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You can try the regimen.. All pharmacies carry generic drugs (the main ingredient still there, it might just have been modified locally or according to what country you currently stay). Just pick some good old BP and a good moisturizer that works for your skin. Try engaging in things you like, or go for a walk, anything at all.. When you're all alone with your thoughts, sometimes it really gets depressing. Cheer up

My derma prescribed me BP 2.5% during my initial bouts with acne to be applied every other day with other antibacterial combination (it was too gentle for the acne). I'm using 5% BP twice a day (applied thinly) with a good moisturizer. This controls my acne. Observe your skin and adjust as necessary. (had acne for 1 year, 3 mos)

everyday washing with shampoo and conditioner, no blow drying=) hair thickness: 1" in diameter when in a bun=) -long, black, straight hair (shiny but not oily)

I don't think that's true, (the judgmental part)..I'm asian too. but I agree with you with their flawless skin and complexions.

I used to get about 1-2 zits during my periods. I did nothing, they went away on their own volition as soon as the period week is over. I was given some pills to regulate my hormonal activity (due to severe dysmenorrhea and irregular periods, and not for the zits). I'm not too sure if it was the pill that worsen the acne but after stopping, I've started to get zits all over my face. It's not solved but it's controlled (with the help of antibiotics and other products)

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I think I've seen the "young" old woman that was featured.=) That facial therapy method was patterned or hailed from hyperbaric therapy. Quite a newermethod in the medical scene but this actually dates back in 1662. It is very beneficial to a lot of existing illnesses now, including acne. (but very expensive) http://www.synergyreleasesports.com/therapies/hyperbaric

There's a forum here that contain members' personal experiences with accutane if you're seriously considering it, and if you're derm and you, think it's the last resort. Different accounts are written there (both beneficial and not), and it would be really good for you to read them (if you haven't read them yet). I can not personally vouch for accutane since I haven't tried it. Personally, much as I want to be as objective about the drug as I wanted to, i hope you can find other therapi

P. acne isn't considered contagious. This link will help explain why: http://aboutacnecare.blogspot.com/2009/01/...contagious.html Bacteria could go into a stronger strain.. So our usual dose the last time we had a disease might not be enough to combat what you're having at present. That's why there are 1st generation antibiotics to 3rd generation and etc.. That's also why, when you are prescribed a full dosage on an antibiotic therapy, you have to finish the full course (extremely impor

Tea tree oil in combination with other anti-acne products gave me very good results. Am using 3 combinations of anti-acne (BP, my moisturizer has an active ASA, and my toner has Tea tree oil) Tea tree oil is nowhere as drying as BP for me (I use Body Shop's tea tree line, and i have to say they are working quite nicely for me). This can be drying for someone but it was what's effective for my skin. Glad TTO worked for you too!

hey, how's ur abdomen? Observe it more, see if pain persists.. Just concern. Your appendix is located in that area (right lower quadrant). See if it gets acutely painful. That isn't a derm thing anymore..

@iwillbfine and HomeboundGypsy: Yeah..it's really not that easy..=( I had some heavy duty power struggle..hehe