So glad you’re liking your results! I so get how much acne can affect self-esteem. You’re so right that people who have never dealt with it don’t get it. I’m so happy for you Regarding treatments surprising you: It’s so funny how sometimes what you learn is different from your actual experience. I was terrified (bc of the internet) of tretinoin for years, but actually found I tolerate it better than Differin. I Just actually bumped up to 0.05% tretinoin every night to help w summer acne flares and am doing just fine. I never thought I’d be able to do more than the lowest strength.
Hey! Thanks for the video and being so vulnerable. I’m struggling with hormonal cystic acne and was just put on 50 mg of spiro about a week ago. My skin is pretty bad right now. I’m wondering how long it took to notice any difference in your skin with spiro. Thank you!
Great to see you are happy about the results!!👍.. your skin looks really good!!! I am just to afraid to try retinol after washing my face.....I never want to experience dry skin again 😢
Thank you, Manuel! I was so nervous to try it too! I still put on my toner and serum but I let those dry before putting my tretinoin on! So far it has worked even better for my skin and I have even less flakes with even more use!?!
I watched this video twice. I honestly think it's your best video yet! You were genuine & honest which I truly appreciate! I totally relate to your story about dealing with chest & back acne as a teen. I had KP on my arms & legs on top of acne, I was so embarrassed I hated myself. I never wore skirts, shorts, sleeveless shirts. I pretended to be a tom boy who loves pants but I was dying inside. I'm still struggling now as an adult, however, I care less about what other people think, instead I focus on myself more. It sound like you have a great dermatologist who listens & tailors treatment according to your need. Can you please share more about the malassezia problem you were experiencing? What were the symptoms & how was it diagnosed? I've been getting swollen, itchy pimple in patches on my face. Out of desperation one day I put anti-dandroff shampoo on the area, to my surprise the itching got a lot better after. I went to see a derm who wants to me take allergy pills & do blood test for allergies. I never went through with it.
Thank you SO MUCH! I feel like I at least somewhat captured and portrayed what it is like to have acne and have it consume your life. So glad that you are getting more confident in yourself despite your skin! I LOVE my dermatologist! I have been to 3 others that never listened to me at all and just rushed me out and they never helped. This one listens to me and has been so helpful and kind! She is a rare gem❤️ I have a “fungal acne” video that might help and seer some of the malasezzia Questions until I can make more videos!
With the malessezia, I got a ton of tiny red bumps and they would itch like crazy! Anti dandruff shampoos helped some but I still had a lot of hormonal acne mixed in! The spironolactone has helped my sebum production and helped both my hormonal acne and the malessezia!!
I wonder if the allergy test could be beneficial? If they think it is allergies causing it could it eventually get severe and dangerous? Not sure how big you’re talking when you say swollen?! Mine were small red bumps in clusters but not swollen! I hope you figure it out soon! Keep me updated!!
@@SarahhhBeth Thank you for the kind words! I'm looking forward to seeing more skin related video from you. Looking back you must've gained clarity on the issues you were experiencing. I would love to hear your thoughts on what you would've done differently. When I have itchy pimples they swell up like a mosquito bite. It is extremely itchy but if I scratch they'll become bigger. It will subside the next day but he area remain red & itchy. The cycle last a couple of days. Cortisone cream helps. I don't think it's an allergic reaction because I haven't changed anything in my routine/diet; it only appears on my face; no other symptoms indicate I'm allergic to something. I will keep using anti-dandroff shampoo & monitor progress. 🙂
@@samsong4447 I will definitely be making more skin videos! It’s been such a huge part of my life and one of the main reasons I stated my channel, to have a community of people experiencing the same things as me because it felt like no one else in my life was! That’s so odd that the places swell up like that! Are they painful at all like cystic acne? It sounds similar to hives but you said you didn’t use or eat anything different so who knows! I hope you find an answer soon!!
