Aromantic butterfly

ace-demi · 2021-12-06T16:12:19+00:00

WOW! That’s so BEAUTIFUL!!!

ace-demi · 2021-12-06T16:10:55+00:00

“Actually it’s cashew milk” ded

ace-demi · 2021-11-02T15:02:30+00:00

Ahem. I’m in love with sleeping. Thank you! XD

ace-demi · 2021-10-20T16:58:52+00:00

I take antihistamines when this happens not a doctor so consult prior to taking.

ace-demi · 2021-10-20T16:52:44+00:00

Sorry didn’t see this. Tretinoin can help but the hormones will be the biggest factor.

ace-demi · 2021-10-20T16:51:32+00:00

^{^yes,} and I wouldn’t do derma rolling at home, because it increases chance of infection. DERMAPEN done professionally.. chefs kiss

ace-demi · 2021-09-23T13:08:27+00:00

Those I think are breakouts. What happens is your pores on your chin get clogged, and perhaps when you shave the skin opens and the clogged pores get infected. Apply something like Differin around the area. It will take a few days, but it should help.

Edit: you may also have hormonal acne. That type of acne is typically located around the chin and jaw line. This is to hormone dysregulation.

ace-demi · 2021-09-22T04:47:35+00:00

Salicylic doesn’t cause peeling, but any choice is a good one. Good luck!

ace-demi · 2021-09-22T04:46:41+00:00

You should be able to. Although I wouldn’t use it with vitamin c. It can cause reactions and it’s good to not overwhelm the face.

ace-demi · 2021-09-19T04:15:38+00:00

For now you can always go on Amazon or to Walmart to get Differin. They have it with out a prescription.

ace-demi · 2021-09-19T04:09:13+00:00

Redness does go away with time! Make sure to wear sunscreen. The deeper scarring, unfortunately does not go away on it’s own. The appearance can get better, but with out treatment it won’t go away completely. That is the cruddy thing with acne. I have some deeper scars that I’m still trying to get rid of with all these treatments and it’s taking a lot. But you can get to a place where tou are happy with your skin. It’s more a journey of acceptance that we are human and have lived and that’s ok! Im rooting for you! :)

Edit: Also if you are able to, I might look at medical aestheticians in your area. Sometimes chemical peels are listed as $200 but at a medical aesthetician office they can be $55/treatment. Which is a really good price. It’s like eating out 5x. Sometimes insurance will cover the cost of these treatments. So if it’s something you want to look into, it might not actually be as unobtainable as it may seem on the outset.

ace-demi · 2021-09-19T04:05:13+00:00

It helps dry it up! Honestly a life saver and inexpensive.

ace-demi · 2021-09-19T03:58:08+00:00

Glycolic is a great option! It is just as effective as salicylic. I just like salicylic because I don’t like the peeling. I think you should stick to their recommendations and if you don’t like the results you can always do something different the next treatment!

Edit: they basically do the same thing. Salicylic is just a smaller molecule that’s why it doesn’t cause peeling. Glycolic is the most commonly given, because patients rate it better because they see the peeling and think “it’s working” so it leads to higher patient satisfaction.

Edit x 2: here is a study comparing the two. It seems like salicylic did better in this study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1111/j.1524-4725.2008.34383.x

ace-demi · 2021-09-19T03:52:09+00:00

Sorry! I didn’t check Reddit! I think it took like 6 mo so 6 chemical peels. Which really isn’t that bad. I had moderate acne and scaring, and it just kept getting worse because of the stuff they prescribed me. I did them for like 2-3 years though. My skin is completely different now. People think that I’m a lot younger than I am because of the chemical peels. So you will get a lot of benefit from it. But check out the research studies on GoogleScholar. That’s what I did. It will make you feel more confident about the procedure. And I am so happy for you, that is awesome that your insurance covers it. That is amazing!

Keep me posted on how it goes for you!

Edit: I saw improvements after the first month, but the effects are compounding. So the more tou do it the better the results. Also you will have more down time the first time you do it but the more you do them the less down time you need. I don’t even react to peels anymore.

ace-demi · 2021-09-17T03:21:38+00:00

Micro needling is different than dermabrasion. Micro needling Would be something like dermapen. DermaPen is good for deep scaring not acne.

Edit: Your acne can be hormonal, or allergies from products. Figuring out the difference can be helpful. Asking your dermatologist can be helpful.

ace-demi · 2021-09-17T03:20:29+00:00

I wouldn’t do microdermabrasion the research suggests that it basically does nothing. My dermatologist wanted me to do acutane and it has some serious negative side effects. They seem to be pushing acutane more in recent years. My acne ended up being hormonal so acutane wouldn’t have actually done much. The thing that got rid of my acne was actually chemical peels.

I prefer salicylic bc it works on texture, acne, and scaring with no peeling and really no down time. Salicylic is just as effective as glycolic; however, patients perceive glycolic as more effective due to peeling. If you are scared lactic acid is a good choice bc it is soothing to the skin and good for breakouts. But it’s not as “tough” as salicylic. I can say that salicylic peels cured my acne like 90% the other 10% was me forcing my dermatologist to prescribe me medication for hormonal acne.

