Oh yes. I know about the topical steroids. I always make sure I have a tube available.
My daughter’s situation did not get better until I took matters in my own hands and ordered books and began to read. Doctors tend to have the attitude that they know best and you shouldn’t question why they are prescribing a treatment (I do not mean to offend any of my Sorors or Sisterfriends in medicine).
Doing research is true for any situation. I found this REALLY great book on hair care and it has been my Hair Care Bible. I ordered it from Amazon.com. It is The Black Woman's Guide to Beautiful, Healthier Hair in 6 Weeks! by Carolyn Gray. It gives step by step directions. I went from afraid to wash and comb my own hair (because of breakage) to losing hair only through normal shedding. I must say it required a dramatic change in my habits. Since March I have not blow-dryed or hot curled/flat ironed my hair. And I don’t let my beautician do those things either.
Back to the general topic of skin care, 6 years ago I went to the Dermatologist and I haven’t looked back. Yes, the prescriptions are expensive, but I love the results. Initially I was given Benzamycin, Retin-A, Melanex (for blemishes), and Hydrocotizone (2.5%) so that I would not have a reaction to all that other stuff! Now, I only use Retin-A and I don’t use it that regularly. Retin-A has another benefit – it reduces wrinkles! One note on Benzamycin, if you don’t need it I wouldn’t advise using it. It is benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin. Erythromycin is an antiobotic and it will make you grow more resistant acne strains which will be harder to treat.
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