You should go to a dermatologist to get a proper diagnosis because it really could be anything. That said, an easy thing you can do at home to check whether it's bacterial (aka "normal" acne) or fungal (malassezia) is to look at it under a black UVA light. I got this one on Amazon for $10. If the whiteheads glow orange, they're bacterial, and if they glow blue, they're fungal.
I use this Blacklight UV Flashlight from Amazon! Just have to charge for minute to see the glow!
Did you check the inside of the cup for poop? 🤢
You can also get a black light for cheap and any urine will glow fluorescent. Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light, 51 LED 395 nM Ultraviolet Blacklight Detector for Dog Urine, Pet Stains and Bed Bug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YZ46Y96R8VGEG5P8JH7M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks! Their website says July but maybe that’s for a restock. Bought mine from FYE which also says July 😒
Regardless, congrats again and if you need a blacklight to make her glow in the dark, this one is cheap and works really well! https://www.amazon.com/Escolite-Flashlight-Ultraviolet-Blacklight-Detector/dp/B008133KB4/
Just get the pop into a pitch dark room (I often use my walk-in closet if it’s during the day) and shine the light onto the pop for 3-10 seconds and then turn it off and enjoy 😁
The glow on pops does fade relatively quickly, FYI.
I'm always worried customers will jiggle/manhandle the ports too much and break the wires off, again.
As someone who does this for a living as well, I highly recommend that you consider getting one! I promise it's worth it and guarantee you won't regret it!
Not sure if you're in the US or not but this is the one I have.
It's not fancy or expensive, but makes a huge difference when rewiring traces!
Tons of them on Amazon. I think this is the one I have. https://www.amazon.com/Escolite-Flashlight-Ultraviolet-Blacklight-Detector/dp/B008133KB4/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=CEG5OO6SX9KJ&keywords=black+light+flashlight&qid=1645217453&sprefix=blacklight+flashlight%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-4-spons&ps...
For even more fun, use a black light on those glow-in-the-dark balls. Makes them insanely bright!
This one is sort of middle of the road, not too fancy, not too small. It’s the one I have and it does the trick. I don’t play a lot of glow golf though, so it fits my purpose.
Here's a cheap and cool tool to help see your lume!
Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light, 51 LED 395 nM Ultraviolet Blacklight Detector for Dog Urine, Pet Stains and Bed Bug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_RVMH4KWWNPKJHV3B6EVE
I have this one. It works pretty good.
There’s lots of options out there. This one is kinda mid-range as far as price and quality. There’s better ones, there’s worse ones.
We lived in south summerlin and had a large number of scorpions. Here is what we learned:
This one is $10 on amazon. We do kitten rescue and they often come with ringworm so we keep the flashlights on hand to check the cats as they come in. Everyone in my house has had ringworm at some point. The only one who has a hard to getting rid of it is my son-in-law who has diabetes. For the rest of us it’s two weeks of applying antifungal cream or colloidal silver. There’s also a shampoo that you can wash your whole body in. I’ll find the name of it if you’re interested.
Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light, 51 LED 395 nM Ultraviolet Blacklight Detector for Dog Urine, Pet Stains and Bed Bug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_G0MAQ28YVKYFAQ61624G
mighta been this one, great price now too:
I just look at reviews and pics people shared there.
I use this escolight flashlight black light to fire it up. Works excellent on Black Light Glows too.
Sorry for the late reply, wasn't feeling well over the weekend. This is the blacklight we use, the urine (and other bodily fluids) will fluoresce and you scrub those area with the natures miracle till they don't
I bought this flashlight from Amazon. Charges up glow discs in 15 seconds. Its also good to spotlight many of my non-glow discs in the woods when it gets a bit darker
I cheated and bought a uv flashlight on Amazon. I can light this bish up from across the room.
Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light, 51 LED 395 nM Ultraviolet Blacklight Detector for Dog Urine, Pet Stains and Bed Bug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vtgtFbSM9NQY7
There will be more. These are everywhere. I've never been stung by them.
One of these may be helpful.
it's a UV flashlight and it is purple but my iphones camera makes it look white in the video link to UV flashlight you can see it also makes my keyboards purple under glow look kinda white as well
I bought this guy for curing loca glue. I just rigged up a cardboard box with a small hole on top for the flashlight to poke it's head in and set it all over my phone's screen. Of course sun ray's have UV rays, but it's always nice to eliminate another variable :) Like another guy said, if it isn't too your liking, you can just peel it off with some isopropyl, friction, plastic razorblades, goo gone, etc.
$10 on Amazon. Best $10 I ever spent for my Gitd pops.
Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light, 51 LED 395 nM Ultraviolet Blacklight Detector for Dog Urine, Pet Stains and Bed Bug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fzyRAb2QJAX50
Bought this on Amazon for $10 ish works perfectly.
Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light, 51 LED 395 nM Ultraviolet Blacklight Detector for Dog Urine, Pet Stains and Bed Bug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cmFLAbRZH1397
Just a cheap $10 flashlight from Amazon
Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light, 51 LED 395 nM Ultraviolet Blacklight Detector for Dog Urine, Pet Stains and Bed Bug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HXyyFbA01YSYN
Given how pretty that is and would be under UV light you should spend $10 and get a decent little UV flashlight and send us some more pics!
I found one on amazon for you. There are probably dozens of places to buy at various prices and qualities. We have a little bit bigger UV light that comes in handy from time to time. Night exploring (hikes / tide pools), scorpion hunting, curing resins like windshield repair.
Search for "UV Flashlight LED" get something in the $10-$20 range.
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Here is a cheap one I found.
https://www.amazon.com/Escolite-Flashlight-Ultraviolet-Blacklight-Detector/dp/B008133KB4
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This is the one I own and can reccomend.
It's pretty small and super at getting the glow. I use it for my photos. Check out my previous posts. It's all using this.
There are many skin issues that could cause discoloration. One indication of vitiligo would be that it glows under a black light, like the hands in this image.
I'm not an expert (AKA dermatologist) but I know vitiligo tends to start around joints and the face. It usually spreads from there to the rest of your body.
However, it could start elsewhere but the fact that these spots on your back are the first ones you're noticing makes me think it's less likely that it's vitiligo, though it's still possible.
Best thing you can do is get yourself a black light (Amazon has some small handheld ones) and a mirror.
Turn out the lights, get naked and shine the black light over your body slowly as you look for spots that glow. If it's vitiligo, you'll likely find other areas of your skin that will glow but haven't fully turned white yet. They may even be tiny spots that look like a bunch of freckles.
I'm saying to get completely naked because vitiligo can effect genitalia as well.
No problem! Ask away! I am actually using a black light flash light from Amazon Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I use this UV flashlight. It goes through batteries pretty quickly but gets the job done.
Hey - So I actually DID purchase a blue light. (this one, i think I found it on simpleskincarescience or a post here, can't remember: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008133KB4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
I'm not sure if it really works - but there isn't a single bit of orange on my face, my entire face is just blue. Nothing really "glows up", however. My face is just very one-tone...
My face is now very dry, yes, but it has improved slightly as we have now lowered the dose.
What really confuses me is I do follow an FA safe routine. Cetaphil face wash (old formulation) and head and shoulders shampoo. I haven't moisturised recently because of the very extreme reaction I had to the DHC cleansing oil and vanicream lotion. I am using elidel as a moisturiser to calm some inflammation.
I just feel at a loss. If I was using fungal-triggering ingredients I would understand, but my routine has been extremely simple and FA safe for years. The fact accutane isn't working either, as it stops oil which the FA apparently feeds on, is very worrying to me...
the glue i use is this cheap chinese stuff https://www.ebay.com/itm/274306513220, the actual pros use https://www.etsy.com/listing/680480422/koa-300-uv-light-curing-solution-1-oz. i have tried a uv nail polish with mixed results.
i use this uv light https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B008133KB4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to set the glue then leave it in the sun to fully cure. or buy these but might need glasses https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SH7JWNG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
this is the film i used. https://www.ebay.com/itm/323783641191 both colors, seems like they are the main colors everywhere via ebay and amazon.
https://www.decorativefilm.com/dichroic-color-shifting-prismatic-textured-films?fbclid=IwAR3cHA-OXOehvNLsq_s6VOptd3efu-ctvulB0E5ajzflJLGH2XII8jUY9Bc has more film types i went crazy ordering their samples . the ones i liked from them that are different enough from the ebay ones are orchid, citrus, and spectrum. feel free to try all of them though.
for backing homedepot has 2mm float glass for cheap though i ordered these https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802633779358.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.21ef1802vxzd6J&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US they cost more but keeps my bevel thickness down.
not required but helps me a lot https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ALLUTD0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
my process is i cut the plain glass to be almost the bevel size cut out a piece of film of almost same size. clean glass with microfiber and alcohol/nailpolish/acetone. clean bevel, clean the plain glass, clean the film. i put a small amount of glue on the plain glass put film on that Squeegee out excess. hit with light for 60 seconds. put glue on bevel, then set the glued plain glass, film onto that. push firmly and leveled to push out all the bubbles. hit with light again then throw outside to cure in sun. when cured just grind off the excess plain glass. then done.
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any dust trapped umder will be magnified. i have yet to manage zero dust :(, i have tried using the adhesive on some of the film but that looks worse imo. and if you fuck up and want to resuse the bevel just leave it to soak in nailpolish for a while then they will come apart.
Did you shine it on a black light for a few seconds?
Escolite UV Flashlight Black... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Enzyme cleaners. Follow instructions. Get a UVight, this will fluoresce the cat pee areas. Use it in a darkened room for best effect.
