I have a dark bruise about the size of a quarter along my jawline that’s impossible to cover up, and I’m starting a new job tomorrow. I doubt anyone will say anything, but just in case - can anyone help me come up with a good story to explain it other than Botox?
Is it a waste of money? I suffer from bacne, especially in the summer.
About a year ago my dermatologist found a suspicious looking mole on my cheek (this is your sign to get a skin check!), turns out it was pre-cancerous and I had to have Moh’s surgery to remove it. Well I was in the fog of early postpartum and didn’t have it in me to do much afterwards about the scar. Now that I’m in a better place mentally and physically I’m looking for advice on reducing facial scarring. I really don’t mind the color of it but the texture is very obvious. Is there anything I can do to reduce this? I’m open to anything really, lasers, microneedling, basic skincare, etc. I already have a routine that includes gentle exfoliation twice a week, vitamin C, SPF daily and bakuchiol. I have very sensitive, easily irritated skin. This along with early motherhood changes has really messed with my self esteem, it’s time to hopefully do something about it. TYIA!
Editing to add: the first picture is no makeup and the second is with a tinted serum.
30M. sensitive skin
I never used sunscreen or anv skincare mv whole life Recentlv I noticed a sharp demarcation line alona my hairline and temples - the skin that's been protected under my hair is several shades lighter than my foreheac and face. That lighter skin is basically my "real" tone, and the rest of my face has gone brown/tanned from cumulative sun exposure. Photos attached (you can clearly see the line where the tan stops)
What I want to know from dermatologists / skin specialists:
Is this fully reversible, or does decades of unprotectec exposure cause some permanent piament change?? Anv advice?
I’ve woken up today with an extremely swollen eyelid giving it a droopy appearance. I had Botox on Friday. Is this droop or just swelling?
I just turned 37 and I know my estrogen is dropping. My facial hair has been popping up more frequently and darker. I have been using the Nair facial hair remover and it works well but I have been using Trentinoin for about 2 weeks now and I haven't used the Nair since I've been on it and I'm wondering if I will have any skin interactions with it? Does anyone have experience using both at the same time?
Hi everyone,
So I’ve been lacking in my skincare routine since giving birth and my skin looks the worst it’s ever been. I’ve started tretinoin 0.1% 3 times a week, but I’m inconsistent with it - I use sunscreen and drunk elephant moisturiser in the morning after I use tretinoin, as well as drunk elephant vitamin c, started the dermalogica longevity serum and Sunday Riley auto correct eye cream. My skin still isn’t showing any positive changes, despite it being over a month. Not sure what kind of skin I have and what my skin is really needing to look more youthful and even again…
Is Botox the only way to fix this?? I have no idea where to even start with skin care. Please help me not look so bad 😭
4 weeks into using the tria frx at home laser. Have hypergimentation from using prescription strength retinol last year while being on a sun holiday/ derm also said it could be melasma.
Have been using azalaic acid also as I have rosacea so it works for both. Have stopped all form of retinoids
Will continue with the full cycle and hopefully won't have a rebound as I'm using azalaic acid which is tyrosinase inhibitor. Also factor 50! Everyday without fail as soon as I leave the house even on cloudy days.
I've been dealing with this redness for about 3 years and nothing has touched it. My face has always felt rough and recently I switched all products and that has taken care of the rough texture but the patchy redness remains, though it isn't as bright as it had been. My routine is simple now- prequel gleanser, haruharu milky toner, Prequel redness serum & am/pm moisturizer. Any suggestions on routine? Also I haven't been diagnosed with anything (was thinking maybe rosasea or just a messed up barrier?) but I have a dermatologist appointment in a few weeks to see what's going on. The first picture is now and the second picture was about a month ago.
