Hi Acne.org Forum,

I am two weeks into The Regimen. I actually have tried it before but my sister (who has seen good results) said I quit too early, so I am trying it again.

I am starting to see the same reaction that caused me to quit last time. Basically, my entire face (and now parts of my neck, where I never get acne) are having these red splotchy marks. Please see the photos below. I've been telling my fiance that this is part of the Week 2 adjustment/major breakout period, but she's saying they look more like an allergic reaction/hives (since the red marks don't form whiteheads and don't look like my normal acne).

I wanted to get the forum's thoughts on if any of you have seen this type of reaction before? Do you think I should stay patient and with it?

I am following The Regiment to a tee (slowly ramped up BP to two times a day now) and using some SPF (the one recommended on the Acne.org site) mixed in with my moisturizer in the morning.

Thanks in advance for the help!
Matt