Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Anyone here have experience beating acne? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]TinyHere[/m] at 7:24 am on Jan. 11, 2009[quote]For some of us it doesn't go away when we graduate high school. I'm 21 now and I just feel like people don't respect me and I'm really conscious of it. I know mine is only a mild or moderate case but it's persistent and doesn't go away. My dermatologist has put me on every possible topical medication in the last 6 or 7 years but not Accutane yet. I'm considering asking for it but I'm really just afraid of the potential for permanent hair loss. I'm thinking about taking on a drastic diet change like vegan gluten-free low-GI. Someone else told me that I shouldn't let it control my life like that, but I feel that letting defeating acne control my life and accomplishing something on my own would be far better than just letting having it control my life.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post TinyHere Posted at 7:24 am on Jan. 11, 2009 For some of us it doesn't go away when we graduate high school. I'm 21 now and I just feel like people don't respect me and I'm really conscious of it. I know mine is only a mild or moderate case but it's persistent and doesn't go away. My dermatologist has put me on every possible topical medication in the last 6 or 7 years but not Accutane yet. I'm considering asking for it but I'm really just afraid of the potential for permanent hair loss. I'm thinking about taking on a drastic diet change like vegan gluten-free low-GI. Someone else told me that I shouldn't let it control my life like that, but I feel that letting defeating acne control my life and accomplishing something on my own would be far better than just letting having it control my life.

Replies RahRahReplica Posted at 11:09 am on Jan. 11, 2009 Dermalogica are very good for acne clearing products. Try thir Medicated Clearing Gel. The pill also had a big part in clearing up my skin. strandedgirli Posted at 7:32 am on Jan. 11, 2009 I used to have acne but they put me on these pills, can't remember the name of 'em. They dried out my skin completely and I was always dehydrated. I doubt it will result in permanent hair loss. Chocolate Thunda Posted at 7:31 am on Jan. 11, 2009 I eat all organic food and that's helping flush out my face. Cherry Clouds Posted at 7:31 am on Jan. 11, 2009 My friend uses this Equate stuff, it really works for her. Hi Sarah Posted at 7:27 am on Jan. 11, 2009 Use proactiv.. it works. Micus Posted at 7:27 am on Jan. 11, 2009 Do you exfoliate? Acne is caused by a clogging of pores with oil and dirt. Exfoliating scrubs away this crap in your pores. Sometimes though it can be a bit too harsh, and you irritate the skin. Don't forget to moisturize, if this is the case. Katieemilla Posted at 7:26 am on Jan. 11, 2009 I had mild acne, i used proactive for a while. When it died down a lot i used some Clearasil leave on stuff. Then i started taking birth control. I never get pimples, and if i do its around that time of the month or I'm REALLY stressed. Cyanotype Posted at 7:26 am on Jan. 11, 2009 Diet is a way for me. I can't eat anything sugary and stay away from soda. All 8 previous replies displayed.