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ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Skin looking incredible!!! I’m not ready to share pics yet because, well, it’s very sensitive for me and things are still improving. But trust me, this damage can heal!!!! The Aklief has been centr...

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4 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Another update: Total healing is indeed possible. I’m continuing to use the Aklief and improvement is slow, but definite. Parts of my skin are starting to resemble what they looked like before an...

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4 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Hi there! Checking in again. Improvement is amazing right now. Started using a new topical, in combination with the DUOBRII, called AKLIEF. It’s working wonders. Normal texture and color are r...

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5 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Hey there! Sorry, I haven’t been on here for a long time. I got really discouraged because though I would see initial improvements with the different topicals, nothing was really addressing t...

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5 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Hey guys! Just checking in with another update. Skin is really starting to look good. I started using the TOTAL CERAMIDE cream from Near Skin and it’s really helping with texture. I can see that ...

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5 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Hi everyone! Checking in with an update. The last few months have been hellish but I think I may have found a viable solution. So in my last post I stated that I had seborrheic dermatitis. Wel...

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5 years ago
Texture on Forehead

Does anyone know what this is and how to fix it????

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5 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Right so the Seborrheic Dermatitis was more a result of the damaged skin barrier and altered ph level. So it was not the original problem, but a symptom. I think because my skin had impaired defense...

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

The ketacanazole. It’s an anti fungal so it’s specifically targeting the overgrowth of yeast which is the main problem.

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Hey guys! So skin is continuing to improve.  God it takes a long time.  But it’s getting there.  The sides of my forehead are starting to look ...

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Guys, huge possible discovery. I’m sorry to keep changing things up but I think I may have discovered what the problem is. So for nearly 2 months, I’ve been doing nothing but cleanser at nigh...

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

so I’ve changed my routine up a bit. I went to a dermatologist and he actually gave a name for the condition, something with dermatitis in the name. But it basically meant that my skin was aggravate...

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Hey guys, Check our this post about a damaged moisture barrier. This info is invaluable. And in the author’s response to the first comment, she lists a morning and evening regimen!

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Good luck! I just found that using an occlusive after the hydrating products, like aquaphor, helps trap the moisture in. But don’t overdo it! And Stratia’s Liquid Gold is really good too.

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Sorry guys for not posting in a while. I got a bit discouraged. As I’ve said, there’s progress happening but I’ve just done so much damage. Really exacerbated by sun exposure I’ve realized. And I ...

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Yes definite improvement happening everyday. But as I’ve said before, it’s just taking a very long time!

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Hey guys, checking in with some thoughts. progress is going great. Continuing to dermaroll and apply that Cicalfate stuff, along with emu oil, urea, and I’ve just added hyaluronic acid as well. I...

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Do not wipe sunscreen off. Do not wipe oil off.  Do not wash with water.  Basically do not wash in any way.  I know this sounds counterintuitive, but given our cond...

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

I apply a little emu oil before dermarolling just as a lubricant. You should primarily apply the products after dermarolling.

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

No washing with water or really anything for that matter. You need to let the skin rebuild. Any sunscreen or other products you let just dissolve into your skin. Do not use water. I think this is c...

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Sicastro, I just looked at your pic again and I feel like we’ve got the exact same condition. I really think you need to stop using any products and especially stop putting water on your face. Just ...

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

Any progress anyone???

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6 years ago
Topical Treatments for Skin Texture and Large Pores?

EmilyLane, any results with the Osmosis products???

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

And did you see that doctor yet? What did she say?

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6 years ago
ORANGE PEEL SKIN DISASTER W/ PICTURES

I think you should try dermarolling (w a .5 or .75) and then immediately applying products containing Urea or alpha lipoic acid. My skin looks just like yours. I definitely thinks there’s hope, it ju...

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6 years ago