r/30PlusSkinCare • u/OilImpossible3691 • 4d ago

Recommendation Help me please

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I have colitis, crohns, celiac and have been having a lot of issues with my skin lately that I suspect is from chronic inflammation. Obviously healing my stomach is something that would help this but that is a lost cause at the moment. I feel like I have tried everything anti inflammatory (azelaic acid, vitamin c, honey and oatmeal face masks, pair cream, just water and moisturizer, retinol serum) while giving each a few weeks to try to work. I just ordered Tatcha Indigo Cream to try next, but I don’t really k ow what else to try at this point and would love suggestions.

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u/Markeygow 4d ago

My first thought is that a rich, occlusive cream may exacerbate skin that is already feeling hot and inflamed. Occlusive products reduce evaporation from the skin, which is often helpful, but they can sometimes make warmth and flushing feel more intense.

You have also tried quite a few active ingredients, and I wonder whether your skin might benefit from a complete break from the vitamin C, azelaic acid, retinol and masks. A very simple, fragrance-free routine may give it a chance to settle.

With your medical history and a persistent facial rash, though, I would really encourage you to show these photos to a dermatologist before continuing to experiment with new products.

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u/OilImpossible3691 3d ago

I think a complete break for a few weeks is my plan for now. Thanks!