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I'm so upset. I just came back from the derm who was a total bitch and just dismissed me. First they made me change into a hospital gown (why is this even necessary) and she said my GP shouldn't have referred me for accutane because I haven't tried every single antibiotic and topical. She gave me duac differin and erythrommycin. She told me I was over reacting and accutane is a last resort. I have to go back in 4 months and if this doesn't work she will put me on the pill (again) for 6 months. I've literally had enough
Aww, sorry to hear that Hayley. Never know, it may turn out that what she prescribed does the trick. Even so, her approach seems to leave a lot to be desired and it's certainly out of line that she said you were over-reacting. Trying every single antibiotic and topical would be stupid. There's just no point crossing absolutely everything off the list because some of them are near-identical anyway.
That being said, if you play the game and see where you're at in four months, if it's then apparent that the new course of action isn't going to clear your acne, it's logical to go down the hormonal route. If that doesn't do it then you'd be able to argue that Accutane would be necessary and she wouldn't really be able to say otherwise.
I know how frustrating it is to be dismissed about these things - my GP told me I didn't have a clue what I was talking about when I discussed Accutane, as though all the stuff I've read and the hundreds of experiences here counted for nothing; he wouldn't even consider a referral - but it's not the end so don't give up. My frustrations actually led me down a different path and I looked into the dietary aspect of it all. That ultimately helped me clear my acne. Makes me wonder if things not going to plan with my GP and so on actually happened for a reason...
Even if it's not what you wanted, don't be resentful of the treatments you've been given to try. Use them well, give it your best shot and focus on the possibility that you may be able to clear your skin with them. Fingers crossed for you. 
I'm so upset. I just came back from the derm who was a total bitch and just dismissed me. First they made me change into a hospital gown (why is this even necessary) and she said my GP shouldn't have referred me for accutane because I haven't tried every single antibiotic and topical. She gave me duac differin and erythrommycin. She told me I was over reacting and accutane is a last resort. I have to go back in 4 months and if this doesn't work she will put me on the pill (again) for 6 months. I've literally had enough
Aww, sorry to hear that Hayley. Never know, it may turn out that what she prescribed does the trick. Even so, her approach seems to leave a lot to be desired and it's certainly out of line that she said you were over-reacting. Trying every single antibiotic and topical would be stupid. There's just no point crossing absolutely everything off the list because some of them are near-identical anyway.
That being said, if you play the game and see where you're at in four months, if it's then apparent that the new course of action isn't going to clear your acne, it's logical to go down the hormonal route. If that doesn't do it then you'd be able to argue that Accutane would be necessary and she wouldn't really be able to say otherwise.
I know how frustrating it is to be dismissed about these things - my GP told me I didn't have a clue what I was talking about when I discussed Accutane, as though all the stuff I've read and the hundreds of experiences here counted for nothing; he wouldn't even consider a referral - but it's not the end so don't give up. My frustrations actually led me down a different path and I looked into the dietary aspect of it all. That ultimately helped me clear my acne. Makes me wonder if things not going to plan with my GP and so on actually happened for a reason...
Even if it's not what you wanted, don't be resentful of the treatments you've been given to try. Use them well, give it your best shot and focus on the possibility that you may be able to clear your skin with them. Fingers crossed for you.
Thanks Paul. I'm just so annoyed because she barely looked at my acne and acted as though I was stupid and had no idea what I was on about. I've done tons of research and have read others experiences. I just feel like all the antibiotics will just mask the problem and I fear that once I've finished the course my acne will return like it always does. Urgh!!! and she said other medicines that she could prescribe are too expensive for my skin!! Well thats the NHS for you!
I think I'm definitely going to get serious about what I eat. I've had tests done before for food intolerances and everything came back clear but I guess eating healthily will do good for my body anyway. Really frustrated though !! 
