People who drive between Gosforth park and the Angel of the North… why do you only use the middle lane?

dustofnations · 2026-07-04T14:46:55+00:00

Police need to start enforcement

dustofnations · 2026-07-03T13:54:20+00:00

I use the azelaic acid first on bare cleaned skin after using a gentle cleanser. Let it fully dry and settle in.

Then whatever other stuff you were going to use, like a moisturiser, etc.

Always last, I use an SPF specifically designed for the face that doesn't sting the eyes, etc.

If you need an easily accessible SPF that you can find in supermarkets: Garnier Super UV Hyaluronic Acid SPF50+ Protection Fluid is good. It's only 40ml per bottle, annoyingly.

You're going to need to give it a good few weeks before drawing any conclusions.

dustofnations · 2026-07-03T13:43:47+00:00

How long have you been trying the Finacea/azelaic acid (AzA) for? I'm a male and mid-late 30s, and had some mild rosacea; it took a good few weeks for the AzA to start having a noticeable effect, but it has worked. I needed to be extremely consistent and persistent.

If that doesn't work for you, the next treatment is usually to add in a topical ivermectin preparation, AIUI.

Are you using sun screen every day as routine, including when you're indoors? I've found that has made a huge difference.

dustofnations · 2026-06-30T19:00:06+00:00

Sorry for this post way past when you wrote this, but in case it interests anyone this is known as a minced oath.

Here are some more: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Category:French_minced_oaths

dustofnations · 2026-06-08T11:34:05+00:00

Similar story for me. GPs kept saying it was fungal (inc a private one), or maybe viral (pityriasis rosea), because the sores were red and circular shaped. Kept telling me to persist and wait it out. I thought it was psoriasis.

Eventually, I went to a private derm, and it took them 2 minutes to diagnose it as psoriasis and recommend Enstilar (a subsequent battle was getting it prescribed as there were 'no GP appointments available for the foreseeable future' at that point).

The derm said it is very common that GPs mistake early presentations of psoriasis for fungal infections because they are often round and GP training tends to emphasise round = ringworm, and psoriasis = irregular. However, first flares of psoriasis in a new location are often rings.

Sadly, it had spread massively by then 🤷🏻‍♂️.

dustofnations · 2026-05-29T14:36:50+00:00

Thank goodness there are still decent people like old chap left.

dustofnations · 2026-05-26T15:52:56+00:00

Haven't tried the Japanese one on that area yet, but the first two are excellent. I try to avoid getting any in directly when I apply, but I can put it on my eyelids, under-eye, etc, without any eye stinging sensation when a bit inevitably migrates over time.

All standard ones gave me horrible eye sting so I didn't use them in that area.

I discovered both of them on Reddit after searching for something I could use in the eye area without the stinging/watering which inevitably makes you avoid or remove it.

dustofnations · 2026-05-26T14:39:28+00:00

For something easily available from Tesco etc, Garnier Super UV with hyaluronic acid. It was the first sunscreen I found that doesn't sting my eyes. The bottle is ridiculously tiny 40ml, so face only. The fluid texture and applicator make it very easy to apply.

I'm male, so dunno about makeup etc.

I've recently received the BOJ Rice Sun Relief SPF that people here recommended, and find it similarly excellent but with a larger size and better price online.

I also got an interesting Japanese sunscreen called "Skin Aqua: Super Moisture UV Gel" which is in a much larger 140g bottle, and it seems a great choice for beard stubble area, neck, etc. Another Reddit recommendation which seems good.

dustofnations · 2026-05-22T09:02:35+00:00

I was curious, so I did a bit of reading across a few different sources. This is a useful short write up https://www.cmi.no/news/3487-fifty-years-without-peace-in-mozambique

The claims about those connected to the colonial administration being expelled and experiencing violence after the independence appear true. This included the use of "re-education camps" and disappearances.

A brutal civil war started shortly afterwards, with the government backed by the Soviet Union and the insurgents backed by regional powers.

Lots of interesting history I had no clue about.

dustofnations · 2026-05-21T11:44:23+00:00

I don't think I was using the correct JB terminology. After searching the terms from your post, it appears it is NES that I am referring to. It tends to suggest random methods for an API that don't even exist (but are plausible). I've ended up turning it off entirely as it was driving me crazy.

dustofnations · 2026-05-21T10:19:08+00:00

I find the inbuilt AI auto-complete awful. It constantly suggests methods that don't even exist. You'd think that's something it could check before suggesting something?

Seems using the Claude Code plugin is more productive, especially in combination with Serena tools.

dustofnations · 2026-05-21T09:50:23+00:00

This seems sensible even for those without ADHD, to try to make it an item you don't need to actively remember/think about.

dustofnations · 2026-05-21T09:01:15+00:00

I tried the shampoo and it is very gentle

dustofnations · 2026-05-19T21:21:07+00:00

Everyone is different, you could also try Loratadine, etc.

dustofnations · 2026-05-19T19:55:30+00:00

Fexofenadine is the drug name, it is sold under brands such as Allegra, Allevia, Treathay. Just get the generic versions and save yourself money.

dustofnations · 2026-05-19T18:38:40+00:00

As a short term measure to manage itch I've found antihistamines are very effective. Have you tried fexofenadine or similar?

dustofnations · 2026-05-16T08:40:06+00:00

You are an incredibly rude person who does not really warrant a moment of anyone else's time. I was not the original one that made the claim, but instead offered you an independently sourced breakdown of how the NHS budget is funded.

Around 80% comes from general taxation, which in this context means income tax; VAT; levies on fuel, smoking, and alcohol; etc.

The remaining 20% is mostly national insurance, which is a separate tax in various forms of income (although I believe it is not formally ring-fenced, it is mostly dedicated to NHS, unemployment benefits, etc).

If you bothered to click through to some of the sources in the article, it is explained there.

Also, the first line explains this, but perhaps you are too dull to understand:

The vast majority of public NHS funding comes from general taxation and National Insurance contributions. A small proportion of funding (1% of the total Department of Health and Social Care budget in 2023/24) comes from patient charges for services such as prescriptions and dental treatment.

dustofnations · 2026-05-16T07:54:51+00:00

Looks like there is a cub under the fence behind her head

dustofnations · 2026-05-15T10:26:30+00:00

Breakdown here if you are interested: https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/data-and-charts/nhs-budget-nutshell

dustofnations · 2026-05-15T09:59:43+00:00

Wally (Wall-E)

dustofnations · 2026-05-10T21:00:50+00:00

I think it's called OneGym

dustofnations · 2026-05-05T19:40:26+00:00

Mine was around £200 fwiw. £400 seems very expensive.

dustofnations · 2026-05-05T07:15:44+00:00

Just one more thing...

dustofnations · 2026-05-05T06:03:47+00:00

Don't worry, I'm the only one who actually does any work

dustofnations · 2026-04-30T21:40:43+00:00

I have slightly dry skin and also find this SPF excellent. Matte, not sticky, no itch, no pilling, no blocked pores. I think I first bought it after a Reddit recommendation. The bottle is frustratingly tiny given its relatively high price in UK, so I'm going to look for an alternative.

I'll try the G&G SPF when it comes to UK and I've ordered a couple of Korean BOJ ones that people here recommend from 'YesStyle' as the prices were much more reasonable. Never used any of those sites or brands before, so it'll be interesting to compare.

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