I don’t know about you, but I am a huge fan of coffee. Not that gourmet stuff you get at places like Starbucks or some other joints that require you to take out a signature loan for a cafe latte or mocha whatever. No, just give me a simple cup of Joe, keep them coming throughout the day and I am good to go. No sugar, no creams, just a strong black beverage that has some kick to it that will get me up and keep me going. I know I picked up the habit from my dad and cherish our memories and moments we had over a morning cup of coffee.
Unfortunately,...
21 Aug
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Acne conditions and treatments; I’ve been writing about them for some time now and I thought I’d covered most every angle and possible form of skin malady and irritation. The truth is I have only begun to scratch the surface.
Something important I’ve stumbled upon based again on personal experience is perhaps something none of you have ever heard of or encountered before. I know I hadn’t, dog acne!
This actually started for me almost five years ago and while most of my posts have referenced my skin and my own face, this...
8 Mar
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This is a story about my depressing life that i need to let ppl know. I had this breakout from dry skin in november 2008 and still have acne right now. My face is always red and there are always pimples on my forehead and some on my cheeks. I went to the last 3 weeks ago and he told me that i had toxins in my body that needs to get out. So he gave me probiotic and digestive enzyme capsules to help make me go poop. The real problem is that my face is red. This redness is not rosacea(doctor told me) and its just there since last november. I cant even...
28 Feb
I don’t believe him. First one said it’s rosacea…that was a year ago and like $200 worth of medications (even with my insurance paying for most of it – $200 was my copay!)…I stopped that right away…I know my neck acne has to be folliculitis, it is big nodules and small little bumps that I pick at constantly and form scabs and dry up, then I pick them again and they bleed…they’re not pus-filled… any ideas? This money-monger new schmuck won’t admit it’s folliculitis – lemme...
28 Feb
What is the best way for men with light skin to treat moderate, persistent acne on the face? Acutane seems like overkill and is expensive. Pills like oracea or minocin have helped, but they have not given me clear skin, only a reduction in redness and acne. Topicals like finacea or metrogel are useless and irritating because I also have rosacea.
I have tried IPL photofacial and it worked better than anything else, but I am still wondering if there could be an equally effective solution that is less expensive. Or, should I commit to a consistent...
27 Feb
Hi, I’ve used Duac Topical Gel (1% Clindamyacin, 5% Benzoyl Peroxide) for acne with lots of success. However, I was hoping to find an over-the-counter treatment that works similarly. I would be happy with a product that had only 5% Benzoyl Peroxide, if one can’t get Clindamyacin over-the-counter. Any suggestions? I have rosacea-prone skin, so I need something gentle on the skin (that’s why I can’t use 10% BP). The only rub is that I live in Germany, and so I was hoping someone had a recommendation for something I can find...
27 Feb
for ten years i have had on/off acne. when i was younger it started out as nasty bad acne on my chin, nose and forehead. then it cleared up to just the random spot or three usually on my chin or jaw. for nearly a year now i have developed a rosacea type rash of lumps on my cheeks. they are small and on some days not too noticeable. the skin gets dry there too.
does anybody know if there is anything i can try first before i go to the doctor about this problem?
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26 Feb
Redness form post acne! Will this HELP!?
kk its been almost 2 months from a horrific breakout that left me with some scars and this really ignoring redness. I got a chinese medicine wash that cleaning out my face and i have less acne. But there is this faint redness from the scaring? I dnt know what to do. MY prom is this friday and i need help. I planning to get some prune juice to help clean out my inside. Will this help the redness to go away!? srry shouldnt say redness, but an uneven skin tone where its faint rosy red at cheeks. ITS NOT ROSACEA,...
26 Feb
Alright, Im 13, and for about a year and a half, i’ve had this weeeeird acne. Its on my cheek, and its like smooth red bumps. The only reason why its noticable is because its soo red! I have no idea what it is, and im not even sure if it is acne. It doesnt hurt, and it usually gets really bad around “the special time of the month” but it never really goes away. It did for a while, then it came back. Its just on my cheeks, and i dont get pimples or whiteheads or blackheads there, just this weird stuff. its not filled with puss or...
26 Feb
My teen-aged daughter (a Crohn’s patient) seems to have red, blotchy patches on her checks and jaw. Within these patches are almost-invisible tiny bumps, that never quite go away. Her dermatologist has ruled out acne and seborrhea and doesn’t believe the condition to be eczema or psoriasis. I have seen references to IBD patients with rosacea, but have read that some of the treatments can bring on Crohn’s “flares”. I would appreciate any advice. Thank you.
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26 Feb
I’m a teenager and I have hardly any acne at all but my cheeks are always red! I’ve never been able to figure it out. They never burn but sometimes they do feel kind of warm. There’s nothing wrong with my face at all except I look like I’m flushed 24/7. I’ve read about rosacea and I don’t think it’s that and I don’t drink alcohol or eat spicy foods or anything like that so what could it be? I’ve looked all over the web and haven’t been able to find anything. Can anybody help me?
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25 Feb
My cheeks are very pink/red (I’m always hot-just hot natured/been all my life) Even in December my cheeks were red because I was always hot. I don’t have acne, in fact everyone says I have such beautiful & clear skin. I blush easily. How can I get rid of this? I really don’t think its rosacea but I’m not sure what it is…please help!
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25 Feb
I am currently 18 now and is starting to get acne normal? When puberty set in, i had occasional zits but now as bad now. Since november 2008 i started to get red and then broke out with acne. I used products like proactive but i decided to heal it naturally, by eating fruits and drink water. But now the intensity is down but its still there. The redness from acne stretches across top of my nose to the side of cheeks where acne are. 3 weeks ago i went to doctors and he gave rated me out of 10. He told me it was 3.5 and gave me probiotic and digestive...
25 Feb
So, for a while ive been using medicicne for my acne my doctor prescribed but it stopped working.
And i honestly dont know what to use.
If someone could give me the name of some acne products that equals under $30 all together, i would love you!
there is no soft part of my skin besides around my mouth and chin.
yeah i have bangs but i always wash my hair its never gets greasy,and it if is i pin my bangs up. and i dont
sleep with it on my face.
And um, i have reaaally pale skin, and i have two problems with that.
1. I have pink/red undertones and...
25 Feb
I’m trying tbsp of coconut oil a day now, and I just started yesterday. Any other ideas.
My skin is extremely sensitive, and thus, I only wash once at night with soap and no soap in the morning. I do not use any product on my face besides the soap at night. I have been doing this regimen for a few weeks now, and my face is still red. I also stopped using makeup a few weeks ago, because I’m trying to solve rather than cover-up the problem.
I’ve tried various products in the past which didn’t help:
egg yolk — helps for...
24 Feb
Now I dont have bad acne or anything, I really dont have any acne actually. I do get pimples and zits yes, but not really acne. My cheeks are naturally very red tho, I don’t know if thats rosacea or herditary or what..? Anyways, we’ve all seen tons of ads for all these different Acne Systems, but does anyone have any personal experiences or products that will forsure work? I want my face to be flawless &clear, but if trying an acne system will make my face look worse instead of better, then I don’t HAVE to use anything. Just...
24 Feb
