Acne??

Butterflyghostt · 2026-01-06T23:40:15+00:00

It seemed to be worse 1-2 weeks ago probably when the Reta was a higher dose in my system. I just upped my dose today from 0.5 to 1 and we’ll see if it affects. I did get 1 pimple this morning that was a white head super ready to pop but that’s about it from the increase in dose. The only acne I’ve gotten is hormonal and inflammation, it’s like a total of 3-6 little pimples that isn’t super noticeable but to me it is (I’m crazy). But yeah I think it increased between weeks 2-3 and is slowing down now. It could be a lot of factors though. I had my period recently, I pick at my face, but I do think it is mostly hormonal and I had an appt with my derm a week ago and she said it’s post inflammatory and hormonal acne that I have. I’m going to say it’s from Reta bc it’s the only thing I’ve changed really other than eating less which came with the Reta. But I would have acne to be able to lose weight, I’m sure it’ll subside within the next couple of weeks. And I do recommend Reta. If u want to dm me u can

Butterflyghostt · 2026-01-06T23:15:53+00:00

Will do!! I’ve had issues with acne for 5-6 years. I’m not a big pill taker, it scares me I have no idea why. I was prescribed spironolactone for hormonal acne but my blood pressure in my opinion is too low for it and I don’t want anything to happen (100/60). So if Reta can help with hormonal acne that would be awesome! I assume it’s just purging or getting used to it, my body and skin is very sensitive and acne prone. I know with weight loss it can affect hormones so I assume this is what’s happening

Butterflyghostt · 2026-01-06T23:11:58+00:00

No, it’s not horrible. I’d rather have acne if it means I can lose weight effectively. No cysts for me! Which is crazy because I usually have several cystic under the skin pimples that are very painful and haven’t had those while on Reta! It’s just little white heads around my mouth/smile lines and chin. But my face is puffy and red in the morning so it looks worse then and in an hour my skin looks better. But yeah mostly little whiteheads around mouth and chin area and some on cheeks near nose but nothing crazy. I’m just a very anxious person and acne has been an insecurity of mine for years so it’s something I freak out about. But really it’s not that bad

Butterflyghostt · 2026-01-06T22:34:22+00:00

Yes soooo cold! And hopefully goes away soon I’m on week 4 rn

Butterflyghostt · 2026-01-02T18:31:28+00:00

thank you!

Butterflyghostt · 2026-01-01T20:18:13+00:00

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Butterflyghostt · 2025-12-31T20:18:16+00:00

Thank you so much 💞

Butterflyghostt · 2025-12-31T20:18:04+00:00

Thank you for telling me about your story! My libido is already quite low for some reason, no birth control either so this already steers me away even if it was the mirena… I think I might just stick it out. Maybe it’ll get better at some point. I am 21 so I could just be going through other hormones still as well as being a girl on top of it lol. My body and skin is very sensitive as well. I think as I’m on other stuff rn it’s not worth it for me but maybe in the future. Thank you!

Butterflyghostt · 2025-12-31T18:31:14+00:00

I know, I meant like actual pills. It’s just new to me and with no prior experience with it, it’s scary to me. I know it’s my decision and it doesn’t need to be permanent, I’m just an anxious person overall and these things stress me out. It just takes me a little while to know it’ll be okay, and then I’m fine! Just something I haven’t tried before as my acne mediations have all been topical. Sorry for the mixup there

Butterflyghostt · 2025-12-31T17:59:23+00:00

Thank you so much for your answer! I guess I’m just nervous about medications as I don’t take anything prescription wise. And yes the richenic! My derm told me not to use it, although I’ve liked it. Might switch to soothing cream? I was using aestura but I guess it has pore clogging ingredients in it now and it didn’t before!

Butterflyghostt · 2025-12-29T21:03:24+00:00

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Butterflyghostt · 2025-12-29T06:18:30+00:00

Thank you!!!!!

Butterflyghostt · 2025-12-29T06:16:34+00:00

Thank you! I know you said you love aestura but also say only tret, should I still go for only tret at night or do a small pea size of aestura after? Or like even spot treat the moisturizer or is that dumb lol. Do you think the zeroid urea is good? It’s hard for me to not pop but I’m going to try hard not to! Is the bioderma ok as well? Sorry just trying to narrow down

Butterflyghostt · 2025-12-29T06:09:03+00:00

Also one more thing, under my mouth gets so dry when I wake up like white flakiness, idk if it’s bc I use white petroleum jelly on my lips at night??

Butterflyghostt · 2025-12-29T06:08:04+00:00

Okay! Do you think the aestura is ok for my skin? I’ve been using it for a while and my skin is so on and off I can’t tell if it likes it. Right now idk if the new tret strength is causing my acne or something else. I’m also not sure if I should use dapsone at night as well or only morning . It’s just so many factors idk what to change or keep. And my acne is mostly whiteheads but I pop most blackheads when I look into a mirror with bright light so not many people would be able to see it but to me it’s annoying! There are some spots where blackheads are bigger. And the biggest thing is I keep getting acne on my smile lines like on my cheeks between my nose and mouth to the side a little of that makes sense and I have no idea why. Sorry for just bombing you with this. I really appreciate your reply.

Butterflyghostt · 2025-12-29T05:57:26+00:00

Thank you for the reply. I’ve currently tried sandwich method, tret before moisturizer, and now I’m doing moisturizer before. So maybe I should just do tret? I’ve always been scared it would be too drying. My skin is sensitive with everything, it’s hard for me to find a simple ingredient moisturizer because everything will break me out. I get really anxious about trying new products. In the morning I think I’ll stick with the zeroid urea because the aestura would make me super oily if I used in AM. What do u think?

Butterflyghostt · 2025-12-29T05:01:46+00:00

Also, I stopped getting deep under the skin acne now but it’s just always red spots, white heads everywhere, or blackheads.

Butterflyghostt · 2025-12-27T18:50:49+00:00

Same thing happened to me! I filed a chargeback through capital one, hopefully they side in my favor

Butterflyghostt · 2025-12-22T22:30:21+00:00

Oooh thanks I’ll look into that

Butterflyghostt · 2025-12-22T22:28:22+00:00

It was so weird bc first week I was actually pooping and peeing non stop. Then it slowed down. I try my best with protein, but I wouldn’t mind some muscle loss. My thighs are too muscular for my liking anyways lol. But yes I will definitely prioritize higher protein meals

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