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Dermarolling / Microneedling / Re: Dermarolling the remnants of cystic acne

« on: June 21, 2013, 10:34:16 AM »

Tomas - It was pure luck that I discovered the link with gluten. After treatment with Accutane my acne successfully cleared up. Coincidentally, I never ate much wheat based products. My acne remained fairly dormant for 6 months after treatment with an occasional spot or cyst. Then one weekend I went to visit a friend and the foodstuffs consisted of bagels, hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches and beer for two whole days. Within 48 hours I had severe patches of cysts on parts of my body and a breakout on my face. I suspected wheat was the cause and my doctor was able to confirm a gluten sensitivity.
In short, I first cut out all wheat from my diet and the acne improved. I then went fully gluten-free and the problem improved still further.

With regard to the Retirides cream - I suspect the product I was originally given was a lower % than the one I'm using now.

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Dermarolling / Microneedling / Re: Dermarolling the remnants of cystic acne

« on: June 20, 2013, 12:20:22 PM »

I've received my products and and am in the preparation phase before I start dermarolling. The retirides cream 0,05% is proving to be really effective.

I previously had retinol-A cream prescribed by my doctor and it proved to be useless, but the retirides is really working. I have a few old cystic lumps on my skin which need to calm down before I start rolling. I've noticed that after 4 days the lumps have really reduced and there is minimal discolouration. I put the tiniest amount on the lumps every day and apply cream to the rest of my face in a very thin layer ever 3 days. I've had no negative reactions at all. Very pleased indeed and the product is clearly gluten-free, as you said Sarah.

Posting this in case anyone else out there has cystic acne and thinks, as I did, that Retinol-A creams are pointless - this Retirides 0,05% cream is working well on my skin and may be worth a go.

I will be trying my first 'rolling' in about a weeks time.

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Dermarolling / Microneedling / Re: Dermarolling the remnants of cystic acne

« on: June 03, 2013, 06:41:50 AM »

I also have cystic acne. Luckily the cysts are small and once they have gone (4-6 weeks) the main scarring is discolored skin rather than large indents. Because my acne is caused by gluten intolerance it is an on-going problem. The main areas affected are jaw line and chin, occasionally the cheeks.  So I wanted to ask if I can dermaroll when I have an outbreak?

I don't take any medication for my acne, I simply treat my skin very gently - wash with oilatum soap, cleanse with rose water and apply coconut oil at night. Daytime I wear a  sun screen and a light foundation which do not contain gluten ingredients. 4 years ago when the acne first became severe (prior to gluten being diagnosed as the route cause) I was on a course of Accutane. It improved the acne and had no detrimental affect on my skin, but within months of completing the course, the acne was back.  Apart from the acne I consider my skin to be in good order, normal/slightly greasy and slightly aging (I'm 44)   

I am considering a 1mm roller to assist the facial skin in general and a single needle for old deeper scars - does this sound right? Or should I go for the 1.5 mm roller, given that whilst on this program I would like to manage the natural aging effects too and promote collagen production?

Also are the cream products - Tretoin and Infadolin free of gluten ingredients? 

Ps I have attached a photo - this is 4 weeks after a mild outbreak and the cysts have gone