Okay so I do know I have posted wuite a bit about my battle with acne, but it seems to NEVER go away!!! I mean it isn't extreme, but it's moderate and nothing seems to diminish it and I want it to disappear forever! Honestly, I have tried countless over the counter item, been to numerous dermatologists, and I still have no solution to my problem. I mean come on!!! My final option has lead me to Accutane, and I do not want to go down that road. I have seen the good it is capable of doing, but I have also seen the terribel side effects that have come of it, and I am frightened of trying it. Literally frightened. My friends have tried it, and have become so sick, have had wierd mood swings after coming off it, or lasting effects that are causing serious health problems, all because of Accutane. And for most it didn't even work! It continued to return even after two rounds. I cannot afford Accutane even if I was willing to go down that road, neither can my parents. We also cannot afford the numerous medications that I would need to "heal" my face. I have tried the samples, didn't work. But then I ran into a friend that told me about the natural way to heal and prevent acne. Her face is gorgeous! She drinks herbal teas, applies herbal medication to her face, and does everything herbal. She told me that it works better than any other dermatologist could do for her face, and she had bad acne. she told me she takes zinc and fish oil, but I didn't catch how much of each. And I also didn't get the information from her about the herbal items she uses to get rid of acne. Can anyone please help me get rid of this acne! I am so very desperate, but I don't want to try Accutane. My acne is not severe, so I know I do not need it. I really don't know what to do anymore, I am so lost. :bigear: Please help!

Mino works alright, it has cleared the big nasty breakouts, but I am fearful of what may happen if I stop taking the pills.

I might consider being tested for my acne, to see what is causing my acne. It may be hormones, vitamin deficiency, or some other underslying cause that I just don't know about. I will have to wait and see. Thank you!!:)

Yes I did, do you think it would be a good idea if I took it along with my current medication? I am willing to take this if it won't cause any abnormal side effects.

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So as many of you I have battled with acne for awhile. I do believe I found the source of my problem though, the main culprit was dairy as many have suggested to me. Sugar is so-so, it can affect me if I eat too much, and I have not eaten too much sugar in awhile. My face has shown a great improvement, but I believe I need something more, as it is clearer but still not "clear" if you know what I mean. I have been washing my pillow cases, not touching my face, avioding overexposure to the sun, and eating right, but my face needs a boost to reach clearness. My dermatologist has me on minocycline(I think I spelt that wrong, sorry in a rush!! no time to edit) and a retin- A cream, along with a face wash (cetaphil cleanser, works wonders!!). Again I need more, many people have suggested I take vitamins, zinc and fish oil!! Okay I can do that, but will it affect the other pill I am on? My face has improved and I am so thankful to God for that, but I want my face to be clear without any more pimples, and I would prefer not to use Accutan which would be my next step. I found this link, is all that is written true? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/do-milk-and-sugar-cause-a_b_822163.html Advice is appreciated!!

Thank you Jann and you were the absolute BEST teacher I ever had, you made math worthwhile and I am glad for all you have done for me. Thank you so very much!!! And let me know when you are heading to Africa! I know I couldn't believe it either, but I graduated and I am so very happy. Thank you for your kind words, I am truly grateful!! Thank you so very much!!! Thank you so much for your encouraging words!!! And to all I could not quote, I thank you for the Congragulations and well wishes! You made my high school experience wonderful!!!

I have finally graduated!!!! I am so excited yet it is also a bittersweet feeling at the same time. It's been a great season of my life, but like all seasons they do come to an end. I have graduated, and I am ready to begin a life for myself. There have been many laughs, a few times of tears, but I am glad the roller coaster ride of high school is through. God has placed a desire in my heart to serve Him, and I will until the day I draw my last breath. I will not be attending college, and as of right now no vocational schooling is in store for me either. And you know, I am okay with this decision, actually excited about it. I of course will not be lazy!!!! I am heading off to Africa, Asia, and Mexico to serve and minister to the lost, and help those that just need help. I am going to begin construction on my family's new home, I am learning sign language, getting a job, starting photography, and working on building up my own buisness. So as you may see, God has definitely given me a fulfilled life, and I plan to carry out all this and so much more. My frequent visits to the board will become fewer and fewer as things more important are placed in my life. Like I wrote above, it has been an amazing ride and I couldn't have had a better outcome. I thank you all for your support, advice, and comfort in all that has occurred in my life, and I will miss you all. But life must go on, and who knows, maybe one day I will be visiting these boards again in search of homeschool advice for my children. ;) God is so good, and He has brought me through alot. Thank you all and God Bless!!!! Cheyenne:)

What is PCOS?

