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I wonder if you are clearer now because your food intake has naturally dropped a bit? I am quite active, and I don't need to eat as much on my rest days. I am not saying that food breaks you out, th...

Oh, it is so hard to tell what your triggers are. And you may have more than one! I think what it comes down to (especially with cystic acne) is INFLAMMATION. Stress, dietary factors, new meds... so...

Hey, sorry things have been so rough. Can you think of anything that happened in your life a half year ago that would have triggered this? It seems odd that oiliness and acne would have just shown u...

I've had bad acne for years too... Actually, more than half my life (I'm 28). Have you ever had your doctor (gynecologist or endocrinologist) do blood or saliva tests? They may provide a clue as to ...

Arrggh, I think you are right, but I don't want to have to give up another type of food! I don't do dairy or gluten (still have acne), have cut out soy for the most part, only eat minimal meat... But...

Hmmm... I also mainly get chin/lower cheek acne, plus some jawline/upper cheek acne for good measure. Have you looked into PCOS, hypothyroidism, or adrenal fatigue? You might want to visit an endocr...

Hey, I hope things have gotten better since you last posted. I too have been plagued with awful cystic acne (as well as annoying regular pimples) for years. And I have a job that requires me to inte...

Hey, so sorry to hear about your struggle! I don't know what else is going on with your life, but remember that smoking is an outlet for STRESS. Now that you don't have that outlet anymore, the stre...

I understand the frustration completely- we are both about the same age, and have dealt with this for SO LONG. Like you say, I just feel worn down after a while. It's especially hard because I don't...