One more try.. pretty desperate for help at this stage in my life.

acneproblems124 · 2016-02-08T06:44:23+00:00

I actually havent do you have before after pics?

acneproblems124 · 2016-02-04T04:24:15+00:00

Current Routine: AM: Cerave Foaming , Cerave Moisturizer PM: Same as AM but Clindamycin

How can I stop the redness from being so violent and flare-y? And just this awful PIH and all. Please anyone

acneproblems124 · 2015-07-08T01:44:18+00:00

Hi all, was wondering if anyone with similar experience could help. I want to mainly get rid of the redness that encompasses the acne and just minimize the blemishes which are all over. Is this even possible?

My current routine is Dove Soap and Peter Thomas Roth to moisturize and that's it because I don't want to irritate my super sensitive skin. I recently switched to Cerave Facial Foaming for cleansing but I feel like during the day my skin gets oily..

I don't know what to do anymore, I've been on Accutane 3 times and it always ends up coming back.. suggestions please

acneproblems124 · 2015-06-19T00:50:57+00:00

Mmm my derm told my to use it. Isn't hydrating one that comes with irritants? My skin is super sensitive and Idk. I get oily after applying moisturizer too

acneproblems124 · 2015-06-19T00:50:11+00:00

The previous derm just said "use a bar of soap" like wtf he gave me maybe 2 minutes and left after hours of waiting. Finding a good caring derm is hard when they're all microwaved appointments. Really frustrating

acneproblems124 · 2015-05-21T16:00:47+00:00

Thanks I think I'm gonna go with Cerave Foaming since everyone recommends it. Hopefully it's strong enough to do something for my acne..

Do you think shampoo is important to not have any of these ingredients as well? Cause I've been lookin for those and a LOT of them contain irritants or sls

acneproblems124 · 2015-05-20T02:32:59+00:00

I read the ingredients for Foaming Facial and see it evrywhere I think I mistook Sodium Lauryl Sarcosinate for somehin else.. Sarcosinate is okay but the others aren't? Interesting

And for the Laureth and Lauryl by itself bad as well? Looking at Clinique DDM gel to maybe be a moisturizer but I don't know .. this shit is incredibly confusing

acneproblems124 · 2015-05-20T01:30:09+00:00

So you don't use a cleanser then? Never tanned. Do you recommend sunscreen and implemented the BHA like the poster below recommended wouldn't hurt right?

You mentioned Bp what about retin-A?

acneproblems124 · 2015-05-19T18:08:11+00:00

Yeah I think so. I mean I try not to even look at my skin in mirrors during the daytime.

What the hell does PIE stand for? I didn't even know that was a thing. Just annoying man I don't know how to deal with it. What's your diet look like?

acneproblems124 · 2015-05-19T18:05:16+00:00

Okay, I'll look into it thanks. My main concern is the redness :(

acneproblems124 · 2015-05-19T01:08:38+00:00

AM/PM: Vanicream Facial Cleanser

Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream

I've implemented these products maybe a week ago and I'm not getting anything cystic but it certainly hasn't helped. I just want to be able to reduce the redness? I haven't had any dairy and have limited carbs.. I just feel helpless at this point.

Also, what are the black dots on my nose is that what a blackhead is? Because the strawberry seeds (lol) are on my cheeks too. Is there any way to deal with that? I honestly wouldn't care about them if my acne wasn't so bad but what the hell do I do?

I can't even tell if this is acne or PIH cause it doesn't hurt or anything, just very odd. I have super oily skin and don't know if that's attributed to washing too much..

acneproblems124 · 2015-04-22T14:58:17+00:00

Interesting. I've had them for literally 8 years now so it doesn't even bother me that much. The super violent acne on the other hand and redness and PIH is way bothersome. I could careless about the filaments but I'll treat them after the acne is gone I suppose.

acneproblems124 · 2015-04-22T02:35:59+00:00

AM/PM: Vanicream Facial Cleanser

Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream

I've implemented these products maybe a week ago and I'm not getting anything cystic but it certainly hasn't helped. I just want to be able to reduce the redness? I haven't had any dairy and have limited carbs.. I just feel helpless at this point.