After almost 8 months of seeing my dermatologist, I have decided to switch as he is not prescribing anything for me that is working. I have been to him 4 times and he upped the dosage, but all to no avail. It stinks, because now I have to go to a completely new person, but I hope this time around I will find a cure. It is not severe, but it is consistent and I just want it to disappear for good. Accutane is a last resort and I mean last resort. I have seen the good it can do, but I know there are many bad side effects. My skin overall is not terrible, just a few pimples around my nose area, but even then I am still self consious about it. The derm I was seeing wanted me to pay a lot of money for treatments that were not covered by insurance, and I have a friend who was treated without having to do any of that and she had worse than I have now. So my parents have finally agreed that I can see a new dermatologist, and we will se where that leads us. Genetics are not nice sometimes...:tongue_smilie: Just thrilled to share!!:)

Wow, this is where lack of sleep has brought me... Thank you so much for clarifying!! The lightbulb has turned on!:D

I am seriously not understanding this and it is making my head spin. Coupled with the fact that I have had very little sleep and am exhausted could count for it also.:tongue_smilie: If I wanted to graduate from high school say by the end of this year or early next, the website of education for my state (RI) says I would need to complete so many credits to graduate. But HSLDA says I do not necessarily have to have these credits to graduate, either way I will not be issued an "accredited" diploma, but many colleges would see it that way. I just don' understand this!! And lack of sleep is not helping. If I were to graduate by the end of this year, I would have 4 English, 4 Math, 2 Science, 3 History, 2 Foreign language, and about 6 extra curricular credits. The state says I would have to have 3 science credits instead of 2, but HSDLA says 2 are fine? I don't get it. Could someone please explain this to me? I am so tired and am off to bed soon.:bigear:

Well put!!!:)

Harp, my sister and I are going to learn how to play as well!:)

I like this one too, especiaally with the humid weather rolling around the corner. I doesn/t hurt o try thanks!!

Oh my that is stunning! Wonderful job!!!:)

I think I may try the DHC, it sounds pretty amazing and I hope and pray it will improve my skin!! Thank you all for your suggestions!:)

I am in need of a facial cleasner, but it has to fit certain criteria. I have extremely sensitive, oily skin, that constantly breaks out no matter what, but especially with the humid weather. It is somewhat under control now, but I would like a facial cleasner that cleans my face without causing break outs and I would also prefer if it were organic or all natural. Any suggestions? TIA!!:bigear:

Congratulations to your son!! How awesome it must be!! Now if only I can find a job...

As we are nearing the end of this school year (11th grade for me, but I will be schooling during the summer), I have a few questions about science. This is my second year in biology because my first year I had horrible curriculum that was just well, horrible! But now I am using Apologia Biology (love it!!), but the Modules can be quite tedious, i.e. lots of reading, studying, taking notes, and then testing, my friend says she never had to do half the stuff I am doing in biology and she is a pre-med major. So I have gone over how I can complete biology, by simply reading and doing the review/study guide questions. I mean I'm retaining all that I am reading since I can answer most to almost all the questions correctly, and I retain more simply by reading. But if I were to answer all the questions, along with test taking, and the like I would not complete Biology by the date that is required!!!! So as you may see, I am in a major dilema over this, if I read and answer questions, I feel as though I learn more rather than studying which is something I do not have the time for at all. I cannot make the time, nor can I find it lol! Many other things are taking up my time, and I have a deadline to complete biology by, so this is pretty much my only option. Would this be alright? Should I try and take the tests anyway? I mean I am just so nervous that this might not suffice or be up to par with graduation requirements, although from what my friend has described to me, I seem to be doing pretty fine. Any advice? Please and thank you!!:bigear: Cheyenne, who is always running out of time.:tongue_smilie:

Awesome! Congratulations on your acceptance to the program and I hope all goes well for you!!:001_smile:

Thank you all for your kindhearted and honest replies, they are wonderful to read and a good way to gain great knowledge about the outside world. This is what God has told me to do, and I plan on following it through until He says otherwise. Thank you for allowing me to vent my frustrations , I feel better and will keep working towards my goal while keeping in mind all that you have posted.:D

Thank you all for the advice and especially the honest opinions as I was looking for that. Many people ask me what I plan on doing after high school, so that is when I tell them.;) But like many of you stated, I can certainly enter college at a later time in life if I see the necessity of it, and maybe I will enter. But the local CC fits my needs perfectly, and I do not plan on owning a buisness until after I graduate CC so that I will have a job that I can fall back on. I am short on time so will probably edit later, but I do appreciate all of the great feedback!!

When I attend CC, I plan on working when school is "out", I also have a year left to earn some extra cash before I go to school. Hopefully I will be able to receive financial aid and an academic scholarship (offered at CC) which will relieve many of my money worries. Working during school will be a lot harder to do, definitely try working during the summer or whenever school is not in session.