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[ayoojavier]

So I've been having this problem for over 4 months. I'm 16 years old and currently taking no prescription and no certain cream.
I have during the last 4 months, but I recently noticed all these creams do to me is damage my skin and irritate it. [Even if its sensitive]
So, I just want to know if the scars are that bad and what could I do as a young person that is still growing that has a lean diet and exercises daily. Some say its hyperpigmentation, ice pick scars, post-acne marks. I just don't know guys! I can't go out as often as I used to because of this. My life changed, COMPLETELY. Please don't hesitate to help me in my problem. If you have similar issues, HMU about it.
I am really looking for an improvement. Im not wanting for flawless skin, just improvement. Thanks Guys!Hoping the best!

Here are the pictures, UGLY me >.<

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[DRaGZ]

Hola,

I used to have similar problems in the cheeks, like you.

The redness is hyperpigmentation, but it looks like you have some indented acne scars as well. Hyperpigmentation does fade in 6-12 months, but only if all active acne is resolved, and it looks like you may still have some active acne.

Here's what i would do:

1. Go to a deramtologist. He/she will most likely want to get your acne under control before all else, which means that your next step should be:
2. Get your acne under control. Can't treat scars unless you take care of the acne first. I mean, technically you could, but it would potentially undermine any progress you make on the scars.
3. Work on fixing the hyperpigmentation. You can either wait or do non-ablative fractional lasers and/or IPL.
4. Work on the indented scars. That's a tough fish to fry. There are a lot of different options, not all work for everyone, and they all have varying levels of efficacy. A dermatologist will be better fit to discuss your options.

[Coppedsynergy999]

Its probably not scarring. From the looks of you, ide say very very minor indents in a couple of places. Clear your acne up, then maybe use some tazarac in the chek area only. Youll be completely worry free by that time.

[ayoojavier]

Thanks Guys!
As of matter of fact, I went to my Derm yesterday. Since my medicaid doesn't cover nothing at all , I could only use Retin-A 0.025% Gel and Deoxycycline.
I've been taking that for the last 4 months , but honestly, I took them insufficiently.
So I am going to have to take them as directed and see if anything improves. Since I have sensitive skin, I should probably start off slow with the Gel , don't you think?
And as for the scars/indents , I'm going to have to deal with them and I'll probably treat them with Aloe Vera after my acne clears. Thank you!

[DRaGZ]

Retin-A is pretty tough on sensitive skin, so take it slow and use it only at night (it makes your skin redder if exposed to the sunlight).