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I’m 36 and I’ve had a red ring around my nose for years. It’s more pronounced at certain times. Sometimes my nose in general is also quite red. I was diagnosed with mostly the blush rosacea type by derm which is apparently “very difficult to treat.” I tried Rhofade cream and brimonidine gel, neither of which are particularly helpful. I use sunscreen religiously. I asked for an rx for azaleic acid which I haven’t tried yet, but I was cautioned that this is more helpful for acne-type rosacea with bumps and doesn’t usually do too much for the redness. I’m at a loss.

I work with some really difficult people at my new job (several months in now). It’s affecting patient care and my mental health. These colleagues (back office staff) act very differently when leadership isn’t around. For context, this is a new gen peds practice opening up multiple offices. The mission and vision of working with medically underserved kiddos is fantastic. Leadership frequently talks about building a positive work culture, liking where you work, and being open to feedback from the ground level.

I’m considering approaching leadership about the tension in the office because they have zero idea what’s going on. I’m conflicted. I don’t think I would lose my job, but I also don’t want to stir the pot. Anyone been in a similar situation?

Is there a faster IPL out there than the one I’m using? The whole process takes an incredibly long time and I find it hard to commit to that, even if effective. I’ve been using the JOVS X 3-in-1 IPL Hair Removal Device since 2024 (previously used Braun).

Looking for a drag show the Sunday before Labor Day. Think I can find one?

I originally posted photos but deleted my post because I got worried about my photos being online.

Anyway, I’m 25 days post op and I’m kind of freaking out. I underwent an open rhino with lateral osteotomies. My surgeon said to expect to be 80% healed at 1 month, but my nose is still really swollen…that or it’s just big. It’s gradually improving but the size is not at all what I envisioned my nose to look like from left to right. I already took a 6 day steroid course. My post-op appt is next Thursday, hoping for steroid shots then.

Trying to draft this post while being mindful of the rules.

I was prescribed 1 mg tirz through Maximus Tribe. It arrived in their branded “microdose” vial. I am still in the process of titrating (currently at 1.75 mg, may go up more, I don’t know). My doctor said it was cool to titrate, but we only get one consult visit.

I’d like a vial that will allow me to titrate freely but stay within the microdose range of <2.5 mg.

Normal BMI. Prediabetes range, FMH diabetes.

Prefer telehealth over gray. Gray scares me.

Thoughts? I just don’t know where to begin.

Trying to draft this post while being mindful of the rules.

I was prescribed 1 mg tirz through Maximus Tribe. It arrived in their branded “microdose” vial. I am still in the process of titrating (currently at 1.75 mg, may go up more, I don’t know).

I’d like a vial that will allow me to titrate freely but stay within the microdose range of <2.5 mg.

Normal BMI. Prediabetes range, FMH diabetes.

Prefer telehealth over gray.

Thoughts? I just don’t know where to begin.

I always have a red ring around my nose. This has been the case for years. I also often have a red nose in general. My derm diagnosed me with rosacea and prescribed Rhofade cream. I don’t feel it has been particularly effective. Thoughts?

Not asking for medical advice, just curious if anyone else has a similar experience.

I skipped one shot week of compounded tirz April 9th for my surgery and since then, I don’t feel like it is working like it was for quieting my food noise.

While I usually take 1.5 mg every Thursday, I mixed things up the last week of April since I felt like it had worn off. I took 0.25 mg on Tuesday, April 28th and 1.25 mg on Thursday, April 30th. It’s hard to say if this really did much.

I’m thinking about increasing to 1.75 mg total. But I feel like it’s worn off in general, so I don’t want to wait until Thursday. I’d like to do 0.25 mg today (Monday, May 3rd) and my usual 1.5 mg on my shot day Thursday (Thurs, May 7th). Or should I do 0.5 mg today and 1.25 mg Thursday?

What do you guys think?

My individual NSO occurrence policy renewal is $4500 in FL! Context: PNP at pediatrician’s office.

I am a covered provider under my employer’s professional liability policy. Per my contract, my employer will pay for tail if I’m terminated without cause or if I resign with proper notice.

I’ve always had my own individual policy in addition to my employer’s in CA (where I used to practice), but now I am questioning if it’s necessary. It’s so wildly expensive in FL.

Thoughts?