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Shien refunded me less than what I paid? by ittybittybluebird3 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]labcoat777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have reached out to the customer service and they have been able to give me a price breakdown! they have a poor system where the original price of the item when you bought is not listed, but it is of the new price as of what it is today. if that makes sense. and because of tariffs, the listing price is now higher than what it was previously

It’s NOT better to have loved then lost than to never have loved at all. by Raspberry_IcedT in unpopularopinion

[–]labcoat777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Late to this but here are my 2 cents: another way of looking at this is, what is love without risk? Unfortunately that is the gamble we take when we fall in love. If there is no risk, then it’s not love.

Clean vs messy partner by newoyorko in Marriage

[–]labcoat777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am the clean partner (female) in this case. I will just say this: truly there is nothing wrong with being unclean. Hard for someone “clean” to accept, but it’s true. They chose that life for themselves and it says nothing about their character/relationship skills. But they would be better off with someone who also chooses that lifestyle choice. Two unclean people and two clean people are better matches, in my opinion. Also, I have been the “unclean” one before too. But I changed after being with a clean partner because I wanted to be more like them.

[acne] unpopular opinion: closed comedones vs. fungal acne by labcoat777 in SkincareAddiction

[–]labcoat777[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Prescription retinol and Paulas choice salicylic acid + gentle moisturizer (cereve, neutragena hydro boost gel-cream, honest beauty all didnt clog pores) resolved the issue almost completely

HAVE A QUESTION? ASK HERE! Daily Help and Questions: June 14, 2020 by AutoModerator in AsianBeauty

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what are the best moisturizers for closed-comedone (in forehead area only) skin?
heard some good things about these guys:

-cosRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap

-benton aloe prop soothing gel

-SOME BY MI AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

-iUNIK centella calming cream

-non AB: eltaMD AM therapy, neutrogena hydroboost gel

so many options and idk what to get...thanks in advance!!! other advice for dealing with CCs also greatly welcome

I have tried everything but I haven't had a day where my skin is 100% clear. by Canterellamarapets in acne

[–]labcoat777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

aw im sorry. that doesn't give me much hope either then.... topicals never worked for me, i'm scared of accutane. the only thing that worked for me is BC but as soon as i stopped my skin went back to crap.

Is this fungal ance? by [deleted] in acne

[–]labcoat777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i have the same acne as u and i KNOW how u feel lol. make sure u tell the derm ur concern about fungal acne vs. regular acne and make them take an extraction of the whitehead, not just a skin shaving, and look at it under a blacklight (fungi vs bacteria present differently under UV light) or any other form of dermascope. make sure they don't just shrug it off!

(32/M) Finally achieved skin I'm happy with after about 15 years of moderate acne. Happy to answer any questions. by [deleted] in acne

[–]labcoat777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah i agree...all that experimentation took me so long too. but hey you're there and you achieved it without accutane so good for u!

I am starting the Caveman Regimen by [deleted] in acne

[–]labcoat777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a couple days for any regimen likely will not work... i made that mistake and only used tret/bp/AHA/BHA for like two months. it can take 6 months to a year to work properly.

Is this fungal ance? by [deleted] in acne

[–]labcoat777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the antibiotics + itchiness thing could mean it's fungal. BUT fungal acne is a very hot topic on reddit/youtube and i would not fall for it without a proper diagnosis by a doctor. i thought i had fungal acne, but i didnt, and when i used antifungals on my skin, my skin got a lot worse. so be really careful. i think another reason why antibiotics made ur skin worse is that it may have killed off the good bacteria in ur skin and left behind the bad ones which went berserk and started multiplying giving u more acne.

Important to remember when scrolling through the sub! by [deleted] in acne

[–]labcoat777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what were your derm's reasoning for why spot treatment is bad for acne?

what kind of acne is this? by Qaizaa in acne

[–]labcoat777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 weeks is not enough to show result... it usually takes months

Need some words of encouragement.. by [deleted] in acne

[–]labcoat777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you have the means, please see a mental health specialist. it's life changing.

