I did something bad; I was wrong and I'm sorry (skin care edition)
I picked a scab on my face. It won't go away. It NEEDS to go away - by Saturday. Hope? Former zit/ingrown hair on my chin, tried to dig the hair out, turned into one of those spots where the top is...
View ArticlePCOS + skincare after stopping hormonal birth control?
I am 37, and I have PCOS. I've used hormonal birth control (Yasmin) for the past ten years. Before I started the pill I used to have mild but constant acne on my cheeks, but while on Yasmin it cleared...
View ArticleKeeping acne under control after going off the pill
I'm going off the birth control after many years of being on it and having pretty good skin (not perfect, but I'm happy with it). The only time my acne has come back was during my pregnancy when it...
View ArticleWhat can I consume to improve my skin and hair?
I am interested in food, drinks, vitamins and supplements that will improve my skin and hair. Clear and glowing skin has been an illusive goal all my life. I have combination oily skin that's prone to...
View ArticleOTC anti-acne regimen for teen boy?
My 17-year-old son has had persistent but relatively mild acne through his teen years, with occasional periods of more active breakouts. What over-the-counter products have you or your teen found to be...
View ArticleBest Cosmetic Treatment for Scarred Skin
My skin is pretty bruised and scarred after 10 years of obsessive picking and hair pulling. Two expensive months of having lovely gel nails reduced my nail biting significantly. What similar sort of...
View ArticleWhat makeup product am I looking for?
Acne-prone makeup-wearing people of Metafilter: What product can I buy that 1) won't break me out, 2) is extremely sheer and will help even out dry middle-aged skin without making it look even more...
View ArticleWhy did prednisone clear up my acne?
And given that I can't take prednisone long term, can knowing that it worked where other things haven't steer me towards finding an effective treatment? I have mild to moderate adult acne. (I'm male...
View ArticleHormonal birth control — cystic acne and migraine auras
I used to take birth control (tri sprintec/tri linyah) and it was great for a long time. I have always struggled with cystic acne and it is the only thing to ever clear it up long term. For a few years...
View ArticleTiny mystery skin bumps that cause a lot of pain
A family member of mine has a perplexing skin issue - he has tiny (like pin-head sized) hard bumps on his back, neck and arms that cause a huge amount of pressure and pain for him, and can even...
View ArticleHow to handle a change in skin type after antibiotics
I took antibiotics for a severe sinus infection in late January. As is typical for me whenever I take antibiotics, the low grade acne all over my face disappeared and my skin finally got smooth after a...
View ArticleI look terrible - is this reason enough to see a doctor?
These past couple of months I have been progressively looking worse and worse. To the point that friends ask me if I'm feeling okay. I'm not sure if it's just part of aging, or if something is going on...
View ArticleDo not exceed recommended dose... or what?
I found a candida supplement which works wonders for my adult acne, but is only really effective if I take it in more than the recommended daily dose. What are the risks? Also, which of the many...
View ArticleSkin care for genderqueer person newly taking testosterone
My genderqueer love has recently started taking testosterone as part of a gender affirming therapy plan, and as predicted is starting to experience acne as part of this mid life return to adolescence....
View ArticleHow do I take the shine off my skin?
My skin is naturally oily. I alternately use simple Cetaphil cleanser and/or Retina-A and my acne is gone, but the shininess remains. Ugh. Is there some other product I can add to get rid of the shine?
View ArticleWhy does drinking more water cause acne?
This is bizarre and I’m not fully sure if it’s not psychosomatic. But over the past several years, I’ve connected drinking more water with getting more painful cystic acne and more acne in general. As...
View ArticleShould a dermatologist remove the milia on my face?
I recently had a facial, and the esthetician said that the white dots on my face (on my forehead and below my eye) are milia. She was not able to remove them and said that I should have them removed by...
View ArticleIt's 2022. Surely we've solved pimples by now?
What is the one product I should put on my freshly popped pimple to make it shrink and go away, quickly? Once in awhile I get a painful pimple on my face. It grows into a whitehead and I pop it...
View ArticleHow To Fade Acne Scars from Home As A Newbie?
Trying to focus on being my best self after some rough times, I'm tackling a bunch of issues that have bothered me a while. One is stubborn acne pitting. Unfortunately this is a huge (and expensive)...
View ArticleBaby got back...acne
I have back acne, how do I get rid of it? I had a fairly significant hormonal shift a few months ago that I've resolved but it set off some significant cystic back acne. I haven't had back acne since I...
View ArticleCaring for angry facial skin
I took some prescribed topical medication for acne and things did not go well. Now my skin is very upset and reactive. How should I treat it until I can see my doctor again? To start things off: Please...
View ArticleAdult acne--help!
This may get long. The tldr is that I am having issues as a 42 year old afab woman and I'd love any suggestions! So I've struggled on and off w acne since puberty. But last weekend I got my face waxed...
View ArticleHow to feel more comfortable not covering my acne with makeup?
For years I have wanted to give myself a break from covering up my acne, but I sometimes find it hard to feel like I look nice if I don't. What are your best tips for the emotional bit (just letting go...
View ArticleCould shower water inflame my skin? Are there filters to help with that?
Is it possible the water in my apartment is making my face break out? Is there a specific shower head filter that might help? TLDR— 49 (M). I've been getting near-daily breakouts for a year and have...
View ArticleBasic (very basic) Skin Care for Kid
My kid has his first facial pimple. My kid is neurospicy. My knowledge of skin care is rudimentary. Help me find a simple face wash for him and basic acne care products that he can use. My kid is...
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