SiriBai

My Mom went on doxycycline (or some other cycline) when she was in her early twenties (this would have been thirty years ago) and her breakout went away. She said she was fine. However, she didn't ha...

Sometimes when you put something as drastic as hormone therapy in your body that you're not used to, you get a reaction. Also, keep in mind that your hormones may have fluctuated during the time you...

You'll definitely get to go around saying, "my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." So there's that! I hope you will be happy with your decision to cut away your acne scars. ...

If you get more than ten to 20 minutes in the sun, you definitely should use a sunscreen during the day. Topical acne treatments like the ones you're using make your skin more sensitive to the sun and...

Okay. I'm definitely going to look into getting tested for food sensitivity. I don't want this to be the case... I love all food.

Wash in very hot water and/or buy new sheets? That might be a good test if you think it's the cause. Also, use a detergent that doesn't contain SLS. I'm not going to lecture you on tanning beds, but...

I'm with megtree. I get those on my cheek once in a blue moon, and I've found apply a warm wet cotton ball or some other gentle heat source periodically has helped draw it out within 24-48 hours witho...

This doesn't concern me as much as my other acne, because it's far less noticeable and can be hidden with my bangs. But for the past few months I've had acne recurring in between my eyebrows and righ...

Eek, don't pop a cyst! But you did, and it's not the end of the world. Icing might help with some of the iinitial inflammation, and the hyperpigmentation will fade in time. You may be able to speed it...

Changes in humidity? Changes in drinking water? Hard versus Soft water? Stress associated with home and work life? More sleep on vacation than at home? My acne always clears more when I'm at home vis...

Do you just use it on as a spot treatment on existing/new forming acne, or all over your face - does it prevent new ones from forming at all? I definitely believe that it would help heal/reduce pimpl...

Do you live in the US? If you want to go back on birth control, you can go to Planned Parenthood and see if you qualify for any programs that will cover the cost of hormonal birth control - however yo...

You're not the only hairy one out there, misshopeful!! I've thought about this. I might do it, but only on my upper lip. and maybe my chin. Waxing doesn't work well when I have acne near the corners o...

I know this is addressing a really small part of the original post, but actresses wear a ton of makeup on television and in photographs. Especially now that everything is done in HD. There is special ...

Working in dance apparel retail: Old man customer, there with his granddaughter: "Stop picking at your face. You'd be very pretty if you took care of your skin." Me: CANIHELPYOUSIR?OH?OKAY. GREAT. ...

I am glad you're going to a dermatologist, sweetie! It's good to get professional help, and you are taking steps to help your skin! I'm also glad you're here on this forum, young, well-spoken women li...

I think you should sleep over with him (if you really are ready to be with him like that). However, if you really can't tell him how you feel or are worried he will be bothered by your skin, maybe you...

Have you tried other antibiotics? Or a probiotic? How about a cleanser, gel or lotion with benzoyl peroxide? Salicylic acid can be effective in tandem with BP or alone. There are lots of steps betwe...

Four to five times in a day? Oh, to be fifteen. You're right, this probably isn't the cause. I know that when I eat a lot of junk, regardless of whether it contains gluten, dairy, salt, or sugar, my...

I use Medicine Mama Apothecary's Ultra Beauty Balm, which contains manuka honey, bee pollen, propolis, beeswax and extra virgin olive oil on all night and I love it. I hear it's similar to Egyptian Ma...

You may or may not have an initial breakout. On my last pill, Junel, I had virtually no side effects, my acne got better and my painful periods were better too. But you may also have a breakout that f...

I've never taken Accutane (and don't think I ever will at this point), but I've been doing research, especially on this forum. There are a lot of side effects that can be debilitating and permanent, t...

I used to be on Junel, seekay. I loved it! I had almost, if not completely, clear skin (I didn't think much of it because at the time, my acne had been mild. I went on it for bad cramps and birth cont...

I'm interested to learn more about this "leaky gut" syndrome and how it is diagnosed. I've heard the phrase tossed around but I don't know much about it. What are the symptoms? How did you learn that ...