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I am only 15 years old and I have acne and some acne scars. I started having acne when I was around 12 and i've been breaking out ever since then. The doctor prescribed me doxycycline and it worked but I messed up and i foolishly thought that the acne wouldn't come back so I stopped applying the topical cream. Now it's starting to come back and I am too insecure to even look in my boyfriends eyes. My mom set me up an appointment at Planned Parenthood for birth control and I am a little nervous. But the question is, am I having hormonal acne? or am I just breaking out because something is breaking me out? is it normal for 15 year olds to have acne? Am I over-reacting? And if anyone is taking birth control currently can they tell me what brand to prescribe and is it effective? Thank you for your time.
I recommend you schedule an appointment with a board-certified dermatologist for evaluation and diagnosis. Many acne treatments are available and a board-certified dermatologist can help determine the appropriate treatment for you. Common acne treatments consist of topical benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, topical retinoids, topical acne medications, oral antibiotics, Blue Light Therapy, acne facials, chemical peels, or Accutane. If you are a female then hormone therapy or Aldactone may be considered. Treatment can consist of one of these therapies or a combination of therapies.