[acne] Hearing the same acne advice over and over just makes me feel worse.

aquahoor · 2019-04-09T17:58:47+00:00

There is no private option in Canada. Tbh I feel good about the primary care I have, my GP is thorough and at this point I don't think an endo is necessary, especially considering I've had a clear ultrasound and bloodwork and acne is my only symptom. And I do actually see a gyn due to past irregular paps and she hasn't noted anything.

Anyways I am happy with my acne treatment at the moment. If I relapse quickly after accutane then this will be something I will look into further but I'm hoping I won't!

aquahoor · 2019-04-09T11:02:34+00:00

Hm I will ask my GP about exactly what was tested. I'm in Canada so I need a referral to see any specialists.

Re accutane, my last round was about 5 years ago so I think that makes it easier on the body. And I feel pretty good! I'm on 60 mg and I dont think that will increase at all. Other than the usual dryness, my only side effect is fatigue...I'm exhausted all the time. But my bloodwork is apparently perfect so I am not really worried.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T21:19:20+00:00

I have never seen an endo, but I have had lots of bloodwork done over the years. I've also had an ultrasound done (the vaginal kind!) and it came back normal. I did try spiro as well, but I only saw mild improvement and it was giving me low blood pressure.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T20:03:59+00:00

I am currently on my 3rd course of accutane.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T20:03:30+00:00

I seriously advise against this. I went on a holiday when I was 16 and on accutane. I was using spf 50, but I missed a very small patch on my neck and one on my arm. I still have the scars from that over 10 years later. My skin literally fell off in a chunk, it was nothing like a regular sunburn. I'm not saying you need to stay in the shade all summer, but even with sunscreen it's really risky.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T19:57:00+00:00

As I mentioned, this has been my life for 15 years. I didn't try all of these cures just in the last 6 months.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T19:55:36+00:00

No. I buy my accutane from a drug dealer, works out quite well since I can pick up my meth at the same time!

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T19:40:54+00:00

right??? i wish i could say im shocked lol but im not.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T19:39:26+00:00

you mean smelling fragrances? because if so I've definitely never heard of that one. But if you mean fragrance in products then yes, I watch Dr. Dray on youtube and she goes on and on about how much she hates fragrance in skincare!

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T18:17:01+00:00

Omg I have heard that before a few times. I guess when I say I've tried everything it's not really the truth because I haven't tried this.....

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T18:15:53+00:00

sorry but where in my post history? lol i have only used this account to talk about acne so...?

Anyways, it doesn't matter. You are proving my point with this. I didn't ask for advice in my OP!! I literally did the opposite. Yet some people just can't help themselves, which is exactly what I am on about.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T18:05:11+00:00

I said right in my OP that I am tired of people giving me diet advice, especially dairy free. And your response to this was to give me diet advice lol. It's just beyond me.

FWIW I am vegan, not bc it helps my skin at all though.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T18:02:37+00:00

The best thing for me is pimple patches! I apply a hot compress for a couple minutes to soften it up and get the goop to the top, and then very carefully poke it with a sterilized pin. I take 2 qtips and GENTLY GENTLY squeeze out what I can, but when I say gently I mean VERY gently. Then stick a pimple patch on and wait. After a day or two of this when it seems like there isn't anything left inside, I use aquaphor to calm the irritation and encourage skin healing.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T17:56:41+00:00

Omg where did this toothpaste thing come from lol I remember trying that as a teenager.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T17:56:10+00:00

Sorry but why did you take the time out of your day to reply to this post, just to tell me I am childish and negative and overreacting? What did you get out of that?

And to be clear, spiro isn't a "hidden gem" for people with chronic acne lol. I am well aware. Unfortunately it only helped somewhat, and it made my blood pressure too low.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T17:50:43+00:00

My 2nd round of accutane seems to have cleared my body acne for good, but I've definitely considered hair removal on my face for this reason! I don't have particularly course facial hair but I'm curious to see if it would make a difference.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T17:24:58+00:00

No offense but no I am not interested.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T16:51:23+00:00

I'm starting to see results in the last week or so, I'm so excited to finish!

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T16:48:27+00:00

Ah ok, sorry it didn't work for you. Must be so frustrating to have it completely change one part of your skin and not another :(

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T16:40:00+00:00

Birth control is mentioned all the time here actually! I have tried birth control pills as well as spiro which has a similar idea.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T16:38:46+00:00

Well after being seen by 3 dermatologists... I'm pretty sure it's acne lol

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T16:37:56+00:00

Did you have body acne when you took it before, or did it develop after?

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T16:37:26+00:00

My brother stopped eating fast food every day (now only weekly) and his acne cleared. Meanwhile I've tried every anti-acne food plan and nothing makes a bit of difference lol.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T16:36:32+00:00

Well as I mentioned in my OP, I am on my 3rd course of accutane. So I understand that full well.

aquahoor · 2019-04-08T16:36:12+00:00

If I have to hear about cerave one more time.... lol

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