u/Bunny_Roll

I just had a consultation today and booked my first appt for next month.

She mentioned not using any products that have "acids" in them. And not to use acne face wash or tretinoin during the time period I get treatments. She had also told me of a serum that one of her clients has been using before, during and after which is super confusing because it has hyaluronic acid in it which she said was fine to use after the appointment but not before. I want to make sure I take care of my skin since its sensitive and It takes me awhile to heal in general. Im prone to acne so its worrisome for me not to use face wash and the tretinoin.

Can someone please recommend skin care for me?

Right now I use:

panoxyl face wash, Good molecules Hyaluronic acid serum, Good molecules discoloration correcting serum, The Ordinary azelaic acid, CeraVe ultra-light moisturizer gel. And I use tretinoin once a week.

I was finally seen by an actual gyno doctor. I've only been able to see NPs due to appts being so far out. He completely brushed me off. He didn't even mention giving me a referral for a vulvodynia specialist. He didn't even read my medical chart and notes from my previous appointment with the NP last time. I'm still having the same symptoms. After the speculum was removed it felt like fire. As if I just had rubbing alcohol poured inside and out of me. I didn't have this reaction last time which is very concerning. The inside had already been in pain, burning and red. He said nothing. I even asked if he could tell me if my pelvic floor was tight and he completely ignored the question.

Im absolutely shocked that all the NPs I've seen had been more caring and listened. This doctor didn't hear anything I said. He asked about soaps I use and told him I switched every item I use even shampoo to fragrance free and he thought I was using shampoo on my privates! When I asked what labs specifically he was putting in, he brushed me off and he said "the ones I need". I need my hormones checked due to some other issues I'm having and after viewing the notes he didn't even request everything I would need. I feel like its just a ploy to keep having people pay to see them. The only doctor he referred me to was an allergy/immunology doctor because he thinks I have a hidden autoimmune disorder causing my issues.

Im so mad and defeated.

I had a biopsy yesterday morning in my inner fold. Today I'm having a lot of swelling, every where even the outer lips and hood. It's kind of scary. I've already left a message with the doctors office but they have yet to call me back. I'm not sure what type of biospy it was, but the doctor used stitches.

Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this?

This is 24 hours after the procedure.