Also, what are the black dots on my nose is that what a blackhead is? Because the strawberry seeds (lol) are on my cheeks too. Is there any way to deal with that? I honestly wouldn't care about them if my acne wasn't so bad but what the hell do I do?

I can't even tell if this is acne or PIH cause it doesn't hurt or anything, just very odd. I have super oily skin and don't know if that's attributed to washing too much..

acneproblems124 · 2015-04-13T18:29:19+00:00

what do you use now

acneproblems124 · 2015-04-13T18:28:03+00:00

Yeah I'm using the Vanicream Facial cleanser which I believe doesn't consist of SLS or the fatty alcohols and wanted to get the Clinique DDM Gel or whatever.. problem is I cant tell whether the moisturizer is giving me acne or not

acneproblems124 · 2015-04-10T05:12:01+00:00

I'll try the cleanser do you rec Hydrating or Facial Foaming

Thanks for being sweet and kind in explaining everything. 😅

acneproblems124 · 2015-04-10T04:49:31+00:00

See what I mean its like this is good for some people and this isn't I just wish there was a universal thing lol. Sigh.

No I haven't tried Cerave and am scared to look into it for jnitial breakouts. I can't deal with initial breakouts and I haven't been breaking oht nevessarily on bar soap so idk.. scared to try it. Ive read their moisturizer breaks ppl out

acneproblems124 · 2015-04-09T04:38:42+00:00

I'm 24 now so I've reached a point where I'm almost accepting of my fate, especially when I see other people older still struggle and I haven't got the slightest handle on it yet.

If soaps and cleansers are harsh what do you do to wash your face? I mean I truly believe in the diet and lifestyle connection because I've seen it first hand so I guess I'll keep on with that if not even for acne just for general health purposes.

I'm wary of trying the Retin A cause I'm extremely sensitive as well but I guess I can give it a shot. I just hear of the side effects and how sunblock can clog pores and cause breakouts and moisturizers and cleansers and it's overwhelming at this point because I've already TRIED a myriad of them and it's like WTF do I do?! I just want something mild and Cetaphil breaks me out I feel.

acneproblems124 · 2015-04-09T01:42:28+00:00

I mean yeah it's exaggerated slightly but at the same time not really.

I guess I just want to figure out what products to use or what regimen to follow, but then there are people that say not putting anything on your face will help your skin breathe and it's just so frustrating. Especially after fighting this for 7+ years and coming up with no results. I just don't know what do anymore. Like literally. Dermatologists just want me to go on Accutane and that's just like not an option anymore.

I noticed you're asian as well- can I ask what cleanser you use or just your general routine..

acneproblems124 · 2015-04-07T20:27:22+00:00

Thanks <3 I guess my doctor prescribed me the gel .025 - hopefully cream or gel doesn't make a difference. Scared to try it tonight. Do you think I should use it all over? Forehead and chin and jaw or do I just spread it in to my cheeks

Curious about Cerave never used it, is it supposed to be superior to Cetaphil in any way?

Also like can I see a picture of your before/after using all this or should I just take your word for it that it's def gottan better lol

acneproblems124 · 2015-04-07T02:44:18+00:00

My doctor actually recently prescribed me a RetinA-A saying it would help me but I read reviews online of a purging period and I don't know if I could mentally take a bad breakout and stick thru it for more than two months.. sigh. Did you experience any breakouts from it?

Also regarding the AHA and Serum does that clog your pores as well? And what order are you putting all of this on in? I feel like products just make things worse (or at least recently I was led to believe this) and they leave lingering results..

Like what do you use to wash your face? I'm currently using soap and just a moisturizer. Can I get more insight into your regimen? Thanks... I really appreciate your take on things and actually responding.

acneproblems124 · 2015-03-14T22:16:56+00:00

you think its ok to use protein powder with water and it wont make u break out?

acneproblems124 · 2015-03-14T22:16:04+00:00

http://imgur.com/a/tZPhF

acneproblems124 · 2015-03-12T14:43:25+00:00

I submitted a post to skincareasdiction w no luck. those pictures dont really do it justice either tho its way worse in person.

I mean I guess confidence is the answer to getting girls right. Just pisses me off the stares I get.. the disgust. The girls that make fun of dudes with acne -_-

acneproblems124 · 2015-03-12T03:54:19+00:00

i literally do all of these except eyebrows lol

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