SamanthaSarube
Vent about a time that you felt embarrassed, ashamed, or frustrated by other’s opinions and commentary on your skin!
CommunityMember8b0435 Member
Not really a vent, but it's frustrating trying to hide a breakout because you know people will look at you like you have a contagious disease.
jquall3 Member
No one had asked me about my skin for many years as I covered it with long sleeves and long pants or leggings/tights. Now that my skin has cleared with rx methotrexate I catch myself as I begin to use the old cover-up gyrations to ensure no skin is exposed. I didn't swim, sun bathe, get in a hot tub or go on overnight outings with girlfriends as so ashamed of my skin condition.
It has taken 3+years to start wearing shorts, leg exposing dresses and skirts and swim suits again.
I did not take showers for a long time as the water hurt my open skin lesions and they itched even more when dried. I cleaned with a washcloth daily. Johnson's baby soap only on private areas. No baths or massages, either
I felt so much shame for so long.
Debbie Philip Community Admin
Best, Debbie - Team Member
Tinker1953 Member
When I worked in fast food and I was told to stay behind the counter so the customers wouldn't see me. My boss asked me if I was contagious. I told her no but was still kept away from customers as much as possible.
SamanthaSarube Community Admin
Tinker1953 Member
CommunityMemberd0c81b Member
Luke warm cold showers not freezing cold shower