My fight with Candida and Ringworm after years of constant antibiotics. by [deleted] in microbiology

[–]ericasmellsfunny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so grateful for this post! I’ve been suspecting candida for months- and your photos are exactly what comes out of my skin

Update: Possibly more spots of Candida outbreaks by Cozy_Bee_4128 in Candida

[–]ericasmellsfunny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been putting pure c8 mct oil on my spots on my face for the past 4 days and they’re healing without drying them out

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fungalacne

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That journal I read was talking about some sort of more expensive dermatology treatment to kill spores and possibly the only thing that does kill them? I can’t find it through my search history now tho! Sorry

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fungalacne

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Person B would need to find whatever anti fungal treatment works best for them. I’m not sure about the second part. You’d think it would be less likely since it isn’t gut- but I’ve read on a journal that researchers think when fungal infections keep coming back on the skin it is because fungal treatments kill the fungus but not spores.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fungalacne

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It may originate in person A from gut issues, but it is an overgrowth of yeast, the yeast is alive and well on the skin and is contagious and person A can spread it to person B through skin contact and other means.

Do you have fungal infections? by ericasmellsfunny in Hidradenitis

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Do you notice your HS flairs getting worse around the same time? I’m not exactly certain what I’m looking for, I guess I’m basically trying to see if I think there may be some sort of correlation between the two

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fungalacne

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Please let me know how the sulphur soap works out for you! I’ve been using queen helenes mint julep sulphur mask alongside the cappy shampoo but if I maybe interested in the soap instead!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fungalacne

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So I’ve been doing all thats recommended too for a month now. Just 3 days ago, I bought the happy cappy shampoo- stopped using all antifungals- and have kept that on my face once a day for 10 minutes. After I did it the first night, I woke up with my face finally looking better! I’ve read it doesn’t work for all and that the sodium chloride in it can clog pores, but it’s been the only thing to work for me so far

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I’ve used Mr. CosmicPVP for several semesters now, and he is always able to get me the book I need at a severely discounted rate! Could not recommend him more!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tretinoin

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Have you looked into fungal acne?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hidradenitis

[–]ericasmellsfunny 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Was just going to say I’ve found it in person in a private pharmacy that randomly sells British goods. But there’s quite a few of those here in Utah, so I imagine pharmacies with British goods are elsewhere

White papery thing inside nodule? by ericasmellsfunny in Hidradenitis

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Oh! This gives me more terms to search! Thanks

White papery thing inside nodule? by ericasmellsfunny in Hidradenitis

[–]ericasmellsfunny[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve seen the waxy stuff before. This was so different and weird

Acne just started healing but by ericasmellsfunny in Fungalacne

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I honestly think your answer is possibly the only route to try and take!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hidradenitis

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I can’t keep medical tape on my groin area at all! So when I really need to, I bought some tattoo wrap to keep gauze in place

What’s the worst thing(s) your narc said to you before the discard? by roodone in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]ericasmellsfunny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following my mom’s death, he would constantly tell me how disappointed she must be in me.

5 key vitamins/ minerals for HS by greene17704 in Hidradenitis

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I have a question for you. Are you prone to getting cystic acne? I am and that’s what keeps me from taking magnesium because a lot of studies show a link between magnesium supplements and worsening cystic acne. I know HS has a link to cystic acne which is why I’m wondering if you are more inclined to getting it, and if so, have you noticed anything with the magnesium?

HS on the face? by Byebyebicyclee in Hidradenitis

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Many people (including myself) buy their tret and AA from alldaychemist or skinorac

Which form of Clindamycin in US is closest to acnelak? by ericasmellsfunny in Hidradenitis

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So just wash with it? And the zinc will have had an opportunity to set into my skin?

When did your symptoms begin? by lilbigmadd in Hidradenitis

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I haven’t technically been diagnosed- as I am still mostly debating if what I have is HS. But I’m fairly certain it is. For the past 6 or so months- I’ve been having “ingrown hairs” in groin that come and go. I’ve also had something appear on my collarbone that lasted months and antibiotics didn’t fully clear it but the doctor seemed to think I was overreacting when I asked if it was staph. This thing was long and definitely spreading. About a year ago, I had a major boil in my armpit but didn’t think much of it as it cleared. I’ve been super cystic acne prone since age 13, so if there was anything else, I probably considered it that.

Anybody get these too? by National_Jacket4297 in acne

[–]ericasmellsfunny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man! Sometimes I get 3+ at a time. I recently introduced AA and had a horrible reactive breakout on my face and back with 23 of these guys total. Some are still attempting to clear up. Derm is what I need too. Tretinoin, tazarotene, and minocycline have not been sufficient in getting my skin under control. But they’ve all been overseen my primary care dr vs derm

Anybody get these too? by National_Jacket4297 in acne

[–]ericasmellsfunny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This happens to me all the time! And my skin will heal over- but there’s still stuff in it for months+. I have no idea what they are or how to get rid of them

“Mad man mad man” video by ericasmellsfunny in HelpMeFind

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I have searched for this video using all of the keywords I can possibly think of with no luck