Comments for Acne Magazine

Comment on Vicodin is Making Me Break Out by KELLY

KELLY — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:31:49 +0000

glad I found this article! I thought I was going crazy. Had a minor issue a few days ago and the dr gave me vic. to take a few times a day for the next week or so. I got this rash like breakout type of acne on my shoulder area and on the the tops of my arms. I thought it was really strange bc when i do breakout its never like that or in that area. I finally realized that the only change I have had in recent days was the vic. Luckily I am feeling a little better and decided to discontinue the vic yesterday. Seems that the rash liek breakout hasnt spread or increased. So I , like the rest of you, think this is the culpret! ugh!!But glad I know now!

Comment on If You Drink Coffee, Drink Lemon Water to Counteract Breakouts by Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:53:16 +0000

I am excited to try this. After I finally figured out that the coffee was making me break out, I was struggling every morning to get going without my caffiene. I hated choosing between acne and coffee. I pray this solves my problem.

Comment on ACNE PRODUCT REVIEWS PAGE by Jodie Marolf

Jodie Marolf — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:52:03 +0000

Hello there, are you able to advised me where can find some organic and natural eye crem discounts! Simply because I 42 year- older and I don’t like to much chemicals thing solutions! Appreciate it

Comment on Blue Light Acne Treatment by Elma Methe

Elma Methe — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:31:49 +0000

Hi there,I came across your website and felt compelled to comment on your skin issues (don’t worry, I’m not trying to sell something). I’ve dealt with skin problems off and on (mostly ON) since I was about 10. I’m now 29. I tried EVERYTHING under the sun trying to get my skin under control. Prescriptions, OTC products, natural remedies, etc. It didn’t matter what I did, I was always fighting with super oily skin and break outs. I was VERY careful with my skincare routine and always washed my face twice a day and used all of the products as directed. Nothing helped.

Comment on Acne Scarring Products by Caterina Schwebel

Caterina Schwebel — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:53:35 +0000

We do not use cream for tattoo removal. The tattoo ink is embedded deep in the skin and the cream does not reach deep enough into the skin.

Comment on Remedies for Blackheads by Arletha Mashiah

Arletha Mashiah — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:35:02 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story. I? can relate, because I suffered with acne as a teen. It washorrible. In the end, I found that natural cures worked the best for me, and I tried all kinds of pills and potions that weren’t suitable for my type of acne.

Comment on Apple Cider Vinegar as a Topical and Internal Acne Treatment? by Tammy

Tammy — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:13:22 +0000

From Acnemag : Hi Tammy. My best recommendation for hormonal acne is diet. I’ve noticed that when I increase sugar, caffeine and other stimulants, it throws my hormones out of whack. On the other hand, when I’m eating a lot of fish and other foods with omega 3 fatty acids, fruits and veggies, and not a lot of refined carbs, my hormones, and hence my complexion just look a lot smoother and do not break out as much. Sugar, refined starches and caffeine and other stimulants are, in my opinion the worst offenders when it comes to throwing off hormonal balance.
Hope this helps a bit.

What is your recommendations on hormonal acne? I am 49 and still suffer with this!! I have since age 16…I totally believe mine is hormonal…nothing the derms give are working, and I mean nothing. For the past who knows how many years…any suggestions….???

Comment on Amish and Acne : Random Thoughts by Christine Campbell

Christine Campbell — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:19:47 +0000

Does anyone know if Amish have lower rates of acne than the rest of the US?

Comment on Clean & Clear Oxygenating Face Wash : What is It? by Heather

Heather — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:30:15 +0000

I recently had a microdermabrasion and the aesthetician told me to use an oxygenating face wash because acne cannot live where there’s oxygen.

Comment on Is Dairy Really Bad for Your Skin? by Claire

Claire — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:42:40 +0000

Dairy is at least bad for the skin of some people. I could not be more certain of this and so it really bothers me that dermatologists claim food does not cause break outs. For me, dairy is my main cause of acne, but I am in my mid-twenties. I suspected this cause and effect for some time and rarely ate dairy until a nutritionist recommended that I eat more dairy, especially Greek yogurt. My skin at the time had been perfectly clear for about 2 years. I tried eating dairy for about 2 months. The first month, my skin slowly became more pimply. By month 2, I had a couple, expanding areas of soon-to-be-breakouts. I cut back on dairy and then gave it up around month 3. After giving it up, it still took several weeks for my skin to recover.

Now, as my husband puts it, I’m a “glutton for punishment” because giving up dairy was so hard for me, that I decided after my skin had again been perfectly clear for a year of no dairy, I would try it again. At first, I thought it would be fine. I did have a few pimples right away, but I thought it wasn’t a big deal. It became worse and worse, and by month 3, I have break-outs mostly on my chin and forehead. I give up dairy, and 3 weeks later, it already looks like new break outs are about over.

I know not everyone has this reaction to dairy, but I certainly have it and for doctors and others to say food doesn’t directly cause pimples is simply misguided and wrong.