Hi- I am brand new to this site, but unfortunately, not new to acne.

I am nineteen, and have been suffering from acne for probably the past five or six years. It seems like at the moment, I have finally gotten my active acne under control. However, now I am left with horrendous red acne marks, specifically all over my cheeks (the right being a lot worse that the left). Luckily, I don't have many indents, or ice pick scars, just bad red marks that have taken over my face. I am really embarrassed by them, and they are effecting my mood. I don't wear facial make up to cover them, as it makes me break out even worse. I am starting a new school in a month, and I'd like to reduce them. I understand that it is going to take awhile, but I'm ready to begin this process.

Attacked you will find photos of both my cheek areas. It's taken a lot for me to share them like this.

I would like to start with an OTC treatment, if anyone knows of any successful ones. I don't want to waste my money on things that aren't going to work. I read that aloe vera works, and tea tree oil, anyone have experience with these?

I've actually never seen a dermatologist, so if I can't get this under control in the next month or so, I think I will look into scheduling an appointment.

Thanks in advance.