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help me, please

Yes, coconut oil clogs pores, so do not use it. Best! Vise

In forum Acne

9 years ago
Initial breakout on Yasmin??

The most common cause of clogged pores on forehead is use of leave-on hairstyling products. Therefore make sure to wash your forehead after applying hair spray or any leave-on hairstyling gel. But Yas...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
help me, please

Your acne is not that bad, but you should see a dermatologist. In the meantime try some of OTC products that contain benzoyl peroxide up to 2.5% such as one by Acne.org or some others including salicy...

In forum Acne

9 years ago
Feeling Discouraged

Yes, some people keep breaking out a little bit longer, some even up to the last month of the treatment, but on the end in 70-80% of users acne completely clear. Best!

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
Horrendous breakout

To put it simply , if there is barely any normal skin left , then you should see your doctor or a dermatologist. If this is an allergic reaction sometimes OTC hydrocortisone ointment for a few days ca...

In forum Acne

9 years ago
Post Acne Depression? Help!

Acne and acne scarring are famous for making people very miserable, but we should not let them control our life, especially given that there some good treatments, and given that we live in 21st centu...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

9 years ago
Sex and Acne

Healthy lifestyle of young adults also includes safe sex, so it is definitely playing a role in overall health including your skin. Best! Vise

In forum Acne

9 years ago
What cleanser is best for oily skin?

The best cleanser for skin is dihydrogen monoxide (a.k.a. water) , but if you really want to use commercial products then try any acne wash with salicylic acid, or gently wipe your face with acne cle...

In forum Oily skin

9 years ago
Dairy free- how much do I have to give up?

Only dairy that has been proven to worsen acne is skim milk and any sugary foods such as sugared dairy products. My teenagers with acne drink whole milk and avoid any processed and unnatural foods (y...

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
Doxycycline 50mg Once Daily

Have you ever visited a dermatologist? Oral antibiotics are usually used only as a bridge until topical regimen starts working (the first 2-4 months). You need to have some topical regimen as well, no...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
Weaning Off Minocycline... Again

Almost no one should be on oral antibiotics for acne longer than 3-4 months! And BTW minocycline can cause skin hyperpigmentation that is sometimes very hard to get rid of. To be honest, your story is...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
Closed and open Comedomes - Differin!

It may result in more dryness. It usually takes 12 weeks to see 50% of improvement, so you have to be patient. BTW Bactrim is not my favorite acne medicine, but that you have to discuss with your doct...

In forum Other acne treatments

9 years ago
Please help. What is this thing?

Yes, you need to see dermatologist again. I am not aware of any prescription Eucerin cream, so it is not clear to me as what she has prescribed you with. If you do not have blackheads (comedones) then...

In forum Oily skin

9 years ago
Losing my battle with adult acne. advice?

On 4/7/2016 at 4:20 AM, rajnikant said: i m 24 years old and my face is full of acne..... i used lots of cream...even doing face therapy.... but acne is not removed..... now i m fed up.... even...

In forum Adult acne

9 years ago
Feeling Discouraged

Acne may increase in severity for the first 4-6 weeks of therapy with isotretinoin (Accutane, Claravis etc.), after which time there is usually relatively rapid improvement. And, yes- isotretinoin cau...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
Dairy Diet after Accutane??!

No one has crystal ball to let you know, but results are individual- some people can eat whatever they want and no acne, some have to keep dietary regimen, and some have to continue some form of acne ...

In forum Diet & holistic health

9 years ago
Stopping Birth Control While On Spiro

Spironolactone is FDA pregnancy safety category D (A the safest , then B, C, D and X- unsafe). Here is citation on category D meaning : " There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adver...

In forum Prescription acne medications

9 years ago
My acne journey

Please go ahead and share your experience with us, I am looking forward to learning from you! Best! Vise

In forum Acne

9 years ago
Scar treatments don't work. Save your money and quit funding your doctor's trip to Hawaii

Some scars will go away on their own, some will go away after treatments, some will never go away no matter what you do. It is hard to predict which scar will go away, sometimes your doctor can tell (...

In forum Acne Scars

9 years ago
Azelaic acid for clogged pores

Improvement with azelaic acid is usually detectable in 1-2 months and is maximal at about 4 months of use. So it is too early to tell after only 3 weeks of use.The cream should be rubbed well into th...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

9 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

Steroid atrophy is not that uncommon and it should resolve on its own, but it taaaaaaakessssss tiiiiiiiiiimmmmmme (months to few years) depending on how deep it was injected, how much and how concent...

In forum Acne Scars

9 years ago
Help: Getting rid of red/purple marks

1. You really need to see a dermatologist - your acne seems ready to cause some scarring. 2. Whey protein has been associated with worse acne. You may replace it with egg whites, lean white meats, nu...

In forum Acne Scars

9 years ago
BP 2.5% does it work on Roscea??

It would be a good thing to see a dermatologist to do a smear of some pimples for microscopic exam to look for mites that can trigger rosacea. FYI acne has comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) while ...

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

9 years ago
red bump on nose for almost a year?

If it did not go away for a year, then it is time to see a dermatologist. Best! Vise

In forum Acne Scars

9 years ago
New member - Help with acne flare ups

Looks to me like folliculitis i.e. inflammation around the hair shaft that can be caused by bacteria or yeast, not acne. So your doctor should do a bacterial and fungal swab of few purulent bumps, and...

In forum Acne

9 years ago