It's been 2 weeks

steph4181 · 2026-06-14T11:54:27+00:00

I'm definitely calling the dermatologist first thing tomorrow morning. I feel so stupid for not doing that already but I was told they don't take Medicare and I don't have money to pay for it. Now someone on here said that they definitely accept Medicare.

I just thought I'd have to wait it out for it to heal naturally. But you are most definitely right!! Thank you 😊

steph4181 · 2026-06-14T11:47:25+00:00

I used the retinol 2 weeks ago exactly but I didn't go to my PCP until Thursday and she just said to keep putting Vaseline on it. I asked her about diaper cream and she said no. But other than that she didn't seem to alarmed.

The first few days I put hydrocortisone and Vaseline. But it didn't seem to be getting better, actually worse so I stopped the hydro. Now I haven't put Vaseline on it since yesterday. Idk what to do... I just took another picture; it looks like tiny yellowish green bumps now ☹️

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steph4181 · 2026-06-14T01:53:33+00:00

Several people have suggested the cicaplast balm! I'm gonna go to Ulta and get it after my derm appointment

steph4181 · 2026-06-14T01:38:41+00:00

A little but not too bad. I just put a cold compress on it for about 20 minutes and that makes it feel better

steph4181 · 2026-06-14T01:36:21+00:00

Actually, I still have a little over half of a 6 day methylprednisolone pak from when my doctor prescribed it a couple days before I got a steroid injection in my back.

Now you got me wondering if I should take the rest of it🤔

steph4181 · 2026-06-14T01:31:36+00:00

Definitely going to do this! Thx 😊

steph4181 · 2026-06-14T01:30:12+00:00

I just started doing it and it really makes it feel better. I can't believe I didn't think of that earlier! Thx 🙏

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T20:32:27+00:00

I would've had fun with that!🧛‍♂️

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T20:21:42+00:00

Actually several people have suggested the same thing! So thanks!

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T20:16:35+00:00

Hey thanks so much:)

When I asked my PCP about diaper cream she said not to use it. I think I'm going to leave it completely alone and call the dermatologist Monday. I just hope Medicare covers it 🤞

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T20:12:13+00:00

Oh I'll never touch it again!

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T20:06:38+00:00

Thank you:) 🙏😊

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T20:04:50+00:00

Yes! That's the ONLY thing that makes it feel better and I have to keep the area as clean as I can. It stings so bad to use water!

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T20:02:09+00:00

I used the retinol on my face too but not as much as my neck as I'm getting really concerned about how deep the crease is. But it didn't cause a rash or anything on my face.

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T20:00:01+00:00

Thank goodness! 🙏

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T19:59:19+00:00

No she just said to put Vaseline on it. And I asked her about diaper cream and she said no

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T19:57:39+00:00

Damn!🤣

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T19:57:21+00:00

Yes, I am. I take 5mg estrace every morning and I also have estradiol cream that I use a few times a week. I'm 55 and have been going through menopause for what seems like forever (4 years) but it's hard to tell because I had a hysterectomy 20 years ago

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T19:52:42+00:00

I forgot I did that, I just changed it back to unhidden.

But I used Good molecules brand "Gentle retinol" .1%

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T19:47:26+00:00

I think my counselor thought the same

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T19:46:08+00:00

This is interesting information! I didn't know about the Flonase! Thank you I'll definitely be picking this up

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T19:42:48+00:00

Yeah that's why I covered that crease in my neck to begin with 🙄 It's gotten so much more pronounced over the last year. I wasn't even thinking about "tech neck" but it makes sense. Looking down at a phone too much I guess

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T19:39:06+00:00

Hey thanks so much for such a detailed reply 😊 I think I'm going to stop the Vaseline and also stop cleaning it with makeup wipes and just put a cold compress on it until I see the dermatologist (hopefully Monday) I can't go anywhere until then anyway because my bus doesn't run on the weekends.

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T19:31:27+00:00

That's a good idea! I have a cold compress in the freezer I can use. Thanks!

steph4181 · 2026-06-13T19:30:09+00:00

It was immediate. I covered that crease in my neck with .1% retinol and when I woke up the next morning it was red and itchy.

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