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Diet Changers For those who have eliminated dairy, eggs, gluten, or other things from their diet, have you ever had your allergies tested? I'm wondering if your skin can react to anything food related even if you ... | In forum Diet & holistic health | 8 years ago |
Is it better to try to improve your scars at a younger age than doing it when you are much older? It is better to treat your scars when the scars are new. It would be better to treat your scars sooner rather than later. Although I am positive that, in this day and age, you will get amazing results... | In forum Acne Scars | 9 years ago |
Need suggestion Perhaps try Lubriderm or Vanicream. They are both offer fragrance-free moisturisers. | In forum Prescription acne medications | 9 years ago |
Need suggestion Consider using things that are fragrance and dye free. Try to buy a thick moisturiser, like Cetaphil. Make sure to apply your moisturiser while your skin is still damp. If you apply moisturiser to dry... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 9 years ago |
could me being happy and less stressed be the reason for a slight improvement in my acne You should always wear sunscreen. Consider Vanicream products. Their sunscreens are formulated for those with sensitive skin. They are free of dyes, fragrance, masking fragrance, lanolin, parabens, fo... | 9 years ago | |
could me being happy and less stressed be the reason for a slight improvement in my acne Stress is definitely related to acne. There is also a direct link between stress and accelerated ageing. Try to reduce stress as much as possible. If something starts to get stressful, try to avoid th... | 9 years ago | |
need to talk to someone who understands Is a low glycemic low calorie vegan diet a good diet for taking accutane ? If you are going to keep with that diet ( which is very good ), I would ask your dermatologist if you could take Absorica. Th... | 9 years ago | |
need to talk to someone who understands Some people go through a second course of Accutane. Did you take enough of a cumulative dose? Also, did you take your pills with a high-fat meal? Your face washing and showering seems chaotic. I woul... | 9 years ago | |
Gonna start my accutane journey tomorrow any tips for this one. i read a lot about it and some of the reviews really scares me 🙁 Hope somehow it helps somebody out there Hi! First and foremost, stay happy and optimistic. This is good for your mind and body. I will list some things below as it is nicer than paragraphs. (1) Taking your pills with or just after your hi... | In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs | 9 years ago |
Spironolactone results with pics You were 33 last summer!!!????? I would ID you for alcohol, and then not believe the ID! Was there something that you changed or that changed last summer that could have caused it? Find the solution,... | In forum Hormonal acne | 9 years ago |
Hyperpigmentation I have read over the link that you have just posted. You mention that Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) is related to brown spots, and permanent red spots. In the treatments you do not mention... | In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks | 9 years ago |
My Diet / My Acne (can you help?) That looks like a really good list of foods to me! Do you ever cook your meats in oils? If so, which ones? You may want to consider using oils that contain the "better-for-you" fats, and less saturate... | In forum Diet & holistic health | 9 years ago |
Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons Hi, I have decided that after I finish my Accutane course I am going to treat my PIE with a PDL. I looked up that a dermatologist nearby has Vbeam Perfecta. How long after accutane would you suggest... | In forum Acne Scars | 9 years ago |
is it going to get worse again? please tell me. It's okay. That is normal for someone who is doing an accutane course. Your cumulative dosage at the end of your course should be around 120 - 150 mg/kg. You are still quite a way off that, so there i... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 9 years ago |
is it going to get worse again? please tell me. I remember reading a story from a dermatologist who was talking about one of his accutane patients. His patient did not seem to improve at all for four months. The dermatologist during the fourth and ... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 9 years ago |
Been on accutane for nearly a week.. no side effects yet? I've been on Accutane over 8 months, but please, please don't worry about that. You will more than likely not be on it that long. The reason I am still on Accutane is because I had truncal ( back ) ac... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 9 years ago |
Been on accutane for nearly a week.. no side effects yet? Since you weigh 50kg, the highest dosage that you should be put on ( in the UK ) is 50mg/day. This depends on the severity, location and environment you live in ( e.g. in Las Vegas you would probably ... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 9 years ago |
Been on accutane for nearly a week.. no side effects yet? Hi Eli, Your starting dosage is fine. Many people start on 20mg, some people stay on 20mg throughout as well. Everyone is different and will feel the side effects at different times and at different... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 9 years ago |
Accutane - Did I make a mistake? Hi Jen, I think you should talk to his dermatologist about what you have said in your next appointment. I hope some of the following tips help you with his journey ( you will probably know most of t... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 9 years ago |
Does accutane make your face red like sunburnt? Whilst on Accutane the top layer of your skin will be thinner. You will probably notice that your skin is very sensitive, be very careful when washing your face, and avoid touching your face throughou... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 9 years ago |
HOW DO MY ACNE SCARS REALLY LOOK?? You will always see the scratch in your car, right? I'm really glad to read what you just said. Is it just on one side of your face? For the future if you want to: If you can find a board certified... | In forum Acne Scars | 9 years ago |
HOW DO MY ACNE SCARS REALLY LOOK?? I can tell you are a very beautiful girl. You should try ( using therapy if that is needed ) to understand that people do not see them as much as you do. Imagine you bought a new car and accidentally ... | In forum Acne Scars | 9 years ago |
V-Beam It is possible to do Vbeam without getting any bruising, hence no downtime. Ask your dermatologists if they could use lower settings. This will probably result in more sessions, but this is a good opt... | In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks | 9 years ago |
Should i use a DermaPen/or what treatment is best for me ? You should first treat your active acne. There are many ways that you can do this, and this site has great information on lots of different treatments. | In forum Acne Scars | 9 years ago |
Changing the way I shave? Hi! Currently I use a Gillette razor and I use a fragrance-free shaving foam. I noticed recently that I have had a little white bump under my chin which has been there a little while ( I am guessing ... | In forum Shaving | 9 years ago |