You will need to use an enzyme cleaner, like Nature's Miracle. It needs to soak the area for a long time to work to give the enzymes time to break down the proteins. Follow mfgr's instructions.
Ultraviolet light will show cat pee stains. I use this one
This is the one I have. Escolite UV Flashlight Black... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4
I don’t like the combo regular and UV flashlights that are out there because you have to click on and off a bunch to get the correct mode.
Get a blacklight to identify the areas with the heaviest staining & to check your progress with cleaning.
Get several GALLONS of enzyme cleaner. Completely saturate the stains. They should be soaking. I prefer to pour rather than spray even though it requires a LOT of product.
Soak old towels or sheets in water and gently wring them out so they remain wet. Place these over the spots you've treated with enzyme cleaner.
Leave the area alone for 24-48 hours, then remove the towels. The area will STINK until everything has completely dried. That's unavoidable, unfortunately.
Once dry, check the area with the blacklight again and re-treat as needed.
We had good success with this in a bedroom so heavily soiled that it was basically unusable. It did take several treatments.
Escolite UV Flashlight Black... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Escolite UV Flashlight Black... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Yes, cheap will work. This is the one I have https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
They glow for a few minutes. That’s it. The longer you charge it the longer it glows but there are diminishing returns fairly quickly.
So prior to 2011 the inside card could be easily determined with a bright flashlight. Then they started putting black plastic sheets on both sides of the card. This lasted 3-4 years. Now the outer card is thick enough, or has a layer that blocks light fairly well. So my experience from 2021 A&G Left me with this:
1) Magnet to detect metal cards. Of course, do this from the BACK so you don't mar up the front if you decide to keep it unripped.
2) Bright flashlight on Oversized to get the color/outline of the Stained Glass cards and compare that to images of the card from checklist.
3) Using strong UV light (this https://www.amazon.com/Escolite-Flashlight-Ultraviolet-Blacklight-Detector/dp/B008133KB4 is the one we use for radiation or vaseline glass) can SOMETIMES show through enough to pick up the general length of the name from the front of the card. One of my rips was a Nolan Ryan and I KNEW it was a short 4 letter name, but couldn't isolate any further.
But in general, of the 20ish minis I've pulled from rip cards this year, I was only able to positively identify 2, both were stained glass from cabinet cards and only because they had very unique silhouettes. Of course, if you have another method I'm not aware of I would love to hear it and please only do this to your OWN cards and don't be a douche and try to sell an unripped card claiming to know EXACTLY what is inside.
In case you’re interested; I use one of these to cure supports and excess resin on paper towels before tossing them.
No judgement, just a friendly tip 🤓👍🏼
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This is a really good one that I use and works well on that pop particularly.
pretty sure it is this one, i saw nice reviews and pics so got it.
https://www.amazon.com/Escolite-Flashlight-Ultraviolet-Blacklight-Detector/dp/B008133KB4
If you need one now Walmart or harbour freight have them they work good for $5-8 but this Amazon one is better.
There are many UV sources of light sold on Amazon, apparently based on UV LED's. Some look like this, https://www.amazon.com/Escolite-Flashlight-Ultraviolet-Blacklight-Detector/dp/B008133KB4/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=Fp2pQLxXCTp8bvYW-Wq9bQ&hsa_cr_id=2353707240601&ref_=sb_s_sparkle
But that specific model emits at 395 nanometers, which really isn't short enough. Look for a 365 nanometer wavelength. https://www.amazon.com/Blacklight-Flashlight-Source-Filter-Detector/dp/B07BC8L581/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=ultraviolet+365nm&qid=1583710460&sr=8-5
google 'ultraviolet 365 nm'
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008133KB4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Another person said it only worked after it dries so I’ll try that.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
The one I use
If anyone wants to see the true glow of their pops, you need one of these bad bois
I use this one for my GITD pops:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008133KB4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Got the UV light from Amazon.
Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light, 51 LED 395 nM Ultraviolet Blacklight Detector for Dog Urine, Pet Stains and Bed Bug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ux7nAb3K7EXWA
Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light, 51 LED 395 nM Ultraviolet Blacklight Detector for Dog Urine, Pet Stains and Bed Bug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_Q9UW2z8kWJUF3
Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light, 51 LED 395 nM Ultraviolet Blacklight Detector for Dog Urine, Pet Stains and Bed Bug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_zCcCO4orWqfX1
Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light, 51 LED 395 nM Ultraviolet Blacklight Detector for Dog Urine, Pet Stains and Bed Bug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gvr5zb9S5KMTH
Link to the flashlight on Amazon. On sale for $7.79
Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light, 51 LED 395 nM Ultraviolet Blacklight Detector for Dog Urine, Pet Stains and Bed Bug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008133KB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MlkfDbC7QRSFF