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Giggity - I know how you feel, but sometimes it's better to bite the bullet and just go, try to enjoy yourself. You'll only feel worse if you avoid her.
I'm feeling great! I've been drinking 2-4 cups of green tea a day to treat an infection, and it seems to have stopped any new acne from forming, and all of my existing spots are far less red and fading away. I've stopped using loads of products on my face, now I just wash it throughout the day and exfoliate it and stick a thin layer of Bio oil and salyicylic acid serum on over night. My skin's looking much better! And there's not been any new cysts on my chin either, which is wonderful. Now I'm just trying to fade the red mark on my chin from the last cyst and the last few inactive under the skin bumps from my old breakout on my cheeks.
I was using finacea for 5 days, and my skin blew up. I stopped it and my skin as calmed down. I had to pop about 5 pimples last night and this morning on my inner cheek. It sucks but they have been lingering there with whiteheads for a few days. So they are super red right now but it at least starts the healing process vs having whiteheads lingering there doing noting. I'm come to the point where I don't give a fuck if my skin is red. As long as I don't have pimples, I can live with red skin. I'm hoping the doxy kicks in. It's been a week.
I'm also not using the finacea anymore. My skin couldn't handle it. I'm going back to paulas choice BHA. I too want to live somewhere secluded and be on my own with a dog.
So basically im doing alright. I have about 3 scabs from picking, bad i know. And I also have 1 active pimple on my face which seems to be going away but is going to leave me a scab. So I'm using aloe vera to get rid of the scabs so they can go away as soon as possible. Ive reduced my BP to once every other day. So i can eventually stop using it.
Just got back from a summer study abroad, and my skin is doing decently. I was in an area with heavy pollution, which of course can't be good for skin, but thank God I did not get any major breakouts throughout my trip. My marks are still very faded - basically invisible with makeup on - and I have no active pimples. The only thing that is bothering me is that I got a cystic pimple over the trip right on the left side of the bridge of my nose, kind of inbetween my eyebrows. It was so random because I never get zits there. I picked at it, stupidly, and ended up with a medium-sized dark mark there, and extending a little past where the pimple was. It bothered me so much at first that my last two days in my study abroad were miserable for me. Makeup wasn't really covering it up, it was still visible, looking like a smudge of dust or a lightly colored bruise. I was so sad my friends noticed my drastic change in behavior. I was mostly sad because I'm going on another vacation in two weeks with two of my closest friends, and I really wanted to have perfect, clear skin for the trip.
On the plane back, I thought about it a lot and realized what a crybaby I was being. Over one mark. Yes it is darker because it's fresher, but it will fade, and it honestly is not that noticeable with makeup on. It's not like I got a cluster of new pimples and marks, or a horrible breakout. I had bright red marks all over my cheeks six months ago. I plan on buying lightening products tomorrow, one of which has gotten rave reviews, and I'm so excited to try it on this new mark.
Basically, I guess I've kind of realized how vain I am being. I literally let the last two days of my study abroad be taken over by one mark on my face. Ever since my breakout this past year, I've been so obsessive about my skin and think every new mark is the end of the world, even if it's small. I should be thanking God I didn't get a bad breakout again, and that it's only one mark, and that it's just hyperpigmentation, not a raised or pit scar. It will fade, no matter what, in time. I just need to stop placing so much emphasis on little flaws and love myself as a whole person. I need to stop thinking looks are the be-all-end-all, because even my family has noticed now how OCD I am about it and they clearly think I'm vain. There are bigger things in this world than one darker mark on my face.
Today I feel like shit.
It's a feeling I'm used to, since I've had it every day for 18 years now.
Elvin
I hear ya dude...... Sucks to feel like s@&/!!!
People all around me with perfect skin..... Aarrggghh Kill Kill!
(I'm not crying Flight of the Conchords in my head........) 
Alright, so it is soon to be August .. how fast!!! I am sure doing good at keeping myself busy. The faster it goes by, the better.
