StarCrossed

I used to have some bad acne. I tried a lot of things for years and no over- the- counter crap worked (for bad bad acne...over -the- counter products, is like throwing rocks, in a modern day war), after millions of products later and desperate as hell, i finally went to the dermatologist. I was prescribed the strongest minocycline, which is a antibotic. And on top of the internal; i used retinal-micro (external). The micro gel burns at first, then you start getting used to it and it becomes normal. It worked for me, and i thought nothing would. I asked my doctor about acutane, but he told me, my acne wasnt bad enough for acutane. And i thought acne couldnt really get worse than my condition. So yeah the minocycline and the retina micro gel worked for me. It took about a year for it all to clear up; that was with using both medications. Also, dont wash your face more than two times a day. Over washing doesnt make it better. I just use Dove Nutrium soap, once when i wake up, and once before bed. Besides medicine and soap, drink lots of water and a better diet will help out. Also, i wouldnt suggest using moisturizers. When i had bad acne, just the thought of using moisturizers, made my skin oily. Just stick with mild soap, and your meds from the dermatologist, and if your skin gets dry, dont worry about that yet, rather dry, than oily. Once you have it under control, then worry about the dryness. Last thing, dont feel unconfident about yourself just because of your acne. If you have a problem with it and self conscious about it, then that is gonna show, and the people you are talking to will see that in you, and they'll feel awkard too. I know it tough living with that kind of condition, but just remember its only temporary. I am feeling you on this issue, good luck.

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