You’re not being petty. Skin health is important and it’s impact on mental health can be massive. I hate that people view these issues as vanity. It’s absolutely not

@innerview6298

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, its body's way to alarm that something is really wrong. Self care=self love.

@drearydancer

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Those people are stupid. If they had they problem, they would not be happy with it either!! Also, acne can be a symptom of an underlying issue.

@darklyclad

3 жыл бұрын

YES! Acne is a health concern.

@LORENNACORRAL

2 жыл бұрын

Amen. I have had cystic acne for 20 years, my self esteem was shot, messed up relationships because of how I viewed myself and even some career opportunities. Still struggling and considering Spironolactone. I got it prescribed and I have it but I was always afraid to take medicine.

@bluemidnight5926

Жыл бұрын

Agree, it isn't vain or narcissistic to care about your skin, or to care about how you look at all for that matter. Anyone who claims you're a certain way simply for caring about your skin likely doesn't know what it's like to go through what you're going through, or they're just straight up trying to disparage your hardship so they can feel as though they're above you in some way, which in and of itself is narcissistic of THEM.

“It’s okay not to love a disease.” Okay, I feel validated as hell right now. It’s frustrating when you’re doing everything right and you’re still symptomatic. My acne went absolutely bananas at first from the implant but leveled out to a more reasonable level. It’s better now but the scarring really messes with me.

@adrianaperez2061

Жыл бұрын

The scaring messes with me as well so much!!

the unsolicited skin advice is the worsttttt, everyone stops me to tell me some miracle product they have used and I’m secretly trying to run away lol

@KikiG

3 жыл бұрын

The WEEOORRRSSSTTT

@Sienhall

3 жыл бұрын

Kiki G. also the day to day staring in the mirror of “is it getting better?” And the next day your skin is like “absolutely not” haha. glad to hear your experience was not too mentally/physically detrimental.

@assimpleasgravity

3 жыл бұрын

couldn't agree more.... I'm a full-on skincare nerd and I would NEVER give skincare advice if I'm not explicitly asked for it and even then I'll tread on the side of caution. People who do this should all collectively take a hike....

@moritlh

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it is super annoying. One time an older woman stopped me to give me an advice and it was that I shall wash my face with soap. That was super offensive and the problem is that I was very confident that day and her "advise" really broke my self-esteem. People need to understand that acne has nothing to do with dirt(for most people). Those people with acne probably wash more often than normal people (which you shouldn't do).

@xursssulaxx

3 жыл бұрын

the worst is when little kids point it out. My nephew was like “oh why are there boo boos on ur chin?” like ughhh how do i explain that it’s acne 😂

The skin is your biggest organ, it’s a part of people’s first impression of you and it’s a part of your artistic expression and career! It protects your physical health as well as enhances your mental and emotional. You are completely valid in however you want to feel about it!

@TheJordandean

3 жыл бұрын

Too true people forget that compromised skin is a compromised organ, the largest we’ve got actually.

Even though I don’t struggle with severe acne anymore, the insecure girl with a pizza face and braces still lives inside of me. And as soon as I get a hormonal breakout, I am transported back to being that girl. It is one of the hardest things to learn to love yourself and feel beautiful under such circumstances.

I have suffered with cystic acne most of my life. I literally tried everything ~ I can’t imagine how much money I’ve spent over the years! Acne has kept me from living my life. I know that probably sounds overdramatic but it’s true. I have always been so self conscious about it ~ cried a million times~ wouldn’t go out ~ missed work ~ cancelled plans ~ wouldn’t let anyone see me without a full face of makeup. People thought I was vain , but I was hiding. And yes I was in physical and mental pain ! I saw so many dermatologists ~ tried acutane 4 times!!!! My skin is finally much better in the past few years. I’m 52 now. It’s such a debilitating disease! People think it’s superficial but it has affected my entire life. I think you are amazing and I love your videos 💜

@jeanbean6679

3 жыл бұрын

Fuck people who call you "superficial" or "overdramatic" acne fucks up your mental health and it's really painful i am glad you're skin is finally getting better good luck

@M_K_M_K_M_K

3 жыл бұрын

33 and dealing with it since 15.... Have Differin in my drawer and overthinking it... Had 3 rounds of Accutane in my teens, tried it all.... It really is rough!! I honestly don’t know what to do right now... Even the though of pregnancy terrifies me, because I know it’s gonna get worse. I am glad I stopped avoiding life too much... But I still want it to be gone.

@ravenpac

2 жыл бұрын

@@M_K_M_K_M_K If it makes you better, my mom had acne for the most part of her life and when she got pregnant of me, her acne disappeared. It's not everyone that get worse by getting pregnant. There are people that get clean skin by trying estrogen birth control, there are people that get clean skin by using the progesterone only birth control.

