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Thinking Of Switching Birth Control? Advice?

I absolutely loved ortho tri-cyclin lo, but my insurance doesn't cover it anymore. I could just tell that my entire body worked better when I was on it. Hormones are so individual that it is hard to g...

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12 years ago
Thinking Of Switching Birth Control? Advice?

I absolutely loved ortho tri-cyclin lo, but my insurance doesn't cover it anymore. I could just tell that my entire body worked better when I was on it. Hormones are so individual that it is hard to g...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Dermatologist Isn't Helping?

If medications aren't working, it is possible that diet changes may help. I've always eaten what is considered a normal diet, and always had terrible skin. Never had success with derms. It was not unt...

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12 years ago
I Will Prioritize From Now On!

Sounds like a good policy. No one should waste their precious time responding to those who don't require or deserve a response. Here are a couple of quotations I dug up: “Most of the successful peopl...

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12 years ago
Diet Plans

as a doctor in training,i should say have accutane,antibiotics, and diet has nothing to do with acne! Haha, so true! Should I mix accutane and antibiotics in with my juice then? >374620537">...

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12 years ago
Diet Plans

as a doctor in training,i should say have accutane,antibiotics, and diet has nothing to do with acne! Haha, so true! Should I mix accutane and antibiotics in with my juice then? >Agree. I use...

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12 years ago
Go To A Private Derm Or Not?

Don't underestimate the power of diet. Even foods that are considered healthy can wreak havoc if you have developed a sensitivity. Cutting out gluten or dairy for a couple weeks is safer than consider...

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12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Focusing on all my shortcomings today. Would like to blame acne for my procrastination and feeling like a hermit, but I'm not sure I can. Thought my skin was healing. . . Old blemishes are flaring up ...

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12 years ago
Go To A Private Derm Or Not?

Sounds like you've been suffering with it for a while without success. Have you thought about it being related to diet at all? Even if you have a masked food sensitivity that doesn't give you other sy...

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12 years ago
The Men Pen????

You could get help at a makeup counter. It would allow you to try the product before you buy. They would help you pick the perfect shade for your skin tone and give you tips on applying it.

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12 years ago
Acne From Not Being Breastfed

This is an interesting idea. Maybe you know if this is similar to the immune issues experienced by babies that are delivered by Caesarean instead of vaginally? Do you know of any scientific studies ba...

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Diet Plans

I do my green smoothies in a blender. Juicing causes you to lose out on all the fiber in your fruits and veggies. I watched for blenders to go on clearance and got my first one for $10. You can also c...

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12 years ago
Thinking Of Switching Birth Control? Advice?

I absolutely loved ortho tri-cyclin lo, but my insurance doesn't cover it anymore. I could just tell that my entire body worked better when I was on it. Hormones are so individual that it is hard to g...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Fish Oil Good Or Bad?

I love using fish oil. I was getting too many omega-6 fats and knew it was important to have a healthy ratio of omega-3:omega-6. I don't enjoy fish so I decided to go the supplement route. I didn't sp...

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12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Blah! Skin almost clear. I am dieting for weight loss, pants don't fit right. I am hungry, but determined. Skin tends to clear up when I don't over eat. Even when I over eat what would be considered h...

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12 years ago
Diet Plans

I do my green smoothies in a blender. Juicing causes you to lose out on all the fiber in your fruits and veggies. I watched for blenders to go on clearance and got my first one for $10. You can also c...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

  This is exactly how I feel. I hate the summer: the sunlight exposes all my spots and scars, and the heat means I can't cover up as much as I'd like to. The summer also brings the posers a...

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12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Thank you for all the helpful advice   I've been trying to tell myself that most people probably won't ask about my skin... maybe the worst I'll get will be stares. But it's ok I ca...

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12 years ago
Nose Pores Help *pics*

Do not stress over this. If you want to feel like you are giving your skin a boost from the inside out, look for a healthy diet with plenty of veggies, fruit, and limited junk. I am not sure these are...

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12 years ago
When Did It Become A Problem For You Guys?

My acne got really bad when I was a junior, I was 15 that time. It killed me inside every time I looked in the mirror and I saw the ugly me. I cried almost every night thinking that if I never had acn...

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12 years ago
Big City Vs. Small Town

I've decided that it doesn't matter where you live. I you are bothered tremendously by your acne, then you will feel bothered anywhere. I think people will pick up on that and treat you differently ba...

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12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Getting more anxious as next week draws closer. I'm starting back at uni on Monday and on the Tuesday I start my placement work for uni with an organisation that works with children with autism. I'm e...

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12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

On 7/17/2013 at 9:35 AM, skinnie said: Today, I told my dad that I didn't want to apply to med school this cycle (I want to wait a year, because I really feel that I can't churn out a great a...

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12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

On 7/15/2013 at 9:49 AM, TheSavyBanana said: My friend criticized me today for wearing makeup to cover up my skin. He called me a "cake face." He said wearing makeup will make my skin break o...

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12 years ago
If Your Son/daughter Had Acne

My parents pretty much had the attitude that if they got by without dermatology, then I could too. We were not well off financially and by the time I was really having problems, there was a divorce an...

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12 years ago