Hey everyone

I'm a girl, 16 years old, and I've had bacne for as long as I can remember even having pimples. My face definitely hasn't been clear all the time. I've always got a few pimples on my face, but usually they are small or not very noticeable. But my back is absolutely awful, and my chest and shoulders. It makes me so self conscious and unconfident. A lot of it is pimples and whatever but I also have so many scars and red spots from past pimples etc.

I don't remember the last time I went swimming because there are no bathing suits that would cover my acne. Same thing with dresses, I can never find a dress that I would feel good in because everything either has a low neckline, a low back, exposed shoulders etc. I can't wear shirts with a neckline lower than the actual base of my neck.

It sucks. There are so many things that I want to wear and want to do but I don't feel confident doing so.

I've tried a lot of things. I don't use conditioner, I shower every day, I change my clothes every day, I use cleansers on my chest, shoulders and back. I've tried all sorts of different products, switched out shampoos. I'm taking hormone balance pills (which actually help my face a lot. I notice I get more pimples when I don't take them). I don't wear especially tight clothing.

I do find that sun helps. Vitamin D I guess? But I would have to wear a top with a low neckline or no back to get sun to those areas which is just way too embarrassing for me. So should I be taking Vitamin D suppliaments? Would that help?

I'm thinking about going to a dermatologist. I haven't seen one before, nor have I seen a doctor about it. Would any of you have any advice? This has been bothering me for years and I really want a solution. Because I am just so sick of being unconfident and sacrificing opportunities and my happiness because I feel uncomfortable in my body.

So my main questions are what has helped any of you in the past? (I'm willing to try anything at this point) Also should I seek the help of a professional?

Thank you all in advance
xx