The Acne Thread #2

[ILoveMarcJacobs]

that is why and i wrote that on the birth control forum here on the fashion spot... i feel very strongly about this...

[Micaela]

Originally Posted by Jasmine<3

what do you guys think of pro active?
i've finally resulted to using it.. and it's okay.. i just hope it works >< i've heard that once u stop using it, it all comes backk. but in the meantime, i sure hope it works! althoguh i find the cleanser a little too exfoliating for every day use.. i use it threee times a day... along with the other 2 steps. T_T maybe the time in the afternoon i'll just use my old cleanser..

anyways, what are youuur thoughts about it ? =] feed back pleasee!

Oh, and i just finished a 2 month period of minoxycline.. this time, it didn' work well like last time =(((( i was pretty disapointed.
Clindoxyl gel, however, is pretty impressive =]]

I used proactive for like 2 years, and personally I think it's definitely not worth it. It irritated my skin and made it so dry, and as a result I think that just made my face produce even more oil. Now that I've stopped it and just used cetaphil, my skin has cleared up sooo much more.
Of course, everyone's result can vary, so I guess maybe you should try it and see? it does work for some!
all the best!

[ILoveMarcJacobs]

pro activ is HORRIBLE i tried it and it worked wonders for the 1st 6 months and then after that my skin started breaking out worse then ever! its a quick fix and that is it. read all the reviews on makeuopalley.com TRY DUAC it works really well ask your derm for DUAC i think i might try that

[laurette]

^I'm sorry ILoveMarcJacobs, I didn't know that
I've been on a new pill for 5 days now and it's said that this one actually lowers your risk of breast cancer, of course I can't say whether that's true or not, but I guess that's another topic

[russh_kris_z]

does anyone know how much it cost to get laser resurfacing for just like ok its ounds pathetic one scar.. and then a bit between my eyes '''

[spierce]

I just got back from the derm
I got a gel for the acne itself, Isotrex that contains Isotretinoin and a cleansing gel called Zeniac. I'm supposed to wash my face in the morning and evening with the gel first, then apply Isotrex and after a maximum of 8 weeks I should see a difference. If I don't see a difference after 8 weeks I have to go back to the derm, she was really, really kind; I'm so happy! I hope it works now.

[ILoveMarcJacobs]

Estrogen is in all birth control pills... that is what causes breast cancer.. be careful. They will tell you anything...

[ILoveMarcJacobs]

I want to get microderm for my skin and my scars... will it work?

[erin_k]

excuse my ignorance but isn't estrogen also naturally produced by the body as well? how do they know it's from the pill. not being snippy, just wondering.

[DandyWarhol]

Vitamin E works sooo well.
even if you've got oily skin, put it on after cleansing your face, keep it going, and your skin will turn smooth and your red marks will lessen tremendously and eventually go away.
i know many people are skeptical of vitamin E and say it doesnt do anything, but it really does.

[daddyslittlegrl8]

^Where can you get vitamin E from?

dlg

[Eurasian Mélange]

Originally Posted by DandyWarhol

Vitamin E works sooo well.
even if you've got oily skin, put it on after cleansing your face, keep it going, and your skin will turn smooth and your red marks will lessen tremendously and eventually go away.
i know many people are skeptical of vitamin E and say it doesnt do anything, but it really does.

I think it definitely depends upon the individual as to whether it works or not. I tried it for over a year and it did hardly anything.

[heaven]

^ i agree about the vit e not working for me, but certain things work for some

to update on my "no dairy routine", my skin is the clearest it's been in so long!!!!! it really has to be this because i've tried everything and this is the only thing i've changed! and i've gotten used to my morning tea without any milk or cream, so i don't feel like i'm missing anything, i'm only waiting for my spots to fade even more and i'll be doing the whole no makeup thing !

[keroppi]

^ Yay good for you heaven!

I took supplements for Vitamin A, C and E when I had really bad skin and it definitely helped me

Sometimes, when you're growing up, nothing can stop pimples from erupting everywhere in your face despite taking medication etc because of the hormones. But for some people, pimples will naturally become less and go away as you grow older.

[heaven]

^thanks!