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Osmosis Skincare?

Just wondering if anybody has used any products by Osmosis and if they improved the look of scars, red marks or large pores at all? They have some pretty impressive before/after photos on their websit...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Why you SHOULD NOT use Salicylic Acid

I wonder how similar glyolic acid is to SA? I had a bad bad experience with GA, and will never put any kind of potentially damaging acid on my face ever again as long as I live. Can't use benzoyl pero...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

10 years ago
95% Of Acne Patients Have Scarring?

I have scarring on my forehead that I never even noticed until a few years ago, that was from acne when I was 13 (I'm 26) I think a lot of people have scarring, but just not severe or even noticeable....

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Single Needling?

OK, here's a question. I have read of people using diabetic insulin syringes to needle....but what about the lancets that you use to prick your finger to test blood sugar? I have a box of the ultra th...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Single Needling?

Thanks! yeah they are pretty cheap so it wouldn't hurt to try I suppose. I read on forums that people have had success with icepick scars using single needling. Not sure if it would help me or not but...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Cried over my skin today. I suppose it's normal for me to feel completely mental right now as I have recently quit my birth control and am on antibiotics (and was also on prednisone) for a bad throat ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Single Needling?

Hey all, I have been wanting to try either single needling or dermastamping on some shallow scars. The problem is I can't seem to find any place to actually buy single needles. Owndoc has them but the...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

lol nope, I wasn't washing my face at all. I went almost a month and then I used a damp washcloth yesterday to remove some flakies. It's hard at first but eventually I didn't even think about it. Stil...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Has Anyone Tried Pmd?

I used a pmd before my random scarring occured. I didn't have scars then but it made my skin feel very smooth. At this point I am too afraid to use it again The only thing is I think it gave me a red...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Spontaneous Scarring Condition - AMVC - Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis - Pitted Scars Suddenly Appearing - Not Acne

Mine don't look dry and flaky, the one big one is just wide, shallow and very slightly discolored, and then the smaller ones look like big stretched pores. It's been almost 7 months and they still loo...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Caveman Regimen For Oily Skin

I have gone 2 weeks and 2 days so far without washing my face with even water. My skin is not oily, I did break a little bit yesterday out but that's because of TOM and that always happens. Earlier th...

In forum Other acne treatments

10 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Breaking out again, who woulda thunk it. Over it.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
I Hate Doctors

So do I. My GP is a cold, uncaring dick. The last gyno I went to was a bitch and condescended to me when I inquired about whether or not I may have a hormonal imbalance after the birth of my second ch...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
People Get Disgusted When I'm Around.

Ok, I just saw where you posted your pictures, and honestly, I was surprised and had to comment. I understand how scarring can make one feel about themselves, but you are actually very attractive. Aft...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
Anxiety And Suicidal Thoughts

Yes, I thought about killing myself several times today (and do a lot). I would never go through with it, but somehow thinking of it makes me feel relieved. I think of all different ways I could do it...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago