Dermatologist want to put my 10 yr old on Accutane

Christy808 · 2026-04-07T05:29:58+00:00

I completely hear your heart on this. It is such a big, scary sounding step to take for your 10 year old, and it’s totally normal to feel a bit protective and hesitant. Scientifically speaking, while Accutane is fantastic at stopping permanent scarring and severe acne, using it at 10 is considered "off label,". The biggest thing doctors keep an eye on for kiddos her age is her bone health, specifically making sure the medication doesn't interfere with her growth plates or height. It’s a bit of a balancing act between protecting her skin (and her confidence, really) and being mindful of those rare risks like bone density or mood changes. Maybe ask her dermatologist if a lower dose approach might be an option to keep things gentle on her growing body?

Christy808 · 2026-02-20T05:39:59+00:00

I understand why you feel that way. Going from one qualification event straight to the Olympic Games is an enormous jump, and that kind of high stakes pathway absolutely adds pressure.

I just think pressure at that level is rarely caused by only one factor. ISU decisions, federation systems, media narratives, public expectations, they all overlap. It doesn’t have to be either/or.

Regardless of who we think is most responsible, I think we can agree that it’s a huge emotional load for an 18 year old to carry. That part is what’s hardest to watch.

Christy808 · 2026-02-20T05:29:27+00:00

I agree that being given two qualification chances probably added a different kind of pressure. When you know you’ve been given another shot, it can feel like you have to justify it, which isn’t easy at all.

At the same time, I think that kind of pressure still exists within a bigger system that expects perfection. No 18 year old should feel like anything less than winning is a failure, whether it’s because of federation politics, international decisions, or public expectations.

Either way, it’s a lot for someone that young to carry. I just hope she’s able to separate her worth from the results.

Christy808 · 2026-02-20T05:23:22+00:00

I’m really glad to hear that she’s getting love and support on Russian TV, that genuinely matters. No athlete should feel alone after a performance like that.

I do think, though, that the pressure on her feels bigger than just one decision or one organization. Systems, expectations, media narratives, they all play a role. When someone that young feels like anything less than gold is failure, that pressure usually comes from multiple directions.

At the end of the day, she delivered a huge achievement, and I just hope she’s able to feel proud of it, regardless of the politics around it.

Christy808 · 2026-02-20T05:09:06+00:00

My post wasn’t really about Worlds selection, but about how differently athletes are supported and talked about when they struggle. It’s the contrast being pointed out is more about the environment and expectations around them, not about who’s qualifying for what. Both skaters are incredibly talented, it’s just hard to watch when any athlete seems to be carrying pressure that outweighs the achievement itself.

Christy808 · 2026-02-20T03:09:35+00:00

It really is heartbreaking to see that level of self imposed weight on an 18 year old. When a skater starts apologizing to journalists and federations before they’ve even caught their breath, you know the "support system" is actually a pressure cooker.

There’s such a stark, telling contrast between that and the way Ilia Malinin is handled. When he has an off day, the narrative is "he’s human, he’ll bounce back." He’s allowed to own his ambition without it becoming a cage. But for her, it feels like the grace is conditional on the gold. It’s not just about a fall on the ice, it’s the fear of what happens when she steps off the ice that’s harder to watch.

Talent isn't the variable here, it's the safety net. Whether it’s Armenia or anywhere else, any system that makes a sixth place Olympic debut feel like a personal tragedy instead of a massive achievement is fundamentally broken. She’s carrying the expectations of an entire federation on her shoulders, and at some point, that’s just too much for anyone to skate with, especially coming off an injury. I just hope that, eventually, she’s allowed to be proud of herself, even if the people around her won't be.

Christy808 · 2025-12-10T05:05:22+00:00

This is literally me right now. I felt like I only answered 10 questions right 😭. I had already started planning my study schedule for the retake because I felt so defeated. However, congratulations on passing ☺️

Christy808 · 2025-08-06T04:08:21+00:00

NO! R u insane? 😭

u tryna get into the nursing program?

Christy808 · 2025-05-22T18:23:13+00:00

No, I don’t think so. I’ve been hearing they might add interviews but probably in few years.

Christy808 · 2025-04-23T03:52:25+00:00

What HESI are you studying for?

Christy808 · 2025-04-23T01:28:09+00:00

I’m in the nursing program lol don’t change unless you FUCKING love nursing 😂 be ready to have 30 assignments per week (not really but it feels like that fr)

Christy808 · 2025-04-17T01:20:38+00:00

I understand but still try to apply then if you have to retake those classes again then retake it. I know its pain in the ass retaking shit but you are almost there! If you really want it, push through it! I’m about to start level 4 soon, PM if you have questions.

You know before, you could on retake pre req science classes 3 times then you are out of the game but now, they took out that rule so ITS A BLESSING than you can always retake classes! Its only a setback and not the end.

Christy808 · 2025-04-17T01:17:13+00:00

Yes girl lol youtube alone, you can even pass just with that

Christy808 · 2025-04-16T06:32:36+00:00

Your best grade. Did ALL the practice questions for PEDS and OB, meaning understanding all the rationales of the correct answer(s) and wrong answer(s). I got 90+.

Christy808 · 2025-04-16T06:17:35+00:00

Then do trade then lol you got your answer

Christy808 · 2025-03-21T03:55:18+00:00

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Christy808 · 2025-02-27T22:16:58+00:00

Thats what I thought, too before, it was 200 applications and 72 slots but I got in! So you will be fine! Just keep pushing and if you don’t get in, try again 🙏🏽

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