DAY TWENTY-FOUR

I’ve been back on 5-a-day for 2 and a half days now and my skin is a lot calmer. I still have stubborn patches on my arms and lower back though, and a new bit on my… beard line?! Also, my forehead is flaking again which...

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DAY TWENTY-TWO

Yesterday I was naughty… I went to my friend’s birthday celebrations at the royal polo and wore a full face of makeup all day (and gawtdamnit I felt fantastic). Here’s a pic of me and my bestie Tom who will likely be a...

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DAY TWENTY

Last night was a success! I drank G&Ts all night and didn’t feel itchy at all. At one point my arms got a little hot but after 3 minutes of rolled up sleeves they felt normal again. For the first time in months, the...

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DAY NINETEEN

My skin is still a little rough and scaly following yesterday’s mini-flare, but my itch is virtually gone. I emailed Dr Aron last night and got a reply this morning confirming that my bruising is most likely...

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DAY EIGHTEEN

Hmmm, I feel as though things are heading backwards again. I’m only just starting to work out my triggers (when your skin is covered in angry red rashes all the time, coming in contact with a trigger will go unnoticed,...

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DAY FOURTEEN

My skin is healing so much that the amount of emollient I’m putting on the healthy skin is giving me spots. I have spots all over my body and I’m happy about it. Yes indeed. To get rid of the staph infection effectively...

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DAY ELEVEN

Life is good! I’m down from 5 applications of Dr Aron’s cream a day to 4 now. My skin is still clear apart from my forehead and the itchiness on my legs. I’ve found I’m getting pustules on my forearms and forehead...

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DAY SEVEN

Wow, what a difference a week makes. I feel like my life is back on track. Today I wore a crop top and short-shorts. Last week the idea would have been impossible. My itch is subsiding most places, but I’ve found...

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DAY FOUR

GUESS WHAT?! LAST NIGHT I ONLY BLOODY WENT AND SLEPT THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH TO THE MORNING! This hasn’t happened since January. I cannot express how much joy I am feeling at such a simple thing that most toddlers achieve...

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DAY THREE

Today was my first day at work without make up. Deep breath. I timed it wonderfully so that my first meeting happened to involve the entire company. I’d rather everyone see my warped face at once and only have to endure...

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DAY ONE

I began my treatment with Dr Aron this morning, and have now put on 3 applications out of 5 for the day. No major differences really, but I wasn’t expecting a miracle cure. My current skin situation...

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