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I agree with interested19 about BP... I've used it before when I used Proactiv way back in the day, and holy sh t... my skin was the driest it's ever been during a regimen. Works for some but decimate...

Yeah, tell us about your routine. When exactly do you wash with water?

Oh yeah! If someone doesn't like/love cheese, then that someone is insane. But keep trying! Failing isn't something to be ashamed of... quitting is.

Thesis, I used to work retail and I know your pain! It can be stressful at times... definitely depends on your co-workers too. I had the good fortune of being able to work with hilarious people... lau...

I've seen and know PLENTY of people who do not eat anything entailing "high calorie uptake, high glycemic load, high fat intake, high meat intake, lots of insulin, etc." but still have acne. I know pl...

Hey Stella! I never thought about acne as being like whack-a-mole lol, but that's a pretty spot-on analogy. So, you've tried new toothpaste... how long have you been using it? Also, do you do anything...

Wow OP, way to go. I haven't experienced what you've gone through but it sounds annoying as hell. Here's to hoping it stays away

I guess it depends on the type of person you are. I used to constantly pick and sometimes the spot in question would go away, sometimes it wouldn't. Lots of times, it would just get more irritated and...

Do you put your hand on your chin a lot (like when you're trying to concentrate / think or something)? That may irritate the area

Hey carwinns... I know that feel (forced to go to school and show your face when it's not in the best of conditions). Btw, awesome profile pic! Bioshock is epic But, like the people above me have sai...

Hey Thesis, I feel ya! It's tough keeping it away for a long period so just take what you can get... there's always room for improvement. As far as oily skin at work, do you get stressed out while th...

No what is it? Thesis79, you probably found that Proactive is a waste of money as do many people. Their marketing campaign is top notch though. Regular soap rarely will help acne sufferers too. It ...

zachlooter, you and I were in the same boat (and especially so if your first name is Zach too lol). College can be MURDER on skin, especially freshman year. As most everybody has made clear on this th...

Like the other ppl said... moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! If your face starts to peel, try to resist the urge to physically peel off burned skin if possible Sunburn happens to the best of us!

Thanks for the replies people... I would have responded sooner but I was doing some intense studying for the CPA exam this past week. real acnekiller, thanks for all the insight... I have to admit I s...

OP, I can totally relate to all of those mental phases... I don't think in that way anymore, but just the simple fact that I used to hate looking in mirrors or be in photos with people has affected me...

real acnekiller, Thanks for the reply - your post made me think about ibuprofen, cephalosporins and their correlation to protein synthesis. I try to work out pretty often in order to gain strength ov...

Cool, good luck!

Hey Highway, Good to hear you're trying something new... I've never tried minocycline but the skin discoloration sounds freaking scary!! Do you still have that discoloration? J/w if it went away afte...

That's cool you seemed to be able to help someone and I hope it works out. But, maybe some people who have acne don't really mind having it. Maybe they're not looking for help. Going up to someone and...

Hey cake I feel ya... acne can definitely be genetic and if your immediate family has it or had it in the past, you'll probably have a higher chance too Diet is quite important too. Sometimes can mak...

Hey cakemonster, I agree with Mel that your acne is probably still hormonal for the most part. The boat you're in is the same one I have been in in the past too. Tried everything back when I was 14-20...

I've had facial and body acne for around 8 or 9 years and almost nothing I have tried orally has worked much on my body. What helped me personally was Tea Tree Oil soap, being gentle to the skin in th...

If this is a first-time thing, it sounds like you may have reacted to something. You sure they're not just a bunch of hickies? And there is seriously no way to get rid of a pimple within 4 hours, unl...

You're welcome MoonLight! Best wishes. Just remember that there is absolutely no be-all, end-all specific number (2 liters of water per day, for instance) that is the same for every person or every ad...