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Grrr 
I see three bumps forming on my left cheek, one is red and others not yet.. hopefully they will be small.. I did broke out with some pimples on that area.. I dunno why I keep breaking out on the same area. So yeah I see 2 bumps and one getting active.. it is red, but doesn't hurt yet; they're together 
sucks.. anyhow, skins still feels smooth. I still can't believe that I am going through this again.. I was so clear. What ever.. I am just going to ignore that I have zits and go 80% raw instead of 100%.. I want to enjoy some healthy cooked foods. I thought going 100% raw helps, but it doesn't.. Yeah, am a vegan 100% raw and I get zits.. even a powerful diet doesn't help. That's crazy..
Seems like this will never end =\
Just had a shower and it sucks looking in the mirror after one. Only because my cheeks go red whenever I finish having a shower. Before that, my skin is improving, but I have my doubts. I've been told that my skin doesn't look bad at all, but when I look in the mirror, I see a monster. Guess it's all in my head because I look in the mirror a lot.
Word. Always super red after a shower, and it makes it look way worse.
I don't think my routine is working, but o well. Have about 13 new yellow zits. Hopefully they disappear soon. I'm just looking forward to the day I find a cure for myself!
Agreed man. I go in the shower with a healthy looking face. I come out of the shower looking like a tomato. Happened to me just about an hour ago. Redness has gone away though, so it's all good. About to hit the sack. Got a big game tomorrow. Just have to do the usual scrub and cream. Hope you get better man.
Still breaking out a bit!! My skin doesn't look that bad beside my forehead which looks awful, but since my hair covers most of my pimples, I should be fine.
I am getting like 2-3 new breakout on left cheek. I don't know why I am breaking out on cheeks now.. I used to rarely breakout there. It sucks 'cause it takes long to heal and I will get scars since I always pop it by accident. I will try my best not to.. 
I don't care though.. as long as I don't get huge pores.. ^^;; if it gets worse, I will have to apply bp again which I am trying not to apply I am currently trying natural remedies product such as aloe vera (fresh), raw apple cider vinegar, and witch hazel 100% all natural.
The past 5 years have been horrible, what's worse is feeling so alone about it all. Your friends say things like 'You can hardly see them' or 'there's nothing there' but you know how you look. I spent most of my time analysing my face in any mirror I could find, maybe expecting something to have changed since the last time I looked in the mirror. I've been up and down but my skin is looking a lot better this past week so i'm trying to make the most of it before everything goes belly up again. Being positive definitely made me think differently about my skin
The past 5 years have been horrible, what's worse is feeling so alone about it all. Your friends say things like 'You can hardly see them' or 'there's nothing there' but you know how you look. I spent most of my time analysing my face in any mirror I could find, maybe expecting something to have changed since the last time I looked in the mirror. I've been up and down but my skin is looking a lot better this past week so i'm trying to make the most of it before everything goes belly up again. Being positive definitely made me think differently about my skin
You're definitely not on your own there! People always mean well, but I've found that if they can't directly relate, whatever they have to say just ends up making me feel worse. I can apply that to things like confidence and self-esteem in general; they might say that however I feel about myself wrong or that there's no need, but I know how I feel.
Just takes time and patience I suppose, and at least a little amount of acceptance is necessary. Acne became the be-all and end-all for me for many years, to the point where I didn't really know how to change my way of thinking. I'm working on that but that habits I got during that time such as picking my face and checking in the mirror all the time are still there. Kind of working on those as separate issues now. Again, time and patience... I always think that as long as we're taking positive steps to fix whatever the issue is, we can at least give ourselves credit for trying to change things and there's always hope.
Feeling low today... I met one of my boyfriend's friends that keeps inviting him to things and she's absolutley gorgeous and actually does modelling. Her skin is entirely clear unlike my PIH ridden face. I was starting to feel so much better about myself too, then she came along with her perfect face and skin and lovely personality and interest in my boyfriend.
Feeling low today... I met one of my boyfriend's friends that keeps inviting him to things and she's absolutley gorgeous and actually does modelling. Her skin is entirely clear unlike my PIH ridden face.
I was starting to feel so much better about myself too, then she came along with her perfect face and skin and lovely personality and interest in my boyfriend.
