Thanks for sharing that, you've obviously accomplished a great deal in spite of the acne...on the relationship side, as you get older you will find it's less important to people and you'll be more comfortable (sounds like you already are) - but continue to be open to new things, no matter what.

For the back scars have you ever considered a professional to do the dermarolling on them? It would be worth a try, takes several treatments.

good luck to you and again thanks for sharing

That's great that you've accomplished many things in life despite the acne and that you found different ways to be happy!

It makes my day better knowing there are people out there who won't let acne beat them down!

Also, what type of scars do you have on your back? I have them, too, but they are raised like keloids and dark colored (dark brown) and Hydroval completetely flattened and lightened them for me.

Thank you so much for sharing that.

I'm 20 and never been in a relationship. I know people are saying but you're young that's normal - and I understand that but it's hard when everyone else around you are in serious relationships / have been in relationships and I have a couple of friends and friends of friends who are engaged to be married. I know there's more to life than being in a relationship too, not that I don't want one though...

My skin is clearing and it's the best it's been in a long time and I'm feeling more confident, slowly. But it hasn't completely changed or 'fixed' how I feel about myself. And that's what I need to work on to be happy or be open enough to a relationship if that were to ever come along if that makes sense.

It's so great you are still enjoying life and have achieved great things and gone through med - definitely things to be proud of

Hey jdrmd,

I'm with you on the whole "never had a girlfriend, sex, etc" yet I now own a small company, have a great body, and best of all, people think I have it all. (the girls, money)

Little does anyone know, I still act like my old self, I don't spend money like it's nothing, and overall acne made me shy. I think if anyone saw me on this board even, they would think I was joking about this.

Definitely great to see someone relate.

Well your not alone that's for sure! I'm exactly the same as you with regards to experience with girls and it frustrates me immensely (I seem to have a girl repelling force field ). I often worry that if/when I manage to have a relationship I'll be so inexperienced in every way compared to her that it will be off putting. That probably sounds stupid but everyone else has had or has a relationship so they are all miles ahead of me.

It's cool you've got such a positive attitude about it though as it's obviously really easy to let it get you down. You've accomplished so many other things in life that many other people struggle to do so you should be proud. Just keep living your life and who knows, you may meet someone sooner than you think.