u/wailanilynn

I’ve been using Tret (and now Taz) for around 6 years now and epiduo for 10 years before that. I’ve tried adding azelaic, sandwich method, every other night, nightly, on clean dry skin. I’m no stranger to actives and I’ve been using them as long as I can remember for cystic and hormonal acne. I can’t seem to get rid of this irritation redness! I’ve been avoiding putting it around my mouth down to my chin since I peel so badly there and the peeling has subsided since I’ve moved to nightly with buffering. I just can’t get rid of this splotchiness. I’m sure it’s my barrier but I don’t want to get rid of Taz (I’ve got 8 tubes I stocked up on with nowhere to use them if I stop). After 6 years is it finally time to give up and switch to something less harsh? I can do lactic acid and monthly microneedling but I know Taz/Tret is king in anti aging.

Does anyone feed their MS or schnauzer Royal Canin mini schnauzer breed specific food? Mine is currently on Purina Pro sensitive skin and stomach along with Dr Harvey’s freeze complete dried meals as an additive. I know MS are prone to pancreatitis and my Kona seems to not care for the Pro Plan on its own unless he’s really hungry. The Royal Canin has really good reviews but is pretty pricey compared to other brands.