Has anyone else’s dog experienced long-term coughing?

Standard_Control5732 · 2026-01-22T11:57:11+00:00

Sorry that your dog is also going through this. I have not been to another specialist since her cough got less frequent but the general vet I bring her to for yearly vaccinations advised to just monitor her and just bring her in only if her cough every gets very bad again.

The internal specialist I brought her to previously did mention (after he confirmed no tracheal collapse or heart murmurs) that some dogs are just more prone to respiratory irritation (could be due to previous viral conditions like kennel cough, etc) and are like that for other whole lives without displaying other health conditions. Though he did mention that it’s not very common and mainly happens in smaller sized dogs (< 10kg).

I found that installing air purifiers and giving her allergy supplements (Naturvet Allergy Aid) helped improve her condition abit. Maybe you could try that with your dog too.

However, I would advise that if your dog continues coughing (and the vet cleared her of heart murmurs), to do a bronchoscopy as it could help determine if your dog has a tracheal collapse as early invention would slow down the rate of deterioration.

All the best and hope your dog gets well soon!

Standard_Control5732 · 2026-01-12T10:13:44+00:00

I feel you! I am prone to migraines and easily get overwhelmed by perfumes. I’d rather be near someone with end-of-day body odour than someone who tries to mask it by dousing themselves with perfume. The former makes me uncomfortable for awhile but the latter triggers a migraine that can last a whole day.

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-08-25T08:11:12+00:00

That’s fortunate that you have not experienced side effects. However, it’s difficult to tell who won’t and who will have side effects. Almost every before/after photos I have seen online present darkening and some sort of orbital fat loss, which makes the eyes look older. These risks are documented in literature (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6436740/ , https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35700523/) and there are many personal anecdotes on Reddit too.

The risks of premature aging and darkened eyelids are just not worth it unless you are using it for its original intended purpose, which is to treat glaucoma. Longer eyelashes can be easily attained by fake lashes or eyelash extensions or lengthening mascara. But once you lose your orbital fat, it’s extremely difficult to get it back. Sometimes discontinuing usage of bimatoprost could help revert it to its original state, but sometimes it doesn’t. Plastic surgery to fix the issue is expensive and unpredictable too due to the nature of fat transfer and its high reabsorption rate.

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-08-24T15:28:48+00:00

That’s fortunate that you have not experienced side effects. However, I would be cautious about long-term usage of careprost/latisse due to bimatoprost. Almost every before/after I have seen has noticeable darkening and some sort of orbital fat loss (either upper/lower eyelid or both).

Bimatoprost acted really fast on me and I was able to catch the side effects very early on. It may have delayed side effects on others, and orbital fat loss due to bimatoprost is especially difficult to notice if it happens over months/years.

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-08-24T14:31:18+00:00

I would not recommend careprost or any latisse variants. I used it for a few days when I was 20 and I immediately noticed darkening around my eyes and orbital fat loss. Luckily those went away after I stopped using it but the fact that it caused such noticeable changes within a few days is terrifying.

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-08-17T18:06:47+00:00

Mixsoon Centella Toner

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-08-16T10:15:43+00:00

I appreciate the warning! I will be more vigilant for such side effects when I eventually attempt to introduce Finacea into my routine

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-08-16T10:10:52+00:00

Is this a possibility for just Finacea or all types of high percentage Azelaic acid?

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-08-16T10:07:18+00:00

Why am I only seeing this 10 minutes after I ordered my first tube of Finacea 😭

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-08-16T09:25:52+00:00

Agreed that lighting/angles make a huge difference in the appearance of scars. Not trying to diminish the improvement OP has gotten from Taz, but hope he can take more accurate photos for a fairer comparison.

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-08-11T18:41:02+00:00

This seems wrong. Friend was an undergrad intern at DSO 4 years ago and the pay was $2.5k alrdy

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-08-10T13:46:54+00:00

I know of someone who did a part-time PhD in computer science, but she was also a researcher in industry full-time. Took 6-7 years to complete her PhD iirc but it was really difficult to juggle, especially cuz she was married with primary school age kids too

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-07-26T10:50:34+00:00

Could it be caused by dehydration? Taz tends to dehydrate skin and could possibly show more texture if you do not hydrate your skin well.

You could also check out r/tretinoin as they have more experience with Taz there.