@M_K_M_K_M_K

2 жыл бұрын

@@ravenpac Oh, thanks for letting me know that! :) The pill helped me a bit in my teens and 20s, but it wasn’t it for me for other reasons… Now in my early 30’s I have definitely learned there is no one size fits all solution.

@ravenpac

2 жыл бұрын

@@M_K_M_K_M_K yeah, our body is completely random and this is a little bit scary, we never know what's coming.

I think one of the saddest things for me when I had similar adult acne was the sheer amount of time I poured into trying to solve the problem, mostly fruitlessly. It’s so time consuming and it made me feel like I was obsessing over it-because I was. I wish I had that time back.

No other acne-related video has ever summarized my feelings so well. I fully understand that “clear skin” is all marketing and toxic beauty standards. But I don’t wanna have to accept having acne. At this moment in my life, and the almost 16 years I’ve been dealing with acne, I just don’t want it to be my reality. It doesn’t take away from the wonderful progress the pro acne community has been making. I am so thankful that community exists. I’m sure if I had been exposed to it from a younger age, my mentality toward acne might’ve been different now. But at this point... I just refuse to accept that I’ll have acne forever :/

@M_K_M_K_M_K

3 жыл бұрын

Hey girl.... 17 years here too! You don’t have to accept it. You can choose to accept and embrace yourself exactly as you are today, and still have ambition. Make a shift from fighting the reality that is, to working towards a reality you want for yourself. Breathing out and saying: “okay, I accept what is” will relieve you of so much stress and heartache, and give you new energy to put towards healing - in every way. I just realized that my best is all I got. I will keep trying to tackle it from all sides: skincare, health, inflammation, gut, mental wellbeing, sleep, etc. And after my best, it is up to God ;). Good luck and keep your pretty face up!!

"It's okay to not love a disease." I cannot tell you how much I needed to hear that. Let's end toxic positivity and the burden it places on people. Sending so much love your way! I have so much appreciation for your openness.

I completely understand where you are coming from. I have been on Spiro for about 3 1/2 months. I have been suffering from acne since I was about 11 and I’m 37 now. I have literally tried everything, including Accutane. It makes you feel dirty sometimes when looking into the mirror. I have hid myself away for so long out of fear of what people may think about my skin. Some people just don’t get it.

@NYS30

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Have u did the blood test before taking spirono?

@terrahollis3340

3 жыл бұрын

@@NYS30 No, not specifically before I started Spiro. I actually had to stop it because it was causing side effects with my period and breast tenderness. But my skin looks amazing now.

@mymom9801

2 жыл бұрын

@@terrahollis3340 how??

@micky2468

Жыл бұрын

Did you take 50 mg / day? :)

It's amazing how much not having adult acne has changed my self image. It was so hard to walk into a room with older "important" people at work and not feel like I looked like either I didn't take care of myself or like I was a pimply teen that shouldn't be taken seriously. I felt vain, but I just couldn't get over that feeling. Once I was able to get in control of it, I felt so much more powerful because there wasn't this thing that I could literally feel reminding me that I looked different. Spironolactone is so great, I was close to asking to go on acutane (which can be really hard on your body, although I know it could be worth it if needed) before I found it!

@myconfusedmerriment

3 жыл бұрын

I felt super self-conscious of it at work, too, especially because it started getting really bad after starting my first “grownup” full-time job. I tried not to let it get to me, but it’s ON YOUR FACE. Every day. Now I’m on spiro and most days I’m totally clear and it’s amazing to just not think about it.

@davinschnappauf6876

3 жыл бұрын

@@myconfusedmerriment exactly! I remember saying that I just wanted to have skin I didn't have to think about. It didn't have to be perfect, just like, not a total nuisance.

You know, false positivity is actually toxic. It is very valid to not be okay with certain aspects of your self/body or experiences. It’s okay to not be okay with something.

I think the dark side of the body positivity movement is that when you aren’t happy where u are at you feel like you’ve failed or are shallow. It’s a cant win situation. I understand your feelings exactly.

It is not silly! As someone who felt like I had to put my life on hold because I was too scared to leave the house and show people how crappy my skin looked. I stopped seeing friends and was an awful wife because the appearance of my skin just depressed me. It’s a very real thing. Thank you for sharing

I’ve been on spironolactone for almost 3 years now, and I had mostly resigned myself to thinking I would just always have acne. Or I was gonna have to like, go on a super restrictive diet or do accutane (which sounded awful, but nothing else had worked). The best gift I ever gave myself was going to a dermatologist and starting spiro. And I’m with you, I sometimes feel bad recommending it because not everyone has the money to access a specialist. But damn, I could have saved a lot of money on various face goops by just seeing the doctor in the first place lol. And I agree, people who don’t know The Struggle can’t always see how much it can weigh on someone’s confidence (and also yeah...it cannot be overstated: that shit HURTS!). I didn’t fully realize how much it was bringing me down until I didn’t have to worry about it anymore. Sometimes I still look in the mirror and just marvel that my skin looks GOOD. Anyway, spiro buddies high-5! I appreciate hearing your story.