College starts in the beginning of Sept, so I have a month and a couple of days to clear my skin. I'm only taking one course which is A&P 2, it is a hard course, so I hope not to stress! I wanna be clear because I am starting my own club in college and I want to try hard. I am going to rehearse in the middle of august, need to think of ideas, how to make my club successful, etc. I am sure that I am going to meet people.
Anyways, my skin is doing good, only broke out with 2 pimples that I don't like!! I'm not counting the small ones. I'm trying something new, I mixed jojoba oil with lavender oil in a bottle of spray. I'm going to spray my face with it once daily in the morning. I wanna apply aloe vera before I go to bed.
Overall I'm hopeful, just passing the 3 week mark on accutane and my IB started recently. I'm kind of glad that it started, because now I know the medicine is doing something.
I got one really big cyst forming on my chin, and going to spend a weekend with my friends in the city so the timing is awkward. On the positive note, the cyst is not throbbing anymore, and it feels like it's going down already. Thumbs up!
Feeling pretty good lately because I can see an improvement in my skin. I'm winding down the amount of BP I'm using and will start using it more as a spot treatment. Also might go buy more tea tree oil to use instead. I've tried it before but it was a water soluble tea tree oil because it was mixed with an alcohol. I read somewhere a while ago that tea tree oil can be as effective as BP though it takes a lot longer to see results of the same extent.
Uni starts again in a few days for me - I was hoping to be a little clearer than now - but I'm still so glad to see an improvement 
Need to go get uni things and new makeup though I'd rather not wear it but I'm not confident enough to go without it.
Also want to go get a haircut but I also don't want to be stuck in front of a mirror for hours at the salon... Silly I know. I'll end up going anyway.
Also noticed last night my acne was really itchy. I don't think it's the BP because I remember it happening before when I stopped using it. Anyone have any experience with itchy acne?
Alright, so it is soon to be August .. how fast!!! I am sure doing good at keeping myself busy. The faster it goes by, the better.
College starts in the beginning of Sept, so I have a month and a couple of days to clear my skin. I'm only taking one course which is A&P 2, it is a hard course, so I hope not to stress! I wanna be clear because I am starting my own club in college and I want to try hard. I am going to rehearse in the middle of august, need to think of ideas, how to make my club successful, etc. I am sure that I am going to meet people.
Anyways, my skin is doing good, only broke out with 2 pimples that I don't like!! I'm not counting the small ones. I'm trying something new, I mixed jojoba oil with lavender oil in a bottle of spray. I'm going to spray my face with it once daily in the morning. I wanna apply aloe vera before I go to bed.
I know jojoba oil is good for moisturizing the skin but I was wondering what's the benefit of applying lavender oil?
Good luck with the club you want to start and good luck with the anatomy/physiology course! I love those subjects!! - it does take a lot of work but I think as long as you stay on top of it all, you shouldn't be as stressed by the time exams come around. Hopefully you enjoy it too. 
I knew I would breakout on right cheek. I got 2 new pimples, but they aren't cysts at least.
They are noticeable. :\ Well, one of them hasn't form yet, but it is getting red. I am sure it will grow the same size as the other one which sucks.
Wonder when I will stop breaking out on cheeks.. I really hate pimples on cheeks due to scars.
Left side has a few active spots. I'm trying to dry it out and clear it up with the BHA. Right side has no actives, just dried up scabs from popping. Chin is clear. Skin still seems red, but I can live with the redness as long as I'm pimple free. I made the mistake this morning by taking my doxy an an empty stomach and I was throwing up within 30 mins.
Feeling pretty good lately because I can see an improvement in my skin. I'm winding down the amount of BP I'm using and will start using it more as a spot treatment. Also might go buy more tea tree oil to use instead. I've tried it before but it was a water soluble tea tree oil because it was mixed with an alcohol. I read somewhere a while ago that tea tree oil can be as effective as BP though it takes a lot longer to see results of the same extent.
Uni starts again in a few days for me - I was hoping to be a little clearer than now - but I'm still so glad to see an improvement
Need to go get uni things and new makeup though I'd rather not wear it but I'm not confident enough to go without it.
Also want to go get a haircut but I also don't want to be stuck in front of a mirror for hours at the salon... Silly I know. I'll end up going anyway.
