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14Aug/11Off

How long does acne appear after alcohol or sugar?

I'm simply wondering how long acne can appear after drinking alcohol or eating/drinking anything with sugar. I know that when you drink alcohol, acne is "irritated" and will appear a lot, but for how long? Does it take days before the breakout of acne is over?

20Jul/11Off

How can I stop my acne breakouts before they happen?

I keep getting breakout after breakout (on my face). I just want to know how I can genuinely stop my acne from appearing.

I'm on the third different kind of medication and it just doesn't really work that much. I've watched my diet in the past, washed with different scrubs etc. - but these breakouts just seem to be random :/ I sometimes feel like crying because my skin is so bad. I really need help with this.

23May/11Off

How long does the genital herpes outbreak last without using any medications to get rid of them?

Ive had the first break out and thats when i went to the doctor and they gave me Valtrax and that stopped it from spreading. Now i have the breakout for the second time and i am on NO medication. How long should the outbreak last?

12Mar/11Off

Does the Kate Somerville line The 9!!! help blackheads/acne?

I used to use Murad, but I feel it stopped working to help my acne.

What is your experience with this line? And does it work with a Clarisonic Mia?
I have mild acne- but I currently have a bad breakout my current Murad line isn't helping with.

2Feb/11Off

Has anyone ever tried witch hazel and aspirin as an acne remedy?

So I am in dire need of a fast fast fast acne remedy! Although my skin is starting to clear up from a horrible breakout (specifically around my jaw) its just not fast enough. I have used Burt's Bees Acne Spot Treatment for a while which worked wonders... but only for a couple of months. I would stay home all day applying the spot treatment every 2 or 3 hours and the next day, no more pimples! But now I am in love with Noxzema's adult acne skincare line but I have been skipping out quite a bit. And it doesn't help that I sometimes have to run on 3 or 4 hours of sleep a day. But anyways, my question is... Has anyone ever tried using a witch hazel astringent then applied the crushed aspirin as a spot treatment? I have heard amazing things about both and at this point, I am willing to try just about anything. I need honest, informative suggestions and answers. Please no nasty bias remarks! Thanks. :)

11Dec/10Off

is oxy acne vanishing treatment supposed to hurt?

So I had a really bad breakout recently, so my mom bought me this oxy acne vanishing treatment. When I put it on, it feels like my skin is burning. One of the symptoms of using it is getting dry skin, but I can feel my skin tingling almost, so I'm not sure if it's just the treatment.
For anyone who used this treatment, Did you have this happen to you and does it really work?

9Dec/10Off

What is a good skin care routine for me that is simple and fairly cheap.?

I've never had a terrible acne problem. Im a typical oily skin occasional breakout and blackhead thirteen year old. My skin is a tad oily under my eyes. But it is really oily in between my nose and cheeks but not on my cheeks. I have terrible black heads too. What is something that keeps my skin clean,fresh,and acne-less without drying it out so bad.

23Nov/10Off

acne like rash?

5 days ago i got this acne like breakout in my cheeks. my face is red and itchy. it's worst in the mornings, but i hasn't changed, everyday it's the same. i got my period yesterday, but i have never had this bad acne, just a few blackheads, so i called the doctor. she came and said that it might be an allergic reaction, and put me on anti-allergy meds and some corticoid topical cream. i've been using it for two days and nothing. if it is an acne breakout, how long will it take to clear up? and if it is a rash?

16Nov/10Off

What are some good home remedies for acne, breakouts, blackheads or pimples? ?

My main problem is blackheads and the occasional breakout. I have huge pores. Also what can i do to shrink my pores?? Thanks:)

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16Nov/10Off

What are some good home remedies for acne, breakouts, blackheads or pimples? ?

My main problem is blackheads and the occasional breakout. I have huge pores. Also what can i do to shrink my pores?? Thanks:)

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