u/nove-bloom-2978

Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well.

Does anyone have any good effective natural face mask recipes that helps with hyperpigmentation?? I used to do honey, water, and rice flour and it has genuinely helped me. It made my skin so smooth and has helped brighten/lighten my skin same w/ my scars too, it definitely got lighter but the scar pigmentation is still there. So was wondering if theres any remedies or products other than tret, vit c, sunscreen recos🫶.

Also about pitted scars, is there really no product that can get rid of it?? 😔 Every time I see something about pitted scars, its usually about microneedling, lasers, or dermal fillers. But before all that is there maybe a product that can help at least a little bit?

Another thing is sunscreen, I haven't really found a sunscreen that works for me. I have eczema and sensitive skin also I live in the middle east so its very dusty, sweaty, hot, and usually products that I see on tiktok that are being recommended are not available here. So yeah just a sunscreen for my eczema, acne-prone sensitive ahh skin. (I have tried eucerin, bello, and La Roche-Posay. Also really confuse about chemical and mineral sunscreen)

Thank youu and have a great day

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Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well.

Does anyone have any good effective natural face mask recipes that helps with hyperpigmentation?? I used to do honey, water, and rice flour and it has genuinely helped me. It made my skin so smooth and has helped brighten/lighten my skin same w/ my scars too, it definitely got lighter but the scar pigmentation is still there. So was wondering if theres any remedies or products other than tret, vit c, sunscreen recos🫶.

Also about pitted scars, is there really no product that can get rid of it?? 😔 Every time I see something about pitted scars, its usually about microneedling, lasers, or dermal fillers. But before all that is there maybe a product that can help at least a little bit?

Another thing is sunscreen, I haven't really found a sunscreen that works for me. I have eczema and sensitive skin also I live in the middle east so its very dusty, sweaty, hot, and usually products that I see on tiktok that are being recommended are not available here. So yeah just a sunscreen for my eczema, acne-prone sensitive ahh skin. (I have tried eucerin, bello, and La Roche-Posay. Also really confuse about chemical and mineral sunscreen)

Thank youu and have a great day

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I've had eczema since I was born, so my skin has been through a lot over the years. As I've gotten older, I've learned to accept it and work with it instead of constantly fighting it because of thateczema is definitely much better now, but it's left behind a lot of deep, dark hyperpigmentation all over my body.

For context, I have an olive/tan skin tone, so I'm not looking to lighten or whiten my skin. I just want a more even skin tone while staying the same natural shade. The pigmentation is very dark and seems quite deep, so I'm wondering if anyone with a similar skin tone or eczema history has successfully treated this. What actually worked for you?

I've seen a lot of dermatologists over the years, and I've been recommended products like Cetaphil, urea creams, glycerin, and many other moisturizers and treatments. While they've helped keep my eczema under control, none of them have really improved the overall appearance of my skin or the lingering hyperpigmentation.

I also have another concern. During some of my worst eczema flare-ups, my skin became extremely thick and hardened (lichenified) to the point where it felt numb and I could barely move certain areas. Since then, I've developed very deep neck lines—not just on my neck but even around my shoulders. They're much deeper than normal skin folds and they're also darker and pigmented.

If anyone has any advice, recommendations, or has been through something similar, I'd really appreciate it. I'm honestly feeling pretty desperate at this point.

I've dealt with childhood bullying because of my skin, and even as I've gotten older, I've continued to receive hurtful comments. I genuinely feel like I've missed out on certain opportunities because of the way my skin looks. While I've worked hard to accept myself and become more confident, I'd still love to? I'd really appreciate any advice at all

Thank you in advance, hope you all have a great day!

Hello everyone! I’m about to take the UPOU exam/UgAT and wanted to ask those who’ve already taken it:

• What’s the exam format like?
• What do I need to prepare or study anything beforehand?
• Do I need to download any software for the exam?
• How did you prepare or study for it?
• Do you have any tips or advice for first-time takers?
• If you have any reviewers or study materials you’re willing to share, I’d really appreciate it!

Also to anyone who got emails that their status now is to take the UgAt, when will you take the UgAT? kce it says in the email I'll get a schedule of either 25 or 26 pero until now they havent replied to my email or sent any details of the UgAT

Thank you so much po in advance for any help. 😊

Hello everyone!

I’m new to Reddit, and this is actually my first time posting here, so I hope I’m doing this right! 😅

I started learning medical coding a few months ago through a school program, and I’m almost finished with my coursework this August. I’m planning to take the CPC exam in September and would really appreciate hearing from those who have already taken it.

