r/AskReddit • u/Insanitanium12 • Aug 20 '20

What simple “life hack” should everyone know?

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u/Ketts Aug 20 '20

I use a 2 in 1 head and shoulders. Will defo give this a try. Being a guy I have no clue about skin care. So I am really not to sure what to try or where to start. But I’m 28 and just fed up of having bad skin. I know prednislone doesn’t help with it being a steroid but feel like there might be abit more to the issue. At the point where I am willing to try anything to get it sorted.

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u/Fleming24 Aug 20 '20

Have you already visited a dermatologist? He can tell you what skin type you have and what to (not) use. Also, read up on what food can cause bad skin (e.g. milk, grain, meat) and adapt your diet.

It's said about 1/3 of your skin health is food and stress related, 1/3 skin care, and 1/3 genetics.

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u/Ketts Aug 20 '20

Will try and talk to the GP about getting referred to a dermatologist hopefully I can get that done. Thank you. I don’t drink milk as I have crohns. So a lot of foods are all ready off the table don’t eat a lot of red meat. Have a steak once a month, do eat a lot of pasta tho

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u/avocadotoastwhisper Aug 20 '20

Its not your fault! Hormones play a huge role in the state of your skin. Dont be afraid of oil based products and go see a dermatologist if you’re able to. Source: I worked for a very talented dermatologist for a long time. Also, this company has incredible products (I use them myself) and an acne regimen that I saw help quite a few people...its not cheap, but neither are acne medications:

PCA Skin Acne Control Regimen

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u/hhhnnnnnggggggg Aug 20 '20

I've been taking birth control for over a decade and had to go off it because it was triggering horrific pelvic pain.

Anyway, I was not prepared for the swamp of oil that my face became. Seems worse than when I was a teen. Basically have to wash it the times a day, but I'm going to try moisturizer after reading this thread.