Dealing With Severe Acne: Skin

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Ivy describes her acne as thousands of bugs running under her skin. She hopes that Dr Tim will be able to give her the fix that she needs.
If you’re suffering from a skin condition always make sure to talk to your GP.
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[@sagedaman4053]

Its weird when I see acne on other people it never diminishes how attractive they are to me but when I see it on myself it completely destroys my confidence and how attractive I feel

[@mrpurplehaze3641]

Exactly how I feel and most likely the same with other people, you're your biggest critic in the end.

[@roisetenorio1309]

so true

[@iyacat123]

same feels... T__T

[@lilies6361]

I just love this comment. This relates to me

[@sarabella7925]

It’s okay Sage, I feel the exact same way. There are people I see with acne just as bad as mine or even more and I don’t see them any differently. However, when I see mine I criticise myself so much for it. But the best thing you can do is know that no one else pays that much attention to your skin as you think they do. I’m sure when people see you they see past your acne, even if you don’t. It’s annoying, but it will go away one day so don’t stress too much about it. I’m sure you’re very attractive and your skin definitely does not affect that at all. 💓💓💓

[@alishax3399]

Dear acne, Please leave us you make us depressed, insecure,embarrassed Choose another species Kind regards Acne survivors

[@Charmediy]

Aww I cannot agree more

[@lovea1717]

@@Charmediy pls follow my page & I will gladly send you some testers ( I cleared mine & scaring ) I was on medicated also ... @loveaura_skincare 💗

[@lovea1717]

Please follow my page @loveaura_skincare I cleared my own acne & scaring 💗 will gladly send you a routine & some samples xxx

[@Charmediy]

Oki I'll check it out

[@brandyyolidio4213]

Who decided it had to appear on our face and not say, our feet. The inflammation ends up on the face why? Thinnest skin? I never understood that.

[@ShadowVXMaster]

Sometimes with acne you feel like you want to tear your skin off. Props to this brave women. Not only does it affect you mentally it hurts like burning needles.

[@YS-fq2ts]

It really does feel like that

[@kawaiikitty4569]

She looks like a nice girl with or without the acne. I think a lot of us searched this up as we are struggling with our own skin issues, at least there might be a solution.

[@James-b7p2k]

You’re still stunning hun

[@louloo5286]

She really is.

[@liammatthews1701]

Simp

[@louloo5286]

@@liammatthews1701 don't speak about yourself like that.

[@yahyajamal799]

A leeds man bringing good vibes ..love to see it

[@fedaurrahman8521]

they do say beauty is only skin deep

[@bookwormgirl1852]

I've had acne for years, and have never gone at least a week without having acne. It was a 24/7 thing for me since I was around 13. But recently I started using The Ordinary products and a Cerave cleanser and my skin has never looked better.Right now, its been around a week and a half since I haven't broken out with acne. I don't have to wear foundation 24/7 anymore but I'm anxious my acne will come back worse. I've a lot of acne scarring on my cheeks and I'm doing my best to heal them. Acne is the worst.

[@mayojossellemariem.6278]

You're skincares are expensive! So lucky :(

[@elsunshine9976]

Use accutane creams are useless most of the time

[@louloo5286]

Hun. I feel your pain. Acne sucks!I've been roaacutane twice. You're beautiful on the inside and out ❤

[@lovea1717]

Please follow my page @loveaura_skincare I cleared my own acne & scaring 💗 will gladly send you a routine & some samples xxx

[@trendybatubaja423]

I need a solution to my acne, I suffered for almost ten years back

[@shadowgamingff.]

No one want ot inside beauty everyone need beautiful ,handsome face

[@linaa9382]

me too, i took accutane twice and it keeps coming back and im really not ready to go through this messed up journey again just for some temporary confidence knowing that it will surely come back again so im trying so hard to accept myself even though other people’s stares make it so hard

[@animasingh9654]

Is it really possible, I also tried hard to accept this ,I have gone Accutane already 3 time and this is my 4th , but the pain itchiness that also sucks the mind .

[@adityathakar4072]

The girl is actually soo cute.......

