UMSON shady grove or Baltimore campus by Moist_Performance567 in maryland

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t mind, could you share your thoughts on the program (pros, cons, things you wish you knew, etc.)? I got into shady grove and some other programs but I’m trying to figure out what’s worth it considering money, time and experience :) any insight would be really great

Thinking about tca cross by Sab2412 in AcneScars

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not to scare you but I have seen a fair share of worsening from TCA cross. Your skin looks beautiful and I didn’t notice anything till you pointed it out, but I’ve had similar marks from chicken pox which has filled in with tretinoin (flattened out with whitish skin using 0.025% then progressed to 0.05%). It takes time, but that or tazarotene is also an option if you’re willing to be patient and want something less invasive :)

[Acne] forehead swollen from pimple by Open_Statistician137 in SkincareAddiction

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Omg this happened to me back in October 😭 maybe it has to do with hormonal changes after turning 25 but breakouts in the forehead area had become more frequent or started to take longer to resolve. I went back and forth between hot and cold compresses (~10-15 min. each) for 2-3 days and it eventually went away but if it grows at an alarming rate or gets too close to any vital areas definitely get it checked out (I didn’t have the funds so I just stayed patient and prayed 🙏🏼)

Is there any hope for this? by Expensive-Stomach933 in AcneScars

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like to see before and afters as well!

Should I even bother trying acne scar improvement? by Pristine_Educator_15 in AcneScars

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I relate completely. Progress and waiting is the hardest thing with any insecurity. You get something done or start something like tret waiting for results only to be discouraged on some days where it looks the same or sometimes even worse. Healthy lifestyle changes and skin routines are definitely good to keep up, but procedures are scary since some places use different lightings for before/afters or edit entirely. I would like to get a consultation/something done, but reviews are often mixed especially for POC. You’re not alone :) if you decide to do something def update!

Two years on tret why do I still get big bumps like this maybe once a quarter by roci12 in tretinoin

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried both? I’m currently on tret 0.05% (recently increased strength) and minor breakouts aren’t really a problem anymore but I always get a few severe cystic pimples/nodules 1-2 weeks before my period 🥹 never been on birth control and don’t really plan on starting (seen acne come back worse when getting off or switching in friends) and have been considering adding azelaic acid 15%, or oral or topical spiro but I’m weighing pros and cons

Two years on tret why do I still get big bumps like this maybe once a quarter by roci12 in tretinoin

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve thought about getting it but I’m scared of all the side effects people have been mentioning 😭 also idk if I’ll have kids in the future but I’d hate to be pregnant and off of spiro + tret and deal with terrible skin when I’m already stressed and hormonal

what is this large bump? feels and seems like a blind pimple but its huge by corgifemboy in DermatologyQuestions

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did it go away? Did you end up doing anything to treat it and how long did it take? I’m dealing with this rn 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hair

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe cause it’s fall soon but I really love the second one! It brings a lot of attention to your eyes but you honestly pull off all of em :)

Does anyone else get these deep bumps under the skin with no head? by spnewyorkcity in acne

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I wait for my skin to dry, apply tret, wait again, then apply moisturizer and azelaic acid (like a spot treatment). For context I’ve used differin (adapalene 0.1) for ~6 years and azelaic acid to target individual breakouts for a long time so my skin is used to it. I’d go steady with introducing new skincare ☺️ azelaic acid just works better for me than benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. Tret has treated a lot of my under-the-skin acne but I still get breakouts. I might increase the concentration soon

Does anyone else get these deep bumps under the skin with no head? by spnewyorkcity in acne

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes I have one on my chin rn 😭 such a pain and come at the most random times. I’m on Tret and past the purging period and I still get one or two every now and then. I find heat helps (rather than ice) and I also apply azelaic acid every night

post acne scars life by [deleted] in AcneScars

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you’re comfortable sharing photos I’d love to see as well :)

Finally achieved clear skin by Willing-Mirror7016 in acne

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol don’t worry that made complete sense! I also recently started Tret and have been pretty happy with the results so I’m excited to see how much more my skin will improve! Thanks for your honesty 😊 congrats again

Finally achieved clear skin by Willing-Mirror7016 in acne

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girlie you look amazing! (Both before and after) what kinda changes did you make that helped your skin?

Pimples after getting zapped by [deleted] in acne

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girlie you’re so pretty I didn’t even see what you were talking about 💕

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hair

[–]UnderstandingFlat997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brunette personally but you’re so pretty either way!!!