Aww, don't be so hard on yourself. I know how easy it to do so, but there's no real point in comparing yourself to others. Besides, even if you saw her skin as being "gorgeous", doesn't mean she sees herself that way because everyone has their own insecurities. By the same token, there's no real reason why she'd see your skin in the way you described it because we're our own worst critics. I saw your pictures; your skin is improving and you've every reason to start feeling better about it.
Plus I get the impression that you've got enough about you as a person to interest people on more than just a physical level. Sure your boyfriend would agree.
Just be yourself - there's no one better qualified!
Feeling low today... I met one of my boyfriend's friends that keeps inviting him to things and she's absolutley gorgeous and actually does modelling. Her skin is entirely clear unlike my PIH ridden face.
That always happened to me when I was with my boyfriend! He had this friend who was so gorgeous with completely clear skin and they were really goof friends, it made me feel so insecure!
Anyway I feel so crap today. I started new antibiotics a couple of days ago and I have been feeling so nauseous and have had a constant stomach ache. I know its the meds because I haven't eaten anything strange or done anything different from what I normally do. I'm about to leave for work, my skins a mess, my stomach is killing me and I'm SO tired! :'(
Feeling scared becoz of these 2 new spots on my face after being clear for 8 months. These are like flashbacks of those horrible days of suffering.
That's scary. I really hope that it doesn't break out of control. It happened to me before the one time I cleared up.
Feeling low today... I met one of my boyfriend's friends that keeps inviting him to things and she's absolutley gorgeous and actually does modelling. Her skin is entirely clear unlike my PIH ridden face.
That always happened to me when I was with my boyfriend! He had this friend who was so gorgeous with completely clear skin and they were really goof friends, it made me feel so insecure!
Anyway I feel so crap today. I started new antibiotics a couple of days ago and I have been feeling so nauseous and have had a constant stomach ache. I know its the meds because I haven't eaten anything strange or done anything different from what I normally do. I'm about to leave for work, my skins a mess, my stomach is killing me and I'm SO tired! :'(
Hey, just remember that your boyfriends see a lot more in you than your skin!! The inside counts more and more the longer you are in a relationship. Speaking first-hand here, good luck! Hopefully, your body gets used to it after a few days, and you start to feel better.
My skin isn't looking too great. Only about 5 new pimples today, which is pretty good for me, so I'm happy about that! Looking forward to the day when I wake up with zero new pimples. I saw an old friend the other night who has acne, not quite as bad as mine, but enough to effect his looks. Anyway, he was happy, he has made tons of new friends. After talking and hanging out, he noticed how I barely shared anything about school and asked if I was lonely, and I just said I'm doing pretty good. Then he was like "I'm surprised your not the most popular guy on campus, everybody liked hanging out with you in high school, your a really funny guy. You just have to get out there and talk to people." So, I just found that really encouraging, and I thought someone else might too. Still hoping my skin clears up! But if it doesn't, I hope I can at least try to make new friends.
^^;; I've been gaming a lot and studying a bit. I have to study more though 'cause I have an exam in 9 days. Plenty of time. I must start tomorrow.
I'm glad it is almost over.. I am not going to register in the summer.. I used to always register in the summer, but not this time. Even though my skin isn't bad compared to many people here, but it bothers me. I am still a little concerned about my forehead because it went nuts. I have lots of red marks and a few blackheads .. I had a lot, but most turned into ugly pimple.. there's one that doesn't minimize, probably need to pop it, but don't want to. ;\
Feeling scared becoz of these 2 new spots on my face after being clear for 8 months. These are like flashbacks of those horrible days of suffering.
That's scary. I really hope that it doesn't break out of control. It happened to me before the one time I cleared up.
Feeling low today... I met one of my boyfriend's friends that keeps inviting him to things and she's absolutley gorgeous and actually does modelling. Her skin is entirely clear unlike my PIH ridden face.
That always happened to me when I was with my boyfriend! He had this friend who was so gorgeous with completely clear skin and they were really goof friends, it made me feel so insecure!