I really need help. My face and neck were extremely darker than the rest of my body post pregnancy. After a year and a half I did the cosmelan peel which significantly lifted my hyperpigmentation… but only in the center of my face. Now my face looks even worse because you can see how bright my inner face looks but the sides of my face are starkishly dark in contrast. I’ve been using various tyrosinase inhibitors which again continually lift pigment from my inner face but seem to ignore the outer parts of my face. I extend my products down to my neck and I make sure I do my night skincare way before bedtime so it’s not rubbed off my sheets or pillow. I don’t know whether it’s hormonal or I have an underlying medical issue but the last blood work everything was fine so idk anymore. Has anyone else experienced this or have any advice?
i keep hearing mixed answers / anecdotes on whether or not HA filler goes away or is permanent and just migrates over time. any thoughts or experiences?
I’m hoping this is the right sub for this question.
I know most people don’t have a symmetrical face and my eyebrows have always been different shapes but over the last few years I’ve seen the left side of my face droop quite a bit most noticeably my eyebrow. (Im 38 btw) I’m wondering if this is something filler can fix? I have no experience in that area so not sure where to start.
Also open to facial exercises? Getting eyebrows shaped? I literally feel like a Picasso painting and would really like to address this major insecurity especially as it’s getting worse.
Thanks for giving any advice!
Hi all! I'm (33F) about to go into our third round of the European heatwave next week and am wondering what kind of methods / habits / products you recommend in high humidity / heat to reduce puffiness from the face (especially in the AM) in these conditions.
TY!!
Some old photos from 2 year ago popped up today and I was a bit caught off guard about how pronounced my under eye wrinkles are now as compared to 2 years ago. I do enjoy a lot of outdoor activities regularly, and am obviously fair skinned, but I wear sunscreen religiously and have added hats and retinol, and a red light mask into my routine over 6 months ago. I would say my skin looks overall better now except my under eye which looks worse. I also tried the "jelly roll tox" about 3 months ago which was my first time ever trying botox.. I feel like at the best case scenario it did nothing, and at the worst it made them more pronounced :/
I have glycolic acid peels and a dr. Pen microneedling tool that I've been too afraid to try yet...any other non-surgical recommendations ?
Top is 34, bottom 36 (yesterday)
I (32F) live in a very dry hot desert town in Arizona and I heavily moisturize my skin (mostly on my body) multiple times a day and still feel dry. My face is usually hydrated enough as I use a heavy cream and moisturizing serums both day and night.
This week I’m visiting family in the Indiana where it’s very humid and my skin has never felt better! It is so soft and plump! Does anyone else live in a dry place that can get their skin feeling like they live somewhere humid? I use a lot of creams and oils, but it’s just not the same.
What strength type did you start with? Recommend? Im currently using the ordinary emulsion 0.2 nightly, I have dry/sensitive skin. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
I have really oily skin, hormonal acne and melasma; and started on testosterone injections late 2025 that did nothing to help my acne.
Doctor said if I experienced acne would prescribe me Spiro and I think that's been biggest difference. Only been taking one 25mg pill of that a day. Also got prescribed Clindamycin Phosphate which I use twice a day and then The Ordinary Niacinamide cheap on Amazon.
Lastly some Retin A & hydroquinone just at night. I've gone from cystic/hormonal acne mainly on my jawline or temples and dark spots throughout my outer face... Wearing full coverage foundation... to not even thinking of needing makeup now.
Had a rough purging early on, but so worth it. Not sure why I felt the need to share, but maybe because I used to think some of these regimens were over the top or ineffective. And it took me half a life to be happy au natural with my face!
Was wondering if there was one that gives advice for things like supportive bra recommendations, skin care etc. big boob problems basically.
My feet are absolutely vile, they are soooo dry and scaly with thick calluses and peeling skin and deep cracks. I think it’s because I am constantly barefoot and never wear socks. Catch 22 because I am embarrassed to wear sandals with the current state of my feet. I abhor the feeling of foot cream, especially at night. Do I need a medical pedicure with callus remover? What do you do to keep your feet soft and smooth, ESPECIALLY if you’re prone to cracks and thick calluses?