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My (Complicated) Acne Journey! Doxycycline, Benzoyl Peroxide, Retin-A and All my skin care Tips!
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wow!!! your skin looks absolutely amazing!!! and congratulations on your baby!
UPDATED FROM ChloeVeronique
1 year post
4 week update after resuming topical treatment
Benzoyl peroxide (0.5%) and retin-a (0.025%), alternating nights of application.
The Retin-A took about 4 weeks to adjust. EXPECT dry skin shedding and some redness. It is your skin adjusting to the chemical exfoliation process and it will pass. My skin no longer sheds terribly or gets red. IT IS WORTH STICKING WITH! Battle it out, you won't regret it. You MUST use it regularly, no skipping and being lazy, as it rewards those who put the effort in. It's not a product for laziness or inconsistency, if you are not applying it as part of a regular routine it will not work for you.
My skin has responded SO well to Retin-A. I have NEVER had skin so smooth and shiny (not from oil, from smoothness!). I still get zits but they are way down in number and severity. My saving grace! I will keep updating you on my results :)
The Retin-A took about 4 weeks to adjust. EXPECT dry skin shedding and some redness. It is your skin adjusting to the chemical exfoliation process and it will pass. My skin no longer sheds terribly or gets red. IT IS WORTH STICKING WITH! Battle it out, you won't regret it. You MUST use it regularly, no skipping and being lazy, as it rewards those who put the effort in. It's not a product for laziness or inconsistency, if you are not applying it as part of a regular routine it will not work for you.
My skin has responded SO well to Retin-A. I have NEVER had skin so smooth and shiny (not from oil, from smoothness!). I still get zits but they are way down in number and severity. My saving grace! I will keep updating you on my results :)
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UPDATED FROM ChloeVeronique
1 year post
Resuming topical treatment (10/10/2015)
I resumed using benzoyl peroxide only at this point.
Also, you said you are postmenopausal? Maybe hormone therapy would restore some balance? I'm not sure...