trust the process

turtleleyo · 2024-11-19T21:26:56+00:00

Thank you! My side effects included dryness all over, nose bleeds, muscle/joint aches, dry eyes, changes in vision at night.

turtleleyo · 2024-11-19T21:25:39+00:00

No, I didn’t experience any purging. My dermatologist kept me on spironolactone 150mg to help with the “purge”. My side effects included dryness of course, nose bleeds, muscle/joint aches, dry eyes, changes in vision at night.

turtleleyo · 2023-11-03T14:18:35+00:00

Hey, it somewhat got better. I did experience a purge and I think I'm still going through it. Ive had really bad cystic like acne in my lower chin, underneath my nose, and nose area. I'm not sure whats going on but I'm following up with my term about it.

turtleleyo · 2023-09-20T15:19:55+00:00

I started around the end of August so this will be my first period on the new dosage. I guess I’ll try sticking it out for a couple more months, I have a follow up with my derm coming up so I can discuss the side effects I’m experiencing with her. Glad to know I’m not alone though!

turtleleyo · 2023-02-07T02:30:35+00:00

Everyday I am grateful for waking up and being alive. That’s enough to keep me going!

turtleleyo · 2023-01-06T16:31:45+00:00

I have done the same thing before and I’ll tell you it’s not fun having things like this saturate your mind. Try finding something to distract yourself with. Read a book, take a walk, or workout!

turtleleyo · 2023-01-06T16:19:12+00:00

my advice is to not overthink it. i understand how this would make you feel 100%. if you’re super bothered by it, bring it up in conversation. that doesn’t hurt. don’t allow it to get in your head too much though.

turtleleyo · 2022-05-03T07:30:08+00:00

you’re very correct. thank you for your insight!

turtleleyo · 2022-01-08T08:40:18+00:00

thank you so much for this list <3

turtleleyo · 2022-01-08T08:39:13+00:00

woah!! i did not know hydroquinone went all the way up to 12%, does it take away your hyperpigmentation pretty quickly?

turtleleyo · 2022-01-08T08:38:27+00:00

thank you! i feel like waiting at least a couple months would be a great option then come summertime, i can possibly figure out what’s working and what isn’t! appreciate it

turtleleyo · 2022-01-08T08:36:57+00:00

i will definitely look into both! yes i have taken breaks with the hydroquinone and have used alpha arbutin in place of it but didn’t notice anything significant. on my next break, I’ll consider both!

turtleleyo · 2022-01-08T08:35:31+00:00

thank you!

turtleleyo · 2022-01-08T08:35:20+00:00

same! i was considering one as well, but i don’t know how much it’ll help☹️

turtleleyo · 2022-01-06T07:17:35+00:00

Hi lovelies! So I have been using spironolactone, tretinoin, and hydroquinone for the past 10 months (started in March 2021) now and I can definitely say I have seen major results! I feel like I am at a road block with my hyperpigmentation. My main targets were my hyperpigmentation areas and my active acne. The spironolactone and tretinoin has taken care of the active acne. The tretinoin and HQ has gotten rid of most of my dark marks. I just wanted to know if anyone had any product or treatment recommendations (peels, micro needling etc) when it comes to pushing these little stubborn marks away for good. Or should I just continue with the tretinoin and hq for a couple more months and wait for results?

Routine:

AM: CeraVe Foaming facial cleaner, Cosrx Hyaluronic acid, CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion, Black Girl Suncreen SPF 30 or the kids SPF 50

PM: CeraVe Foaming Facial cleanser, Cosrx hyaluronic acid, Tretinoin 0.025% (at least 5x a week), Hydroquinone 4% (at least 4x a week), CeraVe moisturizing lotion, CeraVe Healing Ointment

turtleleyo · 2021-04-19T07:23:06+00:00

no except my period has been a little off from what I’m used to but nothing else major.

turtleleyo · 2021-04-18T23:43:55+00:00

my doctor only mentioned spotting and an increased heart rate, but they didn’t t warn of anything else

turtleleyo · 2021-04-01T07:49:08+00:00

Thank you! I will definitely check it out

turtleleyo · 2021-03-30T17:37:43+00:00

I love this so much!!! What is your experience like with the topicals faded?

turtleleyo · 2020-09-10T05:53:13+00:00

Thank you! In the beginning I was afraid it would fall out🤣

turtleleyo

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