@crisleyleon7554

3 жыл бұрын

I’m on spironolactone as well I just started it but can’t wait to see my skin better than it is now. And yes it definitely effects your confidence

@laurafalana6405

3 жыл бұрын

So spiro is okay for long term use?

@NYS30

3 жыл бұрын

Crisley Leon hi babe. Have u did the blood test before taking spironolactone? Thanjs

@serisher8671

2 жыл бұрын

Hi how many msgs do you take?

@habibaosman5455

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this😢😊

This made me cry! Been dealing with acne on and off since teenage and finally about to start Spironolactone. Was on the fence about it but I feel more confident about it now. Honestly when people say just change your diet, don’t take that much stress and have more water, they just don’t get that for someone who has been suffering with it for a long time.. we’re trying everything under the sun!

I really connected with this video. I'm a 36yo guy and I've had acne since I was 14 and it's never really gone away. It faded a bit in my early twenties but then came roaring back in my late twenties and destroyed any self confidence I'd built-up in the interim. I went through so many antibiotics and ended up having to stop as my liver wasn't handling the last type well. It took me soo long to get an NHS dermatologist to see me and then even longer to be prescribed accutane. The accutane was hell. I had awful headaches constantly, but I hated the acne so much I was determined to put up with them. Eventually my skin cleared and I had to stop as the side effects were just too much to handle. It's been a few years now and my skin on my shoulders and chest has started producing really hard things in the pores. They're not blackheads, more of a light yellow almost transparent colour. I have a horrible feeling I'm gonna have to go back on accutane. Anyway, yeah, fuck acne positivity. I couldn't handle it.

@E-99x

3 жыл бұрын

Bruh, for people like us, we need to take medication. Tried almost everything, still had cystic acne. Accutane will probably clear it. I’m taking anti-androgens right now. I produce too much testosterone and androgens. The medicine is working.

@NYS30

3 жыл бұрын

E hi. Could u explain the detail of blood test for hormon testing? I might to try that to find what's wrong with my hormones related my skin condition. Thanks

@ronnarcisse6097

3 жыл бұрын

Omg is it blister like

I never want to be, (and never am) one of those people that tell others what could help with their acne unsolicited, but I've been taking spironolactone for the past year and it has been the only thing that helped with my hormonal acne which I had for about 2 years. I want to tell the whole world! So happy you're seeing great results, it's a struggle in so many ways.

@conciliamwiya2477

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, how many mgs was it?

@NiloofarFaraji

Жыл бұрын

hi, any updates from using spiro?

I too had a really bad couple of years with hormonal acne at age 41. It was amazing how much it affected my mood. And then like you I’d kick myself as my mother and other people told me basically “don’t be so shallow”. Well after a year of topicals with no success I saved my pennies and went to a great dermatologist. I was so depressed I had to double my antidepressants. The dermatologist put me on spironlactone too. Now 4 years later I’ve been acne free for years and also the scarring is basically obliterated by years of good skin care, acids and Tretinoin. I’ve also been able to slowly lower the antidepressants. I’m so glad youre better and thank you for sharing.

@slickrick5596

Жыл бұрын

hi ladies, im just wondering if you have tried Vitamin A Supplement 10,000 iu and/or zinc 40mg a day?

I highly recommend to any woman on Aldactone (Spironolactone) to take it in the MORNING and never ever if you’re pregnant 🤰!! In the morning the testosterone hormone is at its highest and Aldactone, the potassium sparing diuretic, will help block those hormones the best, not so much at night. Plus, who wants to keep getting up to urinate at night and disrupt your sleep cycle so much?

So happy to see that you’ve found a solution - when you first started posting about your Adult Acne Funtime Adventure my heart hurt so much for you but I was also so grateful that you shared your struggle. I’ve struggled with some level of hormonal acne for my entire adult life, felt a lot of the same feelings as you about it. It was so healing to see someone I really look up to and have learned a lot from go through the same issue!

I’m so happy for you! I can only imagine how awful you’ve been feeling and am so glad that your skin is in recovery. Be kind to yourself and remind yourself that you’ve come such a long way ❤️

I wanna give you a big cuddle ❤️ I also struggle with the whole vanity/trying to accept myself regardless - noble quest for sure but easier said than done. Shaming myself for caring never got me closer to acceptance though 🤷🏻‍♀️ I try to be gentle with myself anyways. You’ve helped many with this video, thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

@KikiG

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that’s exactly how I felt when I saw your video. These hormones! And I think you nailed it just now, the shaming just doesn’t help. You’re a lovely angel, thanks for the kind words. When Rona is gone, in the year 2038, we can have that cuddle I’m sure.