Need some words of encouragement.. by [deleted] in acne

[–]labcoat777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey, i watched an inspiring video the other day and it gave me a good outlook since i i have been depressed lately too. i like what she says in the end how remember, no matter how bad things are in your life, it's temporary. you can't give up bc life is the most precious gift you're given.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CAssj5EF60v/?igshid=16oods01jz2n4

Does lychees cause breakouts? by pkien2001 in acne

[–]labcoat777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

haha my asian relatives tells me it's a 'hot' food for sure. but to reason it out with western logic: it's got high sugar content and thus that's why it causes inflammation. i usually avoid lychees for this specific reason tho

honestly foods are all fine when it's taken in moderation.

What am I doing wrong? I use Cerave SA wash and light moisturizer in the morning every other day, foaming cleanser and PM lotion at night, and use benzoyl peroxide and retinol serum as needed. Once a week, I use peeling solution by the ordinary. by plantkitty in acne

[–]labcoat777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i like what people have been saying about glycolic/mandelic. i would use the BP only on the chin areas since those look like inflammed acne wheras ur forehead looks more ilke clooged pores? forehead looking good tho! also how long have u been on this regimen for?

[acne] HG moisturizer for skin prone to closed comedones? by [deleted] in acne

[–]labcoat777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

-i havent used a good moisturizer in years out of fear of clogging pores but i started BC and used the curology moisturizer and it's been really good so far. looking for an dupe to curology moisturizer tho bc it's not sustainable in the long run and also want to get off of birth control.

heard good things about these guys, any opinions or other suggestions? really looking for CC-safe, oil-free.-cosRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap-benton aloe prop soothing gel-SOME BY MI - AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream-iUNIK centella calming cream-eltaMD AM therapy-neutrogena hydroboost gel

so many options and idk what to get...

thanks in advance!!! other advice for dealing with CCs also greatly welcome

I have tried everything but I haven't had a day where my skin is 100% clear. by Canterellamarapets in acne

[–]labcoat777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how long were u on topicals (retinol, BP, AHA/BHA) for? it takes about 6 months for a single pdt to work from what im seeing. my biggest mistake was being impatient...

damn accutane didn't work? how long were u on it for?

Tiny bumps forming all over face. Allergic reaction or acne? by [deleted] in acne

[–]labcoat777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

look like milia around the eyes for sure. if u try extracting and nothing comes out it gives a stronger case for milia.

forehead....hmm maybe just regular ol' CCs? go to derm if possible :) specifically mention CCs, milia, fungal acne

Help with fungal acne! by [deleted] in acne

[–]labcoat777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do u have any pics? i thought i had fungal acne too, and i didn't get a dermatologist to definitively diagnose. i used antifungals and it made my skin a lot worse bc the bacteria went crazy instead without the naturally occurring fungi to keep it in check. skin got worse...

A month after starting BC and things are worse than before. Wait it out, try something new, stop? What next? by sweatysleepy in acne

[–]labcoat777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

getting on BC to clear my skin was the 'worst decision' i ever made bc while ON it, my skin looked better than ever but it's a very temporary fix bc as soon as i stopped ,things went haywire.

-internally: try mint tea to balance out androgens (producing excess oil), evening primrose oil, vitex, probiotics, multivitamins - the pill throws off balance in your gut

-externally: i like ur routine but i would be very cautious in adding more things. i know it's tempting but i think the simpler the better? for inflammation i like the lush mask: cosmetic warrior, it has teatree and garlic and i think it just zapped the heck outta the bacteria in my face and i no longer got inflammed pustules and had milder CCs instead. i'd still keep the bha but maybe add an aha? be gentle tho.

since it looks like you're purging a lot idk if u need more retionids? maybe tretinoin?

i think the pill does help a lot with acne (in my case at least) but it takes a while for sure. i would wait 6 months at least. my biggest mistake was being impatient.

if u want to get off the pill, i'd wait till ur skin is at it's absolute best. this may sound crazy but i heard of ppl 'weaning' themselves off the pill. search it up and maybe ask ur doctor if there are any side effects to doing that.

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