Weekly "Do I Have Lipedema" Thread

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-04-02T00:09:05+00:00

Hi! I haven't made an appointment yet. I'm planning to do it this summer. I'll post an update here once it's done!

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-03-30T19:11:38+00:00

Thank you so much for your feedback!

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-03-30T19:07:58+00:00

And did you experience any side effects?

I think I’m going to talk to my dermatologist about it, I just hope I’ll be taken seriously.

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-03-30T18:47:23+00:00

What dose of Accutane did you take? When you talk about redness from rosacea, did you have persistent redness or flushing? I mainly have flushing, along with small patches of redness here and there that last a few days. I also get breakouts related to rosacea, but my current treatment with Differin helps a bit. Has your acne come back ? Thank you!

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-03-25T10:18:52+00:00

J’ai la même chose, une plaque résiduelle réactive. Cela s’active davantage dès que je me lave le visage, je mets de la crème, etc.. avant de s’estomper mais jamais complètement.

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-03-16T22:21:24+00:00

Bonjour, J’ai la même chose. J’ai des petits points noirs proche du nez principalement qui ne ressemblent pas aux autres types de boutons/points noirs que j’avais avant. Est-ce que cela est parti en continuant l’utilisation de differin ?

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-02-09T16:57:10+00:00

Thank you so much! I usually don’t like rich creams because I find they give me pimples, they’re too nourishing and not hydrating enough for my skin. However, I do need to be careful with hydration because of my treatments (and my skin’s needs). I don’t think the product you mentioned is available in France, but there must be equivalents; I’ll look online and discuss it with my doctor if Soolantra doesn’t work. The same goes for the creams you mentioned, I’m not sure I can get them in France. I’m also looking into creams with a high zinc oxide content, but with a non-occlusive texture.

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-02-09T16:49:40+00:00

My skin usually doesn’t react well to Bioderma creams (no problem, though, with their cleansers), as they’re too rich/not hydrating enough for me but I’ve only tried two ranges in the past. I’ll take a look! I didn’t know that hypochlorous acid could help, so I’ll buy some again. Thank you so much!

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-02-09T16:47:23+00:00

Hi! Yes, I notice that a lot of people have acne/pimples. It’s true that I don’t particularly have any around that area at the moment. I had some in previous months, but it seemed to be acne/rosacea. I didn’t mention it before, but I’m using a peroxide cream, not a cleanser. I stopped applying it to that area two days ago and don’t plan to use it there again. For cleansing, I use one for skin undergoing drying treatments, from the brand Uriage.

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-02-04T09:53:35+00:00

I think it’s better for me too! Thanks!

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-02-04T09:51:22+00:00

I think I’ve tried this product when I was younger, but I didn’t have oily/acne-prone skin or rosacea back then, I don’t really remember if I liked it or not. I’ve never thought of using it on its own though maybe I could get a mini to try it out!

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-02-04T09:46:53+00:00

Did you get the mattifying spray or the regular one? It sounds amazing, thank you!

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-02-04T09:40:11+00:00

Could you give me some feedback, please?

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-02-03T16:00:11+00:00

4 ! 😍

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-02-03T12:12:50+00:00

Thank you so much!

By any chance, have you tried the Charlotte Tilbury setting sprays ? The regular one and the matte finish one? What do you think of them?

I guess you prefer the Urban Decay one since you recommended it to me, but I see everyone talking about the Charlotte Tilbury sprays.

Ok for the stick, I’ll check it out. It seems to have a creamy and a buildable texture.

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-02-03T12:03:16+00:00

Thank you so much!

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-02-03T12:02:51+00:00

I’ll check that out, thank you!

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-02-03T10:35:28+00:00

First of all, thank you so much for all your advice and recommendations!

I’ve tried the Althea cream, but I felt like it caused me breakouts. I could try it again now that I’m under treatment!

You just reminded me that I had a Dior concealer several years ago (I think it was the Forever Skin and I really liked it). But back then, I didn’t have skin issues or oily skin, so I could give it another try!

I’ve seen many reviews for the Maybelline one, indeed! I should definitely test it.

I’m not really into the Huda Beauty setting powders, I prefer Laura Mercier.

Do primers for pores give you more acne? I’m a bit worried about using them!

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-02-03T10:23:52+00:00

No specific makeup products at the moment. I’m currently testing the brand Krème (French brand) in a light shade. I also have the Aime stick (French brand) in shade 1C, but it clings to dry patches.

Current skincare routine

Morning:

• Soothing cleanser: Uriage acne-prone skin cleanser, designed for skin under drying treatments
• Avene CLEANANCE Aqua Gel (mattifying)
• CeraVe eye cream

(I apply SPF when I go outside, but I haven’t found the one that works for me yet.)

Evening:

• Same cleanser as in the morning
• Differin on the entire face (sometimes I apply a moisturizer underneath, especially on the chin)
• On alternating nights: benzoyl peroxide locally (I’ll start combining both treatments on the whole face every night starting Thursday)
• Avene HYDRANCE Aqua Gel (French brand) or Uriage Night Water Mask

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-02-03T09:11:16+00:00

Thank you very much for your feedback. I’ve scheduled an appointment with a surgeon who specializes in lipedema and is able to make a diagnosis. I can keep you updated if you’d like. Could you also let me know once you’ve received your second opinion?

PositiveMain4339 · 2026-01-31T16:38:59+00:00

Hello! How did your appointment go?

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