My acne today is improved a bit. Though the blemish are still over my face. And it looks depressing, but I try to stay cool and accept it anyway. Hope they fade in time, but don't take too long time..
I also just broke up, so feel bit not feeling well, but lifegoes on. Hope I will have a greater partner someday who will accept me for who I am.

Still feeling good but some how frustrated with "THIS HUGE, PAINFUL CYST WITH SOME PUS" on my right cheek. I never had something this big before. Don't get me wrong I have moderate acne and almost became severe once. I don't know what to do :/. I've iced it a while ago to reduce the swelling. I may be watching a movie later or doing anything that would keep my attention away from this shit haha. STAY HAPPY IN LIFE!! I thank God for keeping me positive despite of my bad skin full of hyper-pigmentation and scars.

chill

Feeling pretty shighty...but what's new :/

I'm very new to this website, whenever ican't handle my skin I always Google stuff hoping it'll make me feel better and I always end up clicking on This website and everyone seems so nice and supportive plus we get what each other is going through so I thought I'd make an account and hopefully someone can give me some advice ( I know I'm not the only one who feels like this ) . So first off I'm 18 so everyone always just chalks my acne up to hormones but it just seems like mine is so much worse then my friends they all are fine with hanging out without makeup and I am ABSOLUTLY NOT!! My friends haven't seen my without makeup in years , my family either . And I know that makes me vain bc my acne is considered mild but to me I feel like a monster with acne, acne scabs and acne scarring it just feels like it's always something . The reason I am posting is bc I'm going to Hawaii in a week with my boyfriend ( of 2 years) and he's never seen me without makeup I know it seems dumb . But I'm sharing a room with him and his parents and one bathroom so I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do I have 0 confidence about this and I really don't wanna expose my bare face to them not when it's in this state . I just feel like they will look at me differently . So just any advice would be awesome

I feel actually pretty good today, my acne isn't too bad and its starting to calm down...for nowXD. everyone at school and my friends still respect me and my parents are always supporting me, so I am feeling fine!!!!!  I wish everyone else a good day as well!

Those kinds of moments in regards to someone seeing my face and their reaction to it for the first time are the moments that I can really filter out who truly likes me or not. If someone judges me for my facial complexion even if they are family, it is something I will not stand for nor will I let it slide of they make it obvious that they are judging me. But I'm sure you will look beautiful either way though, the way I see it is that there is beauty in everything regardless of any circumstances. Enjoy your trip and don't let acne bother you!

I look like absolute shit on my break at work 😀 Just started taking inositol today and I really hope it helps.

I've been avoiding dairy for 2 weeks, and also don't eat proceeded foods, sugar, or any gluten foods for 2 weeks now. Eat lot of fruits and vegetables, drink 1,5 L water once a day.
Tidy up my rooms, get lot of sleeps, eat less than usual, get exercise and not too stress on my acne/face, apply banana peels daily.
Now..My acne get a lot better. Just tiny bit that came out but big bimples rarely show.
Trying to not stress with college stuffs, my broke up last weekweek..now I can cope up now, we are becoming friend but still keep in touch. Not too care about love relationship yet, focus on loving me first.
My acne marks and scars are starting fade, I am getting a lot happier. Will stay this diet and lifestyle for longer until I can get much improvement.
I feel fresh now than when I depressed and eat/drink foods that lead to acne.

I'm feeling positive about life in general. The therapy and my faith in God has helped tremendously in that regard. Acne still persists and is still going strong. Every time one place clears up, it breaks out again. It's discouraging to say the least but i know others have it worse so.....

In any event, my acne will be here whether or not I choose to be positive or negative so here is me choosing to be positive with acne.

Today I decided to find out my trigger of acne. I ate glutens foods last night until this night. Ate less fruits, drank processed foods, drank dairy milk, eat noodles, eat grains..I feel my stomatch got so full. My mood is decreasing after I ate and drank those foods and drinks. I got new break out already, guess my face got all bumpy now. Think I really NEED TO AVOID those foods and ate fruits and vegetables only then drink lot of water and get a lot exercise and always feeling positive. Now I think if I stay this lifestyle and changed my diet and avoid negative thinking, I will manage to get more healthy.

Its hard to maintain healthy lifestyle..in and outside. ..just can't seem getting used..

Was hoping to be semi clear for my brothers wedding this weekend. Not seeming likely at all. Fake it till you make it I guess.....

Does anyone else thing that Acne is something that is so downplayed in society?? No wonder we all feel so shit and alone when the the only time you ever hear about acne in everyday life is when Elle Magazine is talking about how it was so hard for certain celebs to deal with their Acne (and so hard to be famous and so hard to live in mansions and to be able to buy the best food, skin care etc). It's funny how they very rarely feature anyone like us.... Everyday men and women who are literally unable to carry out day-to-day activities such as going to the supermarket for milk... because we are so anxious and scared and feeling alone. But the truth doesn't sell does it, unless we kill ourselves, then theyre interested.

my acne has improved over the years, but it's still annoying because every time istart to clear new ones form. seems like this is a common problem

Feeling horrible today. Ive been so pleased about not getting those HUGE cysts that I had once plagued me. Lo and behold, two huge cysts one on each cheek. Im covering them with my braids. Im so embarassed and upset. I was using moisturizer and it broke me out on both cheeks. I made sure to sit in an office by myself with my back facing the wall. I dont want to look at anyone or be around anyone because they already treat me like a leper.

Love your attitude LeeLowe1. I could use some of that inspiration.

Been feeling horrible all week. Most of my income from my job is based on tips and if my skin is really shitty, people just don't tip or tip horribly.

Today I'm feeling shitty about my acne because I am 3 months post accutane and starting to get pimples here and there . When you've dealt with acne for so long and then finally having clear skin for it only to start creeping back up really sucks! Hopefully it doesn't get to the point where I need to go on accutane again because that really sucked, but I had a relatively painless experience with it. My forehead has been clear since before summer and now I got one right in the middle of my forehead (one of the dreaded spots lol) and who knows how long the mark will be there for when I've been working so hard just to look normal!! I'm also still thankful that it's not how bad it used to be, but still disappointed.

Feeling itchy - acne is bad enough but man oh man, the itch blows. Keeping the faith though.

I am feeling hopeful. There aren't any signs of new nodules and the ones that are still present have started to soften a bit. The cystic acne are coming and going away quite quickly. The redness is somewhat under control. Going out in public without make up is becoming easier the more i go out. The process of building back the lost confidence due to sudden severe cystic acne burst is going well. Here is to not letting acne take over our lives!

sending good vibes to everyone,,,,

Depressed, but to everyone around me Im fine. I'm starting to scream Profanity while I'm driving to blow off stem and I've started to get a weird angry anxiety when I look or think about my face. I'm 17 and have mild-severe acne and scarring

Annoyed...side effects of treatment hurt.....literally. Want to disappear for a bit and scream till I cry.

Today feels like yesterday dY before yesterday last week ect...

 I want to go out and grab a coffee because it's cold and raining and I love the rain:) but the thought of seeing my face and having to cordanate my outfit to not clash with my red polka dot face gives me hives :/ thank goodness for drive thrus:)

im really missing human contact today  

of any kind 

A bit anxious.. 

Face is clear minus two closed comedones, but a very big red scar on the corner of my nose has appeared from this weeks earlier pimple.

my neck is also breaking out a bit which worries me .. But trying to ignore it and hopefully it will go!  i stress far too much and need to behave. -slaps self-