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Tomorrow, 20/01/2014, I will begin my first ever course of Accutane. I've been prescribed 20mg a day for 6 weeks (until my next review on the 7th of March) by an NHS dermatologist as a result of the f...

Antibiotics completely suppressed cystic acne for me between July 2012-April 2013. So just over 10 months. But then gradually its started to come back unfortunately. The treatment was used alongside I...

If you're looking for a super discreet look, which I understand you may want, I'd stick with a powder. However, you won't necessaarily get the coverage you want unless you invest in a foundation. And ...

The worst, the worst. I just can't stand pointless questions like: Are you wearing foundation? Yes.Yes I am. Now can we all move on with our lives that you've been enlightened. Uh, and one of my frie...

Your skin looks great in this photo! You skin tone is so even! Perhaps you just caught the light bad (which is something anyone can do)!

Absolutely 100% worth it. The problem is with most stories you'll find on here are from people who are not commited to their treatment (not all, but many). If you use it every night, even through the ...

It didn't take long for me to get results with this, around a month. But from the first week I could feel it was working. After 2-3 months I was 90% clear. The challenge is maintaining it when they in...

Since Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation is essentially coloured superglue my makeup removal routine is one of stages. 1. Warm shower + exfoliating scrub. 2. Makeup wipe. 3. BHA on a cotton pad. 4. ...

Though its not an accepted fact, a lot of people recommend taking some form of Probiotic whilst reducing your intake of Antibiotics. This is since, as with most medicine, Antibiotics are not only kill...

Retin-A (Tretinoin) has done a lot for my skin, much more than Benzoyl Peroxide did! As for an initial breakout, indeed, there was one, but such a thing shouldn't really be something you consider. The...

If it's coming and going that quickly with no inflammation it probably isn't Acne. Lots of conditions involve swelling, I would personally go and see a doctor for a more thorough diagnosis.

I'd stick to the regimen if its working for you! Might be more but its good quality stuff. Although Lush may be natural, that doesn't necessarily mean its medicated enough or strong enough - even if t...

The bottom line is if you are using Benzoyl Peroxide and it isn't clearing you up, you need to take things up a notch. Try moving on to/combining it with Salycilic Acid - try Paula's Choice.com for t...

I honestly don't think they are scars (not that I'm a dermatologist or anything), but since the bumps look identical this is not very indicative of scarring. But I do think either way a retinoid could...

Even if the scars do seem wider at first, this is still fine. From experience, when I have used Chemical Peels I have been horrified afterwards to see scars look deeper than before. But over the few w...

Acne on other people doesn't bother me at all, its only when I see it on my own face that I find it abhorrent.

The worst feeling in the world is having just picked the hell out of your skin, seen the damage and feel like there is nothing you can do to reverse it. Uh acne is full of so many double-edged swords.

Sounds as if all you have is frosting - which is perfectly fine and to be expected with TCA since it is deeper than most. Don't worry, the important thing to do from now is not pick at anything and ke...

So I've been on Retin-A (Tretinoin) for around a year now, but I find I'm still getting Milia around my eye area. I know Retin-A is supposed to work for conditions like Milia, but I'm beginning to won...

Glad it worked out for you! I'm really curious/scared about subcision, even the word sounds scary but it seems to yield far more dramatic results than lasers.

What about isotrex? I got this from a prescription last week From a little research it seems that Isotrex is pretty much identical to retin-a, the stuff doctors in the UK prescribed before. Good new...

So I have always found that stress gives me nasty spots around my jawline, as they've always manifested themselves during exams and times of significant change.

I would say if the initial breakout hasn't hit yet it probably won't, at least, not very significantly! As for your last statement, you should never wish your life away!

What? They've discontinued Retin-A in the UK? Thats insane!

I would highly recommend Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation - it stays on like glue! I've never had a meltdown even when I've been at the gym or sun bathing. It's pretty strong coverage to! But who c...