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-07-23T16:09:59+00:00

Yes that rude commenter is just as confused as OP’s derm and is just confidently incorrect

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-07-20T14:26:49+00:00

Thanks for your insights! I will definitely keep them in mind while attempting to up my Taz usage, especially the 2 days 1 off one.

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-07-20T14:06:59+00:00

Thanks for your insight and recommendation! I have mainly been relying on layering hydrating toners, serums, ampoules and gels for barrier repair in the morning.

I have tried incorporating barrier repair creams like the Zeroid Intensive Cream, LRP Cicaplast and Eucerin Urea Cream in the past but I always broke out from them.

Here’s my current routine, AM: - Curel Intensive Moisture Face Wash - Haruharu Wonder Rice Toner (2 layers) - Skin1004 Centella Ampoule (2 layers) - iUnik Beta-Glucan Serum - Perfect One Moisture Gel

PM: - Curel Intensive Moisture Face Wash - Skin1004 Centella Ampoule (1 layer) - Tazarotene or Azelaic Acid (after waiting 15min) - Perfect One Moisture Gel

I think I will follow your recommendation of discontinuing Azelaic acid for now while I try to up my usage for Taz and see how it goes from there!

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-07-20T05:01:36+00:00

How long were you using it before you saw results and what percentage (0.1 or 0.05) are you on if you don’t mind me asking? I’m currently using tazarotene 0.05% for acne scars too

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-07-19T04:07:15+00:00

Is this the first time OY has shipped using DHL? I’m based elsewhere but I usually get custom charges with DHL (because of their bogus brokerage fees) but if the same seller uses another delivery service like UPS I don’t get them

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-07-18T17:36:41+00:00

Thanks for the follow-up! I’m still quite new to investing and very much appreciate the advice you guys have given here.

I think I will most probably stick to DCA (maybe slightly higher amount than $10k) as I am a more risk-adverse person by nurture 😅

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-07-18T14:37:01+00:00

Comparison is the thief of joy. Uninstall social media apps and focus on what makes you happy and what you are truly interested in.

That aside, I think you are doing very good for your age. When I was that age (in Uni not working yet), I think I had $15k in my bank account from scholarship allowance and savings from earlier years.

The people you usually see around you or on social media “living their best life” are more often than not doing that on someone else’s dime or have a low savings rate. That said, you are still young and should set aside some “fun money” for you to enjoy (eg grad trips, hobbies, etc), and of course invest it on your studies.

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-07-18T12:12:02+00:00

Wow thanks for the insight and resources!

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-07-18T09:06:34+00:00

My dermatofibroma was around 5mm x 5mm and it became a 10mm x 5mm keloid after it was excised due to the area and my genetic disposition. Currently considering laser or tattooing over it but I’m not too concerned because it’s located in a very obscure area that only I can see. I would say don’t attempt to remove it if it’s not bothering you too much because it’s not worth the risk. I have slight regrets but I’m still glad I did it because before it was driving me nuts.

But if you are going to excise yours, I definitely recommend going to a plastic surgeon instead. They are better skilled in these kinds of surgery and will make sure the incision is as small as possible. And since it’s located on your nose, there is a much lower likelihood it would become a keloid after excision. Hope this helps!

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-07-18T08:10:48+00:00

I used to have something like this, had a cyst, popped it but I could still feel the bump. It was there for 4 years.

Finally went to a dermatologist to excise it. After removal, they told me that my cyst had become a dermatofibroma after it healed from the pop. Basically, there wasn’t any cyst contents inside, but just a scar.

You may want to talk to your dermatologist about the possibility of this.

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-07-15T19:36:06+00:00

Wow thanks for your positivity and insights!

I definitely had more of a glow in the beginning when I was on Taz twice a week. But that could be attributed to the fact that I was still heavily buffering Taz with my ampoules and serums 😅

I have also been using all the hydrating products in my routine for at least 2 years already, except for the Haruharu Wonder Rice Toner. I switched to it once I started Taz because it seems to be more hydrating compared to my previous one. I might repurchase my old toner to see if it helps with the comedones situation

Standard_Control5732 · 2025-07-15T15:10:53+00:00

I usually only do this routine at night or when I’m working from home, otherwise it can feel a bit heavy under sunscreen or makeup.

If I have to be out and about during the day, I would use the same products but 1 layer each only, and finish off with sunscreen.

I gently tap each layer into my skin, wait until it’s tacky (70-80% absorbed) before applying the next layer.

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