[@TheLunaPulvia]

She's so pretty acne and all

[@xryzeplayz-mobilelegends2830]

It’s getting to the point where I can’t hangout with anybody without worrying about my acne and I hate it, I literally can’t feel myself happy anymore 😣

[@user-kj1gb9dw7h]

I feel you 😭😭

[@user-pg7rn6vb2y]

It will go, mine was about 10x worse than hers. About 2 years it went, smoked alot of weed tho probably made me stress less which helped lol it’ll be fine.

[@HouseJug]

Roacctuane changed my skin so much I’m so grateful for it! The dryness is uncomfortable but so worth it

[@gunfish444]

I came across your story and I had watched it through tears. I could feel your pain. As a young man I went through that for three years or so and without the treatments that are so good today. Almost didn't want to go to school some days. I was at that age where your body is going through all these changes and throw peer pressure on top of that. Felt so embarrassed to ask a young lady to go for movie and dinner. Was so, so happy for you that you found a great caring Dr. that brought back that big smile that said, "Come On World. I'm Ready For You Now!" Your Beautiful, always remember that.

[@jordxnDC4L]

IM PRAYING FOR ALL PEOPLE WHO HAVE ACNE FOR IT TO GO AWAY 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@harishnayaka9576]

All the anxiety, depression, fatigue, being isolation from society ,anger Its all because of cruel discrimination and judgemental society... Feels terrible !!!

[@mandy4786]

Eliminate all wheat and dairy from your diet and you will start to recover and get your life back. I did. Also purchase the WHEAT BELLY BOOK by DR WILLIAM DAVIS. I must read for everybody and it will explain whats been happening in your body to cause this.

[@findjoselyn]

She’s so beautiful before the treatment.

[@analitycznie]

I suspect emotional shock/stress was huge in my case too. It started severe acne, nobody in my family ever had it.

[@ajaydangi2430]

I feel u bro same with me😢

[@14loveuall]

Same here

[@rumblefish9]

Severe acne is sometimes a hormonal issue. Go to an endocrinologist and get your hormones tested.

[@adronator]

I’ve had acne the worst out of anyone in my family and that’s always really gotten to me.

[@therachaeledit]

Ivy is beautiful, and has a lot of courage to go on camera without makeup! This will help so many people I'm sure. It would be great to see more videos like this seen as most people struggle with their skin.

[@stevegoody3744]

Well said 👍

[@juliana.falcao]

Here I am... with loads of Aquaphor on my lips, skin dry as heck, almost at the end of my first month on Accutane. Had a little of purge, but it’s been worth it! You go girl!

[@lovea1717]

Please follow my page @loveaura_skincare I cleared my own acne & scaring 💗 will gladly send you a routine & some samples xxx

[@beauty-rr2wp]

How r u now???

[@Seu_pipoca]

Salve caraio eai

[@YTcanLetUsDown]

I bought accutane on the street because my acne wasn't getting any attention from doctors. My life was ruined for a number of reasons but it Pisses me off as accutane WORKS but is quite expensive if I'd have had the proper treatment when I was younger It may not have led me to the position of suicide before Christmas time, and you can tell acne was a big part of my shitty life because the algorithm has intentionally thrown this video here and I'm close to death yet still spend ten minutes even commenting on this bloody thing no one will read. Thank you, owners.

[@lovea1717]

Please follow my page @loveaura_skincare I cleared my own acne & scaring 💗 will gladly send you a routine & some samples xxx

[@elhimmelstein1913]

Hope you got you acne resolved. Have you had your hormones tested?

[@sirounjohnson3831]

I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with your acne. I want you to know that I care about you, and you matter. Even though I've never really met you, I can tell you seem like a really wonderful person. Please don't listen to these people who have replied and given you acne advice when you didn't ask for it. I've had a very similar experience to you: I've had bad acne for a long time and it's made me really really depressed at times. It's taken me a loooong time to understand, but I've realized finally that acne doesn't make me ugly, despite what everyone tries to convince us. It actually makes me unique, which I think is really beautiful. I think you're really beautiful if you have acne.

[@elhimmelstein1913]

@Jantje Stolpe van de what has a dermatologist suggested? I'm so sorry, I have been there.

