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Might go to the apothecary and obtain a bottle of VG and vape only that for the day or two (Ideally,obtain a bottle of VG only/PG Free e liquid with the correct nic) and see how your skin response. As mentioned, you may be prone to a PG allergy.
"There are many different ones reported, but ordinarily they range from sore throats, sinus problems, nausea and headaches to more severe symptoms like hives and swelling, redness and numbness of the face. Additionally, small bumps (fluid-filled or not) may form on the skin around the mouth if you’re allergic to PG."
re: Allergies, Conditions and E-Liquid - The Complete Guide to E-Cig Safety
After a couple of years of vaping with no problems, I suddenly realized that PG was stating to give me a sore throat.
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While it may or may not be related to PG. Better to see a dermatologist.
When I quit smoking after 50 years of doing so, I had an outbreak of Acne. I don't know if it was related to vaping or if connected to stopping smoking or just happened. A visit to a dermatologist ended up with an antibiotic cream to apply for a month. This got rid of the acne or it went away on its own. Has not returned.
When I quit smoking after 50 years of doing so, I had an outbreak of Acne. I don't know if it was related to vaping or if connected to stopping smoking or just happened. A visit to a dermatologist ended up with an antibiotic cream to apply for a month. This got rid of the acne or it went away on its own. Has not returned.
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Thank you for confirming that it's banned, I thought I might be researching the wrong thing. Yeah it really does suck, I've had acne since the age of about 12, it went away when I was about 18 but has come back the past year I've been vaping. Honestly, it may be a mix of some sort of allergy and dehydration from vaping as you've mentioned here. Thanks so much for the advice!
Thank you, I was thinking it is probably an allergy. However, mine are not small bumps and tend to be more around my jaw and cheeks so I thought it might be something else. However, if I do go back to vaping I'll definitely try 100% VG as there has been loads of people suggesting that it may be the PG. I know I was vaping a 50:50 PG/VG ration before. Thanks!
The thing about PG is that it is an antibiotic, and hygroscopic. It will both strip moisture, and kill bacteria. It's commonly used in non-alcoholic mouthwash for these reasons.
The thing about the body, Especially the digestive system, is it relies on moisture and bacteria. Altering the balance of these factors in your mouth can lead to a build up of not so friendly bacteria.
Make sure you flush your mouth after every vape, and consider a probiotic regimine.
The thing about the body, Especially the digestive system, is it relies on moisture and bacteria. Altering the balance of these factors in your mouth can lead to a build up of not so friendly bacteria.
Make sure you flush your mouth after every vape, and consider a probiotic regimine.
Probiotics can be very useful I can't handle much PG at all.
Sorry about the snus thing did not know you were in the UK.
How lovely to know I might get oral cancer but the Swedes seem pretty fervent about its okayness, honestly. I sort of trust the Swedes more than the Brits when it comes to sheer competence in most areas. I think I will be okay.
Sorry you cannot get it.
Anna
Sorry about the snus thing did not know you were in the UK.
How lovely to know I might get oral cancer but the Swedes seem pretty fervent about its okayness, honestly. I sort of trust the Swedes more than the Brits when it comes to sheer competence in most areas. I think I will be okay.
Sorry you cannot get it.
Anna
Hey there.Give me some info about ur vape
Single coil/dual coil?
Coil type
Wattage u vaping on
Eliquid DIY or from shop?
MOST important question is Nic mg in ur eliquid.
Single coil/dual coil?
Coil type
Wattage u vaping on
Eliquid DIY or from shop?
MOST important question is Nic mg in ur eliquid.
Yes, I'm trying to make it a habit. Obviously, in enclosed spaces (home, car), it won't make as much of a difference as outdoors, even though I usually try to have good airflow going.
FYI:
1) I only vape juices with 70% VG or higher
2) I don't inhale the vapour, I vape 'cigar-style' (I keep the vapour in my mouth for a short while).
First time I've seen someone other than me talk about Lyme disease on here. I've had it for around 13 years, 5 rounds of antibiotics. I could give you a page worth of symptoms it's caused but I've actually never noticed increase acne from it. Sorry to hear you have it as well.
There's a lot of evidence that snus/dip is much less likely to give you oral cancer than smoking cigarettes. Check out CASAA's article below.
FAQ: Health Effects (tobaccoharmreduction.org)
Innokin Endura T20 & the T20 coils. I got my eliquid from a shop & was using 6-12mg depending on which one was in stock. I'd go for the 6mg over the 12mg if they had them both available.
Hey, I'm sure that's true - I don't really know anything about Snus, and I'm sure it is less harmful than smoking since most things are - I was just saying that's the reason given for it being unavailable in the UK which is what the original question was.
It wasn't so much the Lyme causing the acne issue, it was the antibiotic.
Oddly enough, and relavent to the topic, the first time I switched to vaping, I developed a similar out break. I only Vapes for about 4 months then, so I can't speak to what could/would have happened, but that's the main reason I switched back. This time, it couldn't have made it any worse, and seems to be helping. What I have come to understand now, more so than. Then, us that 90% or do of the cells inhabiting the human body are foreign, and that the balance can be disrupted quote easily. Bring it back into harmony is quite tricky.
Sounds like you may have several possible allergen culprits. A Dermatologist can test for allergic reaction to a lot of things. I had this done when I was about 12 and found I was allergic to house dust. I milked this all through High School and never had to work on a cleaning crew.
Once the Dermatologist knows what you're actually allergic to, He/She can treat the problem appropriately.
To check just the vaping possibilities, you could try some plain VG with a little water mixed in. This could tell you if it's PG or NIC causing the problem. Good luck, hope you get it figured out.
Once the Dermatologist knows what you're actually allergic to, He/She can treat the problem appropriately.
To check just the vaping possibilities, you could try some plain VG with a little water mixed in. This could tell you if it's PG or NIC causing the problem. Good luck, hope you get it figured out.
Can a dermatologist really test what you are allergic to? I'm genuinely curious because I did have allergies and I did have teen zits (Back when retin A was new and they didn't know it would deform your child and like, make your mood EVVVVIIIIIL) but I always thought an allergist did all the testing and whatnot.
Anna
Anna
Thanks for the advice, it'd be interesting to have a test done to see what it is. Have you seen the pictures of my skin reaction? Does it look at all like an allergic reaction to you? As I've always just thought it was the usual acne.
I am neither an Allergist nor a Dermotologist but I do watch Dr. Sandra Lee (Dr. Pimple Popper) faithfully. But a Dermotologist specializes in skin conditions and should be able to figure out what the problem is and determine a solution for your skin condition.
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