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I'm 29, female, fair skin/freckles - and had been totally clear before wham ....
I went to a female dermatologist on September 21st who prescribed Differin PM and Aczone AM along with Prascion sulfur wash and Cephalexon, an antibiotic. I also took zinc, a hair/skin/nails vitamin, and fiber. I cut down on dairy, drank more water, changed my pillow case every other night, always used a fresh wash cloth, started using zinc shampoo, started using a fluoride free toothpaste, and stopped picking at my face.
I still get the occasional zit - especially around my cycle - but I'm pretty much clear now. I changed so many things about my lifestyle that I'm not for sure exactly what worked - but I certainly recommend doing everything you can. I was told more than once that I was going overboard - but it worked ... something worked. What you see in this picture are scars/discoloration that will eventually fade. Overall - my skin is soft and smooth (thanks to the Differin, I think).
I kept my eyes on the light at the end of the road and imagined that every second that passed was another second to beat the crap out of my acne and get closer to that light. I tried to stay positive - and did so by picturing/believing that I would have clear skin again, that failure was not an option. I was so focused on my goal that as the days went by I spent less and less time crying, worrying, obsessing - and actually felt proud when I had flakes all over my chin because I knew my skin was changing - felt grateful I had seconds to continue to fight - cared less about what anybody thought and began to participate again in my own life.
I want to say thank you to everyone on this site for sharing your stories - for unknowingly supporting me through this struggle - for the hope that the fight against acne can be won.
If you're interested in knowing more details surrounding my acne - please feel free to respond or message me.
May your road to clear skin also be short