[@lovea1717]

@Jantje Stolpe van de follow me on insta I’ve cleared my acne ❤️

[@chicotebelsonda5507]

To those who have mild or severe acne, please don't prick , rub or even constantly touch your acne. These two reasons worsen the condition because these cause irritation on your skin. I suffered acne before and went different medications, but none of those solve my acne issue. Just let your acne dry, as simple as that.

[@leacristina821]

I know but it’s so hard not to 😩

[@sarabella7925]

What a gorgeous girl! She is so beautiful and real, unlike most others that photoshop and filter their skin on social media. Society has such unrealistic standards these days. Good to finally see some real skin

[@AmyElsegood]

She is amazing! Beautiful inside and out! x

[@supersonicslashx4741]

yes she is

[@jaysonnagayo5564]

Hope one day no one will suffer because of this acne😢😢😢

[@jollygoode4153]

When I was 26 I took roacutane for cystic acne (30 years ago) and it certainly cleared it up. But from about that time I experienced all sorts of illnesses to this day, ( before then I was never sick) including a condition close to chrones disease. I dont know if they ever improved the drug, it works, but at a cost for me at least.

[@raven123xox]

i have really bad acne scars and acne. it has made me really depressed. it’s given me social anxiety even though i’m a fairly confident person (face masks helped me get back my confidence). in 2018 i remember some old man wouldn’t stop staring at me then he looked at his wife and was pointing at his skin then at me. basically talking about my acne scars. i still think about this today. i didn’t wear a face mask for the first time today in the store and this girl would not stop staring at me. i would stare back and she would keep looking. i wanted to cry. my skin looked terrible today especially because i have been breaking out like crazy lately. now i can’t go out without wearing my mask or makeup. makeup barely covers my skin problems but at least it does a bit. i can’t stop crying. i’m turning 23 tomorrow and my acne and scars are ruining my life :( ive spent thousands on procedures and it feels like this will go on for the rest of my life. i just want to be normal

[@nosmiloshongwe3050]

My feeling right now😭

[@blinky1910]

How are u now??

[@elhimmelstein1913]

What a strong young lady! I had a similar issue, got my hormones tested and the hormone progesterone was nowhere to be found. I was prescribed progesterone and spironolactone for a year. I still take spironolactone. All the acne has gone away. I understand how debilitating frustrating acne can be.

[@14loveuall]

For how long can you take spironolactone?

[@jeslinelsajacob]

I too feel the same , acne is tough I cry everyday .......I started getting affected by acne at a small age that's y I am too much depressed and lonely

[@lalllallinyii]

People who are fighting with acne right now....i feel your pain ❤ Always keep on fighting! There is always glory on the other side

[@ABK69mwah]

i mean ive got like moderate acne and i already wanna die

[@nabilahafswa007]

We are beautiful. Having acne and skin issues is beautiful. It makes us unique and special. No one should ever feel insecure of how their skin is. Skin has texture too. Everyone reading this know that you are beautiful and never make anyone feel bad about how their skin is because you wouldn't like to be treated that way.

[@mystera4610]

no lol

[@nabilahafswa007]

@@mystera4610 wdym?

[@mystera4610]

@@nabilahafswa007 stop trying to make people feel better bcs of the unrealistic things. It's so cringe hearing someone persuading that people are already good-looking, aesthetic or unique in their own ways. You should have told the truths for them to progress themselves rather than gaslight them

[@nabilahafswa007]

@@mystera4610 nope i just hope people feel better about themselves stop spreading hate if you dont like my comment you can stop replying on it get a life

[@iambrahimi]

I’m 27 and I started developing acne at 26 and it’s really really beginning to get to me, I never had it throughout my puberty phase. And everyone keeps asking if I’m sick or something. I’ve gone for several tests and I’m even on keto diet and intermittent fasting at the moment. I just pray it goes away. And the rate at which I’m taking medications for acne I feel like I’m slowly damaging my liver 🥺

[@indieblue8297]

Don’t feel insecure, girl. You’re gorgeous.

[@alezandradavila2581]

Yes her skin is clear now she was on accutane

[@edielia7892]

It's been so many years.. I use everything to make it disappear BUT IT'S STILL THERE

[@Phuong_Nguyen_]

You think acne is bad? Acne scars is worst. And it’s much more difficult to get rid of.

