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Want To Cancel Trip Abroad B/c Of Face...

please don't cancel your trip. You will regret it so much in the future & i bet you saved money that you probably worked really hard for. My 21st birthday is next week and my friends are planning ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
How Do You Feel When You See Others With Acne?

I definitely feel a sense of kinship to them and I'm guilty of comparing my skin to their's. I also observe their personality, are they outgoing or embarrassed about their acne? that's the sort of thi...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Should I Continue On Bc Or Stick To Spearmint Tea?

My personal opinion is give the BCP a few months to see if you balance out. There is always an adjustment period when you are changing your hormones, there are surges that will cause acne till you bod...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

13 years ago
Should I Continue On Bc Or Stick To Spearmint Tea?

Hey everyone. So i have a question that I'm sincerely confused about. I'm currently taking BC (Lutera) and i've been on it for a good 3 & 1/2 weeks. Unfortunately, I'm experiencing that IB (initia...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

13 years ago
How Do Guys Really Feel About Girls With Acne?

Well, there's one good thing about having acne severe as I've had in my life: Makeup really doesn't hide it anyway. In fact, most of the times I've worn makeup I've felt more insecure, because instead...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Meanest thing that someone has said about your acne

3-4 years ago in high school when they had that ask box thing on MySpace or maybe it was Facebook? anyway, its this thing where you can ask the person a question either anonymously or not. One day ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
How Do Guys Really Feel About Girls With Acne?

Sad to see how shallow people are- but it comes as no surprise. People focus way too much on the outside and have all but completely lost the beauty of the "spirit." Of course acne is not "attractive"...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
How Do Guys Really Feel About Girls With Acne?

Hey I just wanted to say I can completely relate to your post. When I started dating my current boyfriend I was very insecure about my skin. I was terrified for him to see me without makeup. I didn't ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Are Dermatologists Ever Hesitant To Perscribe Spiro?

My dermatologist adamantly refused to give me a prescription for Spironolactone. I went to my Gynecologist after that, and asked for it, and she gave it to me without any hesitation. If your dermatolo...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
The Real Cure

can you post a pic of the package?

In forum Acne

13 years ago
My Self-Loathing Is Endless

You're still young hun so you can definitely target the problem. Before you got on accutane did you ask your derm about the hormonal stuff? Please try your best to keep your chin up. I wish i could...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
How Do Guys Really Feel About Girls With Acne?

Recently, I've started to really fancy a girl who has moderate acne. It's the first time I've ever fancied someone with acne - not because it puts me off but simply because you don't meet that many pe...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Anyone Have Issues With Peanut Butter Breaking Them Out?

In the growing of peanuts lots of pesticides are used, whereas organic peanut butter will have no pesticides in it. I don't know if pesticides affect acne, but eating organic might help.   Than...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
I Am 100% Clear. Severe Cystic Acne Cured With Spironolactone.

Hey just so y'all know, I'll be taking a hiatus from acne.org. I might still pop in once in a while, but I'm definitely not answering threads every day anymore. So if you comment on my threads or send...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Mild, Moderate, Or Severe? (Pictures Included)

Thank you all for the feedback. Yeah, I got to a stage where I just tried my best to do what makes me happy, so that probably explains the positive attitude. It's not easy, but it's paying off. My lif...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
The seborrheic dermatitis thread

On 10/15/2012 at 6:31 AM, okiedokie123 said: On 10/14/2012 at 8:35 PM, wicky said: Do you have a gut issue like GERD? You are taking quite a handful of supplemen...

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

13 years ago
The seborrheic dermatitis thread

Anyone on here ever experience the crusting from SD? I need answers... [Edited image out]

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

13 years ago
I Am 100% Clear. Severe Cystic Acne Cured With Spironolactone.

I'm relatively new to the board and came across your great profile! It's awesome that you've found something that works for you. Especially since you can take it for a long time. Is it expensive? I do...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Anyone Have Issues With Peanut Butter Breaking Them Out?

Peanuts are a common allergen. I've never heard of them containing androgenic properties, however it's possible. Have you tried switching to purely organic peanut butter with no added ingredients? Mos...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Mild, Moderate, Or Severe? (Pictures Included)

i would say mild... mainly because i don't really see too much active acne. i see scarring, but not even an intense level of that either. all in all, ask your derm what range. great attitude btw, we r...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Feeling Totally Down Right Now

whine is so great. and actually beneficial. red or white? haha the BC i'm going on is called Lutera. I've done like an entire research project on it lol. Idk how many review pages i read. some grea...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Anyone Have Issues With Peanut Butter Breaking Them Out?

Yes.   really? UGH. i think it might be a trigger of mine too. I had peanut butter mixed in with some ice cream (i know, i know, i shouldn't have) the next morning i woke up to a very tender cy...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Feeling Totally Down Right Now

Why did you get off the BC? I understand why you're apprehensive about the makeup btw. I've been there. When my acne was cleared up (back in Feb) i went to sephora and got makeup happy. I bought A...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Acne Worst At Age 26 Then Ever...w/ Pics

Thanks for the advice ledzep, actually during my youth I would get very mild acne. We're talking maybe 2-5 acne per month which would heal up fast. Maybe one acne a week, if that, had pretty clear ...

In forum Adult acne

13 years ago
I Am 100% Clear. Severe Cystic Acne Cured With Spironolactone.

I'm relatively new to the board and came across your great profile! It's awesome that you've found something that works for you. Especially since you can take it for a long time. Is it expensive? I ...

In forum Acne

13 years ago