tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post7128960091086723139..comments2023-08-29T07:05:33.559-07:00Comments on dear life from noelle: desperadonoelle reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06211220149590038163noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-50122326779309865252010-07-01T16:08:07.549-07:002010-07-01T16:08:07.549-07:00Hey this is Bitty Sarah Jane's cousin I someho...Hey this is Bitty Sarah Jane's cousin I somehow came across your blog, and this post. I had the exact same issue Adult acne sucks. BUT I found a cure and my skin has never been better after suffering year after year for about 7 years and after going on acutane and birth control. If you want you can email me alysebitty@gmail.com if you want more info. It's just too much to write as a comment.Alyse Bitty Hairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847073821200948846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-35276427642277157942010-06-07T12:30:18.381-07:002010-06-07T12:30:18.381-07:00I get cycstic acne and my friend who is a physicia...I get cycstic acne and my friend who is a physicians asst. reccommended i go on an anxiety drug it block a hormone that is released when you have anxiey and that hormone is known for causing acne. If you think you might be an anxious/nervous person and maybe thats why you get breakoouts you should maybe ask for a low-dose of an anxiety medicine and see if it improves. I did accutane and it did not get rid of the cystic acne that was being caused by my stress hormones.Bbellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480792209422323228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-84536542310272039932010-05-31T12:02:10.388-07:002010-05-31T12:02:10.388-07:00I also have never commented but I think your blog ...I also have never commented but I think your blog is so witty and cute!<br /><br />I did accutane twice and, like others have said, I honestly think it is the best solution out there, even if it is a little scary. I think that a lot of the mood swings people report from it (from women) could be a result of the requirement to be on birth control pills--not necessarily due to the accutane itself. (Also, my derm said that one of the accounts of a kid committing suicide on it got a lot of press because his father was a famous doctor--I'm not really convinced that it is a common occurrence or that accutane can be blamed, but who knows, I guess.) <br /><br />The blood tests suck and I did have some unpleasant side effects like joint pain and blurred vision at night...but now that it is all over I'm SO glad I did it. This weekend a friend was complimenting me on my skin and was shocked when I told her I used to have bad acne. I don't even have any scarring.<br /><br />One last thing: I HATED some of the kinds of BC I tried but I love Yaz--I don't feel like I have any side effects and I think it actually reduces my appetite. <br /><br />Good luck!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-71023332245984343792010-05-26T22:00:55.143-07:002010-05-26T22:00:55.143-07:00don't do accutane!
i finally did it in colle...don't do accutane! <br /><br />i finally did it in college when i no longer had to have my parents' consent - and it messed me up... it definitely cleared up my skin, and fortunately i didn't have the horrible drying side effects that they warn against - BUT i did have some major depression that set in. and i completely forgot the warnings, and thought i was just a psycho with crazy mood swings.<br /><br />years later, my dad brought up a lawsuit in europe somewhere about a kid who'd committed suicide while on accutane - don't know how it turned out, etc., but now, years later, as my face is slowly starting to break out more, i would never, ever again go that route... (and that's with a needle phobia - the needles were nothing compared to what happened AFTER)<br /><br />good luck with whatever you decide to do... that's just my story...liso.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16648128552706503404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-10670736381858006822010-05-26T15:24:25.322-07:002010-05-26T15:24:25.322-07:00So, I totally don't know you, but admit that I...So, I totally don't know you, but admit that I might blog-stalk you! Some of my friends are friends of yours! Anywho...I was having the same problem and starting using Boscia(found at Sephora) at night and then using Cetaphil in the morning. I rarely get anything anymore. My face feels so much better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-42977723398379999482010-05-26T13:47:35.628-07:002010-05-26T13:47:35.628-07:00Hello hello I don't know if you remember me fr...Hello hello I don't know if you remember me from college but we were in the same freshman ward? Or maybe just the same building? Anyway I remember seeing you around. Saw your comment on Caitlyn Wilson design blog. Been reding your blog for the past ten minutes. Love it, Ioved the what you don't see post. As for this post, get pregnant. If at all possible. My skin is always best during pregnancy. And I have had two:)Heather Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04115745580704380130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-6431622810095935192010-05-26T13:44:41.676-07:002010-05-26T13:44:41.676-07:00I vote Accutane- but then again I am not a woman a...I vote Accutane- but then again I am not a woman and I was not married when I was on it so the 'no pregnant lady' signs on each pill really didn't bother me. But I went from being a leperous Harry Potter to being not that. And it's been almost ten years now with only the occasional zit. And it's only once a month that they take your bloods.Mr. Marbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005358452547552867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-6484372934778811202010-05-26T13:04:59.235-07:002010-05-26T13:04:59.235-07:00go to a dermatologist. my mom works for an awesom...go to a dermatologist. my mom works for an awesome one it atlanta, and now that hear all the regular stuff they can do, i cant believe all the nutty stuff people try. if you go to a good one, they should be able to set you up on a skin care system that works best for your skin. plus, if youve got a giant zit they can inject it and it will be gone the next day.Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561873019830100673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-13085772868891877022010-05-26T12:51:21.234-07:002010-05-26T12:51:21.234-07:00okay, i use origin's checks and balances face ...okay, i use origin's checks and balances face wash and it works like a dream... plus, i change my face towel all the time - like i'm a little ridiculous and have a special small towel that i use just for my face when i get out of the shower. i also ice my face before i go to bed to make my pores small and skin tight. it probably doesn't really even do anything, but it feels like it does so i continue to do it. :) <br /> sleep helps - are you getting any? sleep, ice, and origins products - they are three favorite skin remedies. loves!robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00408787387743188404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-30265269270710523572010-05-26T12:24:56.146-07:002010-05-26T12:24:56.146-07:00I just happened upon your blog and this was the fi...I just happened upon your blog and this was the first post I read - I have suffered from severe acne since I was 12 (I'm 23) and it has def gotten worse in the twenties. I've tried a whole bunch of crap like you - except for birth control - and I refuse to go on Accutane. My friend's mom is a big essential oil freak/seller and put my her on a regimen after trying everything too - After 3 months not only did she stop breaking out but it got rid of all those red spots/acne "scars" that she had. We always had similar skin during college and tried the same things together so I thought it would help me too - I've only been on it a month (and I also changed over to BareMinerals bc foundation was too much already!) and I have seen amazing results. Its a combination of a monthly digestive essential oil cleanse (pills you take every day - these are what make the difference) and a facial regimen. The company is called doterra. (doterra.com) It's a little pricey and becoming a member is the best option, but I definitely swear by it. My skin is just so much healthier and more radiant as well as the acne clearning up. Also, builddoterra.com is a great site to learn about the regimen.<br /><br />Hope it helps!Julie Canfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665912631705550671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-35350632054735480712010-05-26T10:20:13.165-07:002010-05-26T10:20:13.165-07:00marci joy...
i was hoping the egg white soap woul...marci joy... <br />i was hoping the egg white soap would cure me. it did make my skin feel AMAZING - but cysts still came. i use cetaphil in the morning and a glycolic wash at night. and switched over to mineral makeup...noelle reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06211220149590038163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-80290758440555712402010-05-26T08:45:17.054-07:002010-05-26T08:45:17.054-07:00I'm still prone to break outs, etc but have be...I'm still prone to break outs, etc but have been using cetaphil nightly with sabons facial scrub 2 x's per week and I'm noticing an improvement - which surprised me b/c cetaphil is so gentle. Also- have you tried switching your makeup base?Marci Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687747344524702313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-1903218052674379432010-05-26T08:03:33.380-07:002010-05-26T08:03:33.380-07:00noelle,
accutane scares the crap out of me. i took...noelle,<br />accutane scares the crap out of me. i took it in jr high and had severe gastro-intestinal issues when i got off of it, that took me out of school and had me in-out of the hopsital for 3+ months. the only thing that cured me from the stomach problems caused by accutane was a crazy cleansing diet. <br />but anyway, i highly recommend trying a few different birth controls! i had to try 3 or 4 before i found one that didn't make me feel crazy and cleared up my skin and didn't increase my appetite. my skin is all cleared up now that i found one that works for me. hopefully this will work for you too! :)corrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11077409250465529283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-81931338507062581572010-05-26T06:41:46.124-07:002010-05-26T06:41:46.124-07:00Every time I complement someone on their skin I fi...Every time I complement someone on their skin I find out they did accutane. No joke. Blood test are annoying but your skin would be gorgeous. Flawless. My dad is a dermatologist. He put my mom on it about 10 years ago because she was still having acne at 40, she's so happy she did it. (Don't do it from Turkey!)Lauren Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052330277890309297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-36997423680489600412010-05-26T05:45:52.317-07:002010-05-26T05:45:52.317-07:00Okay, I know I'm late to comment, but I posted...Okay, I know I'm late to comment, but I posted about this same thing on my own blog a few days ago, and here were some suggestions: <br /><br />- stop eating dairy<br />- the wonder bar (www.wonderbarusa.com) is really supposed to do wonders; I've been reading about it all over the blog world, but haven't tried it myself<br />- Aveda's acne facial + their products for acne prone skin<br />- DDF acne scrub (which you can buy online or at Sephora)-- this is what I'm doing now, and it's helping <br /><br />Here's what I tried in college (and it worked, but I was too lazy to continue): washed my face nightly with Cetaphil, followed by witch hazel/alcohol as an astringent, followed by Maalox (yes, Maalox) as a facial mask.<br /><br />Would love to know what works for you, especially if you decide to go on Accutane. I've been too scared to go on it myself...Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899277351488775904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-17822046615966544452010-05-26T02:58:07.228-07:002010-05-26T02:58:07.228-07:00why don't you try #1-3 and cut back on (or cut...why don't you try #1-3 and cut back on (or cut out) the dairy and THEN try BC? <br /><br />for the record, and i realize i'm not living in your skin, i havne't noticed this decline. you always look radiant so it's hard to notice cysts. plus, for better or worse, they don't come to gross, popable heads.E.F.G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10999943452715360094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-49229184801563427852010-05-25T23:13:22.038-07:002010-05-25T23:13:22.038-07:00oh another note. if you go off dairy don't go ...oh another note. if you go off dairy don't go to soy...switch to rice milk. soy can cause cystic acne too.Jordan Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06596583283474675464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-87651606869901689772010-05-25T23:11:31.697-07:002010-05-25T23:11:31.697-07:00http://www.buzzle.com/articles/jojoba-oil-for-acne...http://www.buzzle.com/articles/jojoba-oil-for-acne.html<br /><br />seriously i love adore jojoba oil. use it all over my body as a moisturizer. natural sunblock... :)its a carrier oil and is amazing for just about everything. and it makes your existing acne heal faster... if you're really hesitate i would try it on a discreet area first.<br /><br />you must purchase a separate bottle of VITAMIN A. a multivitamin has only 2500 iu of vitamin a, you need around 25000 iu to really control it. <br /><br />i sent you another facebook message. <br /><br />and bc is the plague. hate hate hate.Jordan Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06596583283474675464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-83352696732523214272010-05-25T21:30:33.092-07:002010-05-25T21:30:33.092-07:00so difficult to know.