I still get breakouts but not nearly as bad! I’m so scared for when I come off of my medications though. I’m sorry you’re going through it right now! I know how it makes you feel but please remember that you are beautiful with or without acne!!!
You can get through this!! I remember watching videos of “how I cleared my skin” and thinking it would never be me. My skin still isn’t completely clear but there is so much improvement and I am so so thankful! What all have you tried for yours?
Im currently on spironolactone and tretioin. My dermatologist also send me antibiotic but my body didn't like it so I had to stop it. I'm already getting a little bit better, but I do not want to be taking medicines for ever.@@SarahhhBeth
Highly recommend Cerave moisturiser vanicream etc with tretinoin. Every night is a must. Then later on you might even be able to get up to 0.05% tretinoin and come off tablets. Seriously. I’m on 0.05% tretinoin.
I found your video so late but hope u can still answer my question . Did u notice any difference on your scalp while u were taking spironolactone ? I have extreme oily skin on my head and nothing works , it seems like my last resort . And do u take still spiro and BC? Tu
I feel like my scalp still gets oily pretty quickly 😕 I wash like every other day or MAX EVERY 2 days! I feel like it maybe has helped some though? I’m not sure but I feel like my face might not be AS oily now! I would ask your derm their thoughts on if it could help!
that would b so awesome , thank u for your response as well . I can’t stand my limp fine , flat and thinning hair gets oily by the evening . I stopped highlight them since frequent wash even with mild shampoo still damage hair more and it’s impossible to wash just roots without watering the hair length 😢and I don’t mention the time wasting on dealing with them . Is your hair naturally strait? Seems y have a lot more volume than I do. How’s your skin condition now ? And did the treatment affected your weight and appetite ?
I have red acne between my breasts I hate it I’m using acne washes, but next time I’ll see my derm I’ll see what he says, I def have acne around chin and jawline so I’ll see what he says. How long did it take to clear your acne on spiro?
@@SarahhhBeth 😂😂😂 at home in dont wear it unless my blinds are open Also in the future you may be able to come off all the tablets and focus on just tretinoin in 0.05% As you’re on a lower % All the best
the other day I was on the phone with my friend right. I was walking over to staples to pick up my Amazon package and I was very thirsty and I thought I could grave a drink at Starbucks but I remember how bad my acne is and I just felt so self conscious about how people will start staring at me and maybe feel grossed out by me like I feel like that’s the worst feeling I could ever feel.being judged for something I have no control over 😢so I was like never mind I’ll just go home and my friends like wow like your stupid for doing that like just because of your skin? Like people really don’t understand how much it affects you until you have it even my own parents feel like I’m just the issue. Their always telling me your buying to many products that’s why your skins like that and guess what me buying all these products helped me clear my skin omg I wish I can show you but last week my skin was just all over the place and my skins so clear right now I’m so happy and happy you made this video because im not alone.
I totally understand that feeling because it was me so so many times. I’m so sorry you’re feeling this way❤️ so glad your skin is feeling and looking better this week!
i am so happy that you are happy. You have encouraged me to wear sunscreen everyday, even on cloudy days and my redness has improved so thank you :)
Thank you so much and that is awesome! My redness improves so much when I wear spf consistently and reapply! So glad it helps you too!
So glad you’re liking your results! I so get how much acne can affect self-esteem. You’re so right that people who have never dealt with it don’t get it. I’m so happy for you
Regarding treatments surprising you: It’s so funny how sometimes what you learn is different from your actual experience. I was terrified (bc of the internet) of tretinoin for years, but actually found I tolerate it better than Differin. I Just actually bumped up to 0.05% tretinoin every night to help w summer acne flares and am doing just fine. I never thought I’d be able to do more than the lowest strength.
I tolerate tretinoin better than Differin as well! I was so scared I wouldn’t! Thanks for always watching and commenting ❤️
Your skin is sooooo clear. I’m using tretinoin currently going on 1 year
Loving tret so far!