Thank you for posting this, Katelyn. I’ve been struggling with hormonal and mask-related breakouts, and it was really validating to listen to your story. It’s exhausting. It feels like it will never end. I’m so happy for you, and I’m inspired by your resilience.

You seem to have a wonderful personality. I love how honest and genuine you are.

Thank you for this video. I have been going thru the worst breakout of my life, also followed by almost a year of perfectly clear skin. It is so hard trying to brush off the self-consciousness. It does hurt, physically, too. It is so helpful for me emotionally to hear what you had to say, and your experience overall. You look great! Thank you for sharing this. 🖤

No one will understand until they struggle with it. I admire your courage to share how you felt and currently feel. That was so liberating for me. I am currently on my spironolactone journey and I praying that things get better for you too. 🙏🏾

Thank you SO much for this video. I have just started Spironolactone after 10 years of adult acne. I can 1000% relate to your distress over it and feelings of guilt and shame. This sounds mental, but that was so nice to hear someone say what I’ve been feeling for God knows how long now. You look amazing and thank you so much again. Just subscribed X

Long time subscriber here...I felt so bad for you when this acne popped up out of no where..,you are NOT shallow. I am SO happy you found a derm to help you! I am sure sharing your acne journey will help a lot of people. Super looking forward to more videos...keep em coming!

I'm so happy for you girl. Also dealing with this struggle. I was seeing a dermatologist and on spironolactone for a long time (with decent results) but the cost just got to be too much for me even with my insurance. I'm hearing so many success stories with it, so I might talk to my doctor again. You're totally right - acne is so hard and really impacts mental health. I'm glad you're getting some relief!

You have an amazing personality! Thank you for posting your acne journey….struggles, guidance, medications, products, etc. it’s so helpful!

Wow absolutely adore how raw this video is! I can feel how real your words and feelings are because they are the exact same of mine! I started my acne healing journey in January pre-COVID, and even that bit of guilt for worrying about acne during everything else happening this year hit home too. I’ve been on estrogen birth control, doxycycline, using epiduo topical treatment, and have just started spironolactone! Thank you for sharing. Your video brought me hope, but I also understand every exhausting frustration.❤️

Thank you for being so brutally honest and sharing your vulnerability with us. Skin issues are different because they are just so present. Faces are something so vital for humans, not only for oneself but for the way we interact with others. Wanting your skin to be ok is the same as wanting to be healthy - there's nothing vain about it. You're not alone. Just came back from the dermatologist myself. Let's all try and be kind to ourselves, to each other, and our skin.

Have not agreed with any KZread video like I have with yours!! Makes me so happy and I want to cry. I’ve gone through mostly everything you mentioned except you truly are beautiful. I’m a nursing student and was shocked when my dermatologist recommended to use spironolactone. Like you I trust her and I’m 2 months in. Excited to see result like you and be comfortable in my own skin for the firs ie I maybe decades. Thank you!

I can totally relate to your struggle with acne. However, mine did not start until my mid 50's due to being premenopausal. I have just started spironolactone with tretonin cream and cannot wait to see what happens. Thank you for your honesty. There are more people out here who are just like you battling acne but posting this gives us hope!!

hearing your story and experience makes me feel so much better I was brought to tears. I too struggle with severe acne and it really effected my self esteem. But hearing your story gives me courage and strength knowing that it will get better. I know exactly how it feels to feel very insecure and to have unsolicited comments by people who would never understand the struggle. I am really happy to see your acne cleared. Have a good day

I’m an esthetician and I still deal with acne. It’s so tough because we really do want clear skin, we don’t want to have to accept it and live with acne, especially for someone who’s living is in the beauty industry and people judge your face. I’m so proud of the progress you’ve made with your skin, you look absolutely incredible and I love your energy! Subscribed 💖

So happy to see you getting this under control. I know it's a confidence suck. ❤

Your feelings and the experience you went through a very much valid! It can really put a person through the ringer emotionally with a feeling of never seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. I've never experienced what you have, but my 19 year has, and is recovering from it. I can tell you as a parent, I cried for him because everything we tried at the time wasn't working and I felt like a failure 😔. Thankfully his acne has been improving slowly, but surely. Sending you hugs 💖

@KikiG

3 жыл бұрын

Oh goodness, as a mom, I actually think you probably get a pass for understanding how it feels even though you haven't experienced it directly. Anything that happens to my son is like agony and often even worse than what I feel for myself. My heart goes out to both of you. Thank you for sharing your mama love story with me!

Been there, understand, support you completely on all counts. So glad you have found something that works for you! Thanks for sharing!

My heart goes out to you! I too have suffered with acne most of my life. Spironolactone helped me more than anything. I’ve tried many different treatments. I am now 66 and still have at least one bump most of the time. People who have never dealt with this have no idea. I encourage you to continue to see a good dermatologist regularly. What works for one person may not work for another. I’m sure you know that laser treatments can help with scarring but of course are very expensive. I wish you continued luck with your treatments. Thank you for sharing!

