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What is your go to safe moisturizer?

What basic moisturizer, WITHOUT any acids, do you use that hasn't caused you any issues? Thanks!

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

8 years ago
What are the safe products you use?

If you have a holy grail, non-comedogenic product that are any of the below, I would LOVE to know it. Thank you so much! So far I have found Maybelline FitMe! for powder and L'Oreal TrueMatch for fo...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

8 years ago
Anxiety And Suicidal Thoughts

My skin was damaged by a shot.   I have a history of BDD (body dysmorphic disorder), and my recent injury and caused me a relapse. I feel hot, get a pit in my stomach, heart palpitations, sev...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

10 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

Hi.   I got a cortisone shot for a cyst. I have some atrophy and darkening of the skin. My derm "washed" out the cortisone with saline. Besides a very bad bruise, nothing has changed, and whi...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

update: Its been 2 weeks and it's still dark there. It's not a bruise. Any ideas?

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Can Hard Pimples Go Away On Their Own?

Hi! Thank you for your response, I appreciate it

In forum Acne

10 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

Hi! Thank you for your input. I went and did do the shot. My doctor did a very small amount and I am already seeing atrophy I am guessing it will fill in with time though. The area is also very...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

Hi!   The area which this is, is near my lip -- it looks like I had a cold sore there, so this is kinda bothering me.   I had a cortisone shot injected into a small pimple/cyst. Hours aft...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

Some people get atrophy when they get cortisone shots. I did when I had one cyst injected. My question is, if I get a tiny amount of cortisone, will my chances of atrophying be minimized or does it ...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Can Hard Pimples Go Away On Their Own?

I've had a pimple for a week now that has become very hard and doesn't seem to be doing anything (healing). It is above my skin mostly. Can these go away on their own, or will my best bet be going t...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
The Story Of Clogged Pores

bump ... thoughts on this from anyone else?

In forum Acne

12 years ago
What's The Difference Between...

I take care of my skin, but my pores get clogged so easily. Blackheads, little bumps and stuff comes out? Anyway... What is the simplest option/less risk product I should try? Glycolic acid? Salic...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Will What's Left Of My Cyst Go Away On It's Own?

I had a decent sized cyst on my cheek that I had injected with cortisone. The cyst went down a good amount, but I still feel a little hardness. Do you think it could end up going away on it's own? ...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Anyone Have Success With Saline Injections To Treat Scars Caused By Cortisone Shots?

I have a dent in my cheek from a shot and my derm suggested a saline shot. Was wondering if this worked for anyone for a prolonged amount of time?

In forum Acne

13 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

Anne, did your dents ever heal? Did you get saline injections?

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Have cortisone shots dented your face?? Read this!!

bumb.. I got a cortisone injection a week ago that has already left a dent. Derm said he'd fill it in with saline. I'm guessing that's the right move. Any updates though?

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Pictures Of My Cystic Pimple After Cortisone Shot - Scar?

I had a decent sized cystic pimple under my skin that caused a lot of redness and was a little raised. Even prior to the shot, when I would smile or talk, the pimple would create a divot in my skin. ...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Massage Cystic Pimple?

A derm injected cortisone into a cystic pimple I have. Now there is a little bump left under the skin, and also a pivot in my skin. The doctor told me to lightly massage it. Does this make sense to...

In forum Acne

13 years ago