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>>10133051
this is completely in line with everything I've read on diet and acne etiology

almost anything beyond the scope of that article is pure speculation

upvoted and gilded

>>9775782
>>9775855
There are cases of chronic acne in the slums. There's cases of acne almost everywhere, and specifically among teens.

>Acne is estimated to affect 9.4% of the global population, making it the eighth most prevalent disease worldwide.

>Recent general and institutional studies from around the world have shown that the prevalence of acne is broadly consistent globally (with the exception of specific populations, which are discussed).

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25597339

There's these "no-poo"/accutane/diet wars quite often in these threads.
General advice:

- You shouldn't wash your skin more than you actually need. Once a day, or even less often, might suffice. This depends on how much of your acne that can be alleviated using cleansers, and on your skin type. Acne has several factors, and varies between individuals.

- Diet does seem to have /some/ impact. See:
>>9767160

- Accutane works. No doubt about that. It's just that it has plenty of really harsh side-effects, and it's reserved for severe cases. Image search "nodulocystic acne" and you'll soon know what I mean.

>>9504841
don't take medical advice from 4chan

see a doctor

you've mentioned hormones, acne, sex, hair loss - and that's more than enough to unleash epic amounts of pseudoscientific shitposting

>>9423092
>>9428801
... As well as putting you at a risk for hypervitaminosis A. 30,00-40,000 IU of vitamin A is 3-4 times the RDI (assuming the most common vit A supplement - retinyl palmitate). Be safe.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypervitaminosis_A

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/

Oily skin, when caused by hyperactive sebaceous glands (things in your skin producing sebum - your skin fats), is called "seborrhea". That doesn't have to be your specific condition, though.

I'd recommend that you try washing your face less often, with a milder cleanser (even an diluted one), as well as using a water-based moisturizer. If you're in your teens then your (potentially) hyperactive sebaceous glands could be caused by hormone levels. Different kinds of kaolin clay /may/ act drying, in regards to oil, on the skin. It seems to work for some users, but there hasn't been any studies on the substance yet.

I would try changing some things in the way you treat your skin, and then simply ask your doctor for advice.

>>9428871
It's okay. I didn't know that you did, because I removed you as well. Heh. Not a throwaway though. It's just a Skype acc for /fa/. Even listed in the meetup list.

How to deal with dark circles under eyes:

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There are two main kinds of dark circles under eyes ("periorbital"- around the eye):
- Those caused by highly visible superficial blood vessels
- Those caused by local excess skin melanin (hyperpigmentation)

Re. the first kind of dark circles around eyes: What you have under your eyes are red-blue blood vessels that for some reason has become more visible.

Sleep deprivation may increase the prominence of dark circles below the eyes, as the area becomes irritated. Puffy eyelids from lack of sleep can help darken the area below the eyelids. Sleep deprivation can lead to pallor (pale skin), which can highlight the unaffected blood vessels under the eyes.

Being underweight can make the blood vessels more visible, as the skin above it becomes thinner. Rubbing the eyes, or making the eye area irritated in general, can contribute to increased blood flow in the area.

tldr: sleep well. check for allergies. gain weight. do not irritate the area. use make-up. check for anemia. and if you're still bothered by it: see a doctor (dermatologist)

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For hyperpigmentation, I wrote a response to a guy:

>What you have /are/ periorbital dark circles, but yours seems to be related to an excess of pigmentation in the area rather than overly visible blood vessels. What you seem to have is called "periorbital hyperpigmentation".

>Without intervention, the pigmentation often increases slowly over time. Treatment options include chemical dermabrasion, laser, filler injection. Sunscreen is good to prevent further pigmentation in the area.

>The quick beauty fix: BB cream with sunscreen.

>Actually fixing it: possibly by the use of chemical dermabrasion/chemical peeling. Ask your doctor/a dermatologist.

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To see what you /may/ have, google "periorbital dark circles" as well as "periorbital hyperpigmentation". Hyperpigmentation is more common for people with darker skin.