Anyway I feel so crap today. I started new antibiotics a couple of days ago and I have been feeling so nauseous and have had a constant stomach ache. I know its the meds because I haven't eaten anything strange or done anything different from what I normally do. I'm about to leave for work, my skins a mess, my stomach is killing me and I'm SO tired! :'(
Hey, just remember that your boyfriends see a lot more in you than your skin!! The inside counts more and more the longer you are in a relationship. Speaking first-hand here, good luck! Hopefully, your body gets used to it after a few days, and you start to feel better.
My skin isn't looking too great. Only about 5 new pimples today, which is pretty good for me, so I'm happy about that! Looking forward to the day when I wake up with zero new pimples. I saw an old friend the other night who has acne, not quite as bad as mine, but enough to effect his looks. Anyway, he was happy, he has made tons of new friends. After talking and hanging out, he noticed how I barely shared anything about school and asked if I was lonely, and I just said I'm doing pretty good. Then he was like "I'm surprised your not the most popular guy on campus, everybody liked hanging out with you in high school, your a really funny guy. You just have to get out there and talk to people." So, I just found that really encouraging, and I thought someone else might too. Still hoping my skin clears up! But if it doesn't, I hope I can at least try to make new friends.
I really love how positive you are! 🙂 Still feel really horrible after taking the med, had bad stomach pains all day. Hopefully my body will get used to it. Spoke to my manager at work today, had a long convo about her skin problems too, she told me how she had crazy acne when she was my age and it really effected her confidence. Now she has lovely skin, made me think I might grow out of this. At 21 though not so sure....:S xx
Thanks haleyey
Thanks haleyey
That's what happened to my aunts and father! They all stopped getting acne at around 23-28. I am 25, still have acne, I started to break out a month ago. Maybe almost over? I hope.. =\ My sister is lucky 'cause she stopped breaking out pretty bad at 23-24. She used to get big pimples every time she had a period. Probably worse than me, but she still had confidence. We're both different! I am too shy and quiet and she's the opposite.
Hmmm!! So I wanted to play with my niece, but I always get yelled at which I have no freaking idea why. I am a nice person and I know about kids more than they do..
Seriously!! I want to consider moving soon. I just wanna be alone and adopt some animals. They will be my best friends. Anyways, I was like, I am not gonna do anything to her! So my mom somehow changed subject and said something about my skin.. "Why you stopped using proactiv?,Your skin is going to be like your Dad."
Yeah, my dad had bad acne problems even though I never saw his skin with acne on any pictures, but I can tell by all the scars on cheeks. To be honest, my skin is healing and I am not breaking out at all, redness is kinda fading, etc.. I think that's cause I got 2 new pimples on left cheek.. I have red spot around them since I keep breaking out on that area ;\ I will have to use BP again though if I keep breaking out on cheeks. No choice I decided to wait until May. If I am clear by then, good! No Bp needed.
I understand why you would get yelled at, sounds weird to me. Nobody should be yelling at your or disrespecting you like that, you don't have to take that.
Sounds like your slowly clearing up. That's great!!
I got a few nasty spots on my face today and I have a big one I can feel coming through on my forehead, but I only had a few pimples on my face this morning, and that's really good for me! I'm pretty addicted to squeezing my pimples though, but I probably shouldn't do that because I'm probably damaging my skin, but the yellow ones look pretty gross. So, apart from those really bad spots, it looks like my face might just be slowly be getting better. I think I have really resistant acne, so this might take a few months, fingers crossed aha. So, overall, I'm feeling pretty good!
Well, today skin is not good breakout on my chin and some on upper lip, went to see jersey boys in london with family and friends but felt so self conscious that I was just quiet and pretended to look at my nails alot, you know the classic avoid eye contact so they won't notice how bad my skin looks.
Anyway I'm going to purchase a clarisonic plus soon, as I've heard such great things, hopefully will have great skin for my sisters wedding next year, I want to enjoy that day without worrying about my skin!
Keep hopeful is what I always say.