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Tetralysal : Lymecycline Oral Antibiotic
4.0

Pros

Cleared my skin and prevented new breakouts. This was good to get my skin back to a reasonable state. I have suffered from mild hormonal acne for years but had a terrible breakout which lasted a few months. My face was a mess and I was continuing to get new acne (small, medium and cystic) on a daily basis. I was prescribed an 8 week course which was free on the NHS (I live in Wales).

Cons

Acne came back within 10 days of finishing course. It didn't upset my stomach, but it did make my bowels a bit softer than usual and I went every day, which was not my usual pattern, so that was a good thing. Unfortunately, the acne came back within 10 days - not with a vengeance, but a definite return, nonetheless.

Temporary solution only. I took lymecycline for 8 weeks and…
Tape Method
4.0

Pros

Cheap - one roll lasts ages Easily obtained Effective

Cons

You need to be really gentle to avoid damaging healthy skin Can leave skin underneath a bit pink & tender if you remove too much skin. If you are not gentle enough, you can make it worse and end up with a scab.

This is an essential item in my makeup bag -…
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