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Day 22 ( Ithink )
Main reason for my update is my skin all the sudden changed. Its almost like overnight the oiliness went away. Too much. While its nice not having too much oil, being dry is worse! It looks worse, too! I hope a healthy level returns after treatment.
Other than that everything is the same. Semi dry eyes, lips... mothing too bothersome. Hoping for no more breakouts!
I am a 31 year old female. I started suffering...
My dermatologist started me at 20mg because of my small size. I have been taking it for 14 days. So far, still oily. Lips are dry, but not painful. Eyes burn, but also not to bothersome. I have had a couple cystic pimples on my body, but only regular acne breakouts on my face. My face is becoming sensitive and slightly red. Most of the discoloration on my face is old acne and the fading melasma (which is why I quit BC).
So far I am happy that my face is clear of giant swollen cysts, and the side effects are very minimal. I hope it stay this way. As precautions, and to help the mild side effects, I always have with me: moisturizing eye drops, Eucerin's Aquaphor, and California Baby calendula cream. The calendula cream has become a favorite of mine for nighttime moisturizing. I also will use the calendula cream lightly when necessary during the day for extremely dry areas. I discovered it during my perioral dermatitis breakout when I required some gentle tlc, and I have been using it ever since. I spent a small fortune on creams during that period and this one was the only one that made a difference. I highly recommend it.
I'm new to Real Self; not sure if I can update this post during my treatment but I will try. Overall recommendation? Give it a try. Everyone is different. What is 6 months of a little bit of uncomfortableness, when the result can be beautiful new skin?
Provider Review
I LOVE Dr. Sun. She is so sweet and caring. She never made me feel like "oh my gawd, I look awful and hideous." She is very kind and gentle in her approach. She seems happy and never rushes our time together. She helped me with my perioral dermatitis after failed attempts by three other doctors. We were working to treat the hormonal melasma, but this acne has taking over for now. I'm very greatful to have found Dr. Sun. I'm looking forward to the day I walk into her office with beautiful skin! Her office staff is nice as well. Both ladies in the front are always very helpful and kind. She is in an office with other practitioners, not sure about them. The office itself could use a remodel. Not the nicest, especially considering the location. But to have a kind, caring, and easy to work with staff and Dr. I am willing to overlook the unappealing office.