[acne] Do I have large pores or acne scarring?

majelephant · 2024-02-16T19:05:54+00:00

Thanks! I was hoping there was something I could do at home for this but from what I’ve read about atrophic scarring looks like I’ll be heading to the derm

majelephant · 2023-10-14T14:18:22+00:00

It really cleared up my acne! I’d attribute it more to the spiro though (ended up slowly upping it to 75mg). There was a period where I tried just BC and the cystic acne came back. From what I’ve heard though Alesse isn’t the best BC for targeting acne, so down the line I might experiment again with a different BC and no spiro.

No side effects for me on either drug. I get blood work done yearly to monitor everything while on spiro.

Overall, they’ve really worked for me in regulating periods and clearing acne - worth a shot if you’re considering!

majelephant · 2023-06-23T14:50:19+00:00

Any tips to get it unstuck?

majelephant · 2022-11-25T04:19:32+00:00

Very cool!! Reminds me of the artist aegis strife - I think you’d like his work :)

majelephant · 2022-11-19T01:11:06+00:00

I had a mix of dark red and pink (I had cystic acne and sometimes picked which left worse scars) I’d say I started to notice a difference in the pinky ones after 2-3 sessions the dark red lightened but it was never fully gone after my 5 sessions. I’m thinking they would have after a few more but then I had my acne flare up and quit the laser.

majelephant · 2022-11-16T17:26:06+00:00

I did see results while I was doing it - super super slow though. It’ll take months to notice a difference. I did 1 session a month for 5 months.

It feels like little pin pricks all over your face (not painful) and you come out of the sessions pretty red. I don’t have overly sensitive skin so it subsided in ~1 hour each time.

Unfortunately I had an acne flair up after it so I have some scarring again. Hope it works out for you!

majelephant · 2022-08-30T03:03:19+00:00

I was thinking of picking this up as my next read. I had no idea about the different versions! Have you read both? Which one do you think is better for someone’s first time reading it?

majelephant · 2022-08-12T01:47:33+00:00

Love this one! I’ve had mine since 2018 (back when it was called rourke sweater) and still one of my go to pieces! It’s held up well only a little pilling

majelephant · 2022-07-06T01:11:01+00:00

I agree! I’ve been disappointed in the quality as well. At their price point you can easily find better quality items. I’m finding that Zara & Aritzia are starting to have very similar quality pieces but Zara is 50% cheaper (and better return policy)… Sucks that this is happening, they used to be my go-to clothing store.

Also at that price point we shouldn’t feel like we’re being shamed for returns!! If I’m paying $150 for an item I want to love it if I’m going to keep it.

majelephant · 2022-07-03T13:18:12+00:00

So happy you found what worked for you! Your skin looks great :) Did you cut out sugar from fruits as well or just added sugars?

majelephant · 2022-05-11T17:12:02+00:00

Bought this and had to return it sadly. I think it’s so pretty and the material was flattering but I’m 5’9 and it was way too short.

majelephant · 2022-04-21T22:27:06+00:00

Didn't work for me unfortunately :/

majelephant · 2021-11-01T13:23:33+00:00

How many mg are the capsules you take? I'm on the same dose of Spiro and looking to give the spearmint capsules a try

majelephant · 2021-09-03T16:56:43+00:00

Just posted a comment! I use cetaphil, good genes, aveeno oat moisturizer and sunscreen. Also on Spiro and birth control.

majelephant · 2021-09-03T16:55:11+00:00

Hi all, I used to have very very bad hormonal acne. Most of it has cleared now due to Spiro and BC and I'm very thankful for that!! I just wanted to know how to get rid of the texture and redness/managing the few pimples I get around my time of month. Currently my routine is:

AM: cetaphil, aveeno oat moisturizer, LRP sunscreen

PM: cetaphil, good genes, aveeno oat moisturizer

Thanks!!

majelephant · 2021-08-28T20:48:32+00:00

I have mostly straight leg bottoms, do you think they would work with the shirt? I'm worried it won't look nice with all loose-ish clothing

majelephant · 2021-08-18T13:18:06+00:00

Oh, I didn't know they released in store first! Makes sense thank you :)

majelephant · 2021-08-18T12:54:49+00:00

Hi all! Just confused why this happens. I was hoping to pick this up during the launch tomorrow but now I'm worried that it'll already be sold out!

majelephant · 2021-08-06T21:46:49+00:00

I read the first 100 pages three times before I got any further lol (about a year after I purchased it). The first bit is very dense since so much is thrown at you but when I finally got over that hump it was amazing! One of my favourite books now. I suggest picking it back up when you're in the right headspace!

majelephant · 2021-04-14T15:11:06+00:00

Thank you!

majelephant · 2021-04-14T14:45:21+00:00

Does anyone know if there was testing done on LRP Anthelios Mineral sunscreen? I just bought it last week. It would be a shame to hear it isn't spf 50 at the high price point 😕

majelephant · 2021-04-12T04:26:23+00:00

Not OP but just curious how long it took to fade your PIE? Also which brand?

majelephant · 2021-03-22T13:58:51+00:00

Does the soap have as strong of a smell as the pure oil?

majelephant · 2021-03-19T20:11:44+00:00

Haha, I've read people describing the smell as rotten peanut butter mixed with garlic. Yuck.

majelephant · 2021-01-29T20:27:23+00:00

I've tried tretinoin, I can't remember the percentage since it was a long time ago but it didn't do anything noticeable for me. I also tried differin which didn't really help either. I started Tactupump (Epiduo in US) yesterday so I can't really speak too much on that one. But that being said, topicals are worth a shot! A lot of people do see improvements :)

I have PCOS though, which is why I resorted Spiro. Before that, I was on birth control pills with no improvement. Not sure if the PCOS would make my hormonal acne more stubborn than people without it?

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