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Advice?

Hey, I'm in the exact same boat as you, except my acne is more severe I'd suggest visiting a dermatologist that does Kenalog injections. I know, they're injections so they'll hurt a bit, but trust me...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Oily Skin, Need Help With Breakouts

If you are sure that it is the oily skin that's causing it; I would recommend something like Accutane, as it does dramatically reduce the oil production (or shrinks your oil glands; something to that ...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

  Feelin pretty horrible. Had some scary thoughts about ending my life, but those passed by quite quick. Glad to have my mom to speak to, she really helps because she knows what I'm going throu...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
22 Female Accutane Diary

Hi Fahn, Really sorry because I have no experience with accutane, but i've been a skeptic for a while. I think tonight's the night that i'll finally give in and try it, but at a lower dosage because t...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Feelin pretty horrible. Had some scary thoughts about ending my life, but those passed by quite quick. Glad to have my mom to speak to, she really helps because she knows what I'm going through. My cy...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Has Anyone Else Got To The Stage Of Not Leaving The House?

I'm so glad you brought up the slouching position idea, I do the exact same. I avoid areas where there is direct or reflected sunlight as it brings out the bumps on my face. This includes sitting away...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Has Anyone Else Got To The Stage Of Not Leaving The House?

Ok so I've had moderate acne for the past 8 or so years (started at 13, now 21) and during that time I've become increasingly introverted and nervous around people. I've always avoided big social situ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Getting Control Of Your Thoughts

I can assure you that there are TONS of people that feel the same way, to different degrees of course. For myself, some days I choose not to get out of my house simply because my acne is that bad. Eve...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Initial Breakouts From Cleansing

A quick question about initial breakouts when cleansing the body. For the past two or so weeks, I have been trying to improve my diet and cleanse out any toxins with the incorporation of veggie smooth...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
Help Please? Hormonal Or Dietary Or?

Hi everyone, I'm an 18 year old with what I consider to be severe acne (and as said by my dermatologist, it cant get much worse). Lately, it's been really dropping my self confidence levels to the poi...

In forum Hormonal acne

12 years ago