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Tazorac week 7

I had no luck with retinoids and I felt they made my skin worse. I would stop using it if I were you. If you do try a new medication I would recommend testing it out on a section of your face (top rig...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Anyone here using the acne.org regimen once a day only? Or every night only

I only use it at night and it works for me. No one can tell you for sure how your skin will react so you just got to give it a shot and see how it works for you.

In forum The Regimen

8 years ago
Could my acne be caused by excess testosterone (as a guy)?

Yes, acne is related to hormones and how your body responds to those hormones.

In forum Acne

8 years ago
Clogged pores

It could be one of the things you are using on your skin is contributing to your problem. The tough thing is the only way to know for sure is to stop everything for a good month or two and see how you...

In forum Acne

9 years ago
I think I'm Applying to Much BP PLEASE HELP

I really don't think you have to use the amount of BP that Dan recommends. I only use a very thin layer and it works fine for me and I have a lot less dryness and irritation. I would also avoid anywhe...

In forum The Regimen

9 years ago
Retinoids (Differin, Retin A, Tazorac)

I'm trying to get up the courage to try a retinoid but it's hard reading so many horror stories. Does anyone have a positive experience using a retinoid that they can share especially one where it did...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
Went to the dermatologist, Epiduo gel and Minocycline?

Typical Derm not giving good directions when prescribing meds. I agree with what MissSac said but I would also add you may want to test it out by using it only on a part of your face (top left side of...

In forum Acne

9 years ago
9 year old has acne and we need help

What products does he use on his skin?

In forum Acne

9 years ago
Found moisturiser my skin can finally tolerate, but comedogenic ingredients?

Probably a few years now. I like it.

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

10 years ago
Is Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser any good?

I did not like it. I believe my skin does not like fatty alcohols which are in Cetaphil.

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

10 years ago
Found moisturiser my skin can finally tolerate, but comedogenic ingredients?

I use that moisturizer and have had no problems. I think that comedogenic ratings have to be taken with a grain of salt. The way they did those tests is nothing close to how people are actually using ...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

10 years ago
Will someone recommend a product for me?

I wish it were that simple. A cleanser is only going to remove the oil on your skin at that moment in time but the oil will come back during the day. There are a few drugs in development that are supp...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
My Dermatologist Told Me To Never Use Moisturiser

On 1/8/2016, 3:10:10, Shriekin Contender said: It prescribed me with "pea size" amount, but I find it almost impossible to put that all over my face. In fact, I need a pea size for my chin, one f...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Should I Try The Caveman Regimen

No No No and No The only thing good about it is if your regular routine was horrible and damaging your skin then stopping and doing nothing (cave man ) would be better. Just make sure you have a good ...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Someone help me benzoyl peroxide is Burning my skin!

I would stop using BP for a few days. When you start again I would only use it once a day at night and make sure to only use a small amount you really only need the thinnest layer. Also, you may want ...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
My Dermatologist Told Me To Never Use Moisturiser

I don't think a light face moisturizer is necessarily a bad thing but from personal experience I have two pieces of advice. First, I would try to look at your current routine and make any changes you ...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Terrified of going to a dermatologist

Sounds like you have acne prone skin like I do so you will most likely have to be on some type of acne fighting routine until your hormones change which for some people does not happen until late in l...

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Your Suggestions For Acne.org Improvements

Studies have been done that show a BP wash that is rinsed off does reduce the amount of acne bacteria. Washes would also be easier for body acne where you don't want to have it in constant contact wit...

In forum Announcements and feedback

10 years ago
Oily Skin Not Oily At Night When Asleep?

Yes, many things happen to your body while you sleep including a decrease in hormone production.

In forum Oily skin

10 years ago
Cleanser On Oily Skin : To Use Or Not To Use

Using a cleanser that is too harsh and leaves your skin feeling tight, dry, red, and/or irritated is always a bad thing but you should definitely be using some type of cleanser to clean your skin it's...

In forum Oily skin

10 years ago
Your Suggestions For Acne.org Improvements

How about a BP wash?

In forum Announcements and feedback

10 years ago
Sb204 Phase 2 Results

In forum Acne

10 years ago
What Can Be Causing My Acne? How Can I Get My Skin Under Control? Please Help

If you are using a face wash with BP I would recommend you try Dan's gel. A gel that stays on your skin is probably going to be more effective. I doubt it would be the BP that would be making your sk...

In forum Acne

10 years ago
Worries And Wonders About Regimen

Yes, you should give it a try. Don't focus on the bad things you hear there will always be negative reviews for everything in the world just look at the overall average review and you can see most are...

In forum The Regimen

10 years ago
What Can Be Causing My Acne? How Can I Get My Skin Under Control? Please Help

Hey,   Swollen lumps around your ears and armpits are most likely swollen lymph nodes and not acne so don't squeeze them. Google lymph nodes and you can find images that show you where they are...

In forum Acne

10 years ago