Fraxel Vs Photodynamic Therapy: Which is Better for Acne or Acne Scars?

I'm a 38-year-old Mexican female suffering from cystic acne since 2 years ago. I was given cortisone injections, but it left some wide pits....

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Acne Treatment for Large Chest Acne?

I'm from Malaysia, and I have some large acne on my chest. I went to lots of doctors to have it checked, but the advice I got didn't make any sense....

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Acne Medicine Alternative: PDT Vs Levulan Blue Light?

I am a 38 year old mexican female. I had a miscarriage 3 years ago, which most likely triggered cystic acne breakouts I get every month, around my...

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Best Laser Treatment for Cystic Acne?

I am 42 years old. I have perioral dermatitis and have cycstic acne on my face as well as brown spots. In my early 20's I did take a low...

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Best Acne Treatment for Cystic Acne?

I have an acne cyst, and it's very sore and inflamed. I don't have terrible acne. I get pimples now and then, but nothing this severe. I was wondering...

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What Are the Latest Trends in Acne Treatment?

Are there new acne treatments coming to the market that work better than current ones? Tried dozen difft acne treatments and none are getting rid of...

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Are There Acne Treatments for Different Types of Acne?

I believe I've got what is called cystic acne.  Does this mean I need different acne treatment than if I were to have a simple form of acne?

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Need Help with Acne - Nothing Works

I have had acne for several years now and i have tried everything, proactive, neutrogena, cetaphil, acnefree, clean&clear, everything...nothing is...

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Cystic Nodular Acne After Corticosteroid

Doctor gave me Lameson (something like prednisone) - corticosteroid for my Bell's Palsy. After taking it for 2 months, in my 47yo - acne appear on...

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How Quickly Should Bactrim DS Stop Cystic Acne?

Several tetracyclines have failed ( doxy, mino, solodyn) as have topicals (evoclin, triaz, duac, retin-a, aczone. I started Bactrim DS 3 weeks ago (2x...

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What to Do About Facial Cyst?

I have had facial cyst present for over 3 months despite being on Accutane? I have nodule cystic acne and have been on Accutane for 2 1/2 months (20mg...

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Cystic Acne - Will It Leave a Dent?

Will cystic acne always leave a dent. i have one where all the pus came out and even the hardest part...now a scab has formed. will it leave a...

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What Type of Cortisone is Used for Acne and What Dosage is Correct?

I was just curious about the type and dose on injectable cortisone for acne cysts. Are they're different types? How much is used and how is diluted?

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Cystic Acne Treatment That Provides Faster Result?

I've been experiencing adult cystic acne for the last 18 months, and I'm positive it is due to my hormones. I'm getting married in a month and would...

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Is There a Procedure to Pull Face Back to Fix Scar?

I am 35 years-old, female. I have a severe scar on my L cheek 1" long from cystic acne. It's lumpy & I tried collagen before but the results...

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Hormonal Acne, High Testosterone. Best Options?

I never had acne until recently. I am nearly 40 with cystic adult hormonal acne. I had my hormones checked and the testosterone was high. I would like...

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Age 50, Fair Skin, Oily T-Zone, Acne - Best Treatment Options?

I am very fair skinned, oily t zone, many pores some large, occasional cystic acne, white and black heads. some acne scars mainly below my lip and on...

Peels, Acne Products, or Blue Light Treatment After Cortisone Injection?

I had an acne cyst injected with cortisone yesterday and wanted to know if it was ok to get either a BHA peel, AHA peel, or even a treatment such as...

Are There Pills Which Treats Cystic Acne , Pco Related?

I have cystic acne on both cheeks, there are bumps underneath the skin that leaves marks. I am bothered by this, and have visited several...

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I Have Been Getting Large Deep Cyst Like Pimples That Erupt and Leaves Holes On My Face After Draining?

Help… I have been getting large deep cyst like pimples that erupt and leave an actual hole in my face after draining, it’s awful and at...

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Can I Do Laser Therapy for Acne, before I Start Roaccutane Therapy?

-I am 20 years old and i have acne vulgaris. -The sunlight during the summer is good against acne butt after in winter acne it gets at the worst level...

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How Often Does Atrophy Occur in the Skin After a Cortisone Injection?

I have a couple acne cysts on my face that have been there for months. I want to have them injected but have heard horror stories of atrophy and...

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Pimple Cortizone Injection Didn't Work?

I had a large pimple/cyst and got it injected with cortizone a week ago. The pimple is actually larger now. Since it is a week out, I know it...

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Will Isolaz Always Make Skin Worse After Treatment?

24 hours after treatment my skin has 10 new cystic spots. I have only had 2 treatments spaced one week apart.

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What is the Best Treatment For Hormonal Cystic Pimples?

I get cystic pimples (one or two) during my pre-menstrual stage. What can I do to prevent these?

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