[@mohinisutrakar7290]

My pimples have gone leaving lot of scars on my face Feeling very depressed every one judge me from my face. It's really hurting

[@adrijabanerjee9280]

She is so beautiful❤️ I was having huge cystic acne issue. I lost all my confidence. I went to the dermat. He prescribed me isotretinoin capsules. I was really scared after knowing about the side-effects.I am under the medication now. It's just been a month and my skin already feels better than before.( though it's really dry). The itchiness got reduced.The zits I was having,subsided gradually. I hope my acne and scars go away soon.

[@harryjohnson4627]

best wishes! how is your acne now?!

[@adrijabanerjee9280]

@@harryjohnson4627 It's almost gone now. I used to have 29-30 pimples on my face at a time. Now I get 2-3 pimples in a week, occassionally. The scarring got reduced. But for severe acne I got deep hyperpigminted dark spots. For them,I might have to get chemical peel or laser. So yeah...my acne problem is reduced visibly. My skin feels good.

[@harryjohnson4627]

@@adrijabanerjee9280 great to hear that! I will pray for you further.. pray for me too!!!

[@adrijabanerjee9280]

@@harryjohnson4627 Are you suffering from acne too? I hope you get well soon. 💙

[@harryjohnson4627]

@@adrijabanerjee9280 yes...not only suffering from acne but from depression, anxiety, mood swings, and everything.... can't handle it more. every day it just worsens......

[@kamstilldabest2003]

People still look good regardless of their appearance.

[@devshrijadhav898]

When u try to accept yourself with your acne filled face but then someone comments about your face or acne it really breaks our confidence... It hurts

[@TapiTTwala]

She is so beautiful.

[@DenkyManner]

Acne, even minor amounts can be debilitating. I had breakouts around my hairline when I turned 30. I was never without red, sometimes sore red bumps. Nothing worked at all until I finally went to the gp about it, feeling like an idiot for something so "minor" and he gave me benzoyl peroxide cream. The tiniest amount every night before bed cleared it completely. Weirdest thing is if i stop it comes back, years later. No idea why it began or why I still need to treat it. Just glad it works.

[@michellereed479]

Benzoyl peroxide is like that unfortunately, It will make a blemish subside quickly but then the blemishes return when you stop using the product

[@rumblefish9]

Adult acne is sometimes a hormonal issue. Go to an endocrinologist and get your hormones tested.

[@TextbookBoxingGB]

Lots of veg Lots of water Change pillow cases every day (or switch side) Don’t touch your face Don’t pop spots unless in the shower and make sure you let them come to a firm whitehead Wash your face immediately after exercise It’s not a cure but these things definitely help

[@rumblefish9]

This doctor should have also asked her to consult with an endocrinologist because sometimes adult acne is a result of hormonal imbalance. If you don't do that, you aren't treating the root of the problem.

[@idanwillenchik3050]

Some people are beautiful even though they have acne and some are ugly with or without it.

[@twittyfatcat8562]

I thought that once I became an adult my acne would away. But to my demise at 28 years old I'm still dealing with it.

[@gabrielag6481]

Well I'm 32 and still taking pills for acne :(

[@Mr.Eminem]

Harmonal acne... I got that too... Im 23 and still it not cleared up

[@Thiva97]

I've been suffering with acne all my life since 2010 but I finally found a cure to it in 2020 when I decided to give up trying everything. no dermatologist appointments. no skincare products. no medications, nothing. its really just our daily life choices. I even created a video on my channel few weeks ago because I really want to help everyone who's just like me in some way ❤

[@tianqihu4756]

she is beautiful

[@gambinolansky]

I had horrific acne in my early teens. Accutane did clear it up within a few months. Without that, I would have acne scarring today for sure.

[@shaun4443]

Still beautiful!

