Skin Care
"How I Cured My Cystic Acne"What do you do when you've been struggling with cystic acne for years? You find a way to make it go away. Read on to see how one reader finally figured out a cure |
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The facialist, Tanya Eubanks, first exfoliates and steams my face. Then she uses her gloved fingers and a medical needle to perform extractions. And it is as painful as it sounds. The worst part is when I hear the noise of the needle pricking each cyst. It sounds like a tiny burst of air, which might not seem bad, but all I can think about is all the gunk coming out each time, and it makes me cringe. By the time she applies a mask to reduce redness, I've lost all feeling in my face.
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Very useful information, Thanks for sharing this article this has been a major disease affecting personal life
by fakargian Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 02:02AM Report as inappropriate
"I have terrible cystic acne but I don't want to take prescription medication!" she whines. Puh-leeze! You are given treatment, have access to products other than cleansers, but won't use them. This is a ridiculous article. I cleared my skin with soap, water, alcohol, and a complete dietary adjustment. Zero sugar, starch, breads, oils, fried and processed foods. I eat broccoli, greens (lots of greens), steamed and poached veggies, broiled or canned salmon, tofu, quinoa, brown rice, half a lemon a day over food or in unsweetened green tea, and blueberries. Someone else mentioned the sugar/insulin/hormonal imbalance link. You have to take responsibility for your lifestyle, as well as your treatment.
by sandra_lewis Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 02:13AM Report as inappropriate
I can't disagree with much of this. I was almost half expecting some wild remedy. :) When I was younger I had very bad cystic acne. I took tetracycline, minocycline, doxicycline, I used topicals like Retin-A, Cleocin-T, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide. I began using the Citrus Clear products on a regular, daily basis. Also I never touch my hands to my face, and the result has been acne free. NOt even an occasional pimple.
by melissa_locks Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 03:33PM Report as inappropriate
I am so glad that I have never suffered from acne like this; what a difference in the end, but also what an ordeal!
by GigiSD Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 08:27PM Report as inappropriate
very helpful!!
by rna Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 03:45PM Report as inappropriate
Thanks to Doxycycline, I am now acne free!
by EricaC123 Friday, February 22, 2013 at 03:35AM Report as inappropriate
I suffer from acne and I found this article extremely helpful. Thanks
by Misselizabeth Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 07:37PM Report as inappropriate
Adult acne is tough to clear, women or man it is tough. I am wondering if she stayed with her treatments long enough for them to help. Hormonal acne is the toughest, and findin the right balance for the hormones is a hit and miss process.
by duncan101 Monday, December 24, 2012 at 04:56PM Report as inappropriate
Good for her. I just started suffering from acne (weird) but i think i'll try a different approach.
by nicky22 Monday, December 24, 2012 at 12:03PM Report as inappropriate
good for her( :
by aishak55 Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 06:28PM Report as inappropriate