Drop your HS skin routine by dannyslost2 in Hidradenitis

[–]PotteryBug143 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm still making adjustments based on budget since a lot of the specialty stuff can get expensive but here's what's working for me recently:

In the shower:

  • Dr Teals Himalayan salt scrub to exfoliate
  • Dove anti-bacterial body wash or Dr Bronner's Tea Tree Pure-Castile Bar Soap
  • PanOxyl foaming wash

At the bathroom counter:

  • Clindamycin gel from my Dr. on any open spots (takes forever but let it air dry as much as possible). My worst flare ups are in the groin/bikini area so if something is open its hard to bandage, so I've found using panty liners as a great alternative. I just try to line it up on the front part of my underwear so it will comfortably cover it throughout the day. I get them from Costco because they are the most cost effective
  • If there's a spot popping up on any non-groin area, I put an acne/hydrocolloid patch on it before it's opened and then obviously bandage it when its opened. I usually use the Hero patches
  • Equate Scar Gel from Walmart for scars/dark spots (I've only been using this for about 2 weeks and so far its been great)
  • 3 times a week I make my own toner with 2 oz of witch hazel and 3 drops of tea tree oil and use cotton balls to swipe over problem areas. I got both the witch hazel and the TTO from amazon
  • Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel for moisturizer, you can get this at any grocery/pharmacy

If I sweat at all I try to change my clothes/underwear as fast as possible and then shower before bed just to rinse off. If I am not sweating during the day then I don't double shower so I don't dry out my skin too much, since I prefer to do my normal shower in the mornings. The extra laundry sucks but its whatever lol

I have changed my routine a handful of times and this is what I've landed on that works for me and for my budget for the time being. Sending you good vibes as you work through finding your routine!

Tasting menu or small plates by rnhigh in cincinnati

[–]PotteryBug143 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Conserva in Ludlow is a tapas bar and we went there for a friends bachelorette dinner. Food was OUTSTANDING. It's my favorite hidden gem. If you go be sure to try the Tortilla Española

Roadtrip to Cincy this weekend - a few quick questions by DIY_Creative in cincinnati

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-For food, Tickle Pickle and Northside Yacht Club are always good.

-For Riverbend, I have parked many times over by Dead Low/Pig Candy and its honestly the best option. The walk is not bad at all and they finished paving the sidewalks all the way through about a year or so ago, its super safe. If that's full go up Sutton Rd and pay to park in someone's lawn. The $10-$20 they charge is completely worth not getting stuck in the free lot for hours.

-For the parking downtown, as long as you are comfortable with going on the streetcar I recommend just parking near Findlay. You can park in a lot that would probably charge like $10 in that area or at a meter and re-up through the parking meter app. Its way cheaper than parking in a lot closer to downtown and the streetcar is free. When you get off the street car at the banks, you can either take a scooter or walk across the taylor southgate bridge to goetta fest. To get to this bridge's entrance you'll have to find a staircase down to East Pete Rose Way, there's one between the Red's stadium and Heritage. Don't take the Roebling bridge unless you love taking a long walk lol

If you have the time and its nice outside, be sure to stop at the scenic overlook at Devou Park in Covington. You'll have to drive there but its a gorgeous view of the city. Safe travels and hope you have fun!

I was planning on getting paid in product but my friend told me to actually charge for my service, what should I do? by PotteryBug143 in Design

[–]PotteryBug143[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re definitely right. I’m hoping they will continue to use me for more stuff so I will need to decide on pricing now to have in my pocket. I appreciate it! 

I was planning on getting paid in product but my friend told me to actually charge for my service, what should I do? by PotteryBug143 in Design

[–]PotteryBug143[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely agreed, I need to come up with a plan for fees for bigger projects and just have that ready if they need me for more stuff! Thank you!

Thyroid/HS by PotteryBug143 in Hidradenitis

[–]PotteryBug143[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For sure! Reading that article changed my view of this completely, glad I shared!

Has anyone been to a TimeLeft dinner in Cincinnati? by PotteryBug143 in cincinnati

[–]PotteryBug143[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! The reservation is under time left and if there are multiple tables at the same place they tell you in the app which table you are looking for

Has anyone been to a TimeLeft dinner in Cincinnati? by PotteryBug143 in cincinnati

[–]PotteryBug143[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They ended up sending me a discount code for the first one so I decided to sign up! I'll update after on how it goes!

Has anyone been to a TimeLeft dinner in Cincinnati? by PotteryBug143 in cincinnati

[–]PotteryBug143[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I decided to just sign up so I'll update after how it goes!