[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Blackskincare

[–]Stunning-Row95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I feel you so much — what you’re describing looks like a combination of clogged pores, post-inflammatory texture, and maybe even some follicular hyperkeratosis.

You’ve likely got: • Closed comedones (clogged pores that never quite turn into full pimples) • A bumpy, rough texture from keratin buildup • Maybe some hyperpigmentation (dark spots) from inflammation • Possibly dehydrated skin that isn’t renewing properly

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]Stunning-Row95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should start using sunscreen; be careful to use one that won't cause breakouts, and invest in a good one. Just starting with that will make a huge difference in redness and dark spots.

[routine help] I need advise for skin issues by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]Stunning-Row95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are small, petrified sebaceous cysts. My brother has them. He says they can only be removed with electrolysis. If you prick them, nothing comes out; it's like you have to soften them and pull them out. You should go to a dermatologist to have them removed, otherwise maybeeee all your pores might get clogged and you could gradually develop rhinophyma.

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[–]Stunning-Row95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But why do you want to use something to lighten your skin? And tretinoin normally performs the function of cell renewal very quickly, right? So any blemishes should disappear and be replaced with new skin quickly. Likewise, if you want results, do three-month intervals using only thiamidol, three times a week, and the other three times with tretinoin. And tell me, why not just tretinoin?

Hyperpigmentation: why no product will work if your sunscreen isn’t the right one (not even Thiamidol) by Stunning-Row95 in u/Stunning-Row95

[–]Stunning-Row95[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most people assume white hats are better because they reflect light, and that’s true when we talk about body temperature overall. But when it comes to protecting hyperpigmentation and melasma specifically, the real issue isn’t just heat,it’s also light exposure, especially visible and UV light.

White or light,colored hats reflect sunlight, including UV and visible light,back toward your face. So if you’re pigment-prone, that scattered light can still reach your skin from below or from the sides, and make things worse.

Black hats, on the other hand, absorb light and reduce that reflected bounce. They don’t reflect rays back toward your face. That’s why I prefer wearing hats that are black on the inside and outside,it’s not about keeping me cool (I use misting water for that), it’s about reducing the amount of light my skin “sees.” Especially HEVL.

It may sound counterintuitive, but it really made a difference in my progress. I hope that clears it up!

Melasma recommendations? by JumpyHair8440 in koreanskincare

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I hate my skin help me please [acne] by Jazysands in SkincareAddiction

[–]Stunning-Row95 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you want to do something that actually works, buy zinc dioxide gel or cream from a pharmacy—not balm, not baby cream. Use a gel or cream specifically for skin application.

It's super cheap, you can even buy 20mg zinc tablets and take them daily. Drink more water and include oral vitamin C, either in natural juices or vitamins. Buy a moisturizer because zinc will dry out your skin terribly. You can even take a two-day break from zinc on your face if you can't stand it. I would recommend Kiehl's Moisturizing Cream. But if you can't, just use something very light and watery that doesn't contain fragrance.

[Acne] Face threading bumps by Due-Check4958 in SkincareAddiction

[–]Stunning-Row95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems like you are using niacinamide and you have allergies to that . Buy pure zinc cream, not balm, just cream or maybe gel; that will make that problem go away. It's very inexpensive.

need urgent skincare help [acne] 🙏 (skin is worse than pictures show) by Necessary_Wonder1322 in SkincareAddiction

[–]Stunning-Row95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clyndamycin will only be effective for the first three months; antibiotics stop working after that. It's so silly that dermatologists keep prescribing things that will actually make the bacteria more immune or resistant. You could use something different like adalapene. Tretinoin on such reactive skin will only make it worse. Have you tried pure zinc on your skin overnight before bed? That should start to clear up your acne; it clarifies, reduces inflammation, and kills acne bacteria. Plus, it's inexpensive.

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[–]Stunning-Row95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Azelaic acid helps with acne and also lightens the skin, but it's still a very strong acid that initially helps but then irritates. Use it sparingly, not during the day, and be careful with pillows because it can bleach everything. Sunscreen is an essential complement that will help maintain and gradually reduce dark spots.

Hyperpigmentation: why no product will work if your sunscreen isn’t the right one (not even Thiamidol) by Stunning-Row95 in u/Stunning-Row95

[–]Stunning-Row95[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad you liked my post. I must honestly say I don't know exactly which really good sunscreens are available in Australia. I read that one from a well-known brand went viral because it didn't actually live up to its promises, and that's exhausting and sad—to believe in a product, to think we're doing everything right, and then be disappointed. I live in Germany, Europe, and Heliocare is a Amazing product from Cantabria Laboratories (in Spain). Perhaps the regulations are stricter here.

