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[liveonemoreday]

Hello Acne.org

I had beautiful, flawless tan skin from when I was little up till I was 13. In 6th grade I got the odd pimple here or there and it actually made me excited! I was becoming a big boy!

But at 14 in 2010 I started breaking out. I didn't know what to do so I bought some cleansers at the store. I didn't stick to them and I didn't have good hygiene practices because I was already depressed about other issues. In late 7th and early 8th grade I was breaking out more and more and it made me feel insecure Becuase barely anyone else in middle school had such bad skin as I did. My 8th grade picture was terrible, and so was my graduation picture.

When it was summer vacation of 2011 I was at the lowest point of my life. I could barely pick myself up to go anywhere. I hated my life problems and I hated my face. I thought it was disgusting. I hurt myself physically and emotionally. I couldnt stay in this depressing state anymore.There came a point where I had two choices: ends life or make it better.

The change was so fast. Almost overnight. It was almost as if my body and emotions came together and repaired themselves and made everything new. I saw things from a whole different perspective. It was crazy! When 9th grade came this last fall, I had a ton of friends and was in cross country. My skin became mostly clear and I had my confidence back.

By the end of the semester I was beginning to break out a lot so my mom got a Proactive 2 month system for me. It only made my skin more oily and some people even made comments on it. I was devastated. My whole winter break was me pondering over my face and how gross it is. I went to the derm and they prescribed me the topical cream Differin and an anti-biotic called doryx. My breakouts went away but I'm still getting new ones in places that were clear. Im in a desperate search to be clear. My partner hasn't seen my face this bad and it's embarrassing.

Sorry for how long this post is, but that is my story (:

[liveonemoreday]

To also add a more detailed description about my acne:

I have moderate face & back acne; whiteheads, blackheads, pustules.

I have tried all of the products you get at the store: clean&clear, neutrogena, ect.

Benzole peroxide doesn't give me any real effect and salysic acid makes my skin worse. I exercise regularly and eat fairly healthy, and try to avoid dairy.

I am on Doryx(an anti-biotic for inflammitory acne) and Differin. I think differin has made my skin worse Becuase I broke out I my upper cheeks and on my chin.

[dreamingofclearskin2011]

did your parents have acne?

[liveonemoreday]

My dad is 43 and still has breakouts. Their mainly just on his neck, chest, and back. I know that he has done accutane atleast once.

[dreamingofclearskin2011]

well thats your problem right there. if your parents have acne or had acne you are 95% positively going to get acne
dont worry bro its the same with me. my dad had terrible acne growing up and i just turned 21 and bam my acne hit me terribly. when it comes to acne for us theres not much we can do about it but wait it out. i found its the best thing for me..i tried cleansers and all they id was just irritate my face and spread blemishes. now i just use water no cleansers at all and my face is less irritated. unfortunately my acne is still coming a lot less though maybe 2 pimples at a time then they leave and 2 more come. my face ususally has about 10 pimples at one time and im covered in redmarks because of all the harsh cleansers and i used to pick. any ways if your dad went on accutane that might be an option for you. genes are a pain! some peple say you can fix your genes and hormones by diet. but i dont buy it.. im just waiting mine out. ill have clear skin again one day. and i hope that you will too!
Good luck!