I am so proud and happy for you Sarah! ❤🎉
Thank you so much! I am so thankful!
I’m very very happy for you!! Your skin looks great❤️
Thank you SO MUCH❤️❤️❤️❤️
It's gotten a lot better.
It has improved a ton, I am so thankful!
Hey! Thanks for the video and being so vulnerable. I’m struggling with hormonal cystic acne and was just put on 50 mg of spiro about a week ago. My skin is pretty bad right now. I’m wondering how long it took to notice any difference in your skin with spiro. Thank you!
Sorry, I’m just now seeing your comment! I feel like it took a few months for me to really see a difference. How is your skin doing so far?
Did it come back when you stopped using it? Thanks in advance.
Great to see you are happy about the results!!👍.. your skin looks really good!!!
I am just to afraid to try retinol after washing my face.....I never want to experience dry skin again 😢
Thank you, Manuel! I was so nervous to try it too! I still put on my toner and serum but I let those dry before putting my tretinoin on! So far it has worked even better for my skin and I have even less flakes with even more use!?!
I watched this video twice. I honestly think it's your best video yet! You were genuine & honest which I truly appreciate!
I totally relate to your story about dealing with chest & back acne as a teen. I had KP on my arms & legs on top of acne, I was so embarrassed I hated myself. I never wore skirts, shorts, sleeveless shirts. I pretended to be a tom boy who loves pants but I was dying inside. I'm still struggling now as an adult, however, I care less about what other people think, instead I focus on myself more.
It sound like you have a great dermatologist who listens & tailors treatment according to your need. Can you please share more about the malassezia problem you were experiencing? What were the symptoms & how was it diagnosed? I've been getting swollen, itchy pimple in patches on my face. Out of desperation one day I put anti-dandroff shampoo on the area, to my surprise the itching got a lot better after. I went to see a derm who wants to me take allergy pills & do blood test for allergies. I never went through with it.
Thank you SO MUCH! I feel like I at least somewhat captured and portrayed what it is like to have acne and have it consume your life. So glad that you are getting more confident in yourself despite your skin! I LOVE my dermatologist! I have been to 3 others that never listened to me at all and just rushed me out and they never helped. This one listens to me and has been so helpful and kind! She is a rare gem❤️ I have a “fungal acne” video that might help and seer some of the malasezzia Questions until I can make more videos!
With the malessezia, I got a ton of tiny red bumps and they would itch like crazy! Anti dandruff shampoos helped some but I still had a lot of hormonal acne mixed in! The spironolactone has helped my sebum production and helped both my hormonal acne and the malessezia!!
I wonder if the allergy test could be beneficial? If they think it is allergies causing it could it eventually get severe and dangerous? Not sure how big you’re talking when you say swollen?! Mine were small red bumps in clusters but not swollen! I hope you figure it out soon! Keep me updated!!
@@SarahhhBeth Thank you for the kind words! I'm looking forward to seeing more skin related video from you. Looking back you must've gained clarity on the issues you were experiencing. I would love to hear your thoughts on what you would've done differently.
When I have itchy pimples they swell up like a mosquito bite. It is extremely itchy but if I scratch they'll become bigger. It will subside the next day but he area remain red & itchy. The cycle last a couple of days. Cortisone cream helps. I don't think it's an allergic reaction because I haven't changed anything in my routine/diet; it only appears on my face; no other symptoms indicate I'm allergic to something. I will keep using anti-dandroff shampoo & monitor progress. 🙂
@@samsong4447 I will definitely be making more skin videos! It’s been such a huge part of my life and one of the main reasons I stated my channel, to have a community of people experiencing the same things as me because it felt like no one else in my life was! That’s so odd that the places swell up like that! Are they painful at all like cystic acne? It sounds similar to hives but you said you didn’t use or eat anything different so who knows! I hope you find an answer soon!!