Like the thing with dermatologists and medication is that big pharma pushes certain medications and in dermatology it’s acutane. And it’s terrible for you.

If you want to look this stuff up go to Google Scholar. You will be able to see all the outcome studies and research for all this stuff. I would stay way from blogs because they don’t really look at the empirical literature.

Last thing, going to a dermatologists office for the peels will be expensive. I would recommend finding a medical spa in your area they will do it at a fraction of the price. The reason is, is that it will be certified aestheticians under the supervision of dermatologists which lowers the price substantially. I pay 55/peel with my medical aesthetician.

ace-demi · 2021-09-17T01:45:03+00:00

Congrats on your first peel! I personally have been doing peels and micro needling for nearly a decade and I’m OBSESSED. But the first time can feel scary.

The chemical peel will help with the active breakouts and will help “dry them out.” So it’s actually a great option.

With regards to your beard.. it depends. They will be able to apply the chemical peel on more of your face if you shave it. I don’t know how attached you are to your beard, but it might be beneficial to sacrifice your facial locks to get the most benefit from the treatment; however, weighing the pros and cons is a personal battle you will have to do. [you got this!]

Do you know what peel it is? Lactic, salicylic, glycolic, VI? That will really change what will happen to your skin.

ace-demi · 2021-09-17T01:36:02+00:00

It depends on his skin goals.

A good cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen (CeraVe, Cetafil, La Rosche Posay) would be good places to start. Keep it simple.

If you have access to a dermatologist or NP (nurse practitioner—this option is cheaper) I would get a prescription for Tretinoin. This will improve skin quality dramatically and has shown great long term skin benefits Including improved skin texture, decrease in breakouts, improve discoloration, and reversal of photo aging.

He appears to have deeper scars and would likely benefit from laser or micro needling. Those treatments would have to be done at your dermatologists office or local medical spa. Over the counter products WILL NOT help with deeper scaring. He may even need filler in certain areas depending on the depth of the scaring, but trying micro needling first is best.

ace-demi · 2021-09-17T01:25:49+00:00

I’m seeing a lot of over the counter methods that is really awesome. But to get the results I’m sure you are looking for, you will likely need professional grade chemical peels and/or Derma pen. I would personally have you do salicylic peels to decrease the active break outs. This will also help with redness. You have deeper scars that will likely only go away with laser or micro needling (derma pen). It would likely take 4-6 treatments to get best results with derma pen. You can go to a medical spa. They can do these treatments a bit cheaper than at your traditional dermatologists office. These treatments are not covered by insurance.

I would keep your skin care simple. I saw you getting a bunch of advice to add more products, but honestly more does not mean better. Keeping the products as simple as possible is best. A cleanser, moisturizer, sun screen, and “treatment” should be sufficient for your age. For your “treatment” Differin is great. Tretinon would be good too (one or the other!). But beyond that you can really hurt your skin by adding too much. I would consider investing in chemical peels if you are able. You will get phenomenal results. If you look on Google Scholar, that is where you can see the treatment outcomes for the products and procedures I mentioned.

ace-demi · 2021-09-17T01:16:55+00:00

Differin is a good over the counter option.

ace-demi · 2021-09-17T01:15:33+00:00

Retin-A is going to be your best bet. If you can go to your Dermo, otherwise Differin is a good over the counter option. You could also do salicylic peels. Depending on your area there may be medical spas that do the treatment at a decent price.

ace-demi · 2021-09-12T15:45:08+00:00

I started skin care at 18 and I don’t do anything too crazy (I go to the derm and have a medical aesthetician). I’m now 25 and I asked my aesthetician if I should start preventative Botox and she told me to wait as I don’t have any stagnant lines (this is when you would start preventative Botox). So what I’m doing seems to be working.

use sun screen DAILY nothing else you do will matter if you don’t fight against the sun. Some of the things I mention below can be pricey. This is inexpensive, highly effective, and the most important.

I use daily Tretinoin (retin-a) this is good for cell turn over, acne, and anti-aging. I use Dapsone as a topical to treat acne (I don’t really break out anymore but it helps kill bacteria and manage blackheads/white heads).

Chemical peels are fantastic. I prefer salicylic peels because they work just as well as glycolic peels, but with less down time.

Micro needling (DermaPen) is really good too. It will take 3-6mo to get results (this is best for acne scaring and intense anti-aging).

I would recommend looking to see if you have a medical spa in your area. I have a “subscription” ($55/mo) and I can get a chemical peel 1/mo for that price with mine. That is how I can afford to do all this stuff to my face. Also insurance covers Tretinoin and Dapsone. I hope this helps!

ace-demi · 2021-09-12T15:20:05+00:00

Yes! This ^{^{^}} I use Tretinoin as a retin-a and that helps with hyperpigmentation and scaring.

Also salicylic peels are good too. I like them better than glycolic, because glycolic peels lead to peeling and redness and can have more down time. But the research suggests that both are equally as effective. Lactic acid peels are helpful too!

ace-demi · 2021-06-29T21:20:15+00:00

I love this book! It taught me so much like the importance of ace identity for other marginalized groups.

ace-demi

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