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I dont know what happened to me
i am 20 now, before i never had acne but since a year ago acne come to my face so bad without any reason. i eat the same food, i got the same stress level …
Get rid of an already popped pimple?
I have school pictures in a couple weeks and I'd like to know how to get my face free of zits! I have normal skin, it's not oily or anything. (Well maybe …
Acne and over weight...Could it be due to climate change?
Hi my name's Hemesha...I'm 20 years,I'm South African Indian(not that it matters) and I've recently moved to the U.S.A. Well I was 19 when I moved and …
How do I get rid of blackheads and acne organically and fast? Not rated yet
Hi, i am a 13 year old girl and puberty sucks! I have dealt with bothersome acne for almost 3 years, but just recently is it becoming severe. I have tried …
Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid what's the difference? Not rated yet
I've been using Pacnex for a year and I can't afford buying it all the time.
I found something similar by DDF which contains Benzoyl peroxide.
I …
Lost information and need help ! Not rated yet
Hello all!
I am new to forums that discuss Acne and other skin imperfections. I have been suffering for many years and sometimes almost given up on …
How can I combat accutane hair loss? Not rated yet
I have been losing my hair for over a year now. I noticed it after I took accutane. It's continually getting thinner and I am very worried. The dermatologists …
What's the quickest way to clear my moderately severe acne? Not rated yet
This past spring is when my face started breaking out worse than ever before. I've tried so many products and really can't take anymore disappointment. …
A bump that does not want to go away Not rated yet
I have suffered with acne since I was 10. I'm 20 now and I think this disease is the most frustrating. I never want to go out. Some has cleared up a bit …
Should I use sunscreen protection daily? Not rated yet
Should I use sunscreen protection daily even though I think sun protection will worsen my acne because of its oily components?
Thanks, Ana
Yvette's …
Persistant whiteheads Not rated yet
I have been having a problem with persistent whiteheads developing underneath my eyes. They don't go away despite whatever I try. I know I shouldn't …
Appearance affecting my job interviews Not rated yet
Did you ever have rosacea? I've just been hit with it and for the first time in my life I'm having trouble with job interviews. I can't make the stress …
What's BP cream? Not rated yet
What is BP cream? I've been dealing with the same acne for 22 years, started at 19. Need all the help I can get. Thanks for all the info.
Acne is not improving Not rated yet
Going into seventh grade I started to break out and so did my best friend so I did not feel alone. Meanwhile, I went to the doctor, got meds..great. Waited …
Hair loss from accutane Not rated yet
I've been off Acutane for 8 months now and I still seem to be experiencing hair loss. What should I do? It's effecting my self esteem!
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How can I get off retin-a? Not rated yet
I'm 22 and have been using retin-a for years. I know it is very harsh on the skin, leaving it tight and dry and unprotected. But when I try to stop or …
Roaccutane Not rated yet
Can I use olive oil while taking roaccutane?
Yvette's reply: I don't see any problems with taking olive oil as it's a mostly harmless natural substance …
White heads in ONE spot Not rated yet
Hi there!
I have been getting a grouping of white heads in one spot of my face, by my chin/cheek.
I will have like, 3-7 pop up over night!! The …
Pregnancy hormones to clear up acne? Not rated yet
So I got pregnant a little over a year ago, and while I was pregnant, my skin cleared up completely. I have always had skin problems. But anyways, now …
Punch Grafting for Acne Scars Not rated yet
I have lot of acne scarring on my cheeks and I feel more concious now since I started a new job. Should I do punch grafting on my skin? How long will it …
Roaccutane Side Effect Not rated yet
I am 22 years old and I have used Roaccutane for 2 months (20 mg BID). I tested my blood and liver functions. My cholesterol levels increased after starting …
Obagi Not rated yet
I've been using obagi and tretinoin for almost 2 months now and I think my face is getting worse. Should I wait for another month?
Yvette's reply : …