Archive for July 20th, 2010

Extremely Pissed Off [anti biotic] [minocycline]

Today was a day of revelations for me. Heres the story:

About one years ago I was placed on minocycline, which cleared up my face wonderfully. Heres the problem, my doctor kept me on longer than you ought to stay at a certain anti-biotic on the dosage I had. You hear a stay at a high dose for as little time as possible, because your body is a resistance to any anti-biotic build, so they put me on a lower Completely dosage.

My dermatologists neglegence **** ed me over – Now

hyperpigmentation and scars to help [scar reducer] [strivectin]

Has anyone heard of Strivectin? I was shopping at Sephora a few weeks ago and found this stuff out there. I have not bought, but the lady said it really well on the minimization of stretch marks and acne Pock marks. Im kind of skeptical about that stuff because it seems to make many claims as a scar reduction rings while Ive heard that laser and intense treatments are really the only options to reduce scars. Anyway, after I heard about the stuff, I asked some people I know that scars. One person

it's normal to still get pimples while on antibiotics? [use of antibiotics] [jawline]

I was given antibiotics to take along with my Retin-A about two months ago and I dindt get that first break out until about 3-4 weeks into my use of antibiotics (doxycycline). Is this normal? My pimples are now very low and small. And most of the pimples I get are all over the side of my face around the jaw line projects. I know its normal to the first break of the form given pimple medication, such as Retin-A, what date, etc. Just curious as the standard treatment with antibiotics too, because

What do use for acne scars and redmarks on the body [acne scars] [laser surgery]

There are products that people recommend either a dermatologist or a shop. Also does anyone have a laser treatment to get rid of acne scars and redmarks on your body.

Recently, Red spots on the face are not sure of how they arise [pimples] [theses]

Welcome noobie . here.

Not sure what to make of this. Can anyone help me identify what this might be or what it might have been?

Recently I started getting red marks in several areas of my face. Ive never been before you and Im not quite sure what to make of it.

Theses marks do not look like pimples, well at least from what I used to get as pimiples. They are small, very slightly elevated, bright red with the surroundings, the type of reddness know, like when a

Time to blast away the acne. “New” regime [cetaphil] [accutane]

Well, Im finishing up my third month of Accutane, and while Ive seen good improvements, it could be better. This I intend next month to be clear, are 4 months and I am planning to change things. As my name suggests, Im tired of this all.

Im on Accutane 80 mg daily. Im going to just keep my face wash water (warm water, i cannot wash with cold water, and it hurts my face). Im going to my chest / back wash with cetaphil for normal / oily skin (did this for my face, but i dont see my face

anyone ever heard of cosmetic MICROPIGMENTATION [permanent makeup] [micropigmentation]

COSMETIC MICROPIGMENTATION, it sounds better than laser for me, thats pretty much permanent makeup. Ive seen this commercial on the newer technology and is suppose to really good.

Relieve yourself from the daily application of cosmetics to your eyebrows and eyelids – or forget about having to touch your lipstick in the middle of the day. Lets permanent makeup to add to your new look to give you a sharper, more focused, contemporary look.

This area of expertise includes the

How many people face scrub? [wash cloth]

I heard that washing your face is really bad, because it produces more oil, etc. But I think that if I do not lightly scrub my face with a washcloth at least once a day my skin becomes scaly and itchy, anyone have any idea this?

Murad Acne Complex? [benzoyl peroxide] [informercial]

I was thinking about trying this. Their promises better results than Proactiv informercial. Assuming acne and other defects that look like acne treatment benzoyl peroxide without ne. ne evidence or advice is appreciated. i cannot post the site so just search for Murad acne complex or sumthing
thanks

can anyone help me? [uneven skin tone] [hormone imbalance]

hey can someone help me?
after Retin A / Accutane / antibiotics, my acne is now fairly well under control
still those red marks and scars though

but one thing that is troubling me is my uneven skin tone on my cheek, it is darker than other parts of my skin and I knows what results in that. My derm said maybe it is due to a hormonal imbalance or he doesnt even know him say he is rarely seen as this.

seriously, i dunno what happens . ISIT caused by sunburn or due