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[aprilmoon]

Hi everyone!

My name is Vivian and I'm 18 years old. I started breaking out when I was around 11 or 12, and my nightmare began when I noticed break outs in my body. As of now, I have severe acne on my back, moderate (probably getting worse) acne on my entire chest area and arms. I even notice a few break outs around my tummy. Luckily, my face only has mild acne.

I am currently taking 100 mg of Minocycline. These are the topical medications that I use:

• Face: mixture of 0.03% Differin (adapalene) and 1% Clindamycin
  
• Chest area: 1% Clindamycin
  
• Back: currently 8% BP (supposed to be 10%, but our pharmacy did not carry it)

I use Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser for my face, chest and back, and PanOxl 10% BP wash for my back.
My face is usually dry and lately my chest have been irritated and dry. Also, I got off the pill on November, and ever since then, my break outs became worse.

I really hate this. I really really do. It's depressing to have so many of these acne, and the dark marks they leave behind. I can't help but be conscious of my skin all the time, and every time I look at the mirror after showering, all I do is sigh and hope that somehow it'll clear up soon.
I just wish that I can run my fingers over my skin without feeling any bumps from all the acne.

I will soon get AHA and see if it'll do any justice to my back. I might post pictures. In the meantime, any of you guys have advice for me?

[EvelyneCookie]

Hello ^__^

I know, Acne sucks

For what are you taking I believe you are going to the dermatologist? Well I've already take Minocycline and I think it might work for you because you said you don't have very severe acne...just keep with that routine but also keep in mind that Diet does play an important role on our diet believe it, try to evoid dairy food at least to test if you get better..
Keep a positive actitude even I hard times, you will get better (: