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HELP, WILL THIS SCAR??

When I have left over scabs from acne I press a warm wash cloth to it 2x a day to try and get it to fall off. It's most likely going to leave a red mark behind that will fade in time. Be gentle to yo...

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8 years ago
red lump on side of nose

Could be a cyst. I would see a doctor immediately in case it is anything else. -Meg

In forum Acne

8 years ago
Re occurring huge red spots... HELP

Hi! That looks to me like it could possibly be hormonal acne! I was diagnosed with it and I would get a lot of acne on my cheeks and some on my jawline. If you are looking for a gentle cleanser hav...

In forum Acne

8 years ago
Adult Acne Sufferer - Need advice on contraception

Hi! I highly recommend the Mirena. I had my son at 19 and got it immediately afterwards. It just expired and I got it immediately replaced. I will not lie I believed my hormonal acne breakout in Novem...

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8 years ago
Spironolactone - Need Encouragement

Hey! I was one if the typical spiro users and it took me about 6 months to notice a huge change. I still notice I get spots here and there but they are not cysts and they go away within a week (if i d...

In forum Hormonal acne

8 years ago
Spironolactone last resort

Hi there! I have very similar acne to yours! I broke out on my right cheek horribly back in Oct 2016. I had struggled with severe acne back in high school when I was about 15 but that was normal and i...

In forum Hormonal acne

8 years ago
What's this horrible type of acne? 🙁 PHOTOS (Lots of very tiny pimples all over the face) anyone else has it? cure?

You will need a prescription for it! I take 50mg a day. At first it does make your face worse. Two weeks in and my face freaked out but now my right cheek is clear I've been on it since early January...

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8 years ago
What's this horrible type of acne? 🙁 PHOTOS (Lots of very tiny pimples all over the face) anyone else has it? cure?

Hi there! That sure reminds me of how my right cheek looked back in November. I would have a few cysts but I'd have little bumps everywhere. It turned out to be hormones for me. Have you tried Spiron...

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8 years ago
I'm on Spiro but....(Advice?)

5 hours ago, VibrantViper said: Hey there~  I think we share the same first name Thank you for posting, it's comforting to hear that you aren't alone in things, even though I am ...

In forum Hormonal acne

8 years ago
How Long Did Spironolactone Take to Clear Your Acne?

In regards to spiro, my acne hasn't 100% cleared. I would say that it is much better as I only get one or two small zits at a time. I haven't been lucky enough to stay 100% clear longer than 5 days bu...

In forum Hormonal acne

8 years ago
I'm on Spiro but....(Advice?)

Hey! I am new to acne.org and this will be my first reply. I am in the same boat as you, I work in a male dominated field where feeling low about your face is unacceptable and a sign of weakness. I wa...

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8 years ago