Hi Alisha. Sorry about the people who tease you. I had acne when I was 14 and I understand how you feel. Acne is not your fault. Ignore what people say.

Sorry to tell you this but it may or may not go away as you get older. However this does not mean you have to suffer from acne. Here are some things you can try

1. Cut out all sugar from your diet and eat a lot of fruits and vegetables
2. Apply raw honey on your face to help heal acne.
3. Smile and do not let comments about your skin take over your life

Enjoy life dear! You have too much life ahead of you and don't let acne get in your way. Be with friends who will make you happy.

Maybe you can also follow what Ae1976 has advised you. The solution really depends on your skin.. I hope you'll find one that suits you well soon!

Hi I am sorry to hear about your acne. I had it when I was 14 to I still have it at age 24. Have done two cycles on accutane they helped me and kept my skin completely clear. Birth control pills help also help. Acne is not your fault you can not control your hormones and genetics. The belief that acne is a normal part of being a teen is false. Acne is a skin disease that affects teens and adults lots of adult women have acne until after menopause. You may outgrow you may not. Also it's okay to wear makeup as long as its oil free that's what I do. Lifestyle has nothing to with acne. There is hope because in california a vaccine to cure acne is ready to begin human trials we will see if it works.

Having acne as a teen can be extremely frustrating. I'm 14 with acne as well and I often cancel plans with my friends and try my hardest not to leave my home because of my skin. But life can't be lived this way, at least not forever. Please please please do not let acne control your life like it does right now for me. Your teen years should be some of the most fun years of your life, and whether or not you experience that fun shouldn't depend on your skin. Acne is never your own fault unless you purposely go out of your way to try and get acne, which I highly doubt you do. make sure you stay diligent with your skincare routine, and research a little bit on ingredients in products that could be breaking you out. If you wear make up, make sure it's labeled as non-comodegenic, and always remove it before you go to bed. Wear sunscreen if you are going to be outside, and use at least SPF 30. Don't scrub your face super hard, either. They can be beneficial, but only if your use them correctly, which is gently. Lastly, try to eat healthy as much as possible and try cutting down on dairy. I hope you find a solution soon!

Hi Alisha  No, acne is not your fault so don't be hard on yourself about it. Obviously you're not going out of your way to give yourself acne so of course it's not your fault. Look closely at the other teens at your school and I'm sure you'll see plenty of other people with acne. I'm pretty sure most teens end up getting acne at some point. I was not one of those teens but I got it out of nowhere at age 20! I feel like I would've preferred it as a teen. However, I'm 21 now (acne free by the way) and I can say that I don't really see acne anymore on former classmates of mine that had acne during middle/high school. I think most people are able to grow out of it, and some have problems that persist. You won't know until you're there   Best of luck!

You're still very young, I'd say don't be too harsh on your skin, always use gentle products and i for acne you might wanna try a calamine lotion, its very effective and safe

Keep going back to the dermatologist and asking for help. Be very honest with him / her about how you feel so that they can keep working with you to find a solution. There will be a solution so don't give up hope. Sometimes it just takes time to find the right one for you. Keep talking and sharing. You are not alone and as well as helping yourself you will be helping others. Take care.