Girl!! Spironolactone, doxycycline, and retinol have changed my life. Take any medicines you need to fix your face. Are use a benzyl peroxide cream in the mornings under my make up. And I use salicylic acid at night underneath my retinol. But the inclusion of the prescription medications changed my lifeAnd my face for the better. Congratulations on finding something that works for you. I wish for the first 10 years I had adult acne I would have changed dermatologists. But the day I did decide to see a different dermatologist I truly believe they saved my life.

You are so wonderful! Thank you for sharing your experience. I am so happy you found something that worked and sending you good vibes for the future treatments!

Ugh I appreciate this so much and relate to it on so many levels. Looking forward to starting my spirinolactone journey!

Thank you so much for making this video. I’ve had hormonal acne for over a decade and I’ve tried so many different skincare products and routine that have helped but never got rid of my hormonal acne. Today is my first day on spironolactone. Your video really helped me feel better about this whole process ❤️❤️❤️

You’ll be so glad you made this video. It’s so good to look back on to remind yourself how strong you are and how far you’ve come. You are NOT shallow! And you look great.

@KikiG

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kackie, and thank you for being such a wonderful friend. I remember being emotional and venting to you when it was just starting to get bad (and I actually thought it was going to get better) when went to that concert, and then again when I started differin and you were such a supportive and helpful friend the whole journey. Love you!

@kackie

3 жыл бұрын

Kiki G. Girl it’s traumatizing! I’ve never had cystic acne, but you know I struggled with picking for most of my life, and psoriasis, so feeling out of control of my skin is all too familiar. I am so so so glad you found something that works for you. It’s different for everyone.

Of all of the acne healing videos I obsessively watched being that I suffer from severe acne I haven't came across anyone who kept it as real as you do about the pain that it causes inside thank you literally made me cry. Because I was starting to think and believe that it was only me who was truly truly heartbroken deep inside about this issue Thank you for allowing me to feel related❤️

I had a HORRIBLE breakout this summer due to traveling, stress, mask wearing, hormonal changes, and diet changes. The worst part is the physical pain and the constant awareness of it, because I was always looking at people like, “you don’t know how lucky you are to not have this problem”. And I didn’t want to have conversations at all because I just didn’t want to be looked at. It’s so sad. I’m one month into using Adapalene and it’s hopeful but still early. You’re so strong for being honest in this video ❤️

I felt your pain when you was talking and I truly understand this on a spiritual level. Many people don’t understand how having constant acne or any other skin issues feels. I’m so happy u have clear skin now and u look absolutely amazing and beautiful. I am currently on 1 month of differen gel and my skin has been freaking out lol but hopefully by month 3 things will be better... if not imma just do what u did and go see a dermatologist. I love your personality and your video. Subbed! Sending you much love! 💞

ughhh I felt it so deep when you said "It's okay to not love a disease. You don't have to"

So happy you've gotten such great results babe. I know how much adult acne sucks, and I hate that such a wonderful sweet person had to suffer so much with it. Sending you so much love 💖💖💖

Grateful you found things that are beneficial for you. Our health issues can be such a labyrinth. Also, I appreciate your frankness about what you’ve gone through. One of my best friends has had facial acne similar to yours since she was a young girl, so I’m aware of what it was like for her. Recently while reading one of the skin/beauty subreddits, someone shared what reduced their acne: no hot water. When they started bathing with warm, not hot, water, they noticed improvements pretty quickly. A couple more people chimed in on improvements, but hadn’t made the connection until it was brought up. Obviously, others became really curious, and so I’m hoping updates roll in. Being sensitized by hot water makes sense to me, so I want to see if it helps others. I don’t have chronic facial acne. In fact, I’ve been known to have really nice looking skin, but the truth is that it wasn’t my face that was the biggie. I definitely get acne, some cystic, on my butt, in my ears and nose, and scalp. It’s usually hormonally triggered. Getting out of school helped my butt acne. Sitting on hard seats for hours seemed to the biggest trigger, but I still get them periodically, usually during the week before my period.

I can relate to the heavy blanket. I’ve been dealing with dark ingrown hair on my sideburns, chin, and neck for years... a symptom of PCOS. It sucked so much to have doctors/online forums say: “all you have to do is lose weight and the symptoms will lessen.” Yeah... just lose weight when one of the symptoms is your body refusing to lose weight. I’m in my mid 30s shaving my sensitive face EVERY DAMN DAY. Sometimes even twice a day if its that time of the month. With shaving comes even more irritation. I finally have a doctor approved health and nutrition plan that is working... slowly working. I’m so proud of you for being honest and literally sharing your face and fears with strangers. You’re one if my favorite people, and I can’t wait to see how far you’ll go. I’m thrilled for the relief you’re seeing, hun! ❤️

@sjsprott

3 жыл бұрын

I have been dealing with the same issues as well. I understand how hard the struggle is, always having to shave your face and worrying if anyone noticed the hairs on my chin because I went a day without shaving. I am glad to hear you have found something that is working for you!

