[Hijabigirl]

Originally Posted by PhDGirl

Ditto this. You just have to find the appropriate partner who is supportive and doesn't think that a woman's job is her hobby and she still should do all of the house stuff. Some guys want stay at home wives and others don't, which is fine, you need to know what potentials have in mind before you get married . Good luck

yeah alhumdilllah Islamican guys dont represent the real world hahaha.

[thejellymill]

Caramel

Dramarani: Tazorac is for real acne. alhamdulillah I don't have full-blown real acne so it dried out and made my face burn when I put it all over, even for one night, so I started using it as a spot treatment. It would dry out the pimple when I used it 2-3 nights in a row and after that it would shrink down, dry out and go away. A whole tube lasted forever...when it expired and I threw it away it was still about half full. It was nice, I should invest in some more

How much is it without insurance? Even with insurance I had to pay $40

[DramaRani]

Jelly, I called a few a places and depending on whether its the cream or the gel and the obvious size of the tube, it can run between $140 and $170.

[Asvi]

asvi needs to relax.. stress is not good for her. :sigh:

[Asvi]

Originally Posted by DramaRani

Jelly, I called a few a places and depending on whether its the cream or the gel and the obvious size of the tube, it can run between $140 and $170.

wow...that is expensive. maybe a doctor friend/relative can hook you up, by supplying a sample.

[thejellymill]

Originally Posted by DramaRani

Jelly, I called a few a places and depending on whether its the cream or the gel and the obvious size of the tube, it can run between $140 and $170.

Would your dermatologist give you a sample?

[DramaRani]

I don't have a dermatologist right now. I haven't had insurance in over a year. The dermatologist that I did have previously, this really old sweet grandpa-ish type of guy lol, used to give me free samples all of the time. I used to wear my university logo sweatshirt to all of my visits. I'd leave the office with tons of hand creams, face creams, and acne treatment samples etc. Alhumdulillah, with my job, I'm entitled to a full benefits package. I applied and am hoping my benefits start in September iA, iA.

[DramaRani]

Originally Posted by Asvi

wow...that is expensive. maybe a doctor friend/relative can hook you up, by supplying a sample.

Well, I used to work at the clinic. If I *really* want to, I can ask my ex-coworkers to track down some samples. Oh well. I'd really prefer NOT to ask any of my dad's friends for acne treatments. 1. Most of the docs he knows are men. I'd feel really awkward discussing acne treatments with uncles. 2. The doctor aunties my dad knows... yeah... I just don't want to go there with them...

[qudsia]

Originally Posted by DramaRani

Well, I used to work at the clinic. If I *really* want to, I can ask my ex-coworkers to track down some samples. Oh well. I'd really prefer NOT to ask any of my dad's friends for acne treatments. 1. Most of the docs he knows are men. I'd feel really awkward discussing acne treatments with uncles. 2. The doctor aunties my dad knows... yeah... I just don't want to go there with them...

...i don't get it. it's just acne. not like you'd be discussing menstrual cycles or child birthing preferences?

[thejellymill]

Inshallah you'll get that insurance, it's only another month or less right?

[DramaRani]

Originally Posted by qudsia

...i don't get it. it's just acne. not like you'd be discussing menstrual cycles or child birthing preferences?

Sometimes the doctor-patient privilege thing gets thrown straight out the door. Its happened to a couple of people that I know and I'd rather avoid that if I can .

[foozball]

Originally Posted by qudsia

...i don't get it. it's just acne. not like you'd be discussing menstrual cycles or child birthing preferences?

i dunno... the auntie/uncle circle talks too much. i'd be uncomfortable asking an uncle about my dahne. especially in afifas area. afifa, remember when aunties would report to each other when they saw you at the gym?

[thejellymill]

Originally Posted by qudsia

...i don't get it. it's just acne. not like you'd be discussing menstrual cycles or child birthing preferences?

I"m just guessing from past posts but I think DR has had a few encounters with overly critical aunties...I'd be uncomfortable too

[sally]

TAZORAC IS THE MAGIC FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

acutally, it comes in two forms..gel and cream

the gel REALLLLLLYYYYY dries out your face and reddens it...it didnt suit me at all..

the cream is actually pretty good. although, your face will get extra oily during the day if you have the cream applied on at night. i would just use those clean and clear skin blotting paper things a few times a day all over my face and that would take care of it.

but really its tootally worth the magic



i need more magicians in my life who make things disappear like that...sigh.

[DramaRani]

Originally Posted by foozball

i dunno... the auntie/uncle circle talks too much. i'd be uncomfortable asking an uncle about my dahne. especially in afifas area. afifa, remember when aunties would report to each other when they saw you at the gym?

Seriously! I've been told three times by my old doctors to try BC for acne. I've always said no. I'm scared of BC. Anyways, I know if I ever even hinted at an interest in it with the desi aunty docs, they'd spread rumors about me wanting it for pregnancy prevention reasons and not acne control purposes. I'd just like to avoid alllllllll of that...

Originally Posted by thejellymill

I"m just guessing from past posts but I think DR has had a few encounters with overly critical aunties...I'd be uncomfortable too

Exactly.