DearCasey01

Hello. So I have been using the same cleanser for about two years now. (Proactiv's deep cleansing wash, which has expoliating beads and salicylic acid) I also went through my 2nd round of Accutane, w...

I used to have that as well after suffering really severe hormonal cystic acne. Ha, if the bumps weren't enough. I too had red marks covering my face and it really bothered me. What I found to be the ...

Hello! Background: -18 yr old female in college -completed 2nd 6 month Accutane course in September. -use Proactiv deep cleansing wash as cleanser -proactiv complexion perfecting hydrator as moisturiz...

I don't really know all the answers to your questions, but have you spoken to a school counselor? They're usually not equipped to deal with something like acne dysmorphic disorder, but they may be abl...

I am 100000000% positive that I have developed acne dysmorphic disorder because of my traumatic experience with severe cystic acne. I am not being dramatic or exaggerating. It has affected my life com...

*when you know your Detmatologist's number by heart. *when you spend 24hrs a day contemplating on the "if had clear skin, I'd..." scenario. *when you take about 6 different pills a day JUST for ac...

I honestly believe, from my own experience, that acne can definitely be related to masturbation. I have actually tested this logic out. My theory is that when you masturbate, your body releases all th...

If acne is genetic, does that mean there's no cure?

I'm literally crying reading all of these because they're our reality. Our sick and twisted reality.

Why is it that guys still seem to look really attractive even with acne but girls don't? It stinks.

Hello! I'll try to keep this short and sweet. I'm 17 and literally JUST finished my 2nd round of Accutane (2 weeks ago) Took 1st round at 14, and acne came back something terrible. This 2nd course,...

I am in in the EXACT same boat! I'm 17, took first round of Accutane at 14 and acne came back with vengeance. I literally JUST finished 2nd round of Accutane (2 weeks ago) and my acne is already start...

Honestly, I wouldn't suggest it. I was Accutane for six months and even though I did not have any serious side affects, my face became immensely dry and sensitive. When your skin becomes so sensitive,...