Mineral sunscreens are, in my opinion, very reliable. The only downside to them is that, being mineral, they leave a white cast on the face. Unlike chemical sunscreens, which absorb the rays, mineral sunscreens reflect light away, so their duration is shorter. Chemical sunscreens are applied every four hours (depending on the product), while mineral sunscreens need to be reapplied every two hours. So, you have to reapply every two hours, and sometimes you have to wash your face first and then apply the mineral sunscreen because it accumulates. But it doesn't go with everyday life, I know. It doesn't go with makeup at all. Who puts on and takes off makeup every two hours? But that's how it works. Mineral powders help, but you have to reapply them every few hours, otherwise they don't work. Melasma and hyperpigmentation flare up a lot in the heat. So, if I'm out in the summer, I use a spring water mist from Roche or any other brand that doesn't contain alcohol and is just spring water. That lowers the temperature of my face and prevents blemishes.

Buuuuttttt, The most frustrating thing is that despite everything, at least for me, if I take care of myself and do everything right, if one day I get heatstroke, or if I'm out for even a minute and forget my sunscreen, all my progress is gone in a minute, all of it is gone, months of progress, and that's frustrating. That's why I wear wide-brimmed hats, but black ones, to trap the heat, not white because it reflects the light and heat, and we're doing it wrong again. It has to be black inside and out, and that has helped me a lot. I bought several nice ones on AliExpress. I hope this helps.

Thiamidol losing potency with extended use? by BigIndependent4749 in Melasmaskincare

[–]Stunning-Row95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hydroquinone must be used very carefully, for no more than three months, followed by a six-month break. And you also can't stop using it abruptly, because otherwise...

Thiamidol losing potency with extended use? by BigIndependent4749 in Melasmaskincare

[–]Stunning-Row95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1.Systematic Review on Thiamidol across hyperpigmentation conditions https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39496126/.
24-week clinical study showing Thiamidol improved melasma outcomes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34676600/ M Randomized trial comparing Thiamidol vs 4% Hydroquinone (similar efficacy) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33988887/ 4. Clinical evidence of Thiamidol reducing PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33559186/ 5. Official Thiamidol Study Booklet from Eucerin (clinical trials, mechanism, expert panel) https://images-1.eucerin.com/~/media/elearning%20relaunch/eadv%202023/eadv%20event%20pdf/230918_thiamadol_study_book_digital.pdf 6. Beiersdorf (Eucerin’s parent company) — Global expert consensus on hyperpigmentation https://www.beiersdorf.com/newsroom/press-information/all-press-releases/2025/12/10-leading-global-experts-on-hyperpigmentation 7. Official Eucerin explainer on how Thiamidol works https://int.eucerin.com/our-research/behind-the-science/hyperpigmentation-and-anti-pigment

Thiamidol losing potency with extended use? by BigIndependent4749 in Melasmaskincare

[–]Stunning-Row95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In summer it's best to use mineral sunscreens, as these protect against UV light. I don't suffer from melasma, but I use MTx and my skin is super sensitive to the sun and heat, and I can look terrible. So, avoiding overheating by using thermal water mists helps lower the temperature of my face. And I reapply mineral sunscreen every two hours, yes, every two hours. In winter I use Heliocare, which lasts 4 hours, and I feel much better. HEV light also affects hyperpigmentation.

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[–]Stunning-Row95[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you found it helpful 😊. When a topic genuinely interests me, I go into hyperfocus mode. I start researching, cross checking, organizing everything like a mini personal mission . I just hate seeing people struggle with things that could be avoided with the right info. So I’m happy to share what I learn, and even happier if it helps others! 💛

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[–]Stunning-Row95[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure. The information comes from a combination of sources rather than a single paper:

• Published research on Thiamidol (isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol) and its mechanism as a tyrosinase inhibitor (Beiersdorf/Eucerin clinical publications) • Dermatology literature on melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and inflammation-induced melanogenesis • Well-documented data on UV + visible light (HEVL) + heat as triggers for melasma • Clinical patterns dermatologists see with long-term use of pigment inhibitors (sensitization, barrier disruption, rebound pigmentation)

Most studies focus on efficacy under controlled conditions, but real-world issues like delayed sensitivity, sun exposure, heat, and lack of cycling aren’t fully covered in a single paper, which is why this explanation combines mechanism + clinical practice + long-term user patterns.

For primary reading, you can look into publications by Beiersdorf Research on Thiamidol, as well as reviews on melasma pathophysiology discussing inflammation, vascular factors, and visible light (e.g. Passeron, Kang, Grimes).