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Does Accutane solve acne caused by masturbation?

accutane has a large effect on your hormones. masturbation alters your hormones. hormone imbalance can lead to acne.

In forum Acne

9 years ago
What type of acne scarring do I have? Clear photos inside

not scars, those holes/pits are your pores.

In forum Acne Scars

9 years ago
3rd month into Accutane and nothing. Help.

how much do you weigh and what's the dosage they put you on?

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
Is this true??

if you are using benzoyl peroxide without any moisturizer, your skin is more susceptible to wrinkles.

In forum The Regimen

9 years ago
I really need some advice

I experienced this too. After moving from different parts of the state, my skin was producing a lot more oil than before. It could've been from puberty/hormones, the water, or the humidity/climate cha...

In forum Oily skin

9 years ago
Milk affecting sebum production?

Dairy/Milk has hormones = Acne

In forum Oily skin

9 years ago
Help and advice needed

What products are you using? How is the temperature/climate/humidity like in your area? How are your hormone levels?

In forum Oily skin

9 years ago
was told my severe oily skin was hormonal, not in my case

How is the humidity/climate/temperature like in your area?

In forum Oily skin

9 years ago
From perfect skin to disaster.

weather/climate change can have a big impact on your skin

In forum Acne

9 years ago
Bump that doesn't look normal?

you can try to physically remove the whitehead by poking the side of the whitehead with a really thin sterile needle or you can also try leaving some toothpaste on it over night.

In forum Acne

9 years ago
itchy face?!

seems like you have really dry skin and the dry skin is making your face itchy. try exfoliating your skin and applying facial cream on after like Cerave's Facial Moisturizing Cream.

In forum Acne

9 years ago
Can Anyone Tell Me What These Hard Bumps Are On My Chin?

To be honest, it doesn't even look that bad

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Can Anyone Tell Me What These Hard Bumps Are On My Chin?

I've had those before! They're like white heads that are blackheads; if that makes any sense lol.   Super easy to get rid of those: At night (After you wash your face) Apply benzoyl peroxide o...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Scarred Pores From Retin-A Or Accutane?

I understand your worries. I know exactly how you feel. I'm pretty sure accutane/retin-a makes your skin more sensitive to sunlight which probably means that the skin's barrier is affected from the a...

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Scarred Pores From Retin-A Or Accutane?

#1) If you are on Accutane, stop using the Retin-A (All topical retinoids should not be used) #2) Accutane will most likely shrink your pores because it decreases your sebum production (pores tend to...

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Scarred Pores From Retin-A Or Accutane?

I've had this before and I know exactly how you feel; one of the worst feelings ever. It is definitely from the Retin-A. This happened to me when I switched from a lower concentration of Retin-A/T...

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Should I Stop Accutane?

You should definitely go see your doctor!!!! Especially because you're seeing blood in your stool (one of the possible side effects of accutane = ibs. your dermatologist should know what to do

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Tretinoin Question

Hello acne.org, Does anyone else have enlarged pores/appearance of larger pores from using Tretinoin or any other retinol?

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
Are These Scars Or Large Pores?

Will facial peels help?

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Are These Scars Or Large Pores?

So I've been using tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, and doxycycline for a long period of time and have noticed these large pores/ice pick scars becoming enlarged. What do you think they are? This isn't me...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Wish Me Luck

Update 2: I'm a little frustrated this week. My left side has seemed to cleared up nicely. I only have acne scars and makeup takes care of covering that up easily..... But as for the right side of my ...

In forum Personal logs

11 years ago
Tretinoin & Clindamycin

So just a little over a week ago I stated a routine that my derm suggested: At night: Wash face with 5-10% benzoyl peroxide Apply Clindamycin topical lotion (1%) Apply Tretinoin Cream (0.025%) I've ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
Sunscreen Help!

I would recommend you to use Neutrogena's Sport Face oil-free lotion sun screen. It's very light and it doesn't clog pores. Also, make sure you get the 70+ SPF.

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

11 years ago
Any Tips?

definitely stick to one I also think that the acne.org regime is highly effective! Also, you have to be consistent!

In forum Acne

11 years ago
I'd Like To Help You If I Can

the thing is skin gets freaking resistant to all treatments! can someone also explain y is it so?? (check out my thread too ^^^^) Bacteria can adjust to antibiotics, so if that is what you are using...

In forum Acne

11 years ago