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Wellll..I've battling acne for some time now...it started up when I was 17..and now I'm 21..but it's still here. I've been trying to use natural products (AVC, tea tree oil..other essential oils) and I have to admit..there was some inconsistent success. Still, I'm not completely happy with what I've been using thus far..and so I think I need to look into something prescription. There's this decent Benzoyl Peroxide product I ordered from ebay...but I noticed in using it..I started to develop fine lines (forehead)..and my acne had not really disappeared..it just changed form..or was doing a good job of hiding itself. Instead..now I just have really bumpy skin. Oh, and I have cystic acne (the hormonal kind from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). The cysts develop mainly on my chin and jawline.
Ok, I know this is pretty long. So, getting to the point. I think I need to use something like Retin A to counteract the bumpy skin the BP leaves behind. I'm thinking..once I'm completely clear..I can get off the BP once and for all..and just use the Retin A for maintenance. So, before I ask my derm for it..I just wanted to see how many people have had some kind of success with it..thanks in advance..
Wellll..I've battling acne for some time now...it started up when I was 17..and now I'm 21..but it's still here. I've been trying to use natural products (AVC, tea tree oil..other essential oils) and I have to admit..there was some inconsistent success. Still, I'm not completely happy with what I've been using thus far..and so I think I need to look into something prescription. There's this decent Benzoyl Peroxide product I ordered from ebay...but I noticed in using it..I started to develop fine lines (forehead)..and my acne had not really disappeared..it just changed form..or was doing a good job of hiding itself. Instead..now I just have really bumpy skin. Oh, and I have cystic acne (the hormonal kind from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). The cysts develop mainly on my chin and jawline.
Ok, I know this is pretty long. So, getting to the point. I think I need to use something like Retin A to counteract the bumpy skin the BP leaves behind. I'm thinking..once I'm completely clear..I can get off the BP once and for all..and just use the Retin A for maintenance. So, before I ask my derm for it..I just wanted to see how many people have had some kind of success with it..thanks in advance..