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I hadn’t even considered that. How did you tell it was fake? 😫

Hi! PCOS is a bit complicated to diagnose, there's no specific 'test' - I was told I might have PCOS last year because I had some of the symptoms (abnormal hormones and acne), but I recently got my hormones checked again and they seem to have normalised. So I'm not really sure anymore!

Hi there! As long as it's not keloidal/raised, it works great for scars!

@@BanishTVwhat about red marks from picking at my skin from months ago

On 20 mg now! 😄 And I think the plan is that I’ll just stay at 20 mg for the rest of my course

Hey! Personally I’m going to wait until I’m finished accutane to start up micro needling again, since it’s not recommended to microneedle while on accutane. Good luck! :)

Hi there! It would be best to microneedle after 6 months off from accutane to avoid any negative skin reaction.

Thanks for watching! The updates will keep coming - slowly but surely... Not sure about your experience but I definitely think the purging stage is more drawn out when on a lower dose. Hang in there friend!! :)

Hey! Banish recommends you should replace it after every 10 uses, since the needles can become blunt after this amount of use :)

Thank you for your kind words x

I have a question. Can I use Retinol ad a spot treatment on a cystic acne?

@@nikkosr888 yes!

hi, i have a questin , i have used lactic acid before bu havent really done anyhting to my skin in past 6 month like no chemicals, now can i start directly ordinary 0.5 percent retinol, i have already bought it and now confused

@@siiyuo1122 yes! Whenever you want to do a chemical peel, just take a week break from retinol then a few days after the peel you can continue. Thats If it’s a light peel. If it’s a medium peel which you wouldn’t be doing yourself anyways you would be going to a specialist for that then you would need three weeks off retinol :)

Why would you suggest to start slow? I had never used any kind of skincare products. I started using a cleanser, Alkief (trifarotene) and an moisturizer every evening and i think it’s working fine. Some mornings when i wake up i have some skin flakes, but no so bad.

Haha yep... Didn't think I'd be back on it! But such is life. I've just finished my second month - definitely still purging but I think it's starting to slow down a bit... Good luck starting!! I hope your experience goes well! :D

Thank you, definitely the right advice to share! However, I’d already been a retinol user before trying this so 1% was perfect for someone like me. Also, I only used 1-2 times per week not every day 😃 I’d love to hear how you’re finding the 5% strength

No matter how long you’ve been using retinol, 5% is diabolical! You may think it’s fine because your skin is not reacting to it but the long-term effects aren’t good. I doubt whatever retinol you’re using actually has 5% in there. It might just be on the label but I highly doubt that’s the actual percentage in the product. Can’t imagine anyone using 5% retinol with no reactions. I’m an aesthetician.

​​@@chaeguevara I think she meant .5 hahahaha 5% could have massacred her skin

@@noticeme4846 gotta be🤣

Or it might be the retinol itself. Retinol in some cases first couple of weeks has worse effects like skin flaking, acne etc..

Hey! I've found a great dermatologist this time who supported my decision not to go back on hormonal birth control (so that we can tell once my acne has cleared due to accutane, instead of the effects of hormonal BC). It's still a requirement for doctors to ensure their patients are preventing pregnancy while taking accutane, which is why most derms ask their patients to be on at least one form of hormonal BC. But I'm happy to have found a doctor that listens, and she was happy for me to take a more non-conventional, non-hormonal route!

No,2-3 times a week

It’s really frustrating right?! You never imagine having to go back on it when you complete the first round 😫 Hopefully this second round does the trick for you too!! xx

Currently, I'm not using any active ingredients for acne scarring (my skin is way too sensitive on accutane!). But I'm using gentle and nourishing products like organic rosehip seed oil and the cosrx snail mucin to support skin healing. I have lots of other videos on my channel reviewing products specifically for acne scarring - microneedling, retinols, AHA/BHA products. And a video all about "how I fade acne scars", check it out - th-cam.com/video/CbAvlnqd5ss/w-d-xo.htmlsi=41u1oxm0hXjlpZRi. Hope this helps! :)

It will, definitely. I feel you. I am currently on my 8th month. Started with 20 mg as well, now I’m on 40. My skin was at it’s worse at 2 weeks. Then it only got better and better. It’s important to take them with food containing a proper amount of fat. No salicylic acid cleanser or other products containing harsh ingredients, please don’t repeat my mistake. A healthy skin barrier is crucial. Use the gentlest cleanser at night (in the morning I just wash my face just with room temperature water. It definitely made a difference for my skin’s health). And a mineral sunscreen for intolerant skin, since chemical sunscreens are too harsh. My skin was turning all red and burning after I was applying a chemical one. Be patient and treat your skin with compassion and care ❤️

Important point: do not use oil cleanser (aka hydrophilic oil) to remove your makeup. It will damage your skin’s barrier. Use micellar water instead (I find the one from Bioderma Sensibio H2O really friendly to my skin), followed by a gentle cleanser (La Roche Posay H Iso-Biome is well tolerated with isotretinoin), and a moisturizer (the one from the same series La Roche Posay H Iso-Biome is great)

Totally agree with @alexandrinaneghin6744 - it will get better!! Your best skin is awaiting you, and it will be worth the wait. Hang in there! :)

@@alexandrinaneghin6744 I am also using bioderm one

Surgery?lol its just couple laser sessions will be perfect,already did that and satisfied

or a couple chemical peels which are cheap. And most surgeries are painless and not TOO expensive unless you're in the US xD

Thank you so much for your lovely comment - happy new year to you too! x

Thanks for sharing your experience! :)

I was using it once every 1-2 weeks! Sometimes only once a month depending on how my skin was doing

@@BriannaJane thank you so much! 🥰

I have mix of ice pick, round, box like scars on my face. I purchased dermastamp for microneedling. What should be used: 1. before stamping to clean dermaroller/dermastamp and face? 2. same day on face after stamping/microneedling session? 3. next day onwards after the stamping/microneedling session? 4. Can we use Retinol/Tretinoin, Vit c, Hyaluronic acid, Glycolic acid, icing, collagen supplement etc. next day onwards after dermarolling/microneedling? Please recommend generic products instead of something that I can get only with a certain brand. You can suggest the brand along with the generic product. Thanks in advance (: @@katlene6536

I'm so glad - thank you! x

This is very insightful and I do agree that diet plays a big role. But I have tried all sorts of anti-acne diets in the past to no effect. For me at least, diet plays a minimal role in regulating my hormones and therefore symptoms (I.e., acne). But thank you for your advice! :)

@@BriannaJane Did you try this specific diet? Might be worth your time to try it. 60 days isn't that big of a commitment compared to possibly actually reverse the acne, yeah? If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. Just be ready to go through sugar withdrawals during the first week or so. It's like suddenly cutting out caffeine or nicotine - expect headaches, low energy, intense cravings, etc for a week or so. After that, you should notice rapid improvement to many of your symptoms.

Thank you for your support!! Wow you’re doing amazingly - I hope you’re loving your results. We’ve got this 💪

Thanks Kate - you too! Have a happy new year 🥳

Combination-oily and acne-prone :)

It might be that it just loses efficacy over time, but as long as the formula doesn’t seem expired or contaminated and you’re not having a reaction I think it should be fine!