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acne is worsening my depression and anxiety

Reading this reminded me of myself. I can totally relate to how you feel. I documented my journey of finding a cure for my acne on this website, and the frustration that reeked through each post was n...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
Feeling overwhelmed by acne

@Mia897 I used to get acne everywhere. On my forehead, on my cheeks, along my jawline, on my chin - you name it. Miraculously my face is not over-dried at all, at least for now. My skin just feels no...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
Feeling overwhelmed by acne

hey honey i can totally relate. this was me last year. i tried different birth controls and diets and numerous topicals but nothing worked at all. two months ago i made up me mind to take accutane. i ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
I'm embarrassed by my acne

Hi Lily I'm really sorry to hear that. It is true that your acne is very likely due to hormones, but it does not mean that you should just let it happen. I started getting acne at the age of 14, and m...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
Acne won't go away, it's been years.

I can totally relate to you. Moderate to severe acne is not the result of not washing your face. It's mostly genetic. Some people could be treated with simple topicals or antibiotics, but others do no...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
acne rant

I don't think stop your periods could help...I'm suffering from bad cystic, hormonal acne as well, and it flares up really badly one week before and after my period. I'm on birth control but it does n...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
Depression hit me once again

I have been feeling pretty alright about my face lately, until last night after I washed the makeup off of my face. My entire forehead, chin and sides of my cheeks were red, and covered with countless...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
Acne is destroying my life

Hey girl acne is normal for your age. It is still a difficult situation, though - everyone on this forum can sympathize with you, including myself. I'm in my 20s and I still have moderate acne that ju...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
what if I developed allergy to BP

8 hours ago, DeLovely said: It won't take long for your skin to get back to normal. Give it a few days and keep moisturizing!  Thank you so much! This is really comfortin...

In forum The Regimen

7 years ago
what if I developed allergy to BP

11 hours ago, DeLovely said: The redness will go away, not to worry! Sorry your skin reacted so severely from only a spot treatment, it could mean an allergic reaction, hard to tell. They're no...

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7 years ago
It's not that bad, maybe

@Adeel2111 Yeah you've mentioned it before, but my oily skin cannot take any heavy-duty moisturizer. I get an oily mask within hours of application, and it feels absolutely gross. But thank you anyway...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
what if I developed allergy to BP

I put a tiny tiny bit of BP on my lower cheeks for spot treatment, and six hours later I discovered that the areas touched by it got really really red. I immediately washed it off - it does not look l...

In forum The Regimen

7 years ago
I desperately need help (with pictures)

Hey you are a gorgeous human being. Yes you have acne, but it is definitely treatable. Your acne looks serious, but it mostly is constituted of whiteheads, as far as I could tell from your pictures. T...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
It's not that bad, maybe

1 hour ago, sararey said: Hi HarleyZ! Yep, people often have better acne while on a steroid... The acne usually shows up about a week after it is discontinued. That's what happened to me, but ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
It's not that bad, maybe

1 hour ago, Adeel2111 said: I got epiduo yesterday (Includes 2,5% BP). Read some good success stories about it. Trying it on my spot which is on my chin. If I see any difference ill try it on o...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
It's not that bad, maybe

3 hours ago, sararey said: Hello, just wanted to let you know that steroids can cause acne to flare. If it is worse right now and different than your usual acne, it is probably the steroids tha...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
It's not that bad, maybe

On January 10, 2017 at 10:25 PM, Adeel2111 said: I havent used it. Do i need medical certificate from doctor to buy it or? I has a cyst but it is gone after i used vaseline. I have oily skin to...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
Do you ever feel that, even with clear beautiful skin - You'd still feel... eh?

Well acne is another problem that adds to all the trouble we face in real life. I mean, I have friends with crystal-clear skin complaining about their lives all the time. Staring at their beautiful sk...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
My skin has got worse... help coping?

4 hours ago, Rangzii said: Visited the doctor and he's put me on Dianette which is a form of the contraceptive pill, no clue if it'll help but I'm optimistic about it! Going to drink lots of wa...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
How can you feel beautiful with acne?

Hello friend you are not alone here. My ex-boyfrined broke up with me a year ago, and my acne came back full force (my face was clear for about one year thanks to birth control) following the depressi...

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7 years ago
My skin has got worse... help coping?

The acne lesions on your forehead seem infected. Did you pick at them? Those on the side of your face look like regular whiteheads. I think you can have your hormones checked, given that you have acne...

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7 years ago
It's not that bad, maybe

5 hours ago, Adeel2111 said: I am glad to hear you are going back   It takes time but you should be able to see improvements whitin 4 weeks. Have you tried to apply vaseline or a...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
It's not that bad, maybe

11 hours ago, Adeel2111 said: No, dont think that way. Being depressed sucks and i mostly feel depressed myself. Let us face it, it is nothing fun having acne and people looking at your face in...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
It's not that bad, maybe

On January 7, 2017 at 6:12 PM, Adeel2111 said: I recognized your name but wasnt sure from where haha and i am just trying my best to make people smile and feel good about themselves troughout t...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

7 years ago
Who is the best makeup guru for hiding acne

Check out Sara K's channel! She is a makeup master, and this is not the only reason why I'm recommending her to you. She is also a master at being self-confident. There's a video of hers called how to...

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7 years ago