I just bought it because my acne has gotten worse and I decided that it might be because I was using bar soap- although it seemed to be great for me when I had clear skin before.It doesn't foam much, smells ok, and my skin feels pretty clean after.Has anyone had any bad reaction to cetaphil...
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salad dressings.....Sat, 15 Dec 2007 02:17:00 GMTwhat are some good salad dressings that are good for the face?? or what ingredients in salad dressing should I look out for?? I love salad and usually have ceasar, ranch or three cheese dressing! all from Kraft I believe.....are these bad to begin with? Thanks...
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Accutane relapse & frustrations with dermsSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:38:00 GMTI thought I would be one of the 'lucky' ones to go on Accutane and never have to worry again... I was hoping what the derm said was correct, "You're going to wonder why you never did this sooner."....I feel dumb now thinking that there could ever be a 'magic pill'.... :n...
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What Vitamins are good for acne? Which ones are bad?Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:32:00 GMTOK I want to start Taking Vitamins now that Im done with accutane, but I dont know which kind of vitamin would be good for the acne and which ones would be bad. Can someone please help me. I read on here that some people are taking vitamins....
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So frustrated!Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMTdeleted post...
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Kids, I love them....but not this weekend....Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:14:00 GMTThe one weekend I finally get the balls to forget about my face and just go out.... I know they're just kids and they don't know any better, but URGH!, I must have had at least three of them ( in TWO DAYS!) say, "What's that on your face??"My husband (he's the best!) quickly...
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cortisone shots?Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:06:00 GMTI have a cyst forming on my forehead..and i was just wondering..should i go have the cortisone shot or wait it out?? Did it work for you guys?? Let me know! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif! Thanks....
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Shoulder & back breakoutsMon, 17 Dec 2007 06:01:00 GMTI'm 19 years old and haven't had any real acne problems for awhile. I drink a decent amount of water(don't know how much of a difference that makes? Wivestale or not?) but I've been having breakouts on my shoulders and back(only where the sleeves cover me when I'm wear...
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help me find a good cleanser plz!Sat, 15 Dec 2007 02:40:00 GMTive been using a cleanser by nivea for combination skin ...anyway its been kind of drying my skin out ...my skin also gets pretty oily during the day and its acne prone. What would be a good cleanser for me to use? thanx so much for any replies....
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Dial Anti-bacterial Face SoapFri, 14 Dec 2007 23:17:00 GMTWhat do you guys think of the Dial Anti-Bacterial Bar Soap w/ Vitamins?I have been using it on my face for a month, it worked the first week, than I started to dry out again.. I think this bar may be a little too drying for me.. I remember using Dove Sensitive Bar over the summer and having grea...
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Makeup on acne?Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:12:00 GMTI have mild acne I think, don't really know. My pimples are tiny red bumps that always turn into scars. How does it look to wear makeup over acne, generally? I was thinking of getting proActiv's blemish concealer thing to just dot over my red spots, and use some of their powder, but do...
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Hi-still here & need help with scarring-PLEASE!Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:29:00 GMTHello again! I'm still looking for any advice or information on a acne scars. I know you are all pretty busy but I would really love some help here. I'm just going to cut and paste my original post. Thanks!!Hi. I'm new to this board and have been reading some of the posts and h...
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20mg of accutane for 1st month - does it do anything?Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:43:00 GMTI just started accutane for moderate yet persistent acne with about one cyst per month. My derm prescribed me 20mg for this first month and he said we'll go from there. I was just wondering if 20mg does anything at all. I'm male 165lbs. 23 yrs. old. Any info?...
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Qs for those of you who had breakouts from Zinc....Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:08:00 GMTHi there,I just started taking Zinc a couple of days ago. I bought the 50mgs, but I cut it in half, so I am taking about 25-30mgs per day. I have been taking it on a full stomach so no problems with nausea so far.I am prone to hormonal cystic acne and since I have been taking the Zinc I have bee...
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stubborn pimple?Sat, 15 Dec 2007 23:57:00 GMTI have had a pimple on my neck for a few MONTHS now. I have tried leaving it alone and using acne medication on it. None of which, seems to work. Is this actually a pimple or is it possibly something else? Is it normal to have a pimple for a few months? Any info would be greatly appreciated!...
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Pimple Inside Ear; Help!Sat, 15 Dec 2007 02:05:00 GMTI am 15 yearold female ; Recently while taking a shower I noticed I had a pimple inside my left ear .I am extremely scared, nothing like this have ever happened before.Does anyone have any clue what could of caused this ?/and what can I do to help. Some of the things I have tried are .. Poppin...
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am I the only male at 23 with acne?Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:35:00 GMTI remember coming here complaining years ago about my acne and I am still having problems! It is all so distressing!im 23 and a half and I just dont know what to do. Ive been only minocycline and doxycycline most recently but i really dont think they helped much at all. Funny thing is like 2 mon...
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Herbal teas...?Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:13:00 GMTJust wondering if there's any herbal teas which have helped with your skin/acne...? I've heard of a few helping, like Green Tea, Burdock Root, Camomile...What's everyone's opinion on the best ones?...
