Hi everyone, I'm 17 years of age and I'd assume I suffer moderate acne particularly on my cheeks. I take doxycycline and use BP although they are sure taking their time. Acne has never really gotten to me although now that I'm in my final year of school it has.

I'm afraid to be seen in the sunlight as I worry about what people think, I usually don't hang out with friends in bright lighting because of my acne. I have begun to recieve comments from people usually "That looks bad" I kind of palm it off but it really hurts.

I've started seeing someone and I am also afraid that they are aware of my condition, she is beautiful and I don't want my acne to ruin things. She deserves to be seen with someone who doesn't have acne.

In other words, my acne is just becoming emotionally draining and I'm afraid to be seen.