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Are there any dermatologist or people who know quite a lot about skin care in general who can help me with my skin problems

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I'm not an expert but I do know a lot about skin
Original post by Mathwixx
Are there any dermatologist or people who know quite a lot about skin care in general who can help me with my skin problems

My dad is a dermatologist/skin specialist :smile:
I don't have much knowledge about this, but my gp told me he didn't much like the idea of moisturisers on skin and I think that's because the skin can't breathe.
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Original post by aciana
I don't have much knowledge about this, but my gp told me he didn't much like the idea of moisturisers on skin and I think that's because the skin can't breathe.

It's because certain moisturisers and moisturising shower gels can penetrative too deeply through the dermis and cause irritation.
Original post by aciana
I don't have much knowledge about this, but my gp told me he didn't much like the idea of moisturisers on skin and I think that's because the skin can't breathe.

I can't imagine a GP saying this - regular moisturisers are the main treatment for eczema...
Original post by aciana
I don't have much knowledge about this, but my gp told me he didn't much like the idea of moisturisers on skin and I think that's because the skin can't breathe.

Moisturiser is good though. It literally nourishes* the skin + drinking water
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Original post by Anonymous
I can't imagine a GP saying this - regular moisturisers are the main treatment for eczema...

As I've said at post #7, certain ones are a problem. My GP told me to avoid Dove so as not to make my eczema worse.
Original post by Surnia
As I've said at post #7, certain ones are a problem. My GP told me to avoid Dove so as not to make my eczema worse.

Yes, heavily scented ones are a bad idea but that doesn't defy my point.
Don’t moisturise after washing your face, just some Vaseline on the lips :tongue:
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Original post by Dunya
Don’t moisturise after washing your face, just some Vaseline on the lips :tongue:

Exactly. You don't need a 10 pound Nivea moisturiser when you can just put some 2 pound vaseline on. But nobody will tell you about these small things, cuz profits right?
Original post by A_J_B
Exactly. You don't need a 10 pound Nivea moisturiser when you can just put some 2 pound vaseline on. But nobody will tell you about these small things, cuz profits right?


It’s not about the money. People just over do it with the 22 step night time skincare routine, really unnecessary.
Original post by Dunya
It’s not about the money. People just over do it with the 22 step night time skincare routine, really unnecessary.

This!! There’s cheap skincare products that are better than some high end ones since they contain no harmful ingredients like alcohol.
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Original post by 5hyl33n
I am not a skin specialist but I use Clearasil. It’s really good, although I have to keep on using it everyday and can be quite expensive.


Used that and it caused my spots to disappear on my forehead however they are dark scars there now
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Original post by studyr
I'm not an expert but I do know a lot about skin


Would you now how to remove acne scars
If its acne I can give some advice but it'll always end in seeing your doctor either way. If you live in the UK, it's free... so.
Original post by Mathwixx
Would you now how to remove acne scars


It depends on the scarring. There's different types.
Here's a really great article: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/acne-scarring/

Most people I know with severe (pitted/ice pick) scars opt for laser. But there is also chemical peel masks which can help with less severe scarring - you would need to see a cosmetologist who would determine which peel if any is ok to use on your skin. It's best to speak to your dermatologist about all of these things before doing them, they will run you through all the options best and safest for your skin.
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Original post by Zzzzzzz17
My dad is a dermatologist/skin specialist :smile:


Original post by ZombieTheWolf
It depends on the scarring. There's different types.
Here's a really great article: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/acne-scarring/

Most people I know with severe (pitted/ice pick) scars opt for laser. But there is also chemical peel masks which can help with less severe scarring - you would need to see a cosmetologist who would determine which peel if any is ok to use on your skin. It's best to speak to your dermatologist about all of these things before doing them, they will run you through all the options best and safest for your skin.


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This is my fore head and my chin and I don’t know how to fade it Away,

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