Health: Skin care

Skin care

By Username - 24/11/2010 01:40 - United States

Today, I woke up early and went to the dermatologist's, only to have them tell me that the skin condition I have that causes big, white spots to appear is chronic and I can do nothing about it. But they did give me cream for a different skin condition they found. FML

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By chuffberry - 19/04/2016 13:39 - United States - Raleigh

Today, I finally saw a dermatologist due to my unusually severe acne. Now I know I actually have a rare disorder that makes me allergic to my own acne. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/02/2016 20:36 - United States - Denver

Today, I got a new skin cream for my acne. I tested it on a small patch of skin just to make sure I wasn't allergic. I was, and the reaction didn't stay on that small patch of skin. My left arm is now almost entirely covered in a horrible rash. FML

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By WtfDidIPayYouForThen - 02/06/2013 10:53 - United States - Jacksonville

Today, I asked my dermatologist why my acne has been getting worse, despite following her directions and spending hundreds of dollars on medicine. She just shrugged and told me they can't actually cure my acne. However, they can prescribe me a bunch of stuff and hope one works. FML

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Waste of time and money

By Anonymous - 09/10/2015 17:34

Today, I found out that what I thought was "acne" is actually an allergic reaction to a cream I've been using for years. I thought the cream was helping me with the breakouts but my doctor says the real acne probably went away naturally years ago. FML

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The itch

By Oh man, it itches - 27/05/2023 11:00 - United States

Today, I finally got prescribed something for my skin problems. The good news: It works really well. The bad news: When the doctor said one of the potential side effects was a "horrible rash," she really meant it when she said, "horrible." I swear to God, I was about to rip my chest open, due to it itching so hard. FML

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By ringrash - 14/01/2016 06:17 - United States - Pittsburgh

Today, I finally went to the doctor's office to have a small patch of acne on my stomach looked at. Since it was in an almost perfect circle and abnormally sensitive, I was worried it could be ringworm or some other sort of skin infection. It turned out to be an infection alright. Herpes. FML

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By RedFaced - 27/05/2016 00:11 - Netherlands - Capelle Aan Den Ijssel

Today, I discovered the effect the cream has that my mom gave me. It was for my acne and it worked, in a way. Instead of having a lot of little pimples, I now just have a few gigantic ones. FML

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By ew - 04/10/2009 15:41 - United States

Today, I noticed that my acne has gotten so bad, I can see it out of my peripheral vision. FML

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By FromNL - 25/03/2011 12:22 - Netherlands

Today, I got 2 creams for a skin condition. The one for my face says "Don't expose skin to sun after use of this product". The one for the rest of my body says "This product relies on exposure to the sun". In other words, I have to be outside as much as I can, naked and with a box on my head. FML

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By ultraattitude - 14/06/2012 19:34 - United States

Today, I went to see my dermatologist friend for a free consultation on my terrible acne. During my visit, she said I probably won't be getting any more pimples. Excited, I asked her how she could tell. She replied, "There's no more room for it." FML

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illjusbedamned 0

Wednesday 24 November 2010 9:07

it rubs the lotion on it's skin.

xxViixen 1

Wednesday 24 November 2010 15:32

vitaligo? I've had that since I was 9. it's not even that bad. it's just in some spots you have no pigment. i've had mine for 12 years and mine isn't as bad as some people who've only had it for a year. so I'm lucky!

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LilaBear 1

Wednesday 24 November 2010 9:19

Vitiligo? My 16yo sister's had that ever since she was little and it doesn't bother her. She's got a patch behind each eye, looks like she's got pale eyeshadow on, and she's got a bunch of patches on her legs. I guess it'd be annoying at first but she's over it and doesn't really care.

DrummerBoy21 0

Wednesday 24 November 2010 9:21

I have it too. it's called Vitelego And I just started using a Steroid cream on the spots and taking Vitamin D pills. if this is true then I'd follow my instructions. It's already helping on my hands.

Glenn_Coco 0

Wednesday 24 November 2010 11:40

That's true, vitamin's do help. You should do what he does OP, hopefully it'll help you.

DrummerBoy21 0

Wednesday 24 November 2010 9:23

Vitiligo* (Tired, sorry lol).

coffeekisses 0

Wednesday 24 November 2010 9:23

But they did gave you cream?

Northerntowngirl 0

Wednesday 24 November 2010 9:29

I have had vitilago all my life not a big deal, get over it! ps there is phototherapy treatments now, just google phototherapy plus vitilago!

stitch_book 4

Wednesday 24 November 2010 9:37

they found TWO skin conditions?! that blows, but at least they gave you something for the second condition. and some of the comments above say there are treatments for the first! :D hope things turn out better for you, and FYL for having a lame dermatologist.

jakeisawake 3

Wednesday 24 November 2010 9:38

It's probably some bullshit skin condition to keep you coming back and paying a doctor bill.

Brittneyyyy 7

Wednesday 24 November 2010 10:26

A lot of people here have Vitilago and I've never even heard of it. Skin problems suck, I've dealt with cystic acne off and on for the past 5 years and it really takes a toll on your self esteem when you think people are looking at you because of it. Makeup works wonders though, OP. Good luck :)

Dogbite1313 5

Wednesday 24 November 2010 12:29

Make up will make it worse sometimes, I don't wear make-up at all hardly ever have except mascara. I'm 26 and still deal with acne but I feel more confident that I don't need that to make me pretty.