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Anyone Tried Aczone Or Acanya Gel?

Also, I'm very interested in green tea moisturizers. These topical Rx's are pretty drying. I like Cetaphil but I specifically would like to try a green tea moisturizer. Anyone know of any good ones th...

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12 years ago
Anyone Tried Aczone Or Acanya Gel?

My Derm prescribed me Aczone (dapsone) gel, 5% for my overall acne, and Acanya gel as a spot treatment. I have adult hormonal acne. I am 25, have been struggling with it for a year. I am using Ortho T...

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12 years ago
Not Sure About New Rx...need Feedback Fast.

I am going to my dermatologist tomorrow after using Clindamycin Phosphate Lotion for a few months with no success. I want a product that will not purge my skin as the Clindamycin has. I NEED to get ri...

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12 years ago
Should I Be Breaking Out?

Thank you. I am actually treating the problem hormonally, via birth control pills. I am on Ortho Tri Cyclen. I should have mentioned that earlier. I have been on it for about 3 months now, maybe 4 mon...

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12 years ago
Should I Be Breaking Out?

I have been using Clindamycin Phosphate Lotion USP 1% for about a month. My doctor prescribed this to me for my late-onset adult acne. (Mild/moderate). For the past 3 weeks, I have developed lots of ...

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12 years ago
Best Prescription Topical Treatments?

Yo, dawgs. Read the whole post for a background on my situation, skip to the last paragraph for the actual questions. So...I'm going back to my dermatologist next week for my late-onset adult acne....

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12 years ago
Anyone Tried Grapeseed Essential Oil?

can I asked what herbal remedy you used to clear your skin? and yes I've read wonderful things about what grapeseed oil can do for marks/scars leftover from acne. But I've also heard it's good for ac...

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12 years ago
Anyone Tried Grapeseed Essential Oil?

I have mild-moderate late-onset adult hormonal acne (mouthful, I know...) I have been reading about grapeseed oil, and how it's supposed to be good for hormonal acne. has anyone tried this? If so, h...

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12 years ago
I Used To Have Perfect Skin... What Happened?

Hey, hun. I know EXACTLY what you are going through. I went my whole life without being touched by acne...then all of the sudden, at the age of 25, I started to get breakouts...what gives??? Late-ons...

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12 years ago
Clindamycin Phosphate Lotion...help!

Hey everyone!! WARNING: this is going to be a little lengthy. But I'll love you forever if you can help me. It's been quite a while since my last post. Feels kinda good to be back...even though it m...

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12 years ago
Your age bracket

Just turned 25 this month

In forum Adult acne

13 years ago
Ortho Tri Cyclen, Wtf? --Pictures!

So I am on my 5th month of (Norgestimate-ETH Estradiol Tab) GENERIC for Ortho Tri Cyclen...and I am STILL having breakouts! My skin was mild before I started this stuff, then BAM I get moderate and p...

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13 years ago
Epiduo Wtf

I have been sitting on a prescription of Epiduo, not taking it, because of this fear. Please let me know how it goes. I would stick with it for another 2-4 weeks. My Dermatologist told me by 2 months ...

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13 years ago
Good Spot Treatment?

So I am approaching my 5th month of Ortho Tri Cyclen BCPs...and I have to say my skin has FINALLY begun to clear up. I had a sudden outbreak of hormonal acne about 6-7 months ago, having never had a p...

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13 years ago
Which Birth Control Pill Have You Had Success With?

I'm curious which birth control pill females have had success with for combating acne? I'm wanting to change mine because I believe mine actually is making mine worse. I'm on loestrin fe 1/20 (2 years...

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13 years ago
What To Expect With Epiduo?

Hey guys, sorry it's been a few days. The epiduo may not be for me. It BURNS. to the point where I don't know if my skin really needs it. My acne is so mild now, through giving soooo much time to O...

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13 years ago
What To Expect With Epiduo?

Hi there, I have only been on Epiduo for a few weeks now, so I don't have too much insight for you, but I will still tell you about my experience so far. The first few days on it I didn't experience ...

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13 years ago
What Prescription Topicals Should I Avoid?

wow, REALLY helpful info, thanks so much!! "Azeleic acid - Skinoren and FinaceaAzeleic acid" -- will definitely try that because I DO have mild acne now (after it finally seems to be calming down from...

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13 years ago
What To Expect With Epiduo?

I went to my first EVER dermatologist appointment today, and was prescribed Epiduo. I am also taking Ortho Tri cyclen (for about 5 months now) BCP. I have mild adult acne (It was moderate, but my init...

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13 years ago
Ortho Tri Cyclen Help!

@michi I think I will get a hormone test, asap. They gave me epiduo today to add to my BCPs. HOPING AND PRAYING I don't get another IB!! It was so painful, the thought of another one makes me cringe. ...

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13 years ago
Ortho Tri Cyclen Help!

@michi Thank you for your insight. Do you know if it's possible to get hormone testing done while on birth control? I almost feel like that could be more effective, because then they would see what m...

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13 years ago
Back On Birth Control And Feel Like A Failure

Aww, I feel for you I've been on birth control since I was 14, and every time I've changed BCPs or tried to abandon it all together, my skin acts up. I am currently in the process of adjusting to a ...

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13 years ago
Birth Control Pill & Weight Gain?

Green Gables is right, sometimes it takes more than one pill before you find YOUR pill. I have been on birth control since I was 14, not for actual birth control at that age, but hormonal control. I ...

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13 years ago
Ortho Tri Cyclen Help!

I am going on my 5th month (less than 2 weeks away before I start my 5th pack) of Ortho Tri Cyclen, and my skin is still worse than when I started. I am 25, and have never had acne before in my life,...

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13 years ago
What Prescription Topicals Should I Avoid?

So in a couple of days, at the ripe ol' age of 25...I will be going to my FIRST EVER dermatologist appointment. I am on BCPs, so I am not going to be taking any antibiotic pills. I'm not a fan of too...

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13 years ago