NearlyDefeated

Many years ago I asked my GP if I could be referred for hormone testing. His response was unsympathetic and sarcastic. I was young then and left the surgery feeling rather silly. These days, I real...

I think you have a retard for a doctor, 99% of doctors agree that acne and hormones are strongly related. I've never met a GP who did not agree with that and I've seen 15 different ones in my life so ...

There are tests that vary in prices depending on the depth of testing. I have been researching myself and for the most indepth test I have found, the price is £750 privately. I don't know where in t...

Thank you Tommy for your input. I am really glad you are sorting out your skin issues with success. Your right that perhaps down the line I may take accutane. It's just at this moment in time, I r...

I agree with the majority of posts here. Your acne is very mild to say the least. The red marks that you have will fade to nothing, they are not scars. There are many people here that would cry wit...

Wise words Quirky Fox. And I do agree with much of what you said. Pretty soon afterwards I knew that he was just in it for the money and after a bit of research I found that his before/after pictu...

Hi NearlyDefeated, Sorry to hear that your going through such a rough time with your acne at the moment - I had cystic acne from puberty right up to my early thirties so I can empathise with what you ...

After many years researching acne scar treatments it seems that there is a lot of conflicting information regarding procedures and results. In the beginning, I happily stumbled upon many ‘before an...

Your determination is truly inspiring and I think sharing your experiences with us all is an amazing and kind thing to do. Congratulations on your great improvements, I really think if anybody will...

This is inspiring. I'm now at the stage I am sure hormones are a big part to play in my acne also. Well done, you must be delighted.

Thank you for your replies. What are you using to treat your acne at the moment? Have you tried accutane in the past at all?

Hello All I have been visiting these boards for years and have decided to take the plunge and join up. A little about my case, I will try to keep it brief. I first started to get acne at the age ...