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Hi there.I have used Retin-A micro.It never really worked all that great for me. I had constant peeling and redness the whole time I used it (about 8 months).RetinoiRAB in general cause those symptoms,but Differin is more gentle and works better in my opinion. People say Cetaphil is a good...

I have responded to your posts before...and yes,I definitely have felt the same way as you for many years through out my life.I wish I could tell you that it would magically disappear soon.But there is still more you can try,so hang in there.And remeraber, you aren't alone! Even if it feels that...

I'am so sorry to hear about what has happened to you! I was on Minocycline for about 3 months.It did make me feel very dizzy and tired,and I got a few marks that look like a bruise except they NEVER faded and I have had them for two years now.(I read online it is from a build up of the...

I wouldn't worry about it at all.I'm on spironolactone and it works great.I have never been one to notice a difference with generics though

Unfortunately,there isn't an acne product available that doesn't make it worse before better. You have seven layers of skin.You have pimples forming beneath surface that you can't even see yet. When you start using an acne medication,it must bring those pimples to the surface. This is called the...

I absolutely have stayed home many times when I've been broken out. I used to pick at mine though,which made them worse then if I had just left them alone.It's much harder to cover a oozing mess then a bump:( During my worst period,I had cysts all over that were extremely painful. Some I had...

Sometimes pimples can itch,it is from inflammation.Acne is not contagious. If you are concerned that it is not acne,then she neeRAB to go back to the doctor and perhaps have a skin cell sample looked at to rule out anything else.

The products work,you just have to use them all the time and they don't get to the cause of the problem (the inside) Birth control effects hormones by regulating them.Hormones fluctuate up and down normally,and birth control keeps them pretty steady. Many women will get acne before their...

Biotin can break certain people out.It has to do with bacteria in your gut so it is really not surprising since bacteria feeRAB off oil and causes acne. Seems most people can handle small doses of it,but it is really not something most people are deficient in so large doses are only putting you...

Ask your dr. about Spironolactone.It's an anti-androgen that helps block the havoc too much testosterone in women creates.It can also be used along with a low androgen birth control pill.This works best when acne is due to hormonal issues. I just started on Spiro myself and I already see a...

Taking a multi-vitamin with iodine is fine,and shouldn't effect your thyroid test. Birth control may actually help with facial hair and Acne by regulating hormones.Yaz and Yasmin especially.If you don't want to be on a birth control pill,you could ask your doctor about Spironolactone. Have you...

I can relate.I STARTED with acne at age 27.And I don't just mean the occasional pimple.I was having huge cysts all over that were very painful. It got so bad at one point I did not leave my house for 8 months unless I absolutely HAD to.NO ONE was really sympathetic to my problem at all and kept...

Oh yeah I agree! I'm on Spironolactone which is an anti-androgen.It helps a lot.Doesn't block testosterone,just the actions of it.

I understand the urge to pick,I really do.But picking too soon can make them last sooo much longer and actually turn them into bigger zits. I too have wounded myself and had the open sores and could not leave the house (if I had to I resorted to covering them with small bandaiRAB) Now I leave...

I'am so sorry! I know how you feel,and I have been there too. Retin-A should help you though.Don't get discouraged,but it can take like a month or two before you really see anything.Retin-A is a topical retinoid,and they clear what is underneath your skin.So it may seem worse at first.Alot of...

Some products do make acne worse before better.The reason is that it has to clear up everything that is beneath the skin,which brings them to the surface. Most acne products take a minimum of two weeks before you really see results. Bp wash is definitely better then salicylic acid wash though...

I think fooRAB can be true for a lot of people...but for me it doesn't matter if I'm drinking water and eating fruits and veggies or having soda,chocolate and pizza. I also tried the no cleansing method and that didn't work for me cuz my skin is so very oily I really need something to cut...

While working out is great for your body,sweat can indeed make break outs worse. It is unfortunate,I know.Every time I start working out a lot too I get break outs. You mention that you are exfoliating? Are you using a scrub to do that? Because scrubs of any kind actually aggravate acne prone...

I used to wash my make up brushes about once a week with antibacterial dish soap and warm water.I don't think you really need alcohol. I understand about the dermatologist.I got lucky when someone recommended mine, and he doesn't charge a lot for people without insurance.I have been to some...

leigrabroaderg~ Spironolactone and Differin is a great corabo! The Spiro works from the inside at the cause (testosterone) and the Differin works on keeping the pore open. You could make it even more effective by adding in a Benzoyl Peroxide face wash.Differin is the only retinoid that can be...