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Give up dairy

we are all different and all have different triggers, for me giving up gluten got me clearer but not clear, then I gave up dairy and that helped an additional amount...so much better now but for other...

In forum Other acne treatments

10 years ago
Glycolic Acid 70%

using distilled water mix a 50/50 combination to dilute the 70% to 35% then follow instructions, and go slow do the minimum time...and gauge reaction....slow and steady, if your skin can handle it the...

In forum Other acne treatments

10 years ago
Severity of my scarring? And How can I improve it

I'm currently alternating every two weeks between dermastamping and TCA peels. It's a slow process, not sure it's really helping, but I'm going to give it a year. I've read that study too....and kee...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Orange Juice Breakout?

orange juice is not a good thing to drink...stick with whole fruits and foods...avoid it even if it doesn't break you out!

In forum Diet & holistic health

10 years ago
Severe Acne Cured Through Diet Changes. With Pictures

good for you - I too am gluten free, soy free and dairy free....haven't gone paleo yet, I am very thin and I can't afford to lose weight   you look very slim too....are you able to maintain you...

In forum Diet & holistic health

10 years ago
Who Should Conduct Scar Treatment?

sadly that's becoming the exception and not the rule....personally I'd only let the doctor do it, but it's more about experience with the machines I guess   you want to make sure that they have ...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Having Trouble.

BP doesn't work for everyone- but there are other things, have you seen a derm? how old are you?...male or female?   clean up your diet, minimize processed food, clean whole foods, ditch dairy...

In forum The Regimen

10 years ago
Need Help Out Of Options.

it's not cystic but it's pervasive, and I get the frustration trust me...looks like it would respond well to a topical, what do you wash with and treat with am and pm?

In forum Acne

10 years ago
I've Tried Everything

try photo dynamic therapy - they put an acid on your face ALA and you incubate then it's activated with red and blue light....it's what they do for pre cancerous lesions....it can be very helpful in s...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Would Dermarolling Work On My Type Of Scars?

you should look into subscision on some of the deeper rolling scars first, then follow up with derma rolling - I think that would speed things up considerably for you   many threads on subscisio...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Laser Resurfacing

so he's not a derm or a ps, is he a nurse practioner? or a physician's assistant? I'd want to understand his background and experience sure.     I've had the erbium resurfacing, it did he...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Need Help! 14/m Accutane, Joint Pain And Muscle Pain

I would lower the dosage, yes it extends the time, but minimizes side effects, and right now you need a normal active life, and that includes football for you   so drop the dose down, try 20 twi...

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Noticing Acne Scars

and it certainly didn't slow him down....it's all about the attitude- perhaps he had a rough time as a youth, but who knows?   I've always wished some popular tv personality with obvious acne s...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
20Mg Accutane + Differin + Clindamycin

when you are on Accutane, even a low dose, your skin will be dryer...no need to dry it all, just stick to the spots   I think it's a very good approach, low dose....please keep us posted!

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Should I See A Doctor?

it's really not that bad, and it's not cystic....next time I get one the size of a marble deep under the skin I will send you a picture   seeing a derm is a good idea, try to avoid the anti biot...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Pissed At Doctors

my advice, no matter what the ailment, educate yourself- and you go armed with what you need to do   to me they just write prescriptions, I do all of the research and heavy lifting

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Feling Really Down - Acne Retured With Vengence At 36

so fingers crossed- but I would ditch dairy all together if I were you- get an almond milk or coconut milk...but hey you know your body/skin best   some other advice from a long time cystic ac...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Please Help, Nasty Red Scar On Neck

far from nasty- but I get it- you've had it a while, it will take time to fade- use an AHA daily, like the one on acne.org, or look for the red box product alpha hydrox, get a 10% AHA- start slow ...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Minocycline Stopped Working

yes, three weeks isn't a fair trial- so keep at it for another 5-6 weeks minimum before you stop give it a chance to work

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Skin Care Set For Male Acne?

the other popular option is salicylic based products....I personally prefer those- just read labels and go slow to start   but he needs a good acne wash in the shower, then a SA topical that ho...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Coping With My Acne

agreed, we all know that feeling, and acne can rob you of so much   but you need to fight back, slow and steady progress, get an action plan from what you glean here, then try it for 45-60 days,...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Skin Care Set For Male Acne?

the acne.org routine is simple and no perfume, would be perfect if he can tolerate BP (and bleached shirts!...or just use it at night)   the bigger challenge will be getting him to use more than...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Epiduo, Aczone, Antibiotics

everything takes at least 6-8 weeks- that's a good routine, so stick with it...if it's going to help it will take that long   in the meantime, since time is not on your side, clean up your diet...

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Scar/red Mark Really Down 🙁 Please Help

yes the redness will fade with time, I like to use AHA (like the one on this site, or alpha hydrox from amazon) to speed things along, but yes even the darkest red will fade over time   A few y...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

10 years ago
Life Span For An Acne Cyst On Cheek?

believe it or not, this is why I have two derm offices going- if one can't get me in I go to the other! I just get no relief with anything but an injection...you could call everyday and ask if they...

In forum Acne

10 years ago