Week 9 update.
I had a deep comedone extraction on Thursday — and the truth finally came out: I’ve been picking my skin under stress.
Now I’m left with scarring on my chin that can only be treated with hormonal injections.
Yes, I admit it. I squeezed and picked inflamed spots when I was anxious. It felt unbearable in the moment… but the cost of
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Month 2 on meds — done.
Summer hit, and I burned my face in cloudy weather. UV was 4, but 3h walk = roasted.
Caps don’t help — light reflects. So now it’s:
☀️ 3h out — break — 3h out
🧢 Full Korean face wrap mode
🧤 Mesh gloves (yep, fingers burn too)
👗 Natural fabrics only
💛 Sunscreen stains everything white
But I’ll
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Yeah, I stopped doing sets on SG for a bunch of reasons. Streams there just don’t hit the same anymore.
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Week 8 on isotretinoin — feeling stable emotionally.
Skin’s slowly clearing up, tone looks more even, redness and active breakouts are fading.
Still have some closed comedones — planning a gentle facial cleansing in June to help the skin renew faster.
My doctor advised against any invasive treatments for now (no biorevitalization, botox, or lip fillers). She explained that vitamin A resets not
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Week 7 done!
Mood swings have eased (even with PMS), and my energy lasts all day — finally!
Skin tone and texture are smoother, pores on my nose are tightening, and sebaceous filaments clear easily at night.
Breakouts are smaller and more local now — if only I’d stop picking them 😌
Only downside: my forehead feels dry and the frown line is more visible.
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Week 6 — we’re still in the game.
🧠 Mood swings and that low-energy fog are still hanging around. Honestly, the hardest part so far. Hoping it eases up in a week or two.
💋 Dryness is constant, especially lips — skip balm at night and you feel it.
💤 Fatigue's almost gone, but my sleep schedule? Totally wrecked (thanks, holidays). Gonna reset it next
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Week 5 on isotretinoin. My skin’s still dry, but I’ve mostly gotten used to it.
What surprised me most? Waves of fatigue, especially in the evenings after a long day.
Mood swings still pop up sometimes — not as intense, or maybe I’m just used to them now.
Honestly, if someone had told me the *mental* side effects would hit the hardest, I wouldn’t have
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🌸 Skincare journey update 🌸
It’s been a month since I started taking isotretinoin. 🙈
Side effects? I'm drying out everywhere (seriously 😂) and getting a little more emotional than usual. Guess my skin and feelings decided to sync up.
But! My skin is already looking smoother, and I’m sure it’s not just the meds — a full routine is doing its magic too. 🙏🏻...
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Hey guys! Just dropping in with a quick update—I'm on week 3 of my systemic retinoid journey, and oh boy... the dryness has really kicked in. My lips are constantly parched, and even my eyes and nose feel it. Not the most pleasant side effect, but manageable with the right balms, drops, and gentle care. Hydration is key!
Also, I started a course of photodynamic
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Yes, I rewound the tape. The last time I wrote this column was in July 2024. We're going back. The week of taking Systemic Retinomics is over. The skin is still ok. The lips and cuticles on the hands began to dry. It also sprinkled my back instead of my face. We continue