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I am 24 years old and have had acne since I was 12. At first it was just a few spots here and there, then around 16 it just kind of took over. I don't have it on my body, and have only rarely had it on my forehead. It's concentrated to my mid-lower cheeks and jawline and right under the jaw. I get all kinds....large cysts, whiteheads, and even these really odd tiny cysts. I used to go to the derm all the time and we tried a bunch of pills, creams, even blue light therapy. It wasn't working so I stopped going. A few years ago I went to a different guy who basically just told me I must be touching that part of my face too much and that I should stop. I took BC once (yaz) but it gave me migraines so I stopped. I've never tried any other hormone treatments nor accutane. Thing is, I am just so tired. My skin was a little better and in the past few months its gotten worse no matter what I so. It's oily, but it also itches and burns so it must be dry? Every time I think it's a little better, I'll get new spots overnight or during the day and I feel terrible again. Im sure there is a hormonal or genetic problem here. I have a twin brother with perfect skin, but my dad had skin issues when he was younger. I need to see a doc as I am so overwhelmed, but my skin is so awful I am embarrassed. It's not just bumps - I have redness and actual pitted scars too. My dad saw the doc to have a mole removed and he suggested a specialist in another town who does things with lasers but I'm not sure if I need to have the problem more under control??I'm honestly terrified that he'll take one look at me and say I'm beyond help. I am in a bad way - I hate myself, can't look at other people, can't even look in a mirror anymore. I know I need to love myself no matter what but this is just terrible. Advice?
Yes, I've all but eliminated sugar and dairy (I eat yogurt and get trace amounts here and there). I eat fresh fruits and veggies and have upped my water. I hear so much about supplements but with all I've invested emotionally and financially, I feel like it may be a waste of time and its got me down, so I feel like I do need to see a doc, I'm just so nervous about it.
try a naturopath or natural doctor. they seem to know alot more about fixing the problem rather than prescribing pills. they are also alot easier to talk to; they dont talk down to you the way doctors do. i only go to conventional doctors if i have an open wound and need pain killers. i really really recommend the hormone testing.
we are all in the same desperate-depressing-money wasting boat here. at least you are alone because we all understand and are here for you 
i meant to say at least you are NOT alone
Yes, I've all but eliminated sugar and dairy (I eat yogurt and get trace amounts here and there). I eat fresh fruits and veggies and have upped my water. I hear so much about supplements but with all I've invested emotionally and financially, I feel like it may be a waste of time and its got me down, so I feel like I do need to see a doc, I'm just so nervous about it.
I second hopeless' suggestion of a naturopath. I've been to 4 with no relief on the acne front but it's worth a look. Just make sure they do some form of testing such as saliva or blood . I would stay away from those that rely on kinisthetic tests such as muscle testing (bs in my opinion). I'm not saying they can solve your problem, but they can help take the guess work out of it.