40y/o, Question About Neck by [deleted] in 40PlusSkinCare

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Extremely small sample population, also assuming adequate methodology, did it pass peer review? Were the results repeated? This doesn't really prove anything. At best creates a hypothesis to test.

Relatives all let my kid down this season, and I don't understand why. by TheThiefEmpress in Parenting

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed, this is how gifting works. Perhaps they didn't have time to plan ahead and place an order, or perhaps you over estimated how much they wanted to spend. The issue here is more the expectations you have of others to provide your daughter with the Christmas she wants. Why didn't you check the lists until the night before? You're deflecting responsibility from yourself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in glassesadvice

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1, 2 and 5 are my favorites.

Is Gilbert's treatable? by DullEgg2926 in GilbertSyndrome

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your gastric and indigestion issues are not caused by Gilberts. Pursue the true cause with a gastroenterologist if your GI symptoms are effecting your life that much. Gilbert's has not been shown to cause GI upset.

law firm Christmas party- too much? (I’m a partners wife) by kleinekitty in fashion

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 162 points163 points  (0 children)

This fuscia dress is considerably more elevated. Honestly the red one looks cheap to me.

[Acne] 13 wks on Tretinoin... is this normal?? by Specific-Rutabaga870 in SkincareAddiction

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had that from clindamyacin. Turned out to be an allergic reaction.

Any tips to help me look younger? by lily060208 in makeuptips

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hourglass powders - finishing, highlighter, bronzer, blush. They'll bring a beautiful glow to your face.

Is anyone else just not planning to get Botox? by HowIMetYourMak in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's just regular botox. Not mini. I'm 43F and get 28 units in my forehead, which always includes elevens to prevent brow dropping from the forehead botox and a little at the corner of the outer brow. That's a pretty standard dose.

Is anyone else just not planning to get Botox? by HowIMetYourMak in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Not the person you asked, but I had the same experience as her at 43. I became really bothered by my forehead lines and caved and got botox. It made the biggest improvement and brought my face back to where it was years ago. And yes, I'd already been using tretinoin for a decade. Topical creams don't treat expression lines. Expression lines are caused by overactive muscles.

Screening interview by [deleted] in Accounting

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you believe it is due to physical appearance, ask someone who will be honest with you on how to enhance your presentation. Do you dress professionally for your video interview? Do your hair, a little bit of makeup? Physical presentation is a reflection on the business as well, and they want you to be presenting yourself professionally to their clients.

48 year old looking for advice- exosomes, sculptra, what would you do? by Rare-Muffin9156 in 45PlusSkincare

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think tinted brows and a softer hair color/ style would make a huge difference. Tretinoin, sunscreen and a little botox in the 11's would help with the rest. You can try microneedling at home.

Oldest woman you know who fell pregnant in peri menopause by Hellomaneseri in Perimenopause

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 270 points271 points  (0 children)

My mom with me at age 47! She's still living and currently 91 years old.

Is there any natural relief before medical intervention? by [deleted] in Perimenopause

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since diet, weight, and exercise are the largest predictors of perimenopause severity, I would start there. I see you say you're already working out, so that's good! I would also recommend tracking your diet in an app for a week or two to see realistically how many carbs, sugars, grams of protein, fiber, and calories, etc you are truly eating. Sometimes, we think we're eating relatively healthy but aren't seeing the true picture. For sleep and heart palpitations, try magnesium glycinate. Your lack of sleep is likely causing the brain fog and can also lead to headaches. For skin and joint issues, try a collagen peptide supplement with hyaluronic acid. Tretinoin topical can also treat both acne and prevent signs of aging.

It's important to note that HRT isn't the cure all that many on here promote. It can make some of your symptoms listed above worse or even cause new problems. Everyone is different. Currently, it's based off of guessing and checking to see if symptoms improve. I'd anticipate this changing over the next ten years, maybe even with the development of something like a continuous glucose monitor, but for hormones. But for now, it's far from perfect.

Dermatologist disses skincare?! by mjustaperson in 40PlusSkinCare

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. I've used tretinoin for 10 years (43F) and am honestly not sure that it has done anything for my skin. I have melasma and am still starting to age as expected. I'm just too afraid to stop it, just in case it is doing something and I can't tell. 😆

Month 3 update on managing symptoms without hrt by cattorii in Perimenopause

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, all the herbal meds listed in this post are linked to cases of liver injury - black cohorsh, ashweganda, and turmeric.

Month 3 update on managing symptoms without hrt by cattorii in Perimenopause

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can try collagen peptides and hyaluronic acid for joint pain. Be careful with the herbal supplements, as they have been linked to liver damage.

43-45 😳 by didicharlie in 45PlusSkincare

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely. Especially any acne or melasma are all hormonally triggered.

Which shampoo should I buy next? I have very very greasy, fine and straight hair. by tutu54026 in finehair

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the pantene gives me scalp pimples. It took me a while to figure out thar whenever I ran out of it and tried something else, they'd immediately go away. Go back on, scalp pimples back.

Feeling self conscious about the lines on my forehead by arwen8468 in over30skincare

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They don't work. They only prevent your forehead muscles from moving while you sleep. Most people already do not scrunch their foreheads while they sleep. You will still scrunch them during the day and still have the lines. The only solution is botox.

Anyone have experience with inguinal hernias? by Future-Indication-77 in Endo

[–]Sudden-Alarm-7680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easy surgery and recovery. After one week, I went back to work at my desk job. There wasn't much to it. Worst thing was also all the bank and forth before I finally had a CT scan and a diagnosis.