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How can I tell if my acne is caused by hormones?

It honestly doesn't sound hormonal to me. It seems that for most women, when they get hormonal acne it creeps up fairly quickly after (even before) puberty hits. And I'd assume you didn't hit puberty ...

In forum Hormonal acne

14 years ago
Starting Accutane..about time (Pics)

Hey there! I saw the link to your log in your signature. You're a nursing student? That's really cool. I'm going to community college for a year instead of 2 years as originally planned. I'm actually ...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

14 years ago
MAKEUP FUN! Different looks, tips, & tricks!

This look is very dramatic! I like how she looks like she's sneaking off into the night to meet her lover! Hahaha. It looks like she's on the run. I love it. Such great contrast between the dark backg...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

14 years ago
MAKEUP FUN! Different looks, tips, & tricks!

WOW! She is beautiful! I love her strong features and dark hair and skin. She is of Middle Eastern descent, right? Probably Iraqi, Irani, Persian. I am Turkish and am naturally blessed with dark, long...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

14 years ago
Recommended Products To Help With Red Marks

Lemons are a frugal person's dream (ahem). Applying topicals can become so tiresome after awhile. I couldn't apply any topicals during Accutane, so I am very un-used to having to put stuff on my face....

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

14 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I feel great. I've been feeling great for the past several months. Can we trade?     lol! I'm actually packing for a camping trip as we speak. This time, I won't be packing any makeup bec...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

14 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I feel great. I've been feeling great for the past several months.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

14 years ago
Recommended Products To Help With Red Marks

I have found that using natural ingredients like sugar, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and lemons have helped a lot more than any commercial products that I've purchased in the past. I use sugar and ...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

14 years ago
MAKEUP FUN! Different looks, tips, & tricks!

WOW! She is beautiful! I love her strong features and dark hair and skin. She is of Middle Eastern descent, right? Probably Iraqi, Irani, Persian. I am Turkish and am naturally blessed with dark, long...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

14 years ago
Cyst popped last night

I was just about to suggest hydrogen peroxide! I think you should continue using it regularly for about a week, week and a half and see how the cyst does. I had a huge cyst on my temple and still have...

In forum Acne

14 years ago
Pores on face filled with sebum (hard, white, stringy). Every pore I squeeze stuff comes out...bumpy surface all over face etc

Start using a product containing alpha hydroxy acid to help unclog your pores. You can dilute apple cider vinegar which contains this acid and use it as a toner or you can purchase an over the counter...

In forum Acne

14 years ago
MAKEUP FUN! Different looks, tips, & tricks!

hi sima thanks for replying...life without makeup mmhh im not that brave i feel so unconfident without foundation or anything. do you know what ive recently purchased? ive bought myself dr perricone ...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

14 years ago
Skeptical about Spironolactone

Nothing works in two weeks. You have to give it more time. I started seeing results in 3 to 4 months. Everything takes time. Your expectations are unreasonable. It does smell weird, but I'm not sure i...

In forum Hormonal acne

14 years ago
MAKEUP FUN! Different looks, tips, & tricks!

hey my name is salma i suffer from severe depressed acne scarring on both my cheeks. i apply makeup but sometimes i feel like i make my acne scarring look worse. At the moment im using MAC products ...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

14 years ago
Manuka honey for red marks

I don't think it would work well for marks left over from several months prior. Most likely, it works on calming inflamed acne and fresh marks from freshly picked skin (which should never be the case,...

In forum Acne

14 years ago
MAKEUP FUN! Different looks, tips, & tricks!

mm..Brian.. said: A link to my blog [Removed] yes i still suffer from acne, now at 19 though it seems to be getting a little less severe. do comment and tell me what you...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

14 years ago
vaseline for popped pimples?

Are you still taking Accutane? If so, I would suggest not touching your pimples anymore. Accutane slows the healing process and prolongs marks. If not, you still shouldn't be popping them. Neosporin w...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

14 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I am feeling grateful and light. Light because a weight has finally been lifted off my shoulders and grateful that acne is no longer in my system. It was nice to take a shower and not even have to wor...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

14 years ago
MAKEUP FUN! Different looks, tips, & tricks!

also follow up review on the Philosophy hope in a jar moisturizer: I thought it was ok and wouldn't break me out, being a reputable brand plus I very rarely break out from moisturizers, but this has d...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

14 years ago
My lips broke out and were swollen because of lip gloss!

that is freaky. i guess your lips are extremely intolerant to those fancy lipglosses. the cocoa butter that i use is Palmers Cocoa Butter that comes in a swivel stick. mine was about 2 dollars. it is ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

14 years ago
My lips broke out and were swollen because of lip gloss!

Pimples actually on your lips?! Wow. That is insane. I've never heard of anything like that. I would not think that you could get acne on your lips since they don't have any pores. Do you mean around ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

14 years ago
Positive Accutane Experiences

It is very refreshing yet overwhelming to finally have my life back. I took my last dose of Accutane today, and I have never felt better. I am so looking forward to just living again. I am happy to fi...

In forum Prescription acne medications

14 years ago
Accutane 10mg per day journey

In forum Prescription acne medications

14 years ago
Any women tried Spironolactone?

Spiro is working really, really well for me. I took Doryx in conjunction with Spiro, but decided to just continue to take Spiro alone after 3 months of Doryx + Spiro. My skin didn't have an adverse re...

In forum Hormonal acne

16 years ago
Zinc Oxide

Wait, I'm confused.. how exactly is zinc oxide healing your red marks? I understand if it's being used as a spot treatment, but for hyperpigmentation?

In forum Acne Scars

16 years ago