Acne Support Group

Having a bad skin day? Year? Life? Join the club. The most common form of acne is known as "acne vulgaris", meaning "common acne." Excessive secretion of oils from the sebaceous glands accompanies the plugging of the pores with naturally occurring dead skin cells (corneocytes) blocking hair follicles. Here you'll find how others are coping with their acne issues, plus new...

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leen1216
leen1216

hi my name is Ayleen I’m 19 years old and lately I’ve been suffering from extreme depression for a month now because of the horrible breakouts on my chin and the tiny Whitehead’s on my forehead. I’ve had a really hard time coming to terms with me having this because I’ve always had clear skin for the most part . My family and friends are all scared for my health because i have been crying for the past month over this and feel the lowest and ugliest I’ve ever been . I just need people who understand where I’m coming from and to comfort me in this time . I have such a supportive family and friends it’s just they all have clear skin and don’t seem to really understand . I have acne but not to the point where i have to go to dermatologist. All the support and comments would really help thank you .

D_Darling
D_Darling
Hey there! Im really sorry you're going through this, coming from someone who has had acne basically since 6th grade, there are things that can help!:) i used and experimented with TONS of different medications before i found something that worked for me. One important thing to remember is DONT touch the acne, my face is horribly scarred from doing this and i would hate for that to happen to you :(
D_Darling
D_Darling
To be honest, confidence is hard to come by when you do have blemishes, but you can do it!! :) you fully have my support and i hope you yourself can see your true beauty because you are NOT defined by any blemishes no matter what. Sending all my support to you
noworries
noworries
Hi Ayleen don't feel alone. I've experienced acne on and off most of my life. It's been much better lately since I wash my face in the shower once a day with OXY wash and use Retin-A about 3 times a week which my dermatologist perscribed.
The depression you describe are pretty much the same feelings I've frequently felt! But I can tell you this, I know several girls with acne and I don't think that really takes away from their looks. I'm sure you're an absolutely beautiful person. None of us are perfect!
If you ever need a shoulder for support give me a shout.
Alb0602
Alb0602
I understand completely! I dealt with acne all throughout my teenage years. I experimented with tons of different things. Confidence is still something that I struggle with and acne definitely didn't help! I was so concerned a lot out hiding the blemishes that I started to hide myself and my own personality to blend in with the background. Please do not let this happen to you! Your complexion does not define you as a person!
I don't currently see a dermatologist, but I use Unblemish by Rodan and Fields and it has really helped me, if you are interested.
HKM92199
HKM92199
Hey there,
I am so sorry you have to go through this. Some things that really help me with my acne is washing my face every morning and night, using moisturizers, and going to my dermatologist when needed. It is great that you have such a supportive family in this time. Sending you support!!