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UPDATE #3:   Well, I have to take the good with the bad. I managed to get rid of the cyst, but it's coming with a price. There is a pretty big scab where the bugger was, and I'm not sure how to c...

First of all what should I do? Are there any remedies which can make them heal faster? Something effective? The breakouts you are describing don't sound too severe, luckily, but I understand how fru...

Hi! Can you be more specific with the symptoms you're experiencing?

Hi! Oily skin is not inherently a bad thing (other than for purely cosmetic reasons, for personal preferences). In fact - the oil is very protective and naturally moisturizing. Continue to wash your f...

  I do a hot compress and apply BP on it. What can I use as a heat compress? Some people just wet a paper towel with very hot water (but NOT scalding) and use that, however I've found that...

That sounds like a good regimen to me, except - if you plan to wash again before you go to bed, you might want to just wash off sweat and dirt and moisturize after practice, than follow through with y...

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Okay, so i've struggled with mild acne for about a year now and it fucking sucks. It's concentrated primarily on my forehead. I've narrowed the cause down to diet, hormones, and picking. I can't fucki...

Was on Accutane since March. 40 MG then 80 mg since month 2. Got super results. But I am having so many issues getting the bloodwork, Dr appt, and pharmacy/insurance to sync so my monthly meds will be...

First I just wanted to say Kudos to you on your very positive attitude! This can go a long way with getting you through your accutane experience. I would say there were times during my course that was...

Okay so this is very strange for me I have had slight butt acne for a long time I justeays exfoliated to avoid Now today I found a large cyst on my behind and couldn't help but pick at it!!!! It was...

  Try getting into a skin clinic or call your dermatologist and ask to get in for a cortisone shot, your blemish looks like a cystic pimple, which can take days or weeks to heal. By getting a c...

*MOD EDIT* Moved to scar treatment forum

*MOD EDIT* Topic moved to skin picking forum

I have a docs appointment about my acne tomorrow and I am really stressed. I am hoping for Accutane but have a feeling they wont let me because my acne isn't incredibly severe just moderate, nonethele...

Hi everyone! I'm nearing the end of my 2nd month on Zenatane this week. About two days ago I noticed I started getting a rash up my forearms and the sides of my arms. It's small, red, roughish bumps t...

I stumbled upon argan oil after reading that it was beneficial for dry acne-prone skin. I immediately ordered some good quality, organic organ oil to use on my face. After about 4 days of usage, I h...

I made it! I didnt pick today! WOOOOOHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHY is always women's acne is made out to be worse/more important than male acne... I DONT GET TO COVER MY ACNE WITH MAKE-UP..   ...and why not? Lots of men do.

-MOD EDIT- Moved to hormonal acne forum

-MOD EDIT - Topic moved to emotional and psychological effects of acne forum   I think this thread will be especially relevant there- thanks!

Hi all,   I've found myself recently reading through posts on this board and figured I would register.   First off sorry for the huge post, but I thought I would give some info about my ac...

-MOD EDIT- Topic moved to emotional and psychological effects of acne forum

So I'm taking MInocycline 100mg twice a day. I've been on it for three weeks now. The first two weeks it worked great, but now it appears to have stopped working. My next Derm appointment isn't for an...

good luck!