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Some people are allergic to BP.

There is a better treatment out there - it's called taking care of yourself. No? Why do most people eat fast food, are out of shape, get headaches all the time, feel tired, have acne? Because they don...

Here goes: My Acne Saga. Hi, my name is Olena. I first got Acne before I turned 13, and it persisted well into adulthood. I was only able to clear it up about 10 years later. Thatâ€&#...

I totally understand you feeling awful and powerless with your acne. I had acne since I was 13 too (until about 22 - I'm 27 now), and I was tempted to try extremes like Accutane, but the side effects ...

If Accutane worked than what is there to grow out of?

Ok, stop using the regimen. If you see no improvement in two whole months (twice a day?) then you should just stop. Please get yourself the most gentle cleanser on the market - BIODERMA SENSIBIO H20 M...

I have a bias against birth control because it really messed with my system and my head (mood swings) when I was on Alesse21, but had constant epic migraines while on Minestrin. Taking BCP isn't the ...

Do you take any supplements? Zinc and niacinamide are worth looking into, as well as magnesium. I'd get a gentle cleanser like Bioderma's Sensibio H2O to start. Drink plenty of water too. Have you res...

Hi again! Excessive antibiotic use can completely wipe out the bad bacteria in your system (gut) and the good bacteria too. When there's an absence of good bacteria in your gut, your body becomes syst...

Your skin looks quite good, I agree with the previous posters. One thing I can recommend is a Salicylic Acid toner (Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid is incredible) just to clarify your skin and it will im...

I noticed a link between saturated fats and Acne in myself. When I ate a ton (2-3 tbs) of coconut oil, avocado, and ghee (clarified butter) I broke out like never before! I can't eat any coconut oil w...

The pill cleared up my acne, along with a very good skin care routine, chemical peels, clean diet, and regular exercise. However, I decided I didn't want to mess with my hormones anymore and went off ...

Accutane is a really extreme measure to treat acne. Do you do anything else for your skin and your general health? How is your diet?

I think that trying Paula's Choice is a good idea - but her BP won't be as good as the Regimen's, it will also be more expensive. I'd say pick and choose the best products from different brands, to be...

Your acne doesn't look as bad as you described, which is great! By balanced diet do you mean you eat dairy, gluten and sugar? I'd recommend giving up dairy entirely, and keeping your gluten and sugar ...

I'm glad he's getting better! 🙂

You need a moisturizer. The benzoyl peroxide is drying your skin, and your skin is overproducing oil. 5% Benzoyl Peroxide is probably too drying. Have you considered switching to 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide...

I use raw honey all the time, and I think it works really well to improve skin - it's antibacterial and very moisturizing. I like to keep it on for a long time (30 minutes up to even 4 hours). Before ...

I know that when I had teenage acne, a major contributor was the food I ate - poptarts, cookies, cake, cereal, milk, cheese, burgers, fries, juice.. So a ton of sugar, dairy, processed meat, and glut...

Did you pop them? What happened? They look incredibly deep... Try not to pick them or touch them! The only thing I can recommend is getting a Vitamin E lotion, or Polysporin (antibiotic ointment with ...

I think Bourjois makes better foundation than Revlon, it's less likely to break her out too. She might want to get a concealer for spots - her makeup will look more natural if she only conceals the sp...

Cut out all dairy from your diet - I'm serious. And drink a ton of water! Try this moisturizer: Also, in order for your moisturizer to actually moisturize you need to apply it to DAMP skin. That mean...

If you have KP you need to look for the ingredient UREA in your moisturizer. I wouldn't rub or exfoliate that sort of thing too hard.. (no Proactive!)

I would pop the hell out of it if I had a pimple on my nose for that long! But I recommend steaming your face for 1-15 minutes first. Disinfect the area with alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or salicylic ac...

If you aren't allergic, honey is the most incredible thing for your skin! I've gone as far as using it 5-6 times a week before bed for 30 minutes to 4 hours! I cleanse my face first, then apply the ...