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04/21/2019 update
I have been continuing to use the same skin care routine as above, eating healthy and drinking lots of water.
Just 12 days later after my last update and I am still seeing lots of improvement. I have very faint pinkness (hard to see in pictures) and tiny little dots where that look like needle holes to me but they are better. I’ve stopped spending so much time obsessing and looking up horror stories every single day. That has eased my mind so much and stress does not help the skin. I will update in a few more weeks!
Just 12 days later after my last update and I am still seeing lots of improvement. I have very faint pinkness (hard to see in pictures) and tiny little dots where that look like needle holes to me but they are better. I’ve stopped spending so much time obsessing and looking up horror stories every single day. That has eased my mind so much and stress does not help the skin. I will update in a few more weeks!
Updated 04/19/18
I have attached a picture below for an update.
I did end up seeing a 3rd dermatologist that I traveled to a bigger city to see. It was finally nice to hear someone say they could see the damage. She suggested it was PIE and that it would settle.
I looked up how to heal PIE and a damaged moisture barrier. I came across an awesome medical skin blogger (Renee Rouleau) on how to repair a damage skin barrier. I began using only natural and oil based products. The inflammation has gone away and the marks / spots are better. I can tell my face has more volume too. My skin isn’t 100% back to normal but is much better.
This is my current skin care routine for any one that may be suffering from the same thing. I do have EXTREMELY sensitive skin that is eczema / rosacea prone.
MORNING:
1. wash face with dermalogoica cleanser (calming for sensitive skin). I only use my fingers - no wash cloths or exfoliates.
2. Let the skin air dry. Do not pat with a towel or wipe.
3. Take raw cocoa butter, raw shea butter and coconut oil from vita coco to make a mixture for a moisturizer. Sometimes, I will add palmers cocoa butter for it to apply better. I get the fragrance free and hypoallergenic one. I know some people may that it’s crazy since it’s a cheap $4 product from Walmart.. but it works!
5. Let mousturizer soak in for 10-15 minutes
6. Apply bare republic face sunscreen - it has shea, grapeseed oil, raspberry oil and carrot seed oil. It feels AMAZING and shea / grapeseed aid in restoring the damaged moisture barrier.
My night time routine is basically the same thing but NO sunscreen. I also go a little overboard on the moisturizer at night to where Iook a greasy mess... but once again, it works!
I did end up seeing a 3rd dermatologist that I traveled to a bigger city to see. It was finally nice to hear someone say they could see the damage. She suggested it was PIE and that it would settle.
I looked up how to heal PIE and a damaged moisture barrier. I came across an awesome medical skin blogger (Renee Rouleau) on how to repair a damage skin barrier. I began using only natural and oil based products. The inflammation has gone away and the marks / spots are better. I can tell my face has more volume too. My skin isn’t 100% back to normal but is much better.
This is my current skin care routine for any one that may be suffering from the same thing. I do have EXTREMELY sensitive skin that is eczema / rosacea prone.
MORNING:
1. wash face with dermalogoica cleanser (calming for sensitive skin). I only use my fingers - no wash cloths or exfoliates.
2. Let the skin air dry. Do not pat with a towel or wipe.
3. Take raw cocoa butter, raw shea butter and coconut oil from vita coco to make a mixture for a moisturizer. Sometimes, I will add palmers cocoa butter for it to apply better. I get the fragrance free and hypoallergenic one. I know some people may that it’s crazy since it’s a cheap $4 product from Walmart.. but it works!
5. Let mousturizer soak in for 10-15 minutes
6. Apply bare republic face sunscreen - it has shea, grapeseed oil, raspberry oil and carrot seed oil. It feels AMAZING and shea / grapeseed aid in restoring the damaged moisture barrier.
My night time routine is basically the same thing but NO sunscreen. I also go a little overboard on the moisturizer at night to where Iook a greasy mess... but once again, it works!
Microneedling Left my Skin Red and Super Dry
I had my treatment done at Glo medspa in Wilmington NC. If I could give this place a 0 star, I would. I wanted the treatment for fine lines, I have never had acne and do not have any major scarring.
I had my first microneedling treatment December 10th 2018 and everything was great - healing was very fast.
My second treatment was January 29th and was super aggressive and deep by the same aesthetician Nanci. She said she went “as deep as the tool could go” on my cheeks. It has been almost 2 months and my face is red, splotchy and extremely dry. It’s like I have a constant sunburn that will not go away. It also has a very rough texture. I have been very gentle with my skin, moisturizing constantly and apply a broad spectrum sunscreen everyday. I have even started MSM powder in hopes that it will heal my skin.
I went back to the aesthetician about 3 weeks after and they said my skin “looks great” so I talked to the doctor that is on site. She assured me everything would settle down in the next few weeks. Here we are a month later with no improvement. I have seen 2 dermatologists lately and they have not a clue what’s going on. I live in a small town where doctors are not very familiar with microneedling so that may be why.
At this point I am desperate for answers on how to heal my skin and why it is like this. My stomach turns every time I look in the mirror and have been having depression from it.
I had my first microneedling treatment December 10th 2018 and everything was great - healing was very fast.
My second treatment was January 29th and was super aggressive and deep by the same aesthetician Nanci. She said she went “as deep as the tool could go” on my cheeks. It has been almost 2 months and my face is red, splotchy and extremely dry. It’s like I have a constant sunburn that will not go away. It also has a very rough texture. I have been very gentle with my skin, moisturizing constantly and apply a broad spectrum sunscreen everyday. I have even started MSM powder in hopes that it will heal my skin.
I went back to the aesthetician about 3 weeks after and they said my skin “looks great” so I talked to the doctor that is on site. She assured me everything would settle down in the next few weeks. Here we are a month later with no improvement. I have seen 2 dermatologists lately and they have not a clue what’s going on. I live in a small town where doctors are not very familiar with microneedling so that may be why.
At this point I am desperate for answers on how to heal my skin and why it is like this. My stomach turns every time I look in the mirror and have been having depression from it.