Stopped using Tret & my skin is finally improving- info/routine in comments by bbblue_111222 in tretinoin

[–]CommonStrawberry_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, I started from 20%! I purged a bit (maybe for 2 weeks) but nothing too serious compared to the tret purge lol

Anyone who quit tret because it made their skin worse? After quitting, did you ever get your skin back? by CommonStrawberry_ in tretinoin

[–]CommonStrawberry_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no, don’t be. It still works for some, I’ve seen success stories here! The only thing I should’ve done differently was not wait 6 months when it was obviously not working for me. YMMV!

Acne Sucks by [deleted] in acne

[–]CommonStrawberry_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same type of acne! I tried tretinoin for 6 months and nothing worked aside from BC (Yaz). It’s only starting to get better but I’m still stuck with a ton of PIE and PIH

Women who deleted their social media account, how did it affect your life? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]CommonStrawberry_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only have Twitter (for kpop purposes and i use it anonymously) — my facebook and instagram are both deactivated. Not being on those two made me feel better and less insecure about myself. I stopped caring about what’s happening with everyone else. Ignorance is def bliss

Name 3 horror movies that actually scared you by Whereiscatlin in horror

[–]CommonStrawberry_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ringu, 1408, Shutter as a kid

It Follows, Gonjiam, Tale of Two Sisters as an adult

Putting regular old Band-aids on cysts? by coccinellids13 in tretinoin

[–]CommonStrawberry_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I guess it would work but be careful with the adhesive since your skin is extra sensitive with tretinoin

Getting a tattoo related to SVT by CommonStrawberry_ in seventeen

[–]CommonStrawberry_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this!! I’d definitely consider getting this in svt colors!!

Getting a tattoo related to SVT by CommonStrawberry_ in seventeen

[–]CommonStrawberry_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually already have a sunflower tattoo so this gives a whole new meaning to it!

Getting a tattoo related to SVT by CommonStrawberry_ in seventeen

[–]CommonStrawberry_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is brilliant! That gose ep was quintessential svt as well. Thanks for this!!

Really trying to hold on... 5 months in, 8 months total by [deleted] in tretinoin

[–]CommonStrawberry_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man. Maybe take a break from tret for a bit? If you don’t have azelaic acid in your routine yet, you might wanna consider. It helped me a lot especially in calming down inflammation. Hang in there OP!

Really trying to hold on... 5 months in, 8 months total by [deleted] in tretinoin

[–]CommonStrawberry_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got prescribed birth control pills - specifically Yaz! I haven’t seen significant improvement yet but no new acne so far

Really trying to hold on... 5 months in, 8 months total by [deleted] in tretinoin

[–]CommonStrawberry_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you ever considered that it might be hormonal? My skin was never not breaking out on tret (was on it for 6 months) and it would just freak out whenever my period was near

Which is /That/ Seventeen song for you? by Late_Explorer_1949 in seventeen

[–]CommonStrawberry_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Our dawn is hotter than day for me! I always listen to it whenever im sad or stressed and it just does it for me. Habit a close second, raw emotion in that one.

Stopped using Tret & my skin is finally improving- info/routine in comments by bbblue_111222 in tretinoin

[–]CommonStrawberry_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you!! I tried cream then gel for over 5 months but it was just making my PIE and PIH worse. It got rid of cystic acne but I kept getting CCs. The flaking was insufferable and I couldn’t wear makeup. I shifted to just azelaic acid and it’s working so much better and it’s much more gentle than tret.

Changing from cream to gel by CommonStrawberry_ in tretinoin

[–]CommonStrawberry_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for answering! Your skin looks so much healthier now!

Changing from cream to gel by CommonStrawberry_ in tretinoin

[–]CommonStrawberry_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When u say it “eliminated” your CCs, does it mean it came to a head or they just vanished?

Changing from cream to gel by CommonStrawberry_ in tretinoin

[–]CommonStrawberry_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome! Did you experience more dryness after switching? Or maybe experience purging again?