[@craigjkb]

I was on accutane at the age of 33 and I couldn't even touch my nose because of my spots it would hurt around ears and lips area I went to bed crying because of the spots I tried everything. I was on that drug for 6 months straight. After I was done I felt so much more positive and happy with my life but I should have had that drug in my teenage years my 20 ies sucked I never went out /depressed. I got government assistance here in America because it was so expensive. But in the end I wish I had the drug lot sooner

[@lovea1717]

Please follow my page @loveaura_skincare I cleared my own acne & scaring 💗 will gladly send you a routine & some samples xxx

[@handie8406]

I have a lot of acne and I don't wanna hear about products, I've tried everything to make my skin even worse. I've surely given up I'm happy already

[@alfatejpblind6498]

Im on week 9 with this shit, has only been getting worse. Can’t talk to people anymore, let alone look anyone in the eye. Starting to skip school. It also doesn’t help that I lost my sense of smell from rona. To quote Private Pyle from Full Metal Jacket: ”I’m in a world of shit”. I hate that this is the life I’ve been given. Would give anything to look normal again. Suffering is all I know nowadays

[@AI-gd7lz]

hii i know just how you feel. the past weeks I’ve felt so low. I know all about not wanting to look people in the eye. but if you act confident, people will think yoy are confident and be attracted to you (not romantically necessary, just your vibes). hope you can find it in yourself to forgive yourself for not being completely perfect. TRY to focus on your blessings in life. good luck alfatejp blind, you deserve a happy life and a feeling if worth

[@alfatejpblind6498]

@@AI-gd7lz It’s getting better now :) and thank you so much. I dont think anyone has ever said anything that nice to me ever

[@mr.kaulapantv3166]

Acne is ruining my life ☹️ for almost 11 years.

[@llllv8291]

i’ve had it for 3 years now it’s so frustrating. completely destroys your confidence and i’m literally so terrified it’s not gonna leave lol

[@mandy4786]

Eliminate all wheat and dairy from your diet and youll start to get your life back. I did. Purchase the WHEAT BELLY BOOK by DR WILLIAM DAVIS It will explain everything

[@randuff1390]

Imagine being ugly and in addition a rotten skin with more then 10 years of acne .... Not everyone will truly relate to that!

[@gernocchio]

Feel you for real

[@justine1691]

I do😔

[@shannonnickson8587]

Can we normalise acne😕 ACNE POSITIVITY! She’s beautiful no matter what❤️

[@mandy4786]

Eliminate all wheat and dairy from you diet and youll start to recover and get your life back. I did.

[@Roman-od3iy]

Good for her! Glad to see it worked so well

[@stevegoody3744]

Ivy, I very rarely comment on things on you tube but I just want to say you are a beautiful woman. You were before treatment, during treatment and after. Thank you for sharing your story. I think you will have helped many people. I wish you well for the future.

[@elizbethkieffer6887]

Improvement in 8 weeks? I wish. I did acctane twice and my skin purged horribly for 4 months

[@sandykasturi1618]

The DermalMD Acne Serum can be used as part of your daily skincare routine or applied directly to problem areas as needed. The serum is safe on all skin types and should not cause any adverse reactions or irritation.

[@avalondreaming1433]

Diane 35 was the only thing that helped my acne. I had four rounds of Accutane with no results. I was a lifelong sufferer from the age of 14.

[@got7jjang288]

@@seer6101 I've tried it for 2 months. Tried to avoid dairy products, sugar, cut back rice (I can't live without rice since I'm Asian), tried to eat lots of fruits and veggies, drink matcha everyday, took fish oil twice a day and still hasn't see any results. But at least I feel slightly healthier

[@Thiva97]

I think I had 3 rounds of accutane and I'm only 24 this year. it's really crazy.. I've been suffering with acne all my life since 2010 but I finally found a cure to it in 2020 when I decided to give up trying everything. no dermatologist appointments. no skincare products. no medications, nothing. its really just our daily life choices that's enough to heal our acne and no doctor will tell that to you. I even created a video on my channel few weeks ago because I really want to help everyone who's just like me in some way ❤

[@spiderdlh9905]

Hi Ivy I'm Daniel I was on this show with my cyst I hope you are doing well you was so brave it will be nice to see how you getting on now 😊

[@oliviabell5078]

Hi Daniel! I’ve been trying to find other people from the show on insta but to no luck! I’m @ivyblooms if you have it 💕💕 loved watching your episode

[@spiderdlh9905]