You can always use prescription azelaic acid when your pregnant 🙂
Amazing Amazing sharing Sarah!!🙂💗💫
Thank you!
Yes mentally draining. I am so glad you are better now. Yes I go through that I don't want to go out. It sucks!!! Nobody should have acne!!! 😩 Uhg!
I still get breakouts but not nearly as bad! I’m so scared for when I come off of my medications though. I’m sorry you’re going through it right now! I know how it makes you feel but please remember that you are beautiful with or without acne!!!
I have hormonal acné and you give me hope.
You can get through this!! I remember watching videos of “how I cleared my skin” and thinking it would never be me. My skin still isn’t completely clear but there is so much improvement and I am so so thankful! What all have you tried for yours?
Im currently on spironolactone and tretioin. My dermatologist also send me antibiotic but my body didn't like it so I had to stop it. I'm already getting a little bit better, but I do not want to be taking medicines for ever.@@SarahhhBeth
Highly recommend Cerave moisturiser vanicream etc with tretinoin. Every night is a must. Then later on you might even be able to get up to 0.05% tretinoin and come off tablets. Seriously. I’m on 0.05% tretinoin.
I’m hoping to work my way up to that!
What sunscreen do you use? They all seem to break me out😢
I really like the DRMTLGY ones! They aren’t super expensive and they don’t irritate my skin!
does your heart beat faster when taking spironolactone?
I found your video so late but hope u can still answer my question . Did u notice any difference on your scalp while u were taking spironolactone ? I have extreme oily skin on my head and nothing works , it seems like my last resort . And do u take still spiro and BC? Tu
I feel like my scalp still gets oily pretty quickly 😕 I wash like every other day or MAX EVERY 2 days! I feel like it maybe has helped some though? I’m not sure but I feel like my face might not be AS oily now! I would ask your derm their thoughts on if it could help!
that would b so awesome , thank u for your response as well . I can’t stand my limp fine , flat and thinning hair gets oily by the evening . I stopped highlight them since frequent wash even with mild shampoo still damage hair more and it’s impossible to wash just roots without watering the hair length 😢and I don’t mention the time wasting on dealing with them . Is your hair naturally strait? Seems y have a lot more volume than I do. How’s your skin condition now ? And did the treatment affected your weight and appetite ?
I have red acne between my breasts I hate it I’m using acne washes, but next time I’ll see my derm I’ll see what he says, I def have acne around chin and jawline so I’ll see what he says. How long did it take to clear your acne on spiro?
It’s been around a year but I started seeing improvements around like 3-6 months!
Oh btw you need to use sunscreen every day while using tretinoin
I wear spf everyday!! Love me some spf!! I have a whole drawer full lol!
@@SarahhhBeth 😂😂😂 at home in dont wear it unless my blinds are open
Also in the future you may be able to come off all the tablets and focus on just tretinoin in 0.05%
As you’re on a lower %
All the best
@@Ohkeh640 I’m hoping I can work my way up to that and it help on its own!
the other day I was on the phone with my friend right. I was walking over to staples to pick up my Amazon package and I was very thirsty and I thought I could grave a drink at Starbucks but I remember how bad my acne is and I just felt so self conscious about how people will start staring at me and maybe feel grossed out by me like I feel like that’s the worst feeling I could ever feel.being judged for something I have no control over 😢so I was like never mind I’ll just go home and my friends like wow like your stupid for doing that like just because of your skin? Like people really don’t understand how much it affects you until you have it even my own parents feel like I’m just the issue. Their always telling me your buying to many products that’s why your skins like that and guess what me buying all these products helped me clear my skin omg I wish I can show you but last week my skin was just all over the place and my skins so clear right now I’m so happy and happy you made this video because im not alone.
I totally understand that feeling because it was me so so many times. I’m so sorry you’re feeling this way❤️ so glad your skin is feeling and looking better this week!
You aren’t alone and I’m always here to talk!!! ❤️