Iraina Caruso

Colder weather is here! That means dryer skin. I am in my 30’s and while I don’t have mature skin yet— it’s headed my way! I have very sensitive skin with a skin barrier that is physiologically troubled. I have atopic dermatitis (eczema), perioral dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, mast cell skin reactions, and more! These are products that I am loving for my skin!

I am 5’ 1.4” tall. I have little legs. These are some clothes that fit well for someone my height!

These are some suggestions for managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa!

Make sure to shop my showcase! I have one now on TikTok! I made this Benable list before I had the ability to make a showcase, so these are things that I truly do love! My showcase is much larger than the Benable list. It’s also important to note that not all things I love and listed on Benable is able to be added to my TikTok Showcase. Here are some of the things that I have purchased and loved from TikTok! I do participate in their purple ticket events, so most of these items having been qualifying items!

Beauty items, med/pain items, and just things that I actually use and recommend in my every day life.

My usual purchases from Walmart and also some infrequent buys that are worth it (for me at least).

My usuals :)

My go-to self-care products that help me feel my best, even on tough days.

I developed PN immediately after my third endometriosis excision. These are things that I have used or still use to help me. Plus some awareness merch!

They put a 7 Brew in two years ago. Now, I recreate things at home occasionally. I also love getting flavored waters there also. These are some of the things I buy to do that. I also love iced coffee from Dunkin, Starbucks, local shops too.

I am disabled. I’m not Lazy; I’m Sick. I never understood how inaccessible and ableist the word is until I got sick, couldn’t stand up to take showers, lost the ability to a walk, needed a handicap placard, asked for a mobility aid, needed extra accommodations, etc. I wish this could be an exhaustive list, but it would be never ending.

Having foot/ankle/leg surgery soon? These are items that I found helpful!

I was dx 10 years ago. Stage III. Three surgeries. Last excision led to complications, snowball events, and now I’m disabled. Short version is endometriosis is the reason. Please refer to Nancy’s Nook for accurate endometriosis education. Nook surgeon’s are based on patient opinions however and not necessarily skillset. Please be mindful of that. Choose a high/volume surgeon who did an AAGL MIGS fellowship.

Promo codes, referral links, free shit!

TV and movie recommendations! ( I don’t have everything, but I do have Netflix, Max, Hulu, Peacock, Disney+, Prime Video, Freevee, and Paramount+)

Some yoga items that I use! I’ve been doing yoga for over 15 years. I have abandoned and come back to it many times, sometimes years. I was going to three classes a week before I got sick. My yoga looks very different than before. It’s mostly gentle stretches, like PT. I require a lot of help. A lot of modifications. I mostly stay on the floor. My body ate through my muscle, so it’s a very slow process to be able to do things again.

Apps I use to make and save money!