@musiclover19797

11 ай бұрын

What’s your nutrition plan like?

thank you so much for mentioning how the acne-positivity affected you! I felt the exact same way. When I noticed my mental health taking a toll because of my cystic acne I thought it would be best to add some acne-positive influencers to my feed so I wouldn't feel so shitty about how everyone had gorgeous glass skin but omg it completely crushed me. I felt so shitty seeing them post how I should be embracing it and loving it and taking it on as part of my identity - the whole "I love the whole of ME" kind of thing. I felt so petty being like "I don't frigging want it to be part of my identity, I want to forget this whole part of my life existed". like damn I think my mental health suffered even more after that which is so counterintuitive I felt so vain and shallow and just so gross and judgy. decided to quit insta after that lol doing much better now a couple of years on! just have to deal with some scarring but mental health is so much better!

This video meant so much to me. Thank you for posting it and being so raw about your experience.

❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing this. Please don’t feel bad about feeling bad! Your feelings are valid. Sending love! 💕

I love your personality and humor, and thank you for the advice! Just got prescribed Spiro and never thought about my acne being hormonal, but I have all the telltale signs. Hope it works like it did for you. Congratulations on your successful acne journey!

@alexeyasanders9942

3 жыл бұрын

Did it work for you?

I feel like your words are like a warm hug to my heart. No one understands, I can’t open up about this to anyone.

Your whole experience is what I have experienced almost to a T. Thank you for posting and reassuring that it’s ok to not like your face and be upset about it 🤷🏽‍♀️ been on spiro for about 3 weeks, really hoping it goes well for me 🤞🏽

ur first video and I am in love with ur personality!

this is the first video of yours that i have seen... and MAN did it hit home. SUBSCRIBED. i went through the same exact thing after Mirena IUD. mostly clear skin my whole life... then BAM, i looked a lot like your before photos. tried EVERYTHING, but because of covid i haven’t seen a derm. my (new) OB prescribed a new pill (third one since the IUD.. it’s been 3 years) and retin-a. it’s been 5 months since starting this routine. my skin is getting better.... but not 100%. this is the first DR i’ve spoken to about the problem. i feel so much when you say about the scars “i would’ve wished for this a year ago...” but it doesn’t feel good enough. ugh it’s so hard. it’s so relieving to see someone speak so openly about this problem. thank you so much for this. it really made my whole day. sending you my thanks and love.

@ashleyetcheverry699

3 жыл бұрын

also, i will be 30 in 3 months. started when i was 26. the “acne age shame” is so REAL. it’s so F-ed up.

You have described exactly how I feel about my face I completely understand how you are feeling, people can say how beautiful we are all day long but mentally in your own head you don't feel that way, you are beautiful by the way. Thankyou for sharing your story its nice to know that there are many people that are going through the same thing ❤ xx

Omg girl I just started spiro after fighting my acne for 4 years ! I can't wait to see how my journey goes and I feel you 100% on everything your saying !!! Thank you so much for speaking up and being REAL about it.

@lex6295

2 жыл бұрын

How is it working for you? My skin is purging so bad and I’m losing hope.

Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I can say it was God sent. I am trying to understand why my daughter feels a certain way. This totally make me stop and think about how she probably has been feeling about her acne and how it effects her more then I know. You brought me to tears. I am grateful for this video and look forward to helping my daughter overcome this physically and mentally. xoxo

Actually teary-eyed because it’s like you’ve taken the words right out of my mouth. I’m currently going through my own struggle of acne (dealing with for 13 years now) that go worse when I tried to go off BC. I was given a script for spiro and was never of trying it because of all the negative comments I had read about it. But you just inspired me to give it a go because I’m at my breaking point. Thank you for this video and please make more updates❤️

@breef217

3 жыл бұрын

hey how has spiro worked for you? i am in the same boat rn where i have been prescribed it but i am too scared to actually try it because of all the negative things i have read.

@SarahhhBeth

2 жыл бұрын

@@breef217 did either of you end up trying it? I have a prescription for it but I’ve been scared too!

@lexi6115

Жыл бұрын

Updates?

Your skin looks great! Happy you found what works for you!

I’m so glad you were able to find something that worked!

This is so helpful! You are such a calming presence, this made me feel a lot better about starting spiro :)

@breef217

3 жыл бұрын

me too, how has it worked for you?

honestly this is exactly what I was just prescribed and I am so hopeful now. Thanks for sharing!

No background no music nothing yet your video is a masterpiece ma'am. Acne advocate over here too. I've tried to normalize my real skin and I go back and forth with it too. I'm trying spironolactone and I can't wait to see results 🖤🖤🖤

Thank you for being so thorough and funny and kind!

