Then, 2020 happened.

With the onset of COVID-19, my skinbegan mirroring the trash fire happeningout there in the world.

It became overly sebaceous, irritated, and resistant to any of my usual treatments.

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rub a small amount of product on a small area before using it all over).

Then, they prescribed me a new regimen that included three Rx solutions.

I would take doxycycline twice a day.

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I spent one especially gruesome evening crying in bed while Bob FossesThe Little Princeplayed in the background.

After freaking out sufficiently (and chugging Gatorade for some reason?

This pressure was causing migraines, and some of the other side effects Id experienced.

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you better stop taking that immediately.

Now, my main focus has been on repairing andgentlytreating my skin.

Faded was created with skin of color in mind, and I credit its quick-working powers to this fact.

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Then I rubMilks Melatonin Overnight Serum($36) all over my face and pass out.

But these things are improving.

Over-the-counter ingredients may absolutely be sufficient for many people with acne, Dr. Nazarian says.

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BTW: Dermatologists are sharing how COVID-19 related lifestyle changes have impacted skin here

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