Hi, I'm a 40yo female who has struggled with acne since puberty.

It started out as what I consider to be normal teenage acne. By my mid-twenties it had developed into cystic/modular acne.

I've been on several different courses of treatment: many tricyclics, water pills, topical retinoids, Obagi skincare, and Solodyn. Nothing worked, though the Solodyn did decrease the frequency of the outbreaks.

I stumbled on this forum when I was researching Accutane. I am hoping to find support and new friends along this journey!

 

Hi alh0410,

I am a male in my late thirties who like you has struggled with acne since puberty. My acne was always cystic in nature but thankfully, it has subsided (apart from the odd outbreak) in recent years. It has however had a major impact on my life and I am still trying to come to grips with the psychological aspects. Researcing the emotional impact of acne is how I originally stumbled upon this website (I lurked for a long time before posting however).

Been through a lot with acne over the years so if you have any questions or want to discuss anything acne related, feel free to ask either via this thread or PM me.