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Can benzoyl peroxide cause acne? Benzoyl peroxide should not cause acne, so probably you are dealing with irritant or allergic contact dermatitis. You may benefit from seeing a dermatologist. Best! Vise | 9 years ago | |
Itchiness Sometimes skin contact allergies can occur later, because it takes human body about 2-4 wks to develop antibodies (sensitization phase) . For example nobody gets rash on the first touch with poison iv... | In forum The Regimen | 9 years ago |
Severe Acne You can always try OTC acne medicines with benzoyl peroxide (up to 2.5% concentration) and washes or cleansing pads with salicylic acid (I think Acne.org has some nice OTC regimen available on this si... | In forum Acne | 9 years ago |
Itchiness Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most powerful anti-acne medications as Propionibacterium acnes is not resitant to it. However in majority of people it causes some irrtation, redness, peeling and itchin... | In forum The Regimen | 9 years ago |
What is the best treatment for Rolling Scars? (With Photos) Your scars are treatable - some combination of subcision with Nokor needle combined with more Fraxel or CO2 laser treatments and microneedling can help a lot. So, please find some dermatologist in you... | In forum Acne Scars | 9 years ago |
Natural treatments for acne scars on cheek? Many acne scars will disappear on their own. So the best home remedy is "tincture of time" i.e. being patient and use sunscreens to reduce so - called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. For remainin... | In forum Acne Scars | 9 years ago |
Does washing your face with water only work? Washing with water only has been working for me and for many people with very mild acne. For people with more pimples washes containing salicylic acid will do, and for others with even more pimples cl... | In forum Acne | 9 years ago |
Bad water making acne worse? Filtering your water seems to be a reasonable next step! I wish you all the best and I am looking forward to seeing some update on your situation on this forum so that we all can learn from i... | In forum Acne | 9 years ago |
Have random, small, red, itchy bumps on my face Looks like periorificial dermatitis which can be caused by some topical steroids and some steroidal nasal sprays for allergies. BUT you will need to see a dermatologist for exam and advice. Usual trea... | In forum Acne | 9 years ago |
Dealing with Setbacks? People definitely forget how bad they were and start being very unhappy with even minor setbacks. So I agree with MissSac17 suggestions. By the way, no one should be on oral antibiotics for acne longe... | 9 years ago | |
Antibiotic Resistance Assuming that you are on antibiotics for acne, then your dermatologist should know better- no one should be on antibiotics for acne longer than a few months (2-4 months). If oral antibiotics and good ... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 9 years ago |
Blackheads in ear! Usual treatment for these is a prescription retinoid cream or gel (tretinoin or adapalene) for a long time- months! You may also benefit from an occasional visit to an esthetician for comedone extract... | In forum Acne | 9 years ago |
Stopping Benzoyl Peroxide (Duac) Advice? If someone is getting pustules soon after stopping benzoyl peroxide acne products and not having comedones (blackheads) then other causes of pustules should be considered such as bacterial folliculiti... | In forum Acne | 9 years ago |
Spironolactone advise It is good to learn what other people think about spironolactone and their experiences, but in general, only your doctor is in the best position to give you the best advice. So, just as you are asking... | In forum Prescription acne medications | 9 years ago |
Horrible acne, oily skin, so depressed! 1. see your dermatologist 2. if for whatever reason you cannot see a dermatologist or your primary care doctor, then the only non-prescription medications are salicylic acid cleansing pads... | In forum Acne | 9 years ago |
Acne and your career? 1. you need to see a dermatologist to find any medical cause for your flushing, if none then, 2. some people use Afrin spray (nasal decongestant) smeared onto skin 3x/wk to shrink skin blood... | In forum Adult acne | 9 years ago |
Vitamin c serum for acne scars Agree with oyinkan98 I wish you all the best and let's keep fighting acne together! Vise | In forum Prescription acne medications | 9 years ago |
best foundation for oily dry cystic acne skin No makeup is the best makeup for acne, but that is rarely possible. So, if you really want to use makeup then please avoid pasty and pressed makeup as it sometimes can worsen acne. Try loose mineral m... | In forum Cosmetics & grooming | 9 years ago |
What is this? Photo included The marks look like shallow scars and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. Many acne scars and blemishes will disappear on their own. For remaining scars and blemishes you should see a dermatologist ... | In forum Acne Scars | 9 years ago |
Picked at a cyst and now it won't go away My previous post describes what you can do at home, but please, please leave slicing a pimple with a razor and deep incision as suggested by kasyani to a dermatologist. I wish you all the best! Vise | In forum Skin picking | 9 years ago |
Picked at a cyst and now it won't go away Maybe it is time to have it excised or incised and cultured to see what bacteria is there, and/or see another dermatologist. But avoid picking, or squeezing pimples. This is a classic advice that you ... | In forum Skin picking | 9 years ago |
Camouflage Makeup for guys? Many acne scars will disappear on their own. For remaining scars you should see a dermatologist for lasers, peels etc. as, unfortunately, makeup for men is still not socially accepted. If you really w... | In forum Cosmetics & grooming | 9 years ago |
face masks for acne on cheeks and chin? In the USA for redness some people use OTC Afrin spray (nasal decongestant) smeared onto red skin up to 3x/week. Afrin shrinks blood vessels in the skin and therefore reduces redness. Best! | In forum Acne | 9 years ago |
dont get what foos to eat Eggs 1-2 a day OK. Tuna- is it fresh or from a can? Honey- how much you will eat? White rice- where is it coming from and how much you will eat? Peanut butter- how much do you plan to eat? Everything ... | In forum Diet & holistic health | 9 years ago |
Around the eyes? Dear KellyCG: The best creams to reduce wrinkles are tretinoin and sunscreens. The first one is by prescription only (Renova) the second one is OTC (I love Banana Boat Kids SPF50). Botox injections a... | In forum Cosmetics & grooming | 9 years ago |