Also noticed last night my acne was really itchy. I don't think it's the BP because I remember it happening before when I stopped using it. Anyone have any experience with itchy acne?
Alright, so it is soon to be August .. how fast!!! I am sure doing good at keeping myself busy. The faster it goes by, the better.
College starts in the beginning of Sept, so I have a month and a couple of days to clear my skin. I'm only taking one course which is A&P 2, it is a hard course, so I hope not to stress! I wanna be clear because I am starting my own club in college and I want to try hard. I am going to rehearse in the middle of august, need to think of ideas, how to make my club successful, etc. I am sure that I am going to meet people.
Anyways, my skin is doing good, only broke out with 2 pimples that I don't like!! I'm not counting the small ones. I'm trying something new, I mixed jojoba oil with lavender oil in a bottle of spray. I'm going to spray my face with it once daily in the morning. I wanna apply aloe vera before I go to bed.
I know jojoba oil is good for moisturizing the skin but I was wondering what's the benefit of applying lavender oil?
Good luck with the club you want to start and good luck with the anatomy/physiology course! I love those subjects!! - it does take a lot of work but I think as long as you stay on top of it all, you shouldn't be as stressed by the time exams come around. Hopefully you enjoy it too.
Thanks! Yeah, A&P 1 wasn't that bad. I can't believe I didn't study at all after breaking out a lot. 
. I could have gotten an A. I will try my best to get an A for A&P 2. I know it is harder than A&P 1, but it will be more interesting as I wanna learn about digestion, heart, etc. I will try not to stress!
Lavender is good for skin as it contains antifungal and antiseptic properties which can fight bacteria and reduce inflammation. I like the smell and how my skin feels.
Thanks! Yeah, A&P 1 wasn't that bad. I can't believe I didn't study at all after breaking out a lot.
Lavender is good for skin as it contains antifungal and antiseptic properties which can fight bacteria and reduce inflammation. I like the smell and how my skin feels.
Thanks - I didn't know that about lavender.
A&P is all very interesting - I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
Out of no where, I see a red pea sized pimple near my mouth. I am not sure if that's a mosquito bite, but I think I saw one flying around .. not sure, I wasn't paying attention.
I really pray it was that bastard because if not, it is going to be big and ugly. I remember having one like this 2-3 years ago. I didn't noticed that spot until a while ago. I did looked in the mirror 2-3 hours ago and didn't have anything there.. it came out of no where. I started eating cashew.. that could be it, but I used to eat a lot of it and never had problem. Perhaps it is the baked-beans I made since I've been 100% raw, but decided to cook today. I doubt it was the beans.. ha ha, it is healthy;\ I will find out tomorrrow since I am going to rest!! Grr^^
Thanks! Yeah, A&P 1 wasn't that bad. I can't believe I didn't study at all after breaking out a lot.
Lavender is good for skin as it contains antifungal and antiseptic properties which can fight bacteria and reduce inflammation. I like the smell and how my skin feels.
Thanks - I didn't know that about lavender.
A&P is all very interesting - I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
I hope to enjoy it!! I really hope to have clear skin or I won't enjoy it .
Out of no where, I see a red pea sized pimple near my mouth. I am not sure if that's a mosquito bite, but I think I saw one flying around .. not sure, I wasn't paying attention.
I really pray it was that bastard because if not, it is going to be big and ugly. I remember having one like this 2-3 years ago. I didn't noticed that spot until a while ago. I did looked in the mirror 2-3 hours ago and didn't have anything there.. it came out of no where. I started eating cashew.. that could be it, but I used to eat a lot of it and never had problem. Perhaps it is the baked-beans I made since I've been 100% raw, but decided to cook today. I doubt it was the beans.. ha ha, it is healthy;\ I will find out tomorrrow since I am going to rest!! Grr^^
Thanks! Yeah, A&P 1 wasn't that bad. I can't believe I didn't study at all after breaking out a lot.
Lavender is good for skin as it contains antifungal and antiseptic properties which can fight bacteria and reduce inflammation. I like the smell and how my skin feels.
Thanks - I didn't know that about lavender.