You're gorgeous😍. I'm so glad you were able to get help and heal your illness. I've never had acne but I can understand for different reasons. Thanks for sharing your story it could really help many other's mentality and physically! 😘

Thank you for sharing your journey with this. I am so so happy for you!

Thanks so much for this video! I’ve been doing research on spiro because my dermatologist has mentioned it to me for a few years. But I thought my skin would heal with the tretinoin I was using but NOT. This video gives me hope! Because I am so fed up with feeling crummy because of my acne. You’re awesome! thanks for sharing your journey ❤️👍🏻

Wow. Thats the first time i see someone being this honest!! It’s exactly how I feel too. Thank you for this video.

So grateful for this video!! The hope I’ve needed, been prescribed it today xx

*sad pterodactyl screech* We're not all the same. More power to the ones who have the confidence to accept themselves no matter what and exist in the world with severe acne or any other visible issue, but not all of us are capable of that, nor can we magically will ourselves to be that way even with copious encouragement. I've had acne to one degree or another since I was in the third grade, and my hormonal cystic acne has only calmed down on its own in the past couple of years (I still have it, more on my body than my face now, but to a much, much lesser degree, and I can actually have periods of virtually clear skin now, which...WHAT EVEN IS THIS.) I'm 35 now. Never have I ever been OK with having it. It's been a relief to finally be mostly free of both the disfigurement AND the pain and worst scarring - and free to wear makeup just for the sake of PLAYING with it rather than trying to use it as a mask, which is not effective when you have such intense texture. It's not even just a matter of "people are judgey and we'd like to avoid that," it hurts US, period. WE don't like it for ourselves. Your skin is your biggest organ and it sucks for it to be dysfunctional, and it's not trivial. I'm glad things are looking up for you in your skin journey and hope they stay that way. (◕‿◕✿) (But real talk tho, you ARE beautiful.)

@KikiG

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I agree with everything you said!

hey, thank you for this video! I had kind of a similar story with my acne, i got it because of my IUD.. after i realized this i got rid of it and now im waiting and i really hope my acne will go away with differin.. im so happy you found something that works for you! you are beautiful :)

Wow. I love this video. You hit every nail on the head and describes a lot of what I went through. Thank you for sharing!!

Yay Kiki I'm so glad your skin is doing better. Totally understand the impact acne can have on your mental health. Mine is caused by rosacea, which apparently makes it even more complicated and mysterious. oooh. I've been on isotretinoin (FKA accutane) during this whole quarantine and I am finally clear too! Cheers to being clear. Big hugs.

I know this was a few years ago, but your honest is refreshing. I am starting spironolactone today and I pray it works. Congratulations

I'm ten years out from the worst acne I've ever had, but every day, I see the texture, and it's a reminder. I've made peace with it for the most part, but I'd actually love to hear about your treatments for scarring, because I want to address it some day, whether by laser or microneedling.

You’ve come a long way! I struggled with acne and now I’m trying to help my son get his under control. It’s not an easy road. I recently discovered Cetraben. It’s a slightly more emollient version of Cerave. I like them both!

I hesitate to comment this because I don’t want to seem like I’m giving unsolicited advice.... but hoping that the upcoming dermatologist recommended treatments are microneedling. My mom has long term acne scaring that always bothered her quite a bit and she had microneedling done last year and it made such a dramatic difference for her. I know acne was such a tough thing that she continued to have through adulthood, so I’m glad you were able to find a dermatologist you like and trust!

@KikiG

3 жыл бұрын

Micro needling is one of the two treatments we’re considering!

@twabification

3 жыл бұрын

Kiki G. That’s great! I hope whatever you decide will give you the results you’re hoping for!

@idreamofpeony

3 жыл бұрын

Kiki G. I hope you vlog your journey although it’s understandable if you don’t. We surprisingly don’t have any good complete, follow through of acne scar treatments on KZread (the videos are super filtered or people only do one or two treatments and drop it when you need at least five to see improvement in favor of dermarolling/banish ugh lol) I am keeping a journal because I paid for six professional microneedling sessions and am considering putting it online because it might help others

@KikiG

3 жыл бұрын

@@idreamofpeony you know what, I'd be happy to. Thanks for letting me know, I'm surprised there aren't but I'll try to document the process the best I can. It will likely be a couple months before I start but I'll update everybody when I do.

@KikiG

3 жыл бұрын

@@twabification Can I ask a question? And you absolutely do not have to answer, but how many micro-needling treatments did your mom have to do?

Your skin looks beautiful!

Many have been in the position where we do skin care but our skin doesn't care. It effects our mental health. It is healthcare to treat it however is necessary for our individual needs. You look amazing!

proud of you...Great job!

