Elecon (Steroid) ruined skin..for Au... 
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Hi Aunty..(And to anyone who has advice)..
I have read your previous reesponses to members' issues and concerns, andI have found it very very helpful for myself.. I now know the vitamins I am deficient in and plan to make some serious changes..
I have had exzema since I was very young and I am now 25. I actually had it for years before it was officialy diagnosed because at the time it wasn't as common I guess. Before I believe it was known as a "no no" to apply topical steroids to the skin I was given Elecon for my severe breakouts. While I was told to use it sparingly, at a young age I didn't know to not use it on my face.
Betweeen the ages of 19 and 22 I moved to Bermuda where I suffered a few breakouts but not too many at all. To remedy them ofcourse I used elecon. I moved back to NYC where I am currently residing and I had immediate flare-ups in my skin.. I attributed it to the change in environment and went to see a doctor. She prescribed an experimental medicine which only made it worse. I later went to a dermatologist who said I had Rosacea, because i had broken blood vessels on my face.. I used his medicine along with protopic that he prescribed which also did not work.
I started to use products form Origin which just cleared up my face...I no longer use any type of medication when I breakout. Right now I am doing a Master Cleanse, after which I intend to do a Liver Cleanse, followed by a healthy hopefully Raw Food Diet...
I am currently 21 days strong on the Master cleanse, and my skin does look relatively better... what I have noticed over the psat couple of years is that as a result to the over usage of elecon, my skin has thinned, and I miss my supple, elastic skin. I feel at my age my skin should be in a better condition and I was wondering aside from what I am deciding to do in terms of diet if there are any other steps I can take to "reverse" the effects of that medicine...
I appreciate any advice, and I apologize if my story seemed too lengthy just wanted to give you background.
Thanks so Much!!
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- Re: Elecon (Steroid) ruined skin..fo... aunty
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MoreThis is a reply to # 7,336Hello,
It seems that you've found a good skin care line for your face; nonetheless, there are some additional things that you can do to improve the health of your skin and repair the damage caused. I checked out the Origin brand of products to get a sense of what you were feeding the skin with product; and if anything, what may be lacking from the product. I liked the ingredient content of the Origin skin care and noticed that a great deal of focus is placed on skin rehydration and protection from free radical damage. What I noticed was lacking, and that would help in the repair and restoration of the skin cells, was an intense focus on vitamins A, C, D, & E in the product ingredient. Specifically, vitamin C enhances the synthesis of collagen (a natural protein that strengthens structural support and skin resilience). Vitamin E also helps in the repair, restoration & regeneration of skin cells. Initially I was going to suggest that you purchase vitamin E oil to apply to the skin along with your current skin care regimen. However, and because of the importance of the other vitamins mentioned, I want to refer you to another skin care line that I've personally used for my face.
Forever Spring has a line of skin care products that I fell in love with years ago. My personal recommendations are the Collagen Skin Quencher, the Gingseng Facial Feed, and the Ginseng & Vitamin C intensive Complex. Any of these three products will work to replenish, repair, and restore skin cell damage. Visit the website and take a look at the ingredient listing of each of these particular facial creams. To pick one for you to go with, I suggest the Ginseng & Vitamin C Intensive Complex. Here is the website for your reference: http://www.foreverspring.com
aunty
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- Thank you Hidden Username
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This is a reply to # 7,339Thanks Aunty
I appreciate your advice as always.. I checked out th websiye,a nd as soona I can, I will give those products a try, in the mean time I will start using some vitamin E.
Thanks again!
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- Re: Elecon (Steroid) ruined skin..fo... johng
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This is a reply to # 7,336I had a very similar experience with long term steroid use on my face growing up. just last year i radically changed my diet, did 21 liver flushes, kidney cleanses, colon cleanses... the whole deal. afterwards, my body started to heal areas that it probably had given up on before, including around my eyes where the skin was thin and plasticy as a result of the steroids. loads of pus and gunk came out of my eyes, all around my eyes broke out in horrible eczema... but this time, i recognized it for what it was, a healing reaction, and didn't run for the drugs.
it has taken almost a year, but my old skin is almost back. i tried many things, but what helped most (besides diet and cleansing) was jason aloe cream, with a bit of sweet almond oil. it took a long time, but recovering from steroid damage does take time.
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This is a reply to # 7,340Thanks Johng,
As horrible as the experience is , its good to know someone can relate. I really enjoyed Aunty's advice, so I am going to give the products she suggested a try, but I will also try the Almond oil because I have have heard of that in regards to exzema b4.. Thank you!- Re: Thanks johng
19 y
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This is a reply to # 7,342Aunty gives some great advice. And i think she would agree with when i say that the stuff you puton your skin is of temporary benefit. if you really want to heal, you have to do it from the inside.
John- Re: Thanks Hidden Username
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This is a reply to # 7,344Hey John..
I definitely agree..in my novel of an explanation I mention that I am currently on the Master Cleans; I intend to do a liver cleanse, when I finish, and I hope to adjust my diet to that of a Raw foodist... Because of Aunty's previous responses to various questionsa, I also know which vitamins I am deficient in so I intend to make that focal point as well..
Thanks for your concern, and advice!- Re: Thanks johng
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This is a reply to # 7,346glad to give it. re the liverflushes... one is usually just the beginning. if you are going to do it, you should do it until you stop getting stones. it took me 20+ flushes to get there.
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This is a reply to # 7,349Not to be gross but I was reading on it; Can you explain, how you exactly measure your stones, and what time period do you allow before yo do it again?
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