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Lifting Weights And Acne

I think you answered your own question. You said you splash lukewarm water 9 out of 10 times. Well, you actually have to shower right after your workout man. Sweat ends up dripping after you wash y...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Ive Been Acne Free For A Month, Heres What I Did!

I have naturally oily skin (usually). I noticed that my acne cleared up significantly when I left the oil on my skin as long as it wasn't really excessive - but still to the point where my skin is sh...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
I Haven't Washed My Face In 2.5 Months And Now I Have No Zits On My Face

Yeah my acne went away when I removed one of my morning products (Clarifoam) and washing since it was causing my skin to be tight and a bit dry. Now, I remain spraying Avene water and later putting o...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Emotional Hunger

I mean, you're only young once. Tomorrow you're a day older. The younger you are, the easier you can get away with junk food - that's really the way I think of it which allows me to eat what I want ...

In forum Diet & holistic health

13 years ago
Emotional Hunger

I mean, you're only young once. Tomorrow you're a day older. The younger you are, the easier you can get away with junk food - that's really the way I think of it which allows me to eat what I want ...

In forum Diet & holistic health

13 years ago
Acne "cured" While On Holiday - Now Back To Normal...why?

Sea salt   Bang. Difference in the air/atmosphere, I'm sure of it. Whenever I go home, back to the Carribean, my skin behaves like a normal person's. We have crap air and water in the West. &...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
My Story what Must I Do Now?

Depends on how good your office really is. My office is phenomenal! I couldn't be happier! They perform extractions which are painful, but do not scar (have been getting extractions for over 1 year...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
How I Cured My Acne

I've tried every antibiotic and topical there is. I've tried improving my diet (does nothing), tried glycolics and microderm, tried every OTC product. The only route i haven't explored is the hormonal...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
How I Cured My Acne

Cured my acne as well with chemical peels at the office. It is not uncommon for those to work. The main reason dermatologists do not recommend or even bring up the idea of these types of peels are b...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Used To Have Cystic Acne

Not sure why people STILL refuse to acknowledge that there is a link between diet and acne. From personal experience, I can easily conclude there is.

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Coping With The Pain Of Severe Acne

Hello, I'm new to this site and I hope I'm doing this right, but I've had acne for over 11 years now. You know when you hear someone say "I've tried everything" and you scoff because how on earth coul...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Severe Pain. I Need Help!

Don't take oral antibiotics! They destroy your gut flora and mess your body up much worse in the long run. A ruined gut (if you don't have one already) is the last thing you want as an acne sufferer, ...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Is This Even Acne? Will It Ever Go Away?

I had what I thought were 3 cysts right on the side of my nose, last year. They ended up staying for a couple of months and nothing worked out. Went for extraction, and boom they came right out. M...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Parents Won't Let Me Get A Cortisone Shot!

Don't do it. It is very likely that you will have a permanent indent where the injection took place. There are also other negative side effects that may happen. Your best bet is to ice it and do ...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
What Is Causing My Acne?

Diet is being worked on now If hormones is another cause, how do you make it not a cause of acne? I mean, I'm 17 and not sure if it's possible because of y'know, puberty. Is it possible to tell just ...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
What Is Causing My Acne?

Major causes: - Diet (table sugar, fried foods, greasy, junks, empty calorie foods, milk, dairy) - Hormones - Poor facial hygiene (not washing the face properly, applying harsh chemicals, not wash...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Wisdom Teeth Removal Antibiotics

Same with me. I cleared up my skin 90-95% to be honest with chemical peels at the office, extractions, and my topicals along with a healthy diet. But the acne that remains cannot be diminished. I...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Masturbation-Acne Experiement 20102015

i went about 10 days or so without recently. noticed an extreme improvement in my skin, marks went away (odd?) and i have zero breakouts, yes zero. but i also started drinking a lot of water and put...

In forum Personal logs

13 years ago
Acne Is Disappearing Like Magic!

Why are you juicing carrots;and lot of them! Carrots are a high GI vegetable which spikes your insulin, which aggravates acne. My predication right now is your carrot regimen is going to fail (sorry)....

In forum Diet & holistic health

13 years ago
Masturbation In Females

Elevated hormones = Elevated sex drive = Acne. I heard something about having sex empties excess hormones which reduces acne, but who really knows.

In forum Diet & holistic health

13 years ago
Acne Is Disappearing Like Magic!

Low carbs = Low blood sugar = No need for hormone insulin to work. Most people who do notice acne due to sugar isn't simply because it is sugar... but it is because sugar is a carb. And on top of t...

In forum Diet & holistic health

13 years ago
The Problem With Curing Acne Internally

Acne isn't caused by one single thing. It's a variety of things. I know for a fact that mine is directly related to my gut. I also know it's related to my hormones. I also know it's VERY strongly rela...

In forum Diet & holistic health

13 years ago
99% Clear, Just Can't Get Past That Last 1%

Me too man. Attributing most of my clearing to Salicylic Acid peels at the office, healthier eating, and overall I would suppose exercise and sleep play a role too. Noticed I am also stuck getting...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Confused Whether I Have Oily Or Dry Skin?

I'm not a 100% sure how to determine if i have oily or dry skin. I'm assuming I have dry skin cause when I step out of the shower in the colder months my face will become dry and tight, which leads me...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Is This Severe Acne? *pics Included* And Do Prescription Topicals Work?

Seems moderate with widespread heavy red marks that may make it seem as though it is "severe" acne. I don't think it is severe. I am no expert, either.

In forum Acne

13 years ago