A&P is all very interesting - I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
I hope to enjoy it!! I really hope to have clear skin or I won't enjoy it .
Yeah don't let the state of your skin stop you from enjoying things. It really shouldn't effect your study - just focus on the study/doing well with the course - it's a good way to distract yourself from worrying about your skin 
It did last semester because it worse and so I was upset since I've been clear for so long. If I breakout, that's fine. I have lots of new acne scars so I won't care anymore. ^^
I hope to get an A since I only got a B for A&P 1, so I hope that A on A&P 2 increase my percentage to get accepted at a university ^^;;
B is a minimum, so I don't like to fall in the minimum ^^
Used hydroquinone on two marks on my face....and it made them so red and inflamed looking! Can't believe what an adverse effect it had. I remember it doing this to a mark I had a few yrs ago, and then I stopped using it because of that. I guess I should've known. I think the redness will go down in a few days since right now it's just very irritated. I put on a honey and turmeric mask now, and after I wash it off I'm just going to leave the marks alone. After that I'll just go back to using Cosmedix Lightning Serum since that did not make my face irritated at all.
Today has been hard for me, though, mostly because my marks got so red. I guess I just feel frustrated after having such clear skin. But I have been very vain and self centered. I watched a documentary tonight on a former model who is an acid burns victim, and had scarring and disfigurement all over her face as a result. I almost cried while watching it because I realize how lucky I am that my marks are not permanent and will fade away with time, most likely within a few months. A few months compared to a lifetime of scarring, is an incredible difference. I really need to change my way of thinking and focus on my blessings in life. I guess the good thing about having skin imperfections is you realize how appearance truly is not everything. And it HAS been my everything--I've skipped classes, failed tests, ignored friends and family, and had breakdowns simply because of how I perceived my looks to be. If my life is truly centered around my looks, well, then that's not a good life to be living. Maybe these marks were sent as a reminder that looks should not be my everything. So, for now, I'm taking everything one step at a time and realizing how lucky I am in life.
I'm just so done. Everyday is a nightmare. I seriously cried in my therapy session for half the time. I joined a suicide forum to talk to people because I've been having suicidal thoughts. My anxiety, depression, and skin problems are making me spiral out of control.
Aw, so sorry . Did you try looking at the galleries of what people are going through and how they are clear? It will happen to you, just gotta keep fighting it.
Keep yourself more busy and think about your future, that you'll be clear some day. ^^
I'm just so done. Everyday is a nightmare. I seriously cried in my therapy session for half the time. I joined a suicide forum to talk to people because I've been having suicidal thoughts. My anxiety, depression, and skin problems are making me spiral out of control.
Aw, so sorry
Keep yourself more busy and think about your future, that you'll be clear some day. ^^
I'm sticking to the doxycycline but not using the finacea Anymore. I ordered a liquid African black soap wit Shea butter and rose hip oil. I read really good reviews about the product and black soap in general and I'm going to give it a shot.
http://www.amazon.com/Shea-Terra-Organics-African-Black/dp/B000P6K1ZS
I'm just so done. Everyday is a nightmare. I seriously cried in my therapy session for half the time. I joined a suicide forum to talk to people because I've been having suicidal thoughts. My anxiety, depression, and skin problems are making me spiral out of control.
Sorry to hear you're feeling that way. Talking about how you're feeling and what you're thinking can really help clear you're head, I find, so it's good you can do that in your therapy. I can't really suggest anything apart for you to take it one day at a time and, as hard as it is, to keep hopeful things will get better.
I hope things improve for you soon
Feeling pretty awful today. Went out with my friends tonight and two of my friends brought their girlfriends out and it instantly depressed because I starting wishing I had a long-term girlfriend and knowing how much I obsess about my own skin issues I don't see that happening anytime soon. I was gonna go to a big rock concert in the area tomor, but I just feel so shitty and I have two new actives on my forehead that are so noticeable and now I've decided I won't go to the concert even though I was excited to go. I don't want to stand outside all day because I'm sure the sun will fuck my with my skin like it always does because of the antibiotics I'm on, so I can't even enjoy the music I like and just in one of those moods where I want to sleep all day and be a hermit.