After the birth of my second baby (I was 34) I had horrible hormonal cystic acne that made me want to stay in my house forever. I totally get the feelings of embarrassment, of shame, and of others not understanding the physical and emotional pain surrounding severe skin issues. The scars are physical AND emotional, so they are a constant reminder of the pain, even once the lesions are ‘healed.’ I just ordered one of your bundles and cannot wait to get it. At first I was just happy to support a woman-owned business that seems to have amazing products (and I love the zero waste aspect) but now that I have watched these videos, I am even more thrilled to be a customer. Thank you for sharing and for being vulnerable. 🙏🏼♥️💋

Yes the pain is real. I feel you i know exactly what you mean. I hear the pain in your voice. I just want it gone very traumatic to anyone's self esteem. I am glad you got through it. I am struggling now and it causes depression 😢 I will hang on there.Thank you for sharing your experience much love and respect to you for that.❤❤❤❤

I know you know because you said it but your feelings are so valid. I still have all the feelings of teenage acne but didnt have anyone like you to relate to and share with. It doesnt make a shitty experience any better but I hope you know that your sharing is also helping others.

I had near perfect skin until I was 24. I went on the arm implant as well and it has wreaked so much havoc on my face and emotions. I just got it taken out two weeks ago after having it for about 10 months. I’m starting to feel more like myself and am also going on spiro to help the process of rebalancing the hormones. Thank you for this video and sharing your experience. My acne has hugely affected my mental health and I’m not afraid to admit that. We’re allowed to be upset about things but we keep moving forward 💜

You are so beautiful and so inspiring! I wholeheartedly feel everything you're saying and can relate.

I started spironolactone 1 month ago bc I feel so frustrated and insecure with my acne. Nothing I was doing was working so I thought I’d try medication. Your skin looks so good! 😭 This gave me hope. I just have to be patient. .

This video made me cry tears of happiness and sadness. I’ve recently been reviewing Spironolactone because I suffer with hormonal acne on my jaw as well and as of lately all over my neck after having an IUD for 1 year and a half. I have to get on this. 😭 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU🥺

You are so genuine and unique. Subscribed ❤

I’m an esthetician. I have SEVERE hormonal acne and it ruiiiiins my mental health. JUST like you, I’ve been using Differin for like almost 2 months now and my acne hasn’t gotten better. I know now that it’s really just hormonal acne (I have endometriosis and have had to mess with my hormones.) so I’m so excited for this to hopefully work for me!

It does hurt, self-love is so important but we shouldn't feel the need to be okay with a disease. It was always frustrating when someone told me "drink more water", as if doing something that simple could immediately give you clear skin. It definitely does help you grow as a person, our faces and skin are the first thing that people see, it's the first thing they will judge about you so living with acne or any other skin disease forces you to accept that you are not this disease, you are a human being who happens to have this condition, it can happen to anyone. Thank you for sharing your story!

I just stumbled across your channel and just started spironolactone for my adult cystic acne last week! So here's hoping it works!!

@CAMERAMAN98

3 жыл бұрын

I too just started spironolactone, been on it for a week. Praying it works for me too.

@goldencurls2997

3 жыл бұрын

Andrea Reconsal omg how is it going? Pls update I’m on it too!

@Hannahnic14

3 жыл бұрын

@@goldencurls2997 I've been on it about a month and have definitely seen some improvement, nothing drastic but I can tell its working! But I'll probably have to go off of it soon because I'm about to start trying to get pregnant🤷‍♀️

Love! Retin a is soooo good! It’s literally my go to beauty / anti aging secret! It takes a while to get used to it but it’s so worth it. I don’t mix the moisturizer and retin a, literally apply it straight to dry clean face and it’s been flakey but my hyperpigmentation has been fading. I also just been using spiro for like 1 month but I’m not on birth control. I know exactly how you felt regarding your skin because I’ve had issues with my hormones and acne like my entire teenage/ early adult life and it’s been awful, literally ruined my self esteem, I always felt so ugly in my own skin. I’d never wanted to go to pool parties or beaches becuSe I felt so insecure not having a shit ton of heavy foundation to hide behind. Literally made me depressed, I didn’t want to go out and socialize because I know ppl were always starring at my pimples instead of what I had to say. It was awful… but it’s gotten better over time. Seeing a dermatologist was honestly the best thing I could have ever done. I honestly should have gone sooner but I wanted to cure it on my own, and I spent so much money buying everything and anything ppl would recommend. I wanted to say… your skin loooks great!!! Don’t be so hard on yourself! You’re beautiful and this is just the beginning! Look at the progress your skin has made! You’re on a journey❤️

It is so crazy how similar my situation was! I have tons of skincare knowledge yet none of what was supposed to work was doing the trick. I didn’t feel like myself at ALL. I spent hundreds on products as well as a dermatologist but spironolactone was the last thing that really did the trick. I’m two months in and it’s only gotten better. I wish I had seen videos like this last year 😔