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Originally posted by Mark

hi everyone on saturday i will be turning 15. And I'm asking for only 2 things an excercise bike. And appointments for V-beam long pulsed dye laser treatments. Can somebody please tell me how expensive it is. If I really want enough treatments to get rid of my keratosis pilaris rubra faciei problems. Please it was a terrible day today I don't mean to complain. But I've never felt so low, everythings going wrong everybody was mean today. Even my teacher pointed out my red face today. Then i was flushed for a long time cause i was nervous all day. You know i really realized something this year though. You can wish and wish and wish that it never happened to you but until you face it and say yes I have skin problems. You must be realistic yes you can treat it and really improve it. But for the time being there is no cure. I've realized that nothing comes easy, you can't glide through life expecting to have everything made and fit for you. just think maybe god doesn't want you to be a perfectly beautiful person on the outside. To protect you from some of the sick things out there in our world rapists. etc.. Many of us are beautiful on the inside Kp or not. i'm sorry if what i'm saying is not logical I just want to help everybody so much. And here i say the word(wish. I wish i could post a message to all of you people 1 day and say I've found a cure. That is my goal everyone whether I'm 15 or not. I am willing to stay inside researching this topic rather then going out and partying with my friends. Because I know 1 day it will pay off. Please somebody answer me this question How can i set up a pulsed dye laser appointment please I'm desperate.
God bless all you people I'm sorry you have this a little skin problem that holds us back from many gorgeous things because we're self conscious. Just remember though it could be alot lot lot worse. My grandpa was diagnosed with cancer. And through Christ my god and saviour. He was baptised and reborn. And through God his cancer was healed head to toe. Keep praying even if you are a christian are not. beautiful things may happen to you I know it's changed my life. God bless all of you. amen

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Originally posted by Dave

seriously dude i've got the same thing as you i have it all over my upper arms, upper back, and the worst of course is all over my cheeks. I started using the sulfur soap and benzoyl and carmol about a week ago and my arms and upper back are already perfectly smooth, and the dots are fading fast. I tried using the same procedure on my face, but it only irritated it more so i stopped. I know exactly what you mean--when somebody says something in school or you're just too self-conscious it gets SO MUCH worse cuz you're flushing the whole time. During this past summer, I paid absolutely no attention to my kp whatsoever and it improved soo much (maybe it was because i wasn't even washing my face?). I looked better than ever before and along with a tan and losing 20 lbs i was feeling great too. It changed my personality around other people drastically and the girls at my summer job who'd never seen me before actually thought i was hot and gave me their numbers haha. However, summer is over and from throwing all these products on my face, my tan has been washed away along with a lot of my self-confidence. For such a stress-related disorder like rubra faceii, school is by far the toughest place to be--but that's no reason to sacrifice your social life and not party with your friends. That's what helps relieve the majority of my stress and since i've got such great friendships with so many people, i almost never encounter a comment at school--maybe once a month or something. Anyway, i hope i helped, and from now on i think i might just try to ignore the facial aspect of kp altogether cuz that's what seems to help the most. As for the laser treatment, if you have the means to get it without going too much out of your way, i say go for it, but until then just take a deep breath, keep hydrated, and work out or something-- i figured if i'm struggling to fix my skin problem, why not build myself a bangin body in the process? Hope i helped man

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Originally posted by Kim r

Hey Mark- happy early birthday! sorry i don't have any info on Pulse Laser treatments since it is something I have not looked into, but I do have one bit of advice... GO PARTY IT UP WITH YOUR FRIENDS!!!!! I think it is great that you want to research this disease and learn all you can. I too pray that one day we will have a cure but don't stop your life over it. Albeit you are wise for your age, however, you are still just 15 and should be doing all the things a 15 year old is supposed to be doing. Trust me, it seems like 15 was only a couple of years ago to me and let me put it this way- when I was 15 you were not even a sparkle in your mom's eyes yet! Time flies by kiddo. Go out and HAVE FUN! You have your whole adult life to be serious. My advice to you is 'balance'. Do not let KP consume your youth. It is sooo not worth it. Balance your time wisely because there is something that KP can't take away and that is the unbelievable freedom you have being young.
Keep the faith my friend, and don't let the ignorance of others get you down. You will come across many different kinds of people in your life, both good and bad. What matters most is who you are and how you feel about yourself. God will take care of the rest in time. One day He will let you see why things are the way they are. Til then, cherish and enjoy the life He has given you and Live It Up!
Happy Bday once again!

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Originally posted by Rob

Don't despair Mark, I can very much relate to what you are going through. My kprf has been so aggravating these past few weeks, it makes me wonder how i've lasted two years with this thing before finally deciding I can't live with it anymore. I have been pretty much avoiding going out as best I can, the combination of the weather(it is cold and windy here in Ithaca), and the stress I've been feeling has made my kprf infinitely worse. It feels like everywhere I go people are staring at me, pointing and laughing.My social anxiety problem of course makes things worse. I too have had peers remark that my face is red, to which I just mutter something and turn my face away.
Even so, I do have hope.I have an appointment for a consultation with a laser surgeon early next month, and am hoping for the best.The few weeks between now and then are going to be agonizing, i'm sure. I think i'm going to try out dermablend, just so I can keep my sanity. I pretty much feel dead lately, but have faith that i will be better off someday. I wish you the best mark, and i reccomend you seek out a laser surgeon in your area who has experience with PDL's. Don't be like me and spend two years of your life in misery, hoping this condition will heal itself.

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Originally posted by txmaggie

Hi Dave! I was wondering if you could post how you use your products. If you could give me the precise steps, I mean EXACTLY how you use your stuff (lol). I'd love to try your daily regime. It sounds like it has helped your skin smooth out quite a bit. Thanks so much.