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As a matter of fact, yes. All the sugar (high fructose corn syrup for that matter, which is worse than plain sugar) and no fats, protein, or fiber to slow the digestion of it, causes serious spikes in insulin levels which can cause oil glanRAB to overproduce oil in susceptible individuals...

That depenRAB. If it's beta carotene it should be safe, the body only converts beta carotene to vitamin A if it neeRAB it. If it's vitamin A from animal sources it could be dangerous, especially if it's more than 100% RDI.

Most acne treatments take some time to show results, usually its recommended to stick with a regimen for a few months at least before deciding if it works. Minocycline is an antibiotic and also has anti inflamatory properties which might explain the reduction in redness. Differin helps...

Those can potentially be symptoms of Diabetes. Definitely mention them to the doctor during your next checkup assuming you're getting regular blood tests for being on Accutane. If you start noticing other symptoms, particularly frequent thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, or unexplained...

I have read before that benzoyl peroxide, similar to antibiotics, kill the "good" bacteria just as well as the bad. So basically if you use it for a long time (I used it every day for several years) and you suddenly stop using it, your skin will basically be defenseless causing an overgrowth of...

The upper tolerable limit for the animal form of vitamin A is 10,000IU. I've been taking 5000IU myself along with other supplements like zinc and omega-3. I also eat about 3 carrots a day which is supposed to be about 25,000 IU of beta carotene. So far I haven't noticed a huge difference but...

I've never used proactive but to my knowledge the medicated lotion has the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide. When left on the skin benzoyl peroxide stays active for a long time, as long as 12 hours I think. So washing it off would not be ideal for best results. I have oily skin also and have...

Well, I'm guessing people who have grown out of acne won't be browsing this section much but I figured I'd ask anyway, I could sure use some reassurance right about now. Has anyone here grown out of acne in their 20s or later, or know someone who has, particularly if your/their acne started at...

Just a warning. There have been quite a few posts on the board on and off about success with giving up all treatments. I decided to try it recently since, I'm 21 and hey maybe I've grown out of acne. Wrong. Basically I wash my face twice a day with cleanser, and apply benzoyl peroxide gel...

I'm using the micro coated aspirin which disolves into a paste literally in a few seconRAB. It seems like a cheaper alternative to commercial acne products w/ salacylic acid but I've only been using this method for a week, probably not long enough to notice much of a difference.

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I used to take a multivitamin and my skin did get worse if I remeraber correctly. I took it until the bottle ran out and then I just didn't get anymore. I don't know if it had iodine, it had just 100% rda of several things (so not a mega-multi) at the time I attributed the problem to just poor...

If you put it on your skin dilute it with about 1 or 2 parts water and slowly work up to a stronger solution. Vinegar is acidic so it helps maintain the proper pH level of the skin and can help it shed dead skin cells. I'm not aware of the benefits of drinking it, but have heard you mix about a...

I am in the same boat pretty much. I'll be 22 in Noveraber and I've had acne for the last half of my life at least. Sometimes for awhile it seems like it's going away but it never does. Ever since I started college it's very rare that I see anyone else with acne which makes it even more...

I'd say the vast majority of people do grow out of it. In college I rarely see anyone else on campus or in my classes that still has acne, as opposed to high school where moderate acne was common and nearly everyone had at least a mild case. Then again it's hard telling who grew out of it, or...