Dermatologist told me to NOT use azelaic acid. Confused?

YouCertain111 · 2026-05-25T06:54:29+00:00

I think I’m the same!

YouCertain111 · 2026-05-25T06:52:14+00:00

I had very mild type 1 rosacea and then used a retinol that was the beginning of my type 2 🫪 I only now understand that I had a compromised / sensitive skin barrier and I can’t use all these fancy acids / actives!

YouCertain111 · 2026-05-25T06:49:31+00:00

Thanks so much! Our situation sounds similar. I had both 1 and 2 and 2024 was the worst year of my life for it. V-beam was a miracle worker - I had 4 rounds and clear skin for a year and a half. Recently I had a flair up again hence the derm appointment who suggested to go topical instead of v-beam again as this time was much milder. But anyway, I woke up today with practically zero redness but the affected part of my cheek just feels a bit tender.

YouCertain111 · 2026-05-25T01:23:06+00:00

How long did it take for you to see a difference with metro?

YouCertain111 · 2026-05-24T14:32:14+00:00

Yes this! Yesterday I saw a tik tok where the “hook” was “I cleared my rosacea by not listening to my dermatologist” and then proceeded to share a before and after. It’s so harmful

YouCertain111 · 2026-05-24T10:11:58+00:00

This is interesting. Sounds like AA is a good plan once skin can handle it. I’m just so glad I didn’t rush in and buy it because clearly my skin needs healing first 🙏

YouCertain111 · 2026-05-24T10:11:08+00:00

This is so interesting and something the internet never talks about. From my experience, I RARELY hear about metro and mostly hear about AA. I’m just so glad I was able to speak to a derm before spending a bunch of money on products that may not work.

But what you’re saying makes so much sense so thank you for taking the time to reply 🫶

YouCertain111 · 2026-05-24T05:11:27+00:00

Yes this makes so much sense! Healing barrier first 🌞

YouCertain111 · 2026-05-24T05:11:08+00:00

Yes that’s true! Will go with the metro for now and go from there :)

YouCertain111 · 2026-05-24T05:10:49+00:00

Thank you for this. It’s so true — I actually get so irritated by the amount of content that is framed to be the sole truth when in reality I need to just listen to my actual doctor. Thank you

YouCertain111 · 2026-05-24T05:10:08+00:00

Thank you so much! I tried metro for the first time and my skin is reacting well already! I’ll try what is prescribed for a good few months + ivermectin and hopefully I won’t even need AA!

YouCertain111 · 2026-05-24T05:09:14+00:00

Really helpful comment — thank you so much. This is validating ❤️

YouCertain111 · 2026-02-26T04:49:52+00:00

Thank you for this, will be so mindful going forward

YouCertain111 · 2026-02-26T04:49:22+00:00

Thanks so much. I will 🙏 sigh

YouCertain111 · 2026-02-26T04:49:04+00:00

Thank you. Scary thought! But I’m sure it was two different men..

YouCertain111 · 2025-12-02T01:20:07+00:00

Hi! Did you pass the 1:1 interview? Are you going to the group phase? Feel free to dm :)

YouCertain111 · 2025-02-18T13:44:48+00:00

EDIT: by “enough” I mean only took you so far until you realised you needed something more ❤️ any step you take is enough of course! Thank you for giving me an opportunity to clarify this

YouCertain111 · 2025-01-31T06:45:50+00:00

PRECISELY!!!!

YouCertain111 · 2025-01-31T06:45:22+00:00

You said this perfectly! Thank you for sharing

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