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Cortisone Injection On Jawline Cyst, Red Scalp/scar After 2 Weeks And It Still Hurts.. I'm Concerned Please Help

Remember, Accutane slows down the healing process. Be patient.

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Aveeno Daily Moisturizer Causing Me To Break Out More?

I've never tried Aveeno face lotion, but I found that their face wash caused me to breakout in a rash. Aveeno face products contain soy - so if you may be breaking out due to a soy sensitivity.

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Have Any Of You Tried To Be Dairy Free?

worked for me too.

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Random Breakout On Retin A

The seasonal weather changes could be making your skin drier and more irritated. Use moisturizer to help balance your skin back out. Also, you might want to cut back to using the retin-a every other d...

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Accutane

Don't do it! I took one five month course of Accutane and wish I had never taken it! It cleared me up for a couple of years, but my acne came back. Luckily my derm refused to prescribe a second dose, ...

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Help ! Reaction to Retin A?

Using it every other night to start can help mitigate irritation and initial breakout. Increase use once your skin becomes acclimated.

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
Need Help! Don't Know What To Do! Pics Included.

Your skin doesn't look bad at all. Be fairly gentle with your skin and it will heal.

In forum Scar treatments

11 years ago
Glycolic Peel And Vitamin C For Scars

Topical vitamin C makes me break out, but my skin tolerates glycolic acid. I consume a lot of vitamin c internally.

In forum Scar treatments

11 years ago
Chocolate

Dark chocolate is filled with antioxidants and is great to eat in moderation. I love indulging in 85% or 90% cacao sometimes. Unsweetened cocoa powder mixed with stevia and almond milk is also a wonde...

In forum Diet & holistic health

11 years ago
Aha Peels - Do They Really Work?

I have had success with gentle AHAs (using a lactic acid toner and light glycolic acid peels). The AHAs have not completely removed my small, shallow atrophic scars, but they are way less noticeable a...

In forum Scar treatments

11 years ago
Retin A + Accutane = Scars

Accutane impairs healing and makes skin more prone to scarring. My skin never scarred prior to Accutane, but I have shallow scars left after Accutane - and my skin scars easily now.

In forum Scar treatments

11 years ago
How To Get Rid Of A Cystic Pimple And How Can I Prevent Cystic Pimples From Forming?

I agree with tracy521, however a lot of people find food sensitivities trigger cystic acne. Try doing an elimination diet to identify your specific food sensitivities.

In forum General acne discussion

11 years ago
Soy

I experience break outs when I eat soy so I avoid most soy along with gluten and dairy. When I do eat soy, I eat fermented soy - like miso or tempeh. Non-fermented soy (soybeans, tofu, soy-based prote...

In forum Diet & holistic health

11 years ago
Bb Creams

I really like Dr. Jart water fuse BB Cream (in the bluish tube.) It is gentle on my skin and gives nice, light coverage.

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

11 years ago
Soy

I experience break outs when I eat soy so I avoid most soy along with gluten and dairy. When I do eat soy, I eat fermented soy - like miso or tempeh. Non-fermented soy (soybeans, tofu, soy-based prote...

In forum Diet & holistic health

11 years ago
Could Fish Oil & D3 Cause Breakouts?

My skin broke out when I tried mega-dosing with fish oil (i.e. taking 3 doses a day), however taking a single dose a day doesn't make me break out and helps keep my skin more supple. I take 2000mg of ...

In forum Diet & holistic health

11 years ago
Apple Cider Vinegar?

Try diluting a tablespooon of ACV in 1 cup of water and adding a little stevia to make it more palatable. I have recently started doing this three times a day after doing a lot of online research. (I ...

In forum Diet & holistic health

11 years ago