@@oliviabell5078 thank you and I will add you I loved watching you also I will inbox you I would love to find out how you getting on x

[@kiemades7437]

When I see acne on other girls I think it's beautiful when I see it on me I hate myself

[@bingbong7623]

I had acne but never serve acne and I feel so bad for people that have had it but to be honest there is treatment and support for it so even if it's getting u down just remember there is 7 billion people in the world (not acurate amount) and there is always someone who has been in the same boat as you so just love your skin

[@louloo5286]

That's such a nice message. But I've had serve acne and it doesn't help knowing you're not alone. Well for me anyway. Acne zapped all my self esteem, I've had to slowly build back up for years and still am..

[@bingbong7623]

@@louloo5286 sorry if offended you in anyway with the comment

[@louloo5286]

@@bingbong7623 oh no hun..your comment was lovely ❤. Acne was the bane of my life.

[@bingbong7623]

@@louloo5286 oh ok ❤and thank you

[@LilyWei01]

inspiring. I've been waiting for months to see a dermatologist to see what can help with me severe acne

[@stelz9402]

shes beautiful

[@princessshiekha5258]

No darling you are beauty the way you are this is just natural thing you are more than just your skin

[@thisisdefinitelytrix]

My skin looks so much like hers, its nice to see some representation.

[@cuentafifaa-qz4si]

My son has acne scars and wants to end his life, doctors still do not admit that acne is more than just something aesthetic, it is the only disease that is capable of leaving scars

[@sandykasturi1618]

Started using dermalmd anti acne serum it Works very well at keeping my skin under control. My cystic acne has not come back and my pores have gotten smaller. I can actually go somewhere without thinking about putting makeup on first. I personally have had little to no drying of the skin or irritations with sun exposure (and I have sensitive skin). Love it!

[@aidenwhelan3973]

Hun your stunning you like . Your acne will clear up some day ! And it doesn’t take away from your beauty ! Stay strong girl ❤️.

[@alid00r]

I've been struggling with acne ever since I was 20 (25 as of now). Almost always had bad acne on my forehead, I've been using a face scrub, wash, and moisturizer every night for years now and still got very bad red acne. I've been using DermalMD Acne Serum for a little over a month and wow. My forehead is finally clear! 2nd week of using the product I experienced a very short purge that lasted maybe 5-6 days, then the magic started to happen. I've never been so satisfied with a product in my life!

[@iansmith9125]

Absolutely beautiful woman. & strong.

[@mrgeek434]

How can you have had severe acne for that many years and have never heard of accutane?

[@lyreczka]

I think she has heard about it, but dermatologists usually give it as a last resource. I haven't had acne as severe as hers, but more cysts. Took many surface medication, 2x antibiotics. Accutane only after blood tests, a short observation in the hospital (probably excessive, but my dr. worked in this hospital and I'm Polish so didn't have to pay), opinion of a psychiatrist, and had to have blood tests every two months or so during the treatment, take birth control. And several months later acne and oily skin came back almost as before. Eh.

[@lenzcliff6298]

I had it for years and it was as sever as hers... doctors simply didn't want to tell me about it because acne patients are very, very good for money. Basically many doctors want us ill, since then we will come back to them. I only got the info that accutane existed when I was 19. I hope karma comes for my ex-doctors who took so much of my money on purpose and knew that they were not helping me.

[@sundog915]

I know this sounds crazy but I believe the condition of your mouth affects the condition of your skin. Since I have been brushing,flossing and using an oral antiseptic every day my skin is finally clearing up. I noticed when I slept my droll ended up on my face causing outbreaks. Since I have been taking better care of my mouth my outbreaks are finally under control.

[@ahmadsoleh7171]

My acne stop when i stop using shampoo that contain oil. I cant use Toner , hair cream or styling hair gel and face cream only gel .!! Thank God. I ve been battling over 5 years... And now i am free from acne...

[@lasdj1848]

im full of scars I hate my face

[@inook3i]

she’s so right about the last part, there’s 7 billion people on this earth, to anyone who thinks they won’t find love there is atleast 1 person who loves you for who you are and not your skin. I personally don’t care about someone’s acne, i would still date them.

