I'm so Vain!
by Luke
(Illinois, USA)
I was 17 and self conscious of my acne when I stepped into a tanning bed.
I then got out and, like an idiot, got back in (both times about 5-7minutes), thinking I hadn't had enough.
When I got out I saw the most obvious fake Sunburn in the history of mankind.
The saddest part is now, at 24, I am still pink in the face from the incident. You can still see the dermal burn and rings around my eyes.
My skin never peeled, which is STRANGE. I wish it did! After all, that's a NATURAL defense mechanism.
I am trying IPL treatments that really do very little. All I know is to go through with these treatments, moisturize, avoid stress, and eat very healthy food.
Multiple dermatologists have diagnosed me with rosacea, but I don't think that is correct.
After all, it is a fake burn-a seemingly permanent dermal burn. After all these years my face is still hot and EASILY flares up with stress, embarrassment, or excessive movement (like yawning).
It has a general pink hue, and feels tight and dry.
Isn't this a pathetic story? Hopeless?
If so, I know it's my own fault. I would certainly appreciate some advice, though.
Thanks.
Sun Allergy
Human Skin
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