i just want to do something...so difficult to know. <br />i just want to do something that will finally work. everytime a cyst shows up (or refills, is that TMI?) it's weeks of creams, cover up and feeling kinda crappy about the state of my adult skin ... <br /><br />things i'm buying on amazon tonght.<br />1) a multivitamin<br />2) jojoba oil (this one scares me jlsg) <br />3) skinceuticals moisturizer<br /><br />and i'm going back on BC. (poor matt)noelle reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06211220149590038163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-30904455998276542712010-05-25T20:53:32.390-07:002010-05-25T20:53:32.390-07:00I did Accutane a few years ago and as you probably...I did Accutane a few years ago and as you probably know you have to be on BCPs at the same time (and use another form of BC). It works really well in the end, but you will be a nightmare for 6 months. Blood draws may be the least of your worries. Raw, dry, scaly, red skin... Dry eyes. I had bad mood swings (maybe it was the BCPs maybe it was the Accutane, who knows). Oh and Accutane will make your acne much worse before it will get better so you could end up scarring pretty bad. Honestly, I am happy I did it but it was a bad 6 months...Heather Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00953505557476506388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-68633838076439404292010-05-25T20:18:34.950-07:002010-05-25T20:18:34.950-07:00I did accutane too during college- after I was RA....I did accutane too during college- after I was RA. It worked really well, hardly a zit since. I didn't have the crazy dry skin but I did get super high cholesterol and some pretty bad joint pain as side-effects. I had to go completely vegetarian for a month or two due to the cholesterol. It kicked my immune system so bad that it brought back my auto-immune disease which was not fun, but I really like not having zits all over my face now :) Good luck!Ryan and Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197233873568332149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-85690043925113227672010-05-25T19:31:53.864-07:002010-05-25T19:31:53.864-07:00I did accutane 3 years ago and it worked really we...I did accutane 3 years ago and it worked really well. Yeah, I had to do it for 6 months, and yes, my skin and lips were so dry, but it was SO worth it. I was TERRIFIED of needles, fainted every time I saw one. But I took the opportunity to conquer my fear, and by the end of the 6 months... i was watching them draw my blood and still til this day, I can without feeling light headed (I even give shots to people in the dental office). I would suggest being under the supervision of a dermatologist with this medicine, since it is a dangerous drug. Part of the blood work checks the condition of your liver. Don't get it from Turkey. My dermatologist also let me do the generic brand (Amnesteem)and it worked perfectly and with my insurance...my co-pay was only $10 a month! If I needed to do it again, I would! good luck!emily Stoddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07126027423130428075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-66449776169457632352010-05-25T18:47:40.689-07:002010-05-25T18:47:40.689-07:00i make my own skin care regime.
my skin has neve...i make my own skin care regime. <br /><br />my skin has never been better. i'll facebook you. its quite detailed.Jordan Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06596583283474675464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-92049542100771004852010-05-25T18:38:05.622-07:002010-05-25T18:38:05.622-07:00I've done Accutane 3 times. Plus I've don...I've done Accutane 3 times. Plus I've done everything you listed and then some, including laser killed sebaceous glands. Accutane is bothersome and sometimes painful, but it works beautifully!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3464459204831485306.post-79976685894053071752010-05-25T18:00:22.603-07:002010-05-25T18:00:22.603-07:00My friend uses Burts Bees skin stuff...it does won...My friend uses Burts Bees skin stuff...it does wonders for her acne. Hope you find something that helps. I have heard pros and cons on accutane. Sometimes it takes several rounds before it gets better.Larsnoreply@blogger.com