Acne Tips

Went to the beach and spent considerable time
sunbathing. Was a bit conscious at first, but when I saw the
sun’s healing effects on my back acne, I was surprised.
I mostly have discolorations now (due to the sun
and saltwater, perhaps) but not as much breakouts as
I did before my vacation. There were no changes in
my diet. I’m thinking that my back acne was caused
by stress too.<br><br>And I didn’t use sunblock or
anything on my back. I just let the sun’s rays do its
work.

i bought some cetaphil.. it seems like my skin is breaking out more.. how sad
<br><br>later

and blackheads… okay i dont got that much acne
but i have a sick amount of black heads on my nose…
and around my checks i have like little holes i think
those are blackheads also? and 2 poxs scares =( can
anyone gimme help for any of these please thx

I went to my derma all freaked out that I had
scars but she assured me that it was just my skin
healing. Now I had and still get these redish indents in
my skin after I break out and she says they arn’t
scars. They are slowly and I mean SLOWLY going away but
I’m trying to be patient. So maybe what you have
could just be "healing skin." Also, I’m currently
taking an oral anti-biotic and I’m ortho-tri-cyclen so I
was wondering if anyone knew if the ortho is
pointless to take for my skin if the anti-biotic is just
canceling it out?<br>Thanks!~meg

Hi all!<br><br>There is a site that will let you
know which cosmetics are non-comedogenic and safe for
acne. It is called www.zerozits.com<br><br>I use it as
my "beauty bible" and try to stick with the
cosmetics they deem safe. Also, they have an ingredients
list that lets you know what to avoid
etc.<br><br>Another thing to keep in mind: Just because a cosmetic
says it is "oil free" does not mean it is. Go to the
site I just wrote about and it will explain
more!<br><br>Hope this helps!<br>Portia

yes i know about vaniqa.. but i havent been to a derm in awhile.. i have gone to
sooo many derms.. with no success in the past… i may at beginning of next
year.. try again with one…

have you talked to your derm. about possibly using vaniqua? it’s a facial cream
that eventually stops the growth of facial hair on women.<br><br>Amina

To compound my acne problem.. I have for the last
few years.. excessive facial hair.. UGHHHH,, just
what I need, Huh?<br><br>I have been shaving and it
makes it worse.. I also read somewhere that another
female said this causes pimples as well.<br><br>Anyone
have any ideas on facial hair in women? what should I
do

I wish I knew

What is the best way to get rid of acne scars?
Also, is sacilyc acid used to peel away dead skin,
because every time I use it (which is maybe twice a year)
my skin gets a light burning sensation and later
begins to peel.<br><br>Amina