I’ll be taking the exam at a testing center because I’ve heard about some of the issues people have experienced with online proctoring (multiple cameras, monitoring problems, etc.). I’d feel more comfortable taking it in person.

I have a few questions:

1. What was your experience like taking the CPC exam at a testing center?
   • How was the overall process?
   • Was there anything you wish you knew beforehand?
2. Are you allowed to bring scratch paper and a pen/pencil at the testing center?
   • I saw some older posts (around 3 years ago) saying that candidates were not allowed to bring their own paper or writing materials. Is that still the case?
3. How did you handle the length and mental fatigue during the exam?
   • I’ve seen comments saying that by around the second hour, their brains were “melting” from looking at so many numbers, codes, and different scenarios. Huhu 😭
   • How did you stay focused and avoid getting overwhelmed during the exam?
   • Did you have any strategies for keeping your mind fresh while still managing your time?
4. What are your best tips for the week before the exam?
   • What did you focus on reviewing?
   • Did you change your study routine?
5. What did you do the day before and the day of the exam?
   • Any advice for managing exam anxiety?
   • How did you stay calm and confident?
6. What study strategies helped you the most?
   • Were there certain topics you recommend spending extra time on?
   • What areas should I pay close attention to while preparing?

I’d love to hear about your experiences, what worked for you, and any advice you wish someone had given you before taking the CPC exam.

Thank you so much in advance! I really appreciate any tips or encouragement from this community. 😊

Hello everyone!

I’m new to Reddit, and this is actually my first time posting here, so I hope I’m doing this right! 😅

I started learning medical coding a few months ago through a school program, and I’m almost finished with my coursework this August. I’m planning to take the CPC exam in September and would really appreciate hearing from those who have already taken it.

I’ll be taking the exam at a testing center so I have a few questions:

1. What was your experience like taking the CPC exam at a testing center?
   • How was the overall process?
   • Was there anything you wish you knew beforehand?
2. Are you allowed to bring scratch paper and a pen/pencil at the testing center?
   • I saw some older posts (around 3 years ago) saying that candidates were not allowed to bring their own paper or writing materials. Is that still the case?
3. How did you handle the length and mental fatigue during the exam?
   • I’ve seen comments saying that by around the second hour, their brains were “melting” from looking at so many numbers, codes, and different scenarios huhu 😭
   • How did you stay focused and avoid getting overwhelmed during the exam?
   • Did you have any strategies for keeping your mind fresh while still managing your time?
4. What are your best tips for the week before the exam?
   • What did you focus on reviewing?
   • Did you change your study routine?
5. What did you do the day before and the day of the exam?
   • Any advice for managing exam anxiety?
   • How did you stay calm and confident?
6. What study strategies helped you the most?
   • Were there certain topics you recommend spending extra time on?
   • What areas should I pay close attention to while preparing?

I’d love to hear about your experiences, what worked for you, and any advice you wish someone had given you before taking the CPC exam.

Thank you so much in advance! I really appreciate any tips or encouragement from this community. 😊

Hey everyone,

I'm 19 and I took a gap year because of some personal/unforeseen circumstances. Before that, I was dead set on becoming a nurse. It seemed like the safest and most flexible career, plus almost everyone in my family works in healthcare, so I kinda just assumed that's what I'd do too.

But since I couldn't go into nursing, I had a lot of time to think, and honestly I think it was a blessing in disguise. I realized I don't actually want to be a nurse. Huge respect to nurses because I know it's not an easy job, but I just can't see myself doing it. Taking care of patients all day, dealing with bodily fluids, getting yelled at by patients... I know it's an important job, but it's just not for me.

The thing is, I don't really have a passion for anything, so now I'm just kinda lost.

For the past 6 months I've been enrolled in a medical coding and billing program, and so far I've actually been enjoying it and doing great. But then I started seeing a bunch of posts saying the medical coding job market is pretty rough, especially for new grads, and now I'm overthinking everything.

So I wanted to ask you guys:

• If you were 19 and had to start from scratch, what would you do?
• What careers should I be looking into? Also what degree did you get to get that career?
• Are there any jobs that people don't really talk about but actually pay well and have good job security?
• Is medical coding still worth sticking with, or should I be looking into something else too?

I'm honestly open to anything. I don't need to love my job or "follow my passion." I just want something stable, pays decent, and has good opportunities in the long run.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks so muchh!