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I'm going to try applying either grape seed oil or safflower oil in earnest. (I did use grape seed oil a while back, but wasn't totally committed). I see that you have switched to safflower oil for t...

Hi dgan, I just ordered dermaflage yesterday. Looking forward to receiving and trying it out. Are you still happy with your results? I have both types of scars- I'm hoping I can work with it and l...

I notice no one answered... So how did it work for you? I just ordered dermaflage. The website has some helpful application tips. Were you pleased with the results?

Okay, so I started this post about 1 year ago. Now, finally, I see a real improvement in my skin. It's taken about until now to feel like my acne has "much improved". Whether or not the IUD removal...

Hi Eleanora, I wish I could say that my skin is perfectly clear. It is not. But it is much better than before. I am still taking the zinc supplements, and eating lots of salad. (don't know if that...

Hi, I haven't used an IUD, but the issue of health problems following the use of the copper IUD calls to mind this book on copper toxicity by Ann Louise Gittleman, called Why Am I Always So Tired?. ...

My doctor had a cancellation and I had my IUD removed today. I asked my doc about the correlation between iud and acne - he hadn't heard of it, but said he would believe it was so. He wants me to le...

And I forgot to add that I am also constantly low on iron since the copper IUD. The derm linked my hairloss in the early months to a serious lack of iron. My levels are back to normal only because of ...

I was actually going to see the doctor today about having one fitted, so glad I read this! Messing around with zinc also makes my hair fall out, acne+hair loss, screw that! I'll stick with the pill fo...

Thanks Akko,   I will look into the acne-low iron connection. I have endured over 6 years of heavy bleeding and cramping. I just know this thing needs to be out of my body- something foreign in...

Hello acne.org readers,   I have had a Paragard copper IUD since I went off birth control pills 6.5 years ago. After I stopped the pill, I broke out terribly. I was not surprised, since I know th...