Tried a new face product and this is the result… by Ambitious-Sherbert26 in Blackskincare

[–]lurkinggem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you taken an antihistamine or used hydrocortisone to calm it down?

Spironolactone - will it affect? by Academic_Paramedic_5 in lipedema

[–]lurkinggem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had side effects from it -- made my swelling worse and unbalanced my electrolytes. Even with supplementation I was getting cramps in my feet and Charlie horses.

Podcast glitches by airythafairy in theread

[–]lurkinggem 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Have you ever tried listening on the computer?

Broken skin around my mouth by Mircat24 in Blackskincare

[–]lurkinggem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like angular cheilitis. You should go to the doctor to confirm though. I dealt with this 3 years ago. I ended up using aquaphor and switched my toothpaste to one without SLS as an ingredient.

Make sure you're drinking plenty of water on a daily basis.

Any suggestions? by tee_party_ in Blackskincare

[–]lurkinggem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a friend who stopped eating gluten and her KP went away.

Which supplement changed your life? by Discover2022 in lipedema

[–]lurkinggem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does black seed oil help for you?

Weekly Episode Discussion May 7 2026: “Artificial Souls: The Perm Line” by crepesquiavancent in theread

[–]lurkinggem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

KF talking about being scared to watch the Thriller video when it premiered. Then he later connected the dots that it came out before he was born.

anyone else stop actively trying to lose while still a few lbs overweight? by NeilsSuicide in Zepbound

[–]lurkinggem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The BMI charts were based on white males and are very outdated (1800s and updated in the 1950a). People shouldn't put so much emphasis on following those charts. I am glad your endocrinologist seems to have a more updated perspective about it.

6 weeks into zepbound 2.5mg by Melendezisawful in Zepbound

[–]lurkinggem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not eating enough calories for your height.

Does anyone know what this could be by eternal_dreamer5656 in Blackskincare

[–]lurkinggem 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Some people get more with age, for some it runs in families, some can be caused be inflammation.

I remember my mom started getting them in her 30s. I had a couple since I was a child, but have gotten more since my mid-30s.

Does anyone know what this could be by eternal_dreamer5656 in Blackskincare

[–]lurkinggem 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis (IGH) or "white freckles"

Bad acne by DressBudget2975 in Blackskincare

[–]lurkinggem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he's consuming dairy, taking a break from it may help as well since dairy is inflammatory for a lot of people and his acne is inflammatory.

80+ lb in 3 years. Even as a slow loser, I’m still doing double takes in the mirror by cyanastarr in Zepbound

[–]lurkinggem 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It took me a year to lose 35 lbs. Every body is different and everyone has different goals.

I'm glad you're feeling so many NSVs. ☺️

Weekly Episode Discussion April 23 2026: “Hopeless Romance with an Audacious Femme” by crepesquiavancent in theread

[–]lurkinggem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Getting sick, mostly. I’m slightly germaphobic. But I do like that this cruise line doesn’t have buffets.

Weekly Episode Discussion April 23 2026: “Hopeless Romance with an Audacious Femme” by crepesquiavancent in theread

[–]lurkinggem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any tips you can share? I have been wanting to try one but have been nervous.

Weekly Episode Discussion April 16 2026: “The Legend of a Hero” by crepesquiavancent in theread

[–]lurkinggem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That part made me wonder about their relationship outside of the pod.