Wow, I just read your log and I can't believe how alike we are as far as acne goes! If you read over my first log, you could easily notice our similarities. Also, if you do read my log, I'd love if you maybe added any suggestions to improve my habbits, since it seems you have the same problem as I. I hope all gets well! Thanks

So my skin got worse and I was kind of breaking out but now it is improving. It might be the aczone and it just made my face a little worse at first, most topicals are like that.
I also like to use the egg white and lemon mask with a few aspirin. My skin looks better after I use it. I also leave it on a little longer than usual.
Slow and steady improvement. UGH.. frustrating. Things will get better, then get worse, long cycle.
Slow and steady wins the race... against teen acne? haha..

My skin looks bad today
The redmarks look extra bright
im super pale
everyone is tan
i can't go in the sun because my redmarks will get worse
FML
im breaking out in little red bumps in random places on my face
i seriously don't think my skin will ever be clear
what can i do??

I still have broken out a little worse but its small and kind of healing..
Bought ACV with mother I was using the wrong kind so maybe it will help to switch
still drinking it
I am doing the egg white and lemon mask and then the turmeric and aspirin mask the next day and just doing a rotation. My skin looks better. Also still using EVOO and sometimes do OCM with it.

I am breaking out along my jawline and chin and mouth area.
i didn't even realize i was breaking out so badly on my jaw until I washed my makeup off.
well fml. i dont know what to do anymore. i feel like i've tried so much. honestly what can i do. i wish i did accutane when i had the chance.

ALRIGHTTY
so my skin doesn't really look better but I am optimistic.
I have decided to do a couple of things starting NOW.
Buy an AHA lotion.
Stop using masks.
Use ACV toner only in morning on face and on chest and back at night because that has definetly helped.
Drink Water. LOTS OF WATER. I actually don't drink a lot at all.
Change bedding at least once a week if not more. Change pillow case every other day?
Disinfect phone with qtips (lol, you can call me a tweak. I'm ok with that)
Eat more healthily.. Eat almonds, avocados, walnuts,green tea, blueberries, etc.
disinfect laptop and mouse (yes I know this is kind of ridiculous)
Keep up with ACV
Don't pick/touch face. EVEN IF THE PIMPLE LOOKS LIKE IT SHOULD BE POPPED.
Try to get a good amount of sleep.
Clean room. (has nothing to do with skin but it stresses me out)
Clean makeup brushes frequently.

lets see how things go if i do ALL these things. I have a feeling my skin will improve? I am hoping it helps.
Maybe its just the stress of finals and drivers ed test getting to me

current regimen: Wash with cetaphil
Use ACV toner
Aczone gel
moisturize with oil of olay lotion

night
wash with cetaphil
tazorac cream
and once i buy aha lotion i will try it. IS IT OK TO USE AHA WITH TAZ???

a few things:

since school's probably almost out, lay off on the makeup for a while while you try your new regimen

be consistent!

and if you do use the AHA, don't get too much sun or you'll fry your face

I didn't wear makeup today or yesterday. So proud of myself even though my skin is embarrassing. I need to figure out if I can put AHA in my regimen.
I ordered it 3 days ago so I should be getting it some time soon.
My skin looks basically the same. I am not touching my face or popping anything or spot treating or anything. I am going to stick with my regimen, leave it alone, and pray my pimples heal.
I need advice with what to do with the AHA. Should I wait?

Alright well I used my AHA last night without Tazorac. When I applied the AHA my face didn't burn or sting like many people have said it does. It's obviously too soon to tell if it helps. I will use it with Tazorac tonight and see if I get a bad reaction.
The pimples on my skin are basically flattened, I have new red marks but my old ones are kind of fading. I want to go tanning but I can't because on my FACE. argh

well I am grounded for over a month..
yeah long story
anyways on the upside my skin is looking better.
Using the AHA and Tazorac together has been fine.
I broke out a little under my nose but it might have been from touching my face.
a good thing about being grounded is I feel no need to wear foundation. I can't go out so its not like I have to see anyone. Only this week then finals then schools out. Hopefully my grounding will not last all summer.
I remain pale. always pale. never tan. will never be tan. haha oh well. maybe I will over the summer. but I feel like I will never be home if I am so lucky to get a job

Since I am grounded and my life sucks I might as well try to do something to distract myself. This will be a challenge-->
I am going to eat healthily! I'm going to look on this boards and online for ideas about food and acne.
I feel like I am so close and this has helped many people. I know I will feel better if I eat healthy.
Last night I had some peanut butter with apples and my face started to get itchy. This year I have gotten many rashes that would go away after a day and I am starting to feel like they are somehow diet related.
Well, many people have said to stay away from dairy, wheat, sugar, salt. It's not like I am trying to lose weight, I am actually quite tiny, but I think giving this a try, especially during the summer could work. Of course I'll slip up but its better to eat 80% healthy than like.... 20% right? I am just starting to educate myself on all this holistic business so if you are reading this and want to share any information I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
Also, I'm considering eating very little meat, maybe only fish. If you are vegetarian, give me some tips!
read this article
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/27/weekinre.../27bittman.html
I feel very ignorant and sheltered sometimes when I learn horrible things about our world.
Well I truly hope people respond because I am technically grounded from internet so I don't have a lot of time to research a lot of this.

Hey there, I have a few suggestions that might help with your acne situation.
First off, your foundation, a lot of times people don't know what they're putting on their face, and especially since you're a teenager and don't have a job, you really can't afford the expensive stuff.
Liquid foundation is the absolute worst, so if you're using that I recommend you stop, it clogs the pores immensely and it's really hard to get off when washing your face.
I recommend not using foundation with talc in it, it's an irritant and tends to break acne prone people out. Revlon uses talc in all of their foundations.
The best is mineral, I really don't recommend store bought foundation, however, some of it is good, like Milani Mineral make up is really good, and I think Maybeline mineral, anything with mineral is good stuff.
Also, about the tan thing, it's actually really good for acne to get a tan once in a while, I recommend getting a month at the tanning salon and only going 2-3 times a week, your acne will clear up and you'll have a nice base tan in the summer =)

Thanks, yeah I use every day minerals when I do wear makeup but I haven't worn foundation in a week and I don't plan on using it unless I go out. But that won't happen since I'm grounded.
Yeah I might go to a tanning salon but I can't really afford it and my parents probably won't let me go. Thanks for the advice though

Ok so I doubt many people will read this but I do need advice on what to eat and all that. There are so many posts and one will say I should eat a lot of one thing and another will say i shouldnt eat any of it!
I am trying to stay away from bread and other wheat but it is very hard and I have to eat what my parents serve. I can control my breakfast, lunch, and snacks and I have done a pretty good job of snacking on seeds, nuts, fruits, veggies. I feel like I am on a crazy crash diet but I don't want to lose weight and I also dont want people to think I am trying to lose weight! I just want my skin to heal. Especially because I am going to New York in 3 days and I want the pictures turn out good.
So I guess my skin looks decent right now, I have inflamed acne on cheeks and an inch away from mouth. I don't know if my redmarks are really going away very well. They sort of are. I am not even in the sun ever. Hopefully my new meal changes will make a difference.

well today was my first full summer day but i couldn't enjoy it because i am grounded.
my skin looks slightly better. acne maybe going down. definitley not close to clear.
i feel like the less i eat dairy, when i do eat it i get more stomach problems. hmm i wonderr if that means anything
im trying not to eat grain or dairy in my breakfast and lunch but its very hard. i dont want to just eat eggs salads and fruit my whole life

Hey LadyWillow,

Sorry to hear that the progress is going a little slow about the acne going away it sucks. If your regimen is still the same besides the AHA replacing Olay? Maybe swap out Cetaphil cleanser and go for Purpose Gentle Cleanser. I liked how Purpose lathered nicely and it won't dry out my skin horrible if I give my face two rinses if some makeup doesn't come off or my face still feels a little greasy around my nose. Been a while since I've updated my log, but I've had some great improvements by sticking to a regimen that didn't change much at all. I think my problem before I came to this website was that I changed from one product to another too fast and it irritated and inflamed by skin. Then I would just do other stuff to make it worse.

Even though you're grounded, I wouldn't hibernate in a room in front of the computer all the time. Get some fresh air, or break a sweat doing some yoga .

Yeah thats good advice, I'm going to stick to my regimen.
my skin looks worse but i think it is because i had to wear makeup all weekend and i ate horribly. but i was in NYC and i had a lot of fun.
i am breaking out a little on my left cheek, and on my left side of my face close to my mouth , i have a large whitehead on the right side of my face an inch away from my nose, and i am breaking out a little near my mouth.
I think it is going away. I hope at least. it isn't a horrible breakout but I wish my skin would improve.
I am going to go back to a stricter diet . I just couldnt really do that in new york very well.

ARGHHHHHHHHHH
no improvement skin. suckss

I am thinking about birth control possibly?

I AM SO LOST. i need some acne god to come down from the sky and tell me exactly what to do to clear up my skin

big day today
I saw a new dermatologist. I like her a lot better. She seemed more informed and willing to discuss my treatment.
She completely changed my regimen. I can't say it is a bad thing but I am definitely worried about my nice big initial breakout that will be coming this month.

Morning:
Acanya (Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2% and Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%)
Moisturize with Olay

Night:
Differin 0.3 gel (the NEW ONE not the old differin)

She also prescribed Yaz, sort of, well she told me to go to the ob/gyn to get a prescription but she said that I should also do that.
she gave me another option of an antibiotic but I chose the BCP because I think it will help more.
I am expecting a disgusting breakout. I will stay home if I need to. I know it is depressing but I don't want to go out in public with shitty skin and makeup covering it up, which makes my skin worse usually.

I am scared my face will be super red.. I'm just basically super scared. Yeahh and Acanya is basically the same thing as Duac. Who knows, maybe all this will help...

Good luck!

While you're waiting for results, google the prescriptions and read about them and have a Plan B !