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Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power Clear Scrub

Acne washes have always made my skin worse. Wash with something that does not strip your skin. For BHA, get Paula's Choice BHA liquid 2% (sample is $8 plus free shipping and lasts a month). Apply thin...

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8 years ago
Spironolactone / Yasmin Initial Breakout

I do have another tip for you. Try applying your differin gel and wait an hour before applying your moisturizer. Even just 30 minutes helps.

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Repairing the long-term damage from Accutane

Anyone lose hair from Spironolactone?

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8 years ago
Spironolactone and hair loss

Hoping for some responses. Sigh. I forgot to note that I was only taking 25 mg's. It totally cleared my skin and my boobs became almost a cup size bigger. I went from a "C" to a small "D". That tells...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Going off Diane 35, starting Accutane -> How and when?

It would not hurt to go natural first. I am sad by medication and its side effects. After taking spironolactone (ruined my life), I know that a pill is probably the most effective thing. I know meds c...

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8 years ago
From a female persective

I have never judged a man for his skin. Being attractive does not mean perfection. My boyfriend has nice skin and he is very handsome. He does not think so. I do not think I am attractive. There is so...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
Paula's Choice BHA and what helps me

Paula's Choice BHA 2% liquid has been great for me. You can get a trial with free shipping for $8. The bottle lasts a month. Apply thin. It makes skin sort of greasy but I wake up fine. I only use it...

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8 years ago
Is Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser any good?

I am a fan of it, but I must follow with witch hazel because I do not think it gets my skin super clean. It helped me out a lot.

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8 years ago
Will hair loss stop from accutane?

I took it for 1.5 years and lost most of my hair. You are someone that has the side effect and I would strongly consider stopping it.

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8 years ago
How common is hair loss on Accutane?

On 12/11/2015, 1024, LLL3 said: Before accutane, I wished more than anything in the world to not have acne anymore. After accutane and still to this day, I wish more than anything in the world ...

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8 years ago
Accutane not shifting blackheads?

I do not break out. I have blackheads. Ugh. Spironolactone is the ONLY thing that has ever helped them. It took 8+ months for them to get better and they slowly got better over time. One day i realize...

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8 years ago
Accutane Not Getting Much Better

I was only on 25 mg's, but it took about 8 months to notice a difference in my skin. It made my skin glow and totally clear. Clean pores. It takes a while.

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8 years ago
Accutane hair loss?

Stop taking it now! I took it for 1.5 years and I have lost about 70% of my hair. Doctor said it was stress and it might be stress related. I recently stopped taking it. I have no clue if I will recov...

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8 years ago
Spironolactone and hair loss

1.5 years I started spiro and also had a traumatic event at the same time. 3 months later half of my hair fell out. I shed for 8 months. It stopped and less 5% of my hair started coming back. A few mo...

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8 years ago