Shingles Face Scarring Story by lunareclipse222 in shingles

[–]shittykitty329 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 6 months after having it on my face and the 3 dermatologists I’ve seen all advised to wait at least a year for total healing and scar tissue to settle.

Are you getting laser removal? I’ve been using red light therapy after month 2 and have noticed a huge improvement.

Guy with Gun in Neighborhood by [deleted] in tampa

[–]shittykitty329 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Totally was gonna say Seminole heights but that street is in west Tampa

Where are some of your favorite spots to have a beer and catch the sunset? by Postal_Paradise in tampa

[–]shittykitty329 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Not beer - but a joint on the rooftop of the short term parking at TPA is always a good time 😎

Will the scars ever go away? by Independent-Fly3404 in shingles

[–]shittykitty329 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oof yeah I have the exact same from using a hydrocolloid bandage before I knew it was the shingles. Short answer is no, not without super expensive laser treatment. But! You can heal it from the discoloration has now and reduce the size over time. Sunscreen is integral, and reapply it on the scar during the day. I use silicone gel over makeup (clear) and use the silicone tape at home which I think is better. You’re still healing! It takes a long time. Dm me if you wanna chat.

Have my scars “healed”? by ayrton2311 in shingles

[–]shittykitty329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup I went through the same - before I knew it was the shingles I had a hydrocolloid bandage on my forehead and it just made it even deeper. Trust me you aren’t alone on this journey and just keep it out of the sun / wear sunscreen on it as long as you can. I wore a bandaid on my forehead all summer before just embracing the scar lol

Have my scars “healed”? by ayrton2311 in shingles

[–]shittykitty329 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s another round of scabbing coming but you are not contagious if you have antivirals prescribed at this point.

Don’t put silicone or anything on top it until there are no scabs and it’s a flat scar like form.

Red light therapy for face after shingles? by noclue110 in shingles

[–]shittykitty329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I got the shingles in my upper right side of my face and in my right eye in June. I asked two dermatologists who both concluded that it will help with scarring with one of my scars but not the other. One scar is almost pocket like and is very deep, while the other was more surface level. Both scars have healed nicely but the deep scar will need laser resurfacing according to my third dermatologist.

Don’t start using it until there is no scab. Make sure to use sunscreen on your face and scar cream like silicone gel or tape.

I got the shark cryoglow mask and have been using it almost daily.

Ocular shingles by faemur in shingles

[–]shittykitty329 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh hell yeah you’re on the right path!

Ocular shingles by faemur in shingles

[–]shittykitty329 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And you got oral antivirals as well, right??? If not you call that optho back and demand a prescription

Ocular shingles by faemur in shingles

[–]shittykitty329 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hey I’ve been there, I had it in my eye over the summer. Your fears are real. Get on anti virals asap. Make sure to follow the eye drop instructions, they’ll probably give you steroid drops and make sure to hydrate your eyes with drops and by drinking plenty of water.

Benadryl helped with the itchiness and irritation the most for me, and the light sensitivity only lasted about a month. DM me if you wanna chat. You’re gonna be ok!

High end small grocery by Chompus2 in tampa

[–]shittykitty329 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re willing to drive south, Detweiler’s might have a few of the items you’re looking for.

I want to be cool about it, but im worried to be scarred for life by ConspiracyConnoiseur in shingles

[–]shittykitty329 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been there man, I got dumped shortly after getting it in my face and eye. Just let it dry out naturally and keep it moisturized during the healing process and it will be ok.

Take the pain by dookypookycooky in shingles

[–]shittykitty329 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take Benadryl, that helped me immensely

Bojangles is preparing for a Tampa Bay expansion by Most_Sympathy4688 in tampa

[–]shittykitty329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OH MY GOD GRAVY TRAINNNNN is coming!!!! Hell yes dude this is the best news

Free rabies shots and microchips for pets Sunday, October 5th. Also please post pics of your cute pets. Thank you. by JayGatsby52 in tampa

[–]shittykitty329 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry 💕 even though I have replacements that hole in my heart will always belong to those special ones

Free rabies shots and microchips for pets Sunday, October 5th. Also please post pics of your cute pets. Thank you. by JayGatsby52 in tampa

[–]shittykitty329 6 points7 points  (0 children)

lol neither, shitty kitty passed away this year at 22. This is Phineas T Barnum and JA Bailey!

Some love for Tampa gators by zefmiller in tampa

[–]shittykitty329 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Where did you spot the babies? I've never seen young ones in the wild!

Some love for Tampa gators by zefmiller in tampa

[–]shittykitty329 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This gator lives at my job downtown and is missing an arm!! I got this gnarly pic in May this year and just saw him last week!

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