I am a 27 year old male who has had acne since around 13. It's in my genes so I've always had less than perfect skin but around 3 years ago is when it really got bad out of nowhere and I tried everything. Cleansers, proactive, salicyc acid, BP, RETIN A, prescriptions, face masks, dermatologists etc.. retin a worked but the problem with that was when stopped using it, to acne came back way worse hen it was before I ever even stepped foot into the dermatology ice... currently I am trying a more organic approach and I will be keeping a log here determining for myself and others what works and what doesent...

for the past 2.5 months I have been taking supplements which are known to help with acne and I have seen some results with random breakouts that come back and kill my hope but I'm staying consistent. I am taking zinc, fish oil, b complex, probiotic, and vitamin e.. i tone with Apple cider vinegar 2-3 times a day and just added Desitin ( diaper rash) To my regimen 3 days ago. I have cystic acne mainly on my upper cheeks. This log will be mainly keeping track ( if any) with desitin..

day 1.) desitin was applied the night before and saw little to no difference in my skin

day 2.) redness seemed to improve dramatically and desitin seems to Be drying up cysts and whiteheads

day 3.) redness improving more and more. Cysts seem to be loosening up and draining/ drying up naturally. Noticed that a few little whiteheads popped up and like the cysts drain out without any force or agitation.

only on day 3 but i must admit I am happy so far with the results. Although I have gotten a few whiteheads I feel as though the desitin is pulling all of the impurities out which is a good sign