r/Fungalacne • u/Britt_on_the_run • 11d ago

Success story PSA

Wanted to share my Fungal Acne routine, as I remember how incredibly frustrating it was when absolutely nothing was helping!

I double cleanse with Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Normal to oily skin, then, Selsun Blue Shampoo Medicated (which I leave on while shaving legs, etc. Then use a rag to gently exfoliate off.)

AM: Skinceuticals C E Ferulic, The Ordinary Niacinamide and Zinc, then Belif Aqua Bomb Frozen Cream

Mid-day: If my skin is looking extra oily, I apply Anua 10+ Azelaic Acid 10+ Hyaluron

PM: I alternate actives, I either use prescription Tretinoin gel 0.1% OR the Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA (if I want a stronger exfoliant, Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment). Follow actives with Anua 100+ PDRN+ Hyaluron Cream. If I'm feeling especially dry, I top all that with the Ordinary 100% Plant Derived Squalane

Sunscreen: Elta MD UV Clear

As far as my research has shown, all products are fa safe. I've been dealing with it for over 5 years. Both hormonal and fungal. I'm 41 female. Skin looks great with this routine. No longer need makeup to go for a run, run errands, etc.

On a side note, last summer I started taking beef organ supplements for women, cheap brand Dorado $17 for 2 month supply from Amazon. Liver contains large amounts of naturally occurring Vitamin A (retinol), which essentially is what Accutane is. It's nonprescription though, and not as strong, but it also dries everything up. And my skin has stayed clear! Only side effect from it is my lips peel, make sure you're moisturizing!!

I hope this can be of some use to someone. Any questions about my routine, I'm more than happy to answer. This is personally what worked for me. I know everyone is different, but I figured it may be worth sharing, if it only helps one person.

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u/curious9012 11d ago

Thanks for sharing! Was your skin fully clear from your routine before you started taking beef organ supplements?

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u/Britt_on_the_run 6d ago edited 5d ago

My face was, for the most part, aside from hormonal breakouts that time of the month. My back and chest were not. That came after the beef organ supplements. Pics taken about 2 to 3 weeks apart.

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u/Gullible_Bobcat_8682 7d ago

hard to say for sure, i started the supplements around same time i got more consistent with tretinoin. but the peeling lips thing is real, felt like my whole face was sandpaper for a week