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The Never-Ending Acne

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(@gillbert67)

Posted : 11/03/2013 1:22 pm

So this is my never ending journey of acne. It seems to be getting worse daily. Here it goes:

It all started around 7th grade, when God decided to raid my forehead of despicable pimples. They are small, skin colored bumps- probably clogged pores- that still reside on my face. My naive self in seventh grade didn't really care much for looks, as those were the days of non stop gaming. However, upon looking at car windows, window shops, and bathroom mirrors, I realized how people saw me: a boy with a skin disease. No, better yet, a boy with despicable bumps that looked like an allergic reaction.

Three years later in my teenage years, I decided to grow bangs. And did I feel more secure and proud when I went out in public. I could finally face the public in pride. But of course God thrashed upon his might upon my cheek and jawline. By the end of tenth grade these bumps were everywhere on my face. No, better yet, they weren't even skin colored- they were red. And having yellow-tan skin, my face looked horrendous.

I've hade these bloody pimples for six years. SIX. Never had they gotten better. It seems to be getting worse daily. I gaze upon my Asian classmates with flawless skin and I stare at them in awe. What am I doing that they aren't?

What's even more frustrating are my dermatologist visits. Each and every single one dismiss me, saying my acne is negligible. How is it negligible when my face hinders my ability to socialize and demean my self confidence? People stare at my face in disgust all the time.

Hence upon daily googling, "how to remove acne" or "skin colored acne," I decided to give this forum a try. If anyone, ANYONE has acne similar to these pictures, I would extremely appreciate if you could diagnose this condition or give a remedy that has worked out. I have extremely oily skin, which doesn't really help these acne.

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(@rooth)

Posted : 11/03/2013 3:05 pm

Hi!

Maybe I missed it but what have you tried? I found Dan's Regimen helped for me (didn't stop the cysts but anything that was more surface level, yes). I've got south-east asian skin so maybe it's similar? Also I recommend avocados or any other omega3 fatty acid foods, they help with inflammation generally.

Other than that, derms are weird. I've had 5 different ones and only now have i found one that I like and trust. If possible...find one who actually listens.

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(@andrei11)

Posted : 11/03/2013 3:48 pm

First of all, your dermatologists are imbecils. You have a disease and and no disease is negligible. In order to figure out what is the cause of your acne, you have to get tests such as blood tests, bacteria, fungus, parasites, endocrine, testosterone, DHEAS, estradiol, prolactin, LH/FSH ratio and many others tests for kidneys, liver, stomach, allergies etc. + VISIA. Starting treatments or diets on your own just because some had success with them is just a gamble, we have different bodies with different root causes of our acne. Good luck.

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(@gillbert67)

Posted : 11/04/2013 11:48 pm

^ Hi I've tried many different acne remedies, all of which seem to have no effect upon my skin. I'm attempting to use face masks to cleanse my face, but I'm not sure.

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