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CP Serum & HyperpigmentationThu, 13 Dec 2007 00:44:00 GMTDoes the CP Serum or TriReduction Cream work well on hyperpigmentation?Has anybody tried it?If not..whats the best treatment for hyperpigmentation?...
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Anyone tried "cleansing" your system?Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:25:00 GMTHi.I know the topic of constipation has been brought before in regards to whether it effects skin or not. I personally get a little "slow" quite often. I saw an ad for "Ultimate Cleansing" for people who have symptoms of "self-poisoning"...too much toxins in your body. Symptoms include consti...
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burts bees-toner?Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:44:00 GMTthey started carrying burt's bees at the bath and body works near me!! yay! but, they don't' have the toner. Do I really need the toner?...
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Acne Meds/ Stinging FaceTue, 18 Dec 2007 01:34:00 GMTI have acne, and just started treatment for it a week ago. I wash my face in the morning, then wipe a t-stat pad on it. In the evening I wash my face, wipe a t-stat pad on it, then put differin gel on it after the t-stat pad dries. A few questions- my acne is only worse so far. How long shou...
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Warning about BactrimTue, 18 Dec 2007 04:30:00 GMTI posted a few weeks ago about going to the derm and she gave me Bactrim & Duac and how happy I was with the results. I had read on here about the serious side effects of Bactrim, and did my research, but I only experienced bad headaches for the first couple of days so I thought I would be fine....
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minocycline= worse?Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:53:00 GMTI took Doryx in college for a bad breakout which was unusual for my skin. I noticed a difference within a day- all the breakouts healed up almost right before my eyes.Now Im immune. My skin is messed up due to birth control and its never looked this bad. Im hoping its temporary, but it is persis...
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stevia...good or bad?Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:23:00 GMTfor those who don't know what stevia is, in short, it's an herb found in south america that when processed is like 200x sweeter than sugar.the good news: it does NOT raise blood sugar and it has some nutritional value. also, some sites indicate that the the extract is helpful with acne...
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Anyone else in the UK using...Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:46:00 GMTHolland and Barratt's own brand aloe vera gel??I looked all over for some this morning and ended up going into H an B to look and they had their own brand in their as well as one other I think. Anyway, I ended up taking it. Anyone else use it?...
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productsTue, 18 Dec 2007 15:48:00 GMTi have mild acne , and often break out for no reason , at the moment my skin is quite clear, i have been useing oxy on the spot, benzoyl peroxide 2.5w/w and t-zone face wash which contains tea tree i was wondering as to weather any one eles out there has had any sucess with these product brands....
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A Supplement to help dry skin that worked for me!Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:36:00 GMTAs soon as I started taking Saw Palmetto, my face became oily. I know it's not good to have an oily face, but when you have severely dry skin and it's winter, it's better than having to apply tons of moisturizer or jojoba oil. It REALLY worked for me. But for those of you who t...
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dry noseThu, 13 Dec 2007 00:41:00 GMTi on accutane and was wandering what people did for their nose? The inside of my nose is so dry it cracks and bleeds....
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spot in armpitWed, 19 Dec 2007 08:11:00 GMTgot a spot in armpit had a little bit of puss out of it how do i get it to pop...
As soon as I started taking Saw Palmetto, my face became oily. I know it's not good to have an oily face, but when you have severely dry skin and it's winter, it's better than having to apply tons of moisturizer or jojoba oil. It REALLY worked for me. But for those of you who t...
i on accutane and was wandering what people did for their nose? The inside of my nose is so dry it cracks and bleeds....
got a spot in armpit had a little bit of puss out of it how do i get it to pop...
for those who don't know what stevia is, in short, it's an herb found in south america that when processed is like 200x sweeter than sugar.the good news: it does NOT raise blood sugar and it has some nutritional value. also, some sites indicate that the the extract is helpful with acne...
Holland and Barratt's own brand aloe vera gel??I looked all over for some this morning and ended up going into H an B to look and they had their own brand in their as well as one other I think. Anyway, I ended up taking it. Anyone else use it?...
i have mild acne , and often break out for no reason , at the moment my skin is quite clear, i have been useing oxy on the spot, benzoyl peroxide 2.5w/w and t-zone face wash which contains tea tree i was wondering as to weather any one eles out there has had any sucess with these product brands....
Hi.I know the topic of constipation has been brought before in regards to whether it effects skin or not. I personally get a little "slow" quite often. I saw an ad for "Ultimate Cleansing" for people who have symptoms of "self-poisoning"...too much toxins in your body. Symptoms include consti...
they started carrying burt's bees at the bath and body works near me!! yay! but, they don't' have the toner. Do I really need the toner?...
I have acne, and just started treatment for it a week ago. I wash my face in the morning, then wipe a t-stat pad on it. In the evening I wash my face, wipe a t-stat pad on it, then put differin gel on it after the t-stat pad dries. A few questions- my acne is only worse so far. How long shou...
I posted a few weeks ago about going to the derm and she gave me Bactrim & Duac and how happy I was with the results. I had read on here about the serious side effects of Bactrim, and did my research, but I only experienced bad headaches for the first couple of days so I thought I would be fine....