Okay so I am a 22 year old male and I've had acne for about 3 years now and it is now at the stage where it is moderate and by the looks of it it will end up becoming severe. I have tried almost everything I can think of trying from natural remedies such as lemon juice and apple cider vinegar and hundreds more. Have also tried almost every over the counter product plus benzoyl peroxide and I have been on oral antibiotics (oxytetracycline) for the past 3 months. I have had 5 salycilic peels and a couple of isolation treatments at the Sk:n clinic and I wash twice daily with gentle face wash and exfoliate a few times a week with a chemical exfoliator and I also moisturise. The acne is mostly on my cheeks and I wake up every morning to new spots in varied places (but mostly on cheek area). I have tried changing my diet and eating very clean including removing dairy completely and I have always enjoyed going to the gym so I get plenty of exersise anyway. My face is covered in red and dark marks from previous acne and I am seriously at my wits end as this is taking a huge toll on my mental health. Sometimes I do not even want to face the world outside my front door let alone show up for work. I am completely out of ideas and I feel almost ready to give up. Please can someone offer any advice on what I should do?? I would love to believe that there is some kind of hope that I will find what it is that I am doing wrong or what I need to do but right now I just cannot see anything . I welcome any questions or advice that I can get. Thanks!
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