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My Spiro Log: Round 2

Yeah I miss those days:/ the fact that I remember it working so well the first time keeps me going with the treatment. I have a derm appt Monday to get a refill on my prescription. I'm wondering where...

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13 years ago
My Spiro Log: Round 2

Day 25: it's been almost a month already! No more changes really. This lingering red spot on my face (had it for about 2 weeks) FINALLY formed a whitehead and I was able to extract it last night. It ...

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13 years ago
Craziest Acne Treatment You've Tried?

Craziest things..hmm let me think...   -Tried potatoes. Trying to get them to stick to my face and leaving them on overnight. Other various natural treatment like egg white mask. Ick -Went craz...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
My Spiro Log: Round 2

Day 20: you guys are right, I was def. way over reacting. It's so crazy that my skin can send me into a state of panic, even though I know how ridiculous I'm being in my head. *knock on wood* everythi...

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13 years ago
My Spiro Log: Round 2

Day 15: my minimal regimen seems to be helping these spots dry out. A few of them look like they're on their way out...hopefully this is it for now and I won't get any more.   I never made the ...

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13 years ago
Lol You Know What's Really Discouraging?

Omg I have never seen a homeless person with acne wtf

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
How You Feeling Today?

Ugh that's the worst, especially when you start something that may have some hope of working. I usually ice the spots and just do basic cleansing and moisturizing and apply cortizone for a couple of d...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
My Spiro Log: Round 2

I'm thinking about making a derm appointment for Monday, but I don't know what else they could possibly give me and I'd probably just end up wasting the money:/   I at least want to get a differe...

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13 years ago
Hi There Anyone Used The High Frequency Wand?

The glass electrode? We have one at work that I use for spot treating. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesnt

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

13 years ago
My Spiro Log: Round 2

Honestly not really anything different, just a lot less. I think I was only washing with Purpose and using and Olay cream during the day. This may have to do with the Retin A Micro I've been on too, b...

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13 years ago
My Spiro Log: Round 2

Yeah but the first time I took it I cleared up and it literally stopped everything within a week:/   This breakout is stil persisting. I'm sticking with the Spiro and just washing and moisturizi...

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13 years ago
Zinc - Causing Me To Feel Horny And An Increase In Oily Skin (Btw, I'm A Female)

I've noticed the same thing too! I increased my zinc intake with an additional supplement with my regular multi when I was sick last week and not only am I feeling a little more oily I broke out BAD t...

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

I feel awful about my skin today and losing faith in my routine pretty quick. It got better at first then today I woke up with a ton of whiteheads on the right side of my face and a cold sore starting...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Best/worst Skin Time In Your Life?

This breakout I just woke up wit makes me miss my clear skin time even more.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
My Spiro Log: Round 2

Day 9: ahhh worst breakout since I've gotten back on it. Actually this may be the worst breakout I've had in a while. I don't remember having an initial breakout at all the first time I took it, every...

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13 years ago
Retin-A Micro Gel So Expensive!

Omg I've never heard it being that expensive! Mines like $50 with insurance and maybe $200 without? Maybe try a different pharmacy

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
My Spiro Log: Round 2

Day 8: okay so a little longer than a week back on it. I can't really tell if there's any changes:/ part of me feels less oily, especially in my hair but I still seem to be breaking out a little. Alth...

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13 years ago
What's The 1St Thing Your Gonna Do When Your Clear?

Put on a nice outfit, actually do my hair and make up, and go enjoy myself

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Re-Starting Spiro And Pulling Out All The Stops

I was on OTC at first, then Seasonique, and I quit taking them after Ocella. I've never been able to find a pill that works for me, I'm reeallllyyy sensitive to any hormonal changes and the pill alway...

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13 years ago
Re-Starting Spiro And Pulling Out All The Stops

I was on it for 2-3 years before and worked my way up to 100mg. Then when I started bc pills my skin freaked out and the Spiro wasn't enough to keep it calm. Plus I got kicked off my parents health in...

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13 years ago
My Spiro Log: Round 2

Day 5: my cyst from before is almost gone yay! It's just slightly red and I haven't been messing with it to speed healing. I really don't want to speak too soon but my skin is starting to look...reall...

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13 years ago
Re-Starting Spiro And Pulling Out All The Stops

I just restarted 100 mg Spiro also after a brief period of being off it trying to get my hormones back to normal. It's good that you're using retin a and antibiotics also, I just have some leftover r...

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13 years ago
Best/worst Skin Time In Your Life?

I still can't believe that I started breaking out at 13 and I STILL am at 26

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

13 years ago
Question About Spiro Dosage

I used to take mine at night before bed, I'm wondering if that had anything to do with its effectiveness. I'm trying to take it around lunch with a meal to see if I get better results this time around...

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13 years ago
My Spiro Log: Round 2

That's a really good way to think about it. All this new regrowth is soo annoying. When my hair is up I have a ton of fly aways and it feels so heavy. Also I've been having to shave more often and I'v...

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13 years ago