Washing my skin with just water has gotten rid of 90% of my acne. How can I get rid of the remaining 10%?
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posted by tomorrow
on Jan 26, 2013 -
24 answers
My newly 30 year old skin is acting like it wants to ruin my life. And my boobs are my skin's accomplice, apparently. What is happening with my hormones?
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posted by youandiandaflame
on Jan 8, 2013 -
31 answers
What's a daily mens skin care routine to have good looking skin? Also how do I get rid of back acne for men? I have had it for years and nothing seems to be working.
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posted by Parh6512
on Nov 23, 2012 -
30 answers
Please help me figure out what's going on with my skin. I have either a rash or acne or something on my face and I don't know why or what to do! I've used Dr. Hauschka skincare for years and would like to stick with that if possible, but I am getting desperate. Details and gross skin photos within!
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posted by pupstocks
on Oct 13, 2012 -
25 answers
I'm in in my 40s. I have scars on my face from teenage acne. Is it too late to do anything about it?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 16, 2012 -
14 answers
I have leftover acne redness from 15 or so years ago, and I've finally decided to do something about it. The goal is to make my skin more even-toned and healthier-looking. What methods and/or products - preferably available over-the-counter - would you suggest? Pics of some of the offending areas on my face
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posted by st starseed
on Jul 27, 2012 -
13 answers
What's the next best option after Accutane? I have Crohn's disease so that's not an option, but doxycycline and topical treatments haven't worked. Are there any other options?
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posted by anonymous
on May 21, 2012 -
12 answers
I had perfect skin until I learned I had a clotting disorder and had to stop using Nuvoring. Now in addition to regular outbreaks on my face, my back is constantly greasy and covered with acne. Is there anything I can do?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 30, 2012 -
12 answers
Dermatology Filter: what the eff is this rash/acne on my chest that won't go away!? What can I do? I can't afford to see someone unless important... is this important?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 26, 2012 -
28 answers
I have mild to moderate acne. My dermatologist is trying to push me towards Accutane, are there any other treatments out there?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 5, 2011 -
39 answers
How do I eat a low-carb diet that satiates me, doesn't make me lose weight and leaves my skin clear?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 22, 2011 -
15 answers
My skin is exploding with hormonal rage... and I'm getting married in 3.5 weeks. Help?
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posted by Madamina
on Aug 17, 2011 -
37 answers
YANMD, but MD(ermatologist) can't see me until October (!), thanks to some excellent health insurance. Last summer I started, seemingly out of nowhere, having a very odd and very severe reaction to the sun on my face - whiteheads, all over, almost literally in crops all over my face. If you picture a person's skin being almost completely swapped for whiteheads, that's along the lines of what I had (not on eyelids, etc, but it hurt and felt horrific). It might be getting worse, I can't get to see a dermatologist, and I work outside in the summers - is there any help for me this summer?
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posted by AthenaPolias
on Jun 7, 2011 -
12 answers
Looking for a miracle worker: Bay Area acne dermatologist recommendations?
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posted by scazza
on Jun 1, 2011 -
3 answers
I'm looking for some new skin care techniques to add to my arsenal in the war against acne, and I'm interested in hearing about people's experiences with acne lamps/lights.
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posted by ThePinkSuperhero
on Mar 10, 2011 -
10 answers
Post-acne red spots and discoloration - YANMD but do I have to see a dermatologist or is there another solution? Pic included
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 9, 2011 -
5 answers
The Oil Cleansing Method seems to be awfully popular around here. I've been doing it for 5 days now and my skin is both better and worse than ever! If you've tried it, how long did it take for things to really improve? Or did you give up on it?
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posted by vytae
on Jan 20, 2011 -
33 answers
Has anyone had success in reducing the number of acne/face cleansing products they use?
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posted by Loto
on Dec 14, 2010 -
35 answers
What type of concealer can I use to cover my acne that will a) look natural, and b) not make my blemishes any worse?
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posted by wansac
on Oct 16, 2010 -
20 answers
Is starting and stopping topical acne treatments a bad idea? I apply my Rx topical treatment more often than not, but it's sometimes inconvenient or I forget about it. Will I become resistant to the topical treatment in the same way that I would become resistant to an antibiotic if I use it on a start and stop basis?
posted by tomtheblackbear
on Sep 8, 2010 -
6 answers
What are the long term effects of ProActiv on my skin? (And should I bother trying to kick the stuff?) I feel like all this daily abrasion can't be a good thing, but every time I try to change products, the acne rears up again.
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posted by nicoleincanada
on Aug 31, 2010 -
19 answers
What have your experiences been with the combination birth control pill (or the progestin-only pill) while breastfeeding? Did it affect your milk supply?
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posted by trillian
on Jul 20, 2010 -
9 answers
After spending a lot of time in the sun, my hyperpigmentation from acne scars has gotten very bad. Do I need to go to a dermatologist, or is there still hope for it to fade on its own?
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posted by tomtheblackbear
on Jul 18, 2010 -
6 answers
Could anyone recommend a dermatologist near Vancouver, BC to deal with dense acne scarring? If you could share some first or second hand experiences of the treatment, that would be awesome too.
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posted by lmm
on Jul 27, 2009 -
2 answers
well. i have searched and searched and there is alot out there , but i am looking for something specific. this question is about BLACKHEADS.
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posted by madmamasmith
on Jul 19, 2008 -
25 answers
I had a sleep study done, and my face has broken out horribly where the electrodes had been glued on. I have never had any sort of reaction on my skin quite like this, so ... what do I do?
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posted by tastybrains
on Mar 31, 2008 -
8 answers
My Accutane treatment isn't showing results. Should I take a higher dosage, stick it out or give up?
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posted by xanthippe
on Mar 17, 2008 -
20 answers
I have a few acne scars, a few broken capillaries...nothing awful, but. I also have a few bucks, and I'd like to get great skin. How do I go about finding somebody to wield a laser (or what?) on me?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 5, 2008 -
7 answers
I seem to have a perpetual set of quite small, flesh-colored or slightly red, acne-like bumps on my forehead. These are not too obvious (though they show when I tilt my forehead in the light as imperfections in the skin), and don't look grotesque or anything. They are not pus-filled nor do they hurt when touched. How do I make them go away? Daily face-washing doesn't do much, and the one time I had a facial didn't really help either.
posted by Malad
on Jan 16, 2008 -
12 answers
SkinFilter: What skin care regimen would help my oily, zit-prone face? Are there EFFECTIVE lighteners that aren't hydroquinone to get rid of old brown marks?
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posted by droplet
on Jan 11, 2008 -
22 answers
My skin is terrible. It's not just the acne, though I do have that. It is mottled and dull. I have deep shadows under my eyes. Wrinkles are spreading under my eyes and from the corners of my nose to my mouth. I don't (and never have) smoked, nor lived around smokers. I drink at least 2 liters of water a day. I'm a female in my early 20s, and I've got the skin of a nicotine and alcohol addict in their forties. What am I doing wrong? More treatment details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 28, 2007 -
35 answers
Any good methods of preventing boils and good care techniques for when they come?
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posted by missed
on Oct 11, 2007 -
10 answers
I still have periodic acne breakouts at the age of 24, and now that I have health insurance I want to see a dermatologist. However, there's a million of them in NYC, and I don't have the time to shop around, so I'm considering going with NYC's most heavily advertised doctor,
Dr. Zizmor. Is this a bad idea? Have you or anyone you know ever said,
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posted by tweebiscuit
on Jun 20, 2007 -
21 answers
