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Should I stop eating dairy products?

I have cut out cheese since like 2 or 3 months ago, and I do feel like it helps and I even tested it by not eating cheese at all or anything dairy that means you need to check the label on EVERYTHING....

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
Benzaclin newbie

@Katieocasey Hey! Sorry I'm replying sooo late (holiday season) is crazy! Yeah when I was taking the 100mg twice a day, my stomach at first was burning and it hurt but making sure you eat around the t...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Benzaclin newbie

@Katieocasey Yeah when I first started my antibiotics, my stomach was feeling pretty messed up like I had this burning feeling like all the time! Derma told me to take it on an empty stomach and I ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Need help with routine? (Aczone (AM) , Ziana (PM) , BHA , AHA

@VulneraryRain so its okay to use BHA every morning I thought you should only use it like 2 or 3 times a week? Because I want to purchase leave on BHA and AHA. What I usually do is cleanse, moisturize...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Benzaclin newbie

@Katieocasey Yeah basically I apply it to my whole face lol but I try not to put it near my upper lip and close to my lip area because I'm VERY sensitive there. I'm also on an antibiotic (doxycyline h...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Benzaclin newbie

 Whoa Retin A also! thats seems like it'll be very irritating especially since Benzaclin has BP in which is very strong. Thats actually really surprising that he perscribed you that. But L...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Does AHA make Retinols / Tretinoin less effective?

So I read somewhere that since an AHA is an acid and Tretinoin doesn't work with acids. I use Aczone (dapsone) gel and I use Ziana ( clindamycine + tretinoin) gel at night. And I want to use a BHA and...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Benzaclin newbie

Hi there, your skin is looking better ! But your face looks pretty red  I have tried Benzaclin before and I had a SEVERE allergic reaction I'm talking swollen eyes and lips lol...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Need help with routine? (Aczone (AM) , Ziana (PM) , BHA , AHA

I use Aczone (dapsone gel) in the morning and Ziana (clindamycine + tretinion ) at night. How do I use Glycolic acid and how often with combination of my topical routine? Like how do I switch it arou...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
I want to use Glycolic acid but I also use 2 topicals?

On 10/27/2016 at 11:06 PM, gentlesoul said: When I took antibiotics, which was many years ago, not one of the three derms told me how to protect my stomach during or after the courses on the r...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
Brian Turner's new microneedling review video

On 10/27/2016 at 5:14 PM, QuanHenry said: haha he actually has acne scars, pink hair, and an attractive girlfriend. Breast cancer and acne scars run in my family so I have a lot of respect for th...

In forum Scar treatments

9 years ago
Brian Turner's new microneedling review video

Brian Turner's the man, he gives me hope for acne. And yeah his skin texture looks noticeably a lot better ! But I'm scared to do microneedling by myself like you can do more damage , you can get an i...

In forum Scar treatments

9 years ago
Does African Black soap help with acne/scars?

14 hours ago, User566304 said: I have tried both African black soap and glycolic acid lotion and toner 10%. In my personal experience the African black soap did help a little with my acne but d...

In forum Other acne treatments

9 years ago
I want to use Glycolic acid but I also use 2 topicals?

On 10/25/2016 at 2:52 PM, gentlesoul said: I thought I'd chime in here, after reading through this thread.  Dan's aha is effective at keeping my skin exfoliated.  But I ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
I want to use Glycolic acid but I also use 2 topicals?

19 hours ago, kelbell812 said: Yeah, AHA products that don't list a % usually have around 5-8% in them. An AHA will help with the marks; they are better for clearing away dead skin and helping ...

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9 years ago
I want to use Glycolic acid but I also use 2 topicals?

4 hours ago, kelbell812 said: Mario Badescu would be a good option for you because their AHAs are typically VERY mild. They usually only have a little bit in their products whereas the acne.org...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
cure for acne (for now)

That sucks , and I've tried tea tree oil on like cysts and I feel like it made them grow bigger like the tea tree oil was feeding those nasty sh*ts lol but I used it on cysts only just a spot treat I ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

9 years ago
Small & colorless spots all over forehead, visible pores, & no whiteheads

You have comedonal acne. Very mild acne , pretty sure you can clear that up easily. Look into I don't know much about it but I definitely can identify it easily. Best of luck !

In forum General acne discussion

9 years ago
I want to use Glycolic acid but I also use 2 topicals?

On 10/22/2016 at 9:17 PM, BrokenPorEcelain said: Yea don't go and do that please..because you probably will burn your face off.. if I destroyed my face by only using tazorac twice then imagi...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
TAZORAC .05 DESTROYED MY FACE

I feel like you need to go get an allergen test or see a endocrine doctor. And the fact your blood work was bad pre-accutane is concerning ? especially since you said you were a healthy person and ate...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
cure for acne (for now)

On 10/22/2016 at 11:44 AM, cystface said: if you use organic unrefined shea butter, it should actually not break you out and is good for acne. The nivea brand isn't pure shea butter. Maybe try ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

9 years ago
Bump that doesn't look normal?

15 hours ago, keruen98 said: Hey dude, calm down. I can assure you that there is nothing abnormal about that, it is basically a cyst with more than one head, which is probably because it spr...

In forum General acne discussion

9 years ago
Am I using the AHA wrong?

8 hours ago, Savglad said: 17 hours ago, Melmmg said: So when exactly do you put on the AHA ? Like what is your regimen. Did you buy the acne.org AHA ?  P.S: if...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

9 years ago
Bump that doesn't look normal?

So I have a BIG raised bump on my chin and it looks kind of weird like its super red and inflamed (usual thats how my acne is - inflamed) but anyways on the tip it doesn't look like your typical white...

In forum General acne discussion

9 years ago
Am I using the AHA wrong?

So when exactly do you put on the AHA ? Like what is your regimen. Did you buy the acne.org AHA ? P.S: if you did buy the acne.org AHA how long did it take for yours to get to you ?

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

9 years ago