[@rubble-zw9kl]

Still fire

[@modishdesigns4887]

if anyone reading this struggles with acne I would highly recommend trying this. purchase La Roche-Posay Effaclar gel (green bottle white top). Recommended by my doctor. I have spent so much money on every product you can imagine, however, they all lead to breakouts. The ONLY thing that has literally stopped my breakouts is this gel. My current routine has stopped my acne completely for nearly a year and counting. I have never felt so confident! Heres my skin care routine. (DON'T was your face in the shower, after the shower wash your face in the sink, use warm but not hot water , one pump of the gel and massage your face, rinse off with cold but not freezing water and dab with a clean towel to dry). I know having acne can really take a hold of your life so I wanted to share this and help someone

[@Darwaxion]

Roaccutane is dangerous. I reject that therapy.

[@lukehill6055]

So glad it healed up. 😎

[@meli1872]

i was depressed when i took accutane tbh. i wouldnt take it again

[@cv6912]

Sometimes i feel overwhelmed when I just sit with myself, i forget that I'm just a human im constantly trying to fix it take medication use treatments that it makes me exhausted it mentally and physically hurts when you're constantly going to dermatologist and still nothing works

[@C134B]

she was stunning before and after though

[@karenladyko6004]

Incredible. You're looking great now and because of sharing I think you will influence have others to seek better medication through s Dermatologist. Well done!

[@jameshodgson2571]

I was on zineryt for a number of years. This drug has big side effects too. Such as bowel problems and depression. I hope everyone thinks before they judge people with acne.

[@xHaniffax]

I know everyone says this but genuinely to offer hope to anyone reading this comment section who is suffering with debilitating acne - cut out dairy. I went vegetarian in my early 20s and didn't notice a difference with my skin but when I went vegan and cut out dairy, the change was dramatic. I still used some topical medications like benzoyl peroxide and duac at the beginning and use for occasional flare ups. It takes a few weeks to notice but stick with it. I used to have cystic acne mainly on cheeks, chin, neck, nose. I still have some scarring and a spot every now and again but nothing like what it was. Everyone is different but I've read so many similar stories of people cutting dairy/animal products out of their diet and it has made a difference to their skin.

[@cv6912]

It gets worse before it gets better I hope that's what it is

[@kenposton5126]

How is there not a cure for acne yet?!

[@gina2190]

acne is skin mites even morgellons sometimes and if ur getting deep holes in skin chiggars may cause it they eat skin liquify it but if u have hard lumps no puss morgellons or mites

[@nigelwilliams4800]

I have baf skin since a teenager now 55...we all have issues but with skin you can see it... People look stair he does get me down... But it made stronger person...

[@brandyyolidio4213]

Pretty pretty girl 😍😍

[@rikkapatton2074]

me watching this rn while crying after looking myself in the mirror 💔

[@lindacassell1979]

Diffren gel works great

[@layitupdown]

Acne messed up my whole life. I hate it

[@user-kj1gb9dw7h]

I am very sad because no matter what I did, I still get acne every day. Now I don't have the confidence to go out and enjoy my life without wearing a mask. I have been struggling this problem since 2020. I already consulted to 2 derma but non worked for me. I don't want to try accutane since me and my husband are trying to conceive. I am praying for the day that I can finally talk to other people with confidence. I feel so hopeless.

[@cuentafifaa-qz4si]

At least be grateful that you got acne when you were quite old and you have a husband, imagine those teenagers who deal with acne at 16 years old and then have to endure scars for their entire lives, many men die without children and a wife because of their acne scars that took away their confidence during their youth to find a partner

[@brooklynmay7729]

Lucky, I’ve been on accutane for 2 months and my ski has gotten so much worse and has barely cleared up at all

[@gabbyreck9347]

You’ll purge at first

[@jennybrown9316]

It does that at first. Keep going! You may need the dose upped if it doesn’t clear it after your course. Don’t miss a tablet

[@dilipsingh-sx7km]

Atleast she has beautiful green eyes I im blindness but i think she

[@oriannaxt]

Acne suckssss:( Brings down my confidence.

[@nicelydone9776]

L-lysine over the counter pill works wonders.

[@QuamtimeConers]

What's the name of the medicine she is taking?