ShrewdBamboo

Assuming you have tried all of the above and stuck with them for a reasonable period of time, I am very surprised a dermatologist has not suggested accutane. I would broach this with them and they wil...

My advice would be to go back to once per day and keep moisturizing. I am currently suffering from permanent skin redness (even though I stopped BP 8 months ago) as a result of ignoring those same sym...

The concept of "genetic acne" is highly debated. In terms of Accutane, I believe it treats acne regardless of the cause as it is reducing oil, shrinking pores etc.

Just been prescirbed erythromycin-zinc cream for my skin. My first thought is that won't this cause antibiotic resistance in p.acnes? If so, will it come back worse than before once it stops working?

You could try using a multi-purpose over the counter antiseptic cream such as germolene or savlon.

It can cause damage but not always and not for everyone. I used it for 2 years (variety of strengths) without any problems however about 6 months ago I began to get redness and irritation. I stopped u...

Haven't tried it but it seems logical. If often take an ibuprofen tablet when I feel a particularly inflamed spot coming up. Seems to help.

I recommend Acnecide (available OTC in Boots). It's 5% so you need to build up very gradually over time but it' the only BP product available in the UK (due to the EU banning a specific ingredient in ...

Jojoba oil is really good for reducing dryness and redness. In my experience however, it causes breakouts. I have found no scientific evidence to support people's claim that it is non-comedogenic.

It will go away in a few days, just make sure you use a non-comedogenic frequently. Just make sure you build up very gradually, I know it's difficult because we all want instant results but have fait...

I don't quite understand your routine however I do as follows... I apply BP each night as per the regimen's instructions. Nearly everyday, I do physical exercise (usually mid-afternoon) and afterwards...

On 6/19/2016 at 6:49 PM, Chloe123 said: Is your skin oily? Usually yes.

On 6/18/2016 at 2:53 AM, Kari1987 said: What type of BP and Moisturizer are you using? Claror 2.5% BP (seems stronger than 2.5) and I've used both Cetaphil and La Roche-Posay Effaclar H.

I've been following BP 2.5% as advised but on week 6 the redness still has not subsided despite moisturising. Some days are better than others but I don't understand why it is still red... Applying mo...

I notice that even a small amount of sun exposure can make a BP treated area red. Buy some non-comedogenic sunscreen- your skin will thank you for it.

6 hours ago, Iwikiwi said: Hey are you using a moisturiser? If not you really really should or you will burn your skin. Try applying moisturiser than BP on top, it's just as effective but eases...

Hey, I have recently switched from 5% to 2.5% on the recommendation of people on this forum (had to have it shipped from US). I am coming to the end of my second week and the redness/discolouration i...

On 4/25/2016 at 10:13 PM, dwade4life5 said: On 4/15/2016 at 1:51 PM, ShrewdBamboo said: So I have been using BP consistently for at least 1 year now but now is just seems to have...

Update: Bought a brand new tube and it works again. I had heard that BP as a chemical compound is inherently unstable (e.g. affected my changes in pressure, temperature, accidentally leaving the lid t...

Salicylic acid is less common in the UK however I have tracked down somewhere (legit) that sells it. Might try changing BP product first in case it's an absorption issue but will order the SA. Thanks!

So I have been using BP consistently for at least 1 year now but now is just seems to have stopped! I know acne can't become 'immune' to BP but what explains it suddenly not working anymore?

I have been using Acnecide for about 6 months now just overnight as historically BP creams seemed to work sufficiently with just one application. It has slowly become less effective (or perhaps acne h...

Logically and scientifically, BP products should all work the same...however I am not convinced from my own experience that is the case. Quinoderm 10- Worked wonders, sadly out of production un...