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Implanon Gave Me Acne, Now Pregnancy

I had terrible acne my first trimester with my daughter! It never completely went away but it did calm down to just a couple bumps at a time! I do believe it is very common to have acne during the fir...

In forum Hormonal acne

11 years ago
Does Anyone Else

React badly to bare minerals? It causes me to get these huge red bumps that never come to a head. They just stay there for weeks! What makeup can I use to replace BM and still get the coverage?

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

11 years ago
Makeup.. :s

I just got Almay clear complexion concealer today since I am positive my bare minerals is causing new breakouts. Do you like the almay? Also, I haven't tried it yet but I have read good things about...

In forum Other acne treatments

11 years ago
Please Write This On A Post It And Stick It To Your Mirrors

This is a great reminder! I should do this too!

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Retinoids?!

Thanks! I think I will look into retinoids since BP never really helped my skin.

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
Retinoids?!

I'm wondering if I should just give up on clindamycin and go back for retinoids. My acne has improved but I am still constantly breaking out and always in the same spots. It has been almost two months...

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
Everytime I Go Outside, I Always Get New Pimples/acne. Help :'(

I often get small pimples when I am outside. But I notice it is usually when I am sweating and it mixes with my makeup.

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Over Obsessing Or Not?

I am the same way. I won't even touch my phone to my face, I always use speaker. I panic whenever anything comes near my face.

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Does Anyone's Skin Look Like Mine?

I am almost off my second round of depo and my acne has decreased immensely. I have only had a few new spots on my chin and two new on my cheeks in the last few weeks. I can't tell if it is the clinda...

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Does Anyone's Skin Look Like Mine?

Hopefully we can figure something that will finally work. I have been using Mario badescu drying mask and cream which has helped make them smaller and less red. But they are still there

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Please Help...so Disgusted With My Skin +

I have had issues with BC for the last six months and my dr told me the same thing....that I was the only one who has complained about it and that couldn't be the reason my acne increased. I did go to...

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Does Anyone's Skin Look Like Mine?

My dr said it could be caused from the depo shot I am on and gave me clindamycin to keep my acne at bay until the shot wears off but maybe it isn't working?? I am wondering if I should go back to the ...

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Does Anyone's Skin Look Like Mine?

Does anyone have advice on how to clear these up? Also, how to lighten my red and dark spots? Every lightening treatment I have tried has caused more acne. I am currently using a topical clindamycin o...

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Clindamycin Woes!

Well, all the spots are just now healing and my skin is looking better. It still doesn't prevent new acne. But it seems to be healing it quicker.

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
Clindamycin Phosphate Lotion...help!

I recently started using clindamycin and I have had a slight purge on one side of my face. But it has cleared up everything else beautifully! I am still using it in hopes that it will clear up my left...

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
Clindamycin Woes!

I just hope these will clear up. I know I haven't given it enough time but I am so anxious! Also, I have been wondering if my makeup is making it worse?! I don't know....I question everything I do now...

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
Does Anyone Use Face Brushes/clarisonic/scrubby Pads?

Have you had any luck with this? I have been interested in the Clarisonic since I seem to always have blackheads and little bumps but I am scared of the purge.

In forum Other acne treatments

11 years ago
Zinc Or Chelated Zinc?

I took zinc for quite some time and it made my acne worse. I started breaking out in the areas of my face that always remained clear. In fact, I'm still working on healing the redness and marks left b...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

11 years ago
Clindamycin Woes!

They are mostly small red bumps that seem to turn into whiteheads. I had an itch the other day and I accidentally caught one of the bumps which made it bleed profusely. I don't know if clindamycin is ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
Clindamycin Woes!

My doctor said this wouldn't cause a purge but one area of my cheek has completely erupted in tiny whiteheads. A few are quite painful. I don't want to stop using it as I can tell it is clearing up th...

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago