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Leonasoun- I have met someone with terrible laser damage. I don't believe in lasers at all. I think they cause immense damage. I don't know if it is the same mechanism as steroids, but I think it is s...

V- Could you ask your derm if SPRS works on indented scars (like pock marks) and lines? Thanks so much and please keep me updated.

That's great! Do you feel your skin is getting thicker?

Hi, do you mean your skin was tearing? That is awful if that is the case. I'm not doing dermaroller. I find my skin doesn't heal now....takes forever and scars, so I am afraid to do something that wil...

My skin became really textured (rough with lines) and open pores. Is yours smoother? ps What do you mean by skin "lunging"? Do you mean it was sagging? I am very happy that this is working for you.

Thanks, V! I am so glad she sees an improvement in your skin. Do you? I wonder if dermarolling would be as good as Fraxel. I don't like the idea of lasers on my skin personally. Keeping hopeful for b...

V- I am phoning Moscow on Monday. I wanted to ask if your skin burns when you drink alcohol? Has your burning still stopped? How is your skin now?

I used Dr. Fukaya's hyaluronic lotion and he even messaged me. I think it is good for epidermal atrophy and the sensitivity/burning due to steroids, but not for our issues. I hear you. My family all a...

V- When you say there are no more changes in the skin, does that mean you have you stopped seeing any improvement? Is it still red or is a more normal colour returning? You likely had damage to your s...

Retin-a will do nothing for steroid atrophy. It is dermal and is caused by the disruption of the ability of fibroblasts to proliferate, which leads to dermal atrophy, a stark decline in collagen, a fr...

One more question....Did your derm think the two injections would be enough? Did she say you might need more?

Did they inject around the eyes? Did your derm say that the steroid damages the skin outside where you apply it? Is Moscow hard to get around? I am just looking for places with English-speaking doctor...

V- Thank you for this! I looked into the SPRS therapy and it looks very good. Much like LaViv. What I like is that they do an assessment of your fibroblasts beforehand to see how well they will prolif...

Thank you so much, V! I guess I just want to ask where the LaViv lab is that she gets the fibroblasts from. I know there are some doing this in Germany and I believe the Ukraine. I don't think it is "...

V- were you able to email or talk to your derm?

I used the steroid from Sept. to Dec. 2012. I've had no further atrophy since, but the skin is a mess as is the muscular structure and fat in my face. Nightmare.

Absolutely my skin is like paper. I definitely have fat atrophy and muscle atrophy. God, I am so sorry this has happened to anyone else. You can likely get a fat injection to help with that. I am goin...

Hi, I am not sure what you mean by "glitter"? Can you describe what you mean? Is the dimple an indented scar on your face?

A hole????

Hi Vzhik, my skin is exactly the same. It is as though moisturizer does not sink into the skin. I tried some half-hearted dermarolling myself, but that was before I knew about the steroid....I spent a...

Mine are the same. Large pores, textured skin. What do you mean by they seem not to work?

Vzhik- Did you also find your pores enlarged/scarred and skin texture changed along with the atrophy? I am really hoping this works for you.

Mine skin is the same. It is NOT your fault. It is the derm's fault. They are supposed to know about skin. Betamethasone should never be used on the face, and steroids should not be used for rosacea. ...

Thank you so much. I wanted to ask you a few questions. If you'd rather not answer, that is fine. May I ask why you used the Bethamethasone on your face for so long, and if it was continuous use over ...

Vzhik- Can you please give your derm's name? LaViv has become very expensive in the US and many derms/doctors are no longer using it due to this. Thanks, Jennie