DAY 1:
My Skin Type
- fairly normal, sensitive
- dry patches during winter
- acne is scattered
- acne includes cystic, milia, whiteheads, blackheads
What the Dermatologist Prescribed Me
They originally prescribed me a form of Retin-A called Ziana, and another ointment called Acanya. The prescription ended up being about $900 for the two, because my insurance does not provide coverage for them. If this happens to you, call the dermatologist and they will prescribe something more affordable.
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Tretinoin Cream, 0.025%: I was told to apply this every night about 20-30 minutes after washing my face.
Side Effects
- condition may worsen for the first 2-3 weeks
- redness
- peeling
- stinging
- feeling of warmth
Cost: $5
Benzoyl Peroxide, 5%: Apply after washing my face in the morning. The dermatologist suggested I put my clothes on before this, because this product does bleach fabric!
Side Effects
- Several weeks may pass before improvement
- dryness
- feeing of warmth
- irritation
- itching
- peeling
- redness
- stinging
Cost: $5
Side Effects
- Several weeks may pass before you see improvement
- dry skin
Cost: $10
The dermatologist also recommended a more mild facial cleanser rather than Salicylic Acid, because my skin is sensitive. She recommended I try CeraVe. You can purchase CeraVe at Walgreens, Target, CVS, Wal-Mart, and other stores like those.
Both of these products were $13.49 at Walgreens and the dermatologist gave me a $2 off coupon!
I will continue to blog about my journey with these products, I'm hoping I can finally solve my acne problems. If you have acne, I suggest going to the dermatologist, and see what they recommend. If you have any questions or suggestions, please e-mail me at beautydelish@gmail.com or message me on my YouTube channel!
Thank you for reading!
Did it ever get better?
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