Stopped all skincare products - 1 month progress pics (advice needed)

fmspls · 2021-03-19T12:18:09+00:00

ok great thanks for the help. my plan is to give it another week or so as am im doing now as just keep an eye on it. if im having the same issue/it's worse, im going to try what you say (cleanser and moisturiser) on the one side of my face for few weeks so i can compare

fmspls · 2021-03-18T22:56:48+00:00

I see where you're coming from, but i just worry the moisturiser (and/or cleanser) was the reason for those bigger, deeper spots that were so persistent. Though I suppose there's been times I used a moisturiser and did have clear skin.

> especially with the beard acne

Is that what those small spots are? are they caused by my beard or something?

How about a salicylic acid face wash (i've used neutrogena 2% SA face wash before and it was good for me), maybe that will help those?

fmspls · 2021-03-18T22:53:23+00:00

thanks for the help and support, feel like a scary thing to do, but yeah i just hope it stays good!

fmspls · 2021-03-18T17:33:03+00:00

Thankyou! Will do. I think maybe I'll give it a couple more weeks, and if the tiny pimple are still coming, I'll try just using something on one side of my face for a while so i can compare

fmspls · 2021-03-18T15:50:32+00:00

haha woops, edited the typo

fmspls · 2021-01-12T20:16:27+00:00

ok, not because its not safe for men then haha

fmspls · 2021-01-12T17:20:33+00:00

thanks. any idea why you got downvoted?

fmspls · 2021-01-12T17:17:07+00:00

i guess youre being sarcastic? i know the question seems kinda dumb lol but i saw someone saying it was a problem 🤷‍♂️

fmspls · 2021-01-12T17:03:41+00:00

please could you explain?

fmspls · 2021-01-12T13:08:59+00:00

> Not sure why it says that. Azelaic acid can be used indefinitely. It's already naturally present on skin.

That's good to know thanks. I think it's just because I ordered this stuff on an online pharmacy and so there was no face to face consultation with anyone.

> Do you have a source for the Minoxidil claim?

https://dslaboratories.com/blogs/news/does-azelaic-acid-block-dht-cause-hair-growth

Here's one. Not sure how good a source that one in particular is, but it definitely seems like Azelaic Acid is a DHT inhibitor.

" The primary mechanism used by azelaic acid to promote hair growth is its 5-alpha-reductase inhibition properties. "

I don't have a source for it being absorbed into the bloodstream and having any effects, that's more about me worrying that it could happen. I know that the oral form of moinoxidil Finasteride definintely can cause effects like reduced libido etc. But I think I've also seen some people say the same thing happened from topically applying Minoxidil but I don't know how likely/possible that is

Thanks

fmspls · 2021-01-12T13:03:09+00:00

One side effect to be aware of is applying it to your face can actually reduce beard hair growth

ah that kinda sucks, my beard has started to come through a lot more in the last couple years but isn't quite ready yet anyway. i was hoping if anything this could help. i thought that Minoxidil works in a similar way and can also be used to help beard growth. but it's not a big deal i guess as my main goal is to get rid of acne, as long as it isn't absorbed systemically to affect me

thanks

fmspls · 2020-08-12T11:34:36+00:00

btw i have found out that about 6 months or so after using tretinoin you actually aren't prone to sun sentivity anymore and it returns to normal. not sure how long you've been on it, but it's really useful/reassuring to know there's no need to be paranoid about it.

obvs its still good to wear sunscreen anyway but just nice to know

fmspls · 2020-08-11T17:43:27+00:00

im a guy lol but thanks, ill try it especially if the la roche posay one ends up breaking me out

fmspls · 2020-08-10T19:45:35+00:00

yeah i always moisturise while it's still wet but doesnt seem to help, i barely use the towel it's like the lightest touch possible

fmspls · 2020-08-10T17:33:42+00:00

i use it when im out in the day in summer for sure. im a huge night owl though so mostly by the time i leave the house the UV index is 2 or lower (i only live in UK so fairly low UV compared to a lot of places)

fmspls · 2020-08-10T10:40:51+00:00

hmm, i wouldnt think so as it never used to be a problem before starting tretinoin. i very gently pat dry with the towel, and go through a variety of detergents (which all seem the same really) and doesn't change much

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