MAC has saved me medically.. This is A Long Story..Lots to Read!

[bambieyez06]

Hi, I'm new to this forum.. I have search through all the FOTD's and loved everyone’s talent and how many artists there are... I myself have a lot of MAC products and have a favorite MA who is a friend of mine that has worked with me for 6 years.. I love MAC and there colors and all there glosses.. I'm on the hunt for Who's that lady. what I like most about MAC is how they have saved my skin medically... I know this might sound odd and not normal.. but I will tell you my story..
I have this skin condition called "Heat Rash" though there really isn’t a more medical name for it.. and heat rash might not even be it.. but we will start with that...
I got these tiny red dots that go all over my body.. because I do not sweat... I have no sweat glands.. so where your body is suppose to sweat I got heat rash.. (looks like the chicken pox).. If I itch it.. it swells.. and if I put water on it.. it swells.. I absolutely hate it.. I wish it would go away.. but there is no cure.. since I am missing a skin layer.. where everyone else has 7 I have 6.. and its the own where your body would cool itself down..
So.. Lets say I go outside.. its Hot I get heat rash.. and I look like I have the chicken pox.. and people look at me like I should do something about it.. I have went to several doctors.. including allergists.. and I'm not even in the book.. they haven’t heard of many cases of it.. and they don’t have a solution.. so everyday when I go outside.. or use heat.. like an iron or take clothes out of the dryer I get heat rash.. its connected to my nerves as well.. so when I get scared or shocked or nervous.. yup! you guessed it I get heat rash!.. So I can't do anything crazy... like go out doors for hours.. or I would end up passing out.. because it strains the heart soo much cause its pumping all this blood to rush to the surface and make little tiny red bumps..

Now.. your probably asking okay so what does MAC do for me? well.. Its the foundation. I have tired mannnnyyy foundations and no one has the pigment MAC does in the STUDIO TECH.. It has created that extra layer of skin I'm missing.. I swear to you when I have my MAC STUDIO TECH on my face.. I do not get heat rash (on my face).. not one bit.. I make sure to wear this daily especially when at work.. cause yes I am embarrassed.. its frustrating to explain to people what I have.. and what it does.. and if it goes away.. and the worst question is.. If its contagious! or do I have a disease!...

I wish I could take my skin and trade it in for a new one..) So MAC has done wonders for me.. I feel very confident at work or with people that when I get heat rash its only on my arms and neck and its not soo much on my face!

So that’s how mac has saved me.. It has given me the layer of skin I am missing and kept the heat rash from my face...

But.. That’s not all now I have a problem with cold.. I swell when I touch cold water.. I cannot go in beach water because of the temperature.. and I cannot go head first in a pool when diving in.. why? because I cannot cool down fast enough.. my brain wont be able to control my whole body under that condition of cold water (so imagine what would happen).. so I don’t swim with dolphins or swim with the fishes in saltwater.. I don’t take cold showers or wash my hands/face with cold water.. I have to take Lukewarm cause I have a problem with heat too!..
I cant use Ice packs on my skin cause I swell.. and this stuff doesn’t go away quickly like the heat rash (i just get in the air condition) it stays on for a couple of hours.. so when its cold outside.. which its never in Florida.. or cold in a building I don’t swell on my face.. it creates that barrier again.. and blocks it from happening.. So again something the doctors cant do anything about.. but tell me what not to do..

Thank god.. I have people around me who understand my problem.. and try and make the situation better for me! I hope one day there is a cure! I would love to be normal again! My boyfriend tries to say cute things like "im blushing all over my body".. and he deals with it.. even if I don’t sweat when we go running or play tennis.. and he’s soaked.. but sometimes I come across some mean people.. they point and they laugh and its not funny.. I’m just me and there’s nothing I can do to change it.. I have to live with it.. and I have for 21 years...

Okay so I’m done.. there you have it! that’s how mac saved me...and that’s my life story... sorry it was soo long.. but I had to express my feelings and what it is that I have...Thank you all for listening! If anyone out there has the same problem I would love to hear your story and how you’re fighting it!

Lots of Love.. Lexi

 

[metalkitty]

Ah, what a bittersweet story.... I'm sorry about your condition, it must be really annoying and uncomfortable. But I just thought it was cool how you could find a 'second skin' with MAC! People just tend to react stupidly or overly curious when they see something out of the ordinary, human nature... Have you ever tried MAC Face and Body for special occasions? Theres also a spray on bronzer coming out that might be convenient. I thought I'd just put that out there in case you were interested. Anyway, I'm just happy that you found something that works for you so well.

 

[ln_marie_d]

how wonderful that you've found Mac and can feel a bit better when you use it. thanks for posting your story

 

[JJones]

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[bambieyez06]

Thank You all for your comments.. and taking the time to read my long, long story.. Yes its hard to deal with.. but I'm sure there much worse case scenerios and I'm lucky just to have this.. But it does get inbareable at times..

I was just sitting here reading through all the forums and all the FOTD's and I'm like I'm wearing this foundation cause it helps my skin.. LOL..
But I still do all the eye shadows and lipglasses.. I have to take pictures of my traincase and start doing some FOTD's..

One of you mentioned Skin transplant.. I have heard of it.. but It would be a little painful since most of the heat rash is over my entire body..
but I would like to atleast a part of my skin taken and another skin put on to see if it would still react the same.. but then I would have so many scars on my body.. but its something to think about...

 

[blueyedlady87]

I'm so sorry you have to deal with that condition! But it seems like you have taken it in stride and not let it get you down. My sister has a disorder along the same lines, her hands and feet sweat much more than normally. It isn't bad to the point of it dripping, but they feel pretty much wet to touch. I feel very bad for her, she's too embarrassed to hold holds with anyone or even get a manicure. There is an operation where they can "shut off" your sweat glands. But its very dangerous since they could miss and cut off the wrong nerve. I can only imagine what you must go through. Anyhow, Can't wiat to see your FOTDs!! And welcome to Specktra!

<33 Lauren

 

[pumpkincat210]

I really love the studio tech foundation. It makes my skin not break out anymore..
Some people have so much trouble with it, but I love it! the only thing i don't like is the price, but oh well, it works.
It must be extra difficult to live in Florida, where it is hot all the time. Houston is so hot too, I wish i could live in California!

 

[blueyedlady87]

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Originally Posted by pumpkincat210 I wish i could live in California!

Just dont move to the valley. It gets to be like 105 in summer. But its great for tanning, lol.

 

[bambieyez06]

LOL... I would love to move to cali.. its beautiful there.. almost like here.. But unfortunatly.. I cannot tan.. LOL.. but I bet you probably knew that.. cause of the heat rash.. nothing happends in the sun but heat rash.. no tan no red.. nothing.. YUCK!
PALE IS THE NEW TAN!

 

[.nicole.]

have you considered it possibly being a severe form of rosacea(sp)?