Why your acne treatment is not working, tips from a dermatologist

Acne treatment takes time. Consistent use of benzoyl peroxide and adapalene are going to be the most helpful. You can also add in salicylic acid to reduce pore congestion. Moisturizers and sunscreens are essential for skin barrier protection. See a derm if not improving in 3 months

[@Im.m4]

5. You don't have money

[@corpshe3701]

real

[@karishmaarjaria6545]

most important

[@anunsashtray8244]

😭😭😭

[@debbykay505]

😂

[@alwaysawomanofGod]

Jesus loves you so much more than you think repent and stay blessed ❤

[@superbaobao6830]

6. Born with good genetics, blame everyone for neglecting facial routine

[@minyoonshifabts8538]

Who said that? You need patience for a good skin

[@MsCube3]

I have horrible skin genetics and had really bad cystic acne for years as a teen. Once I stopped feeling sorry for myself and actually stuck to a strict routine, my acne went away for good. Now I can eat chocolate without fearing that I'll have a huge breakout because my skin was able to heal.

[@gargipandey8]

This is some things I do that have helped me get skin without acne and glowing all day. - Use a gentle face wash that removes extra oil and cleanses your skin well. I suggest littlleextra rriiceberry face wash only as it balances the skin pH as well. - Eat a nutritious diet. Avoid oily, junk, and spicy foods. Choose vegetables, fruits, and foods rich in vitamins C, E, A, antioxidants, and minerals. - Exercise aids clean impurities, so make sure to exercise regularly to cleanse your whole body. - Avoid touching your face often coz our hands are often full of germs that can lead to pimples when they touch the face. - Once or twice a week, use an oil or serum for a facial massage to improve circulation. - Weekly, do a cleanup routine: cleanse, steam, scrub, use a mask, and rub 2-3 ice cubes. - Washn your brushes and other things you use because they can harbor germs that can cause pimples when they come into contact with your skin.

[@aayanmahto6921]

I just love the riiceberry face wash; it really makes the skin smooth. Post using this, the skin doesn't feel dry. This has so quickly become my favourite facewash. I've been using this for about 25 days now. It is good for all skin types.

[@nishajyotiagra]

I was let down with the face wash from lottus as it didn't help with my acne. Trying rice berry face wash did the trick and cleared my acne.

[@FatemaBegum-oy8dt]

Done with ya'll

[@ziachurail1931]

This is an ad

[@7R_LEAP]

Don't fall for it guys they are paid to make comment

[@chantelasol5881]

I'm acne prone, and benzoyl peroxide destroyed my skin. And yes I stuck to it for a long while. Just isnt for me.

[@timsimusic5351]

Tretinoin did the same to me

[@ancamaria382]

I’ve been through the same situation…my skin looks like it’s burnt out after one year of using BP but nothing else seems to control my acnee

[@Josh-fp2qn]

I use benzoyl peroxide face wash 2.5% and it has been great. What did you use?

[@chantelasol5881]

@@Josh-fp2qn 2.5 as well

[@jacksonboy7432]

It gave me scarring like heath ledger if you have cystic nodular acne stick with adaplene after purging you will have clear skin

[@heartsing6459]

benzoyl peroxide has bleached my towels and clothes i can’t do it anymore 😭

[@taylor-sj5ys]

use cleanser version in the shower and let sit for two minutes

[@weshouldsaveourselves6780]

Did it bleach your skin too?

[@Andrew-nq6in]

Salycic acid is an alternative to consider

[@okxhieu]

@@Andrew-nq6inbut is not as strong

[@anishnehete]

​@@weshouldsaveourselves6780bruh apparently it can bleach eyebrow hair 💀

[@Jade73457]

Thank u I’m currently 10 and the only person in my whole SCHOOL dealing with acne so sometimes I get called things like “pimple guts” and “ugly” it I mean it hurts I come home and stay in my room for hours either crying or just laying in bed doing nothing

[@WabiSabbii]

It’s okay it’ll get better, I had bad acne at a young age I still have some now but not as bad as when I was a kid. I hope things get better for you at school (: don’t let it get to you the kids who bullied me are all now LOSERS lol

[@miraheartzu]

Same I'm only 10 and almost the only one in my school who has acne

[@fknpires4665]

can you help me with something, when i wake up i wash my face with a cleanser and apply a moisturizer but then i go out without sunscreen bc i wont apply the two products (moisturizer and sunscreen) ate the same time. However, if i dont moisturize it early in the morning my skin gets dry, what should i do? should i not use sunscreen then?

[@mandylawrence6209]

@@fknpires4665 id get a moisturizer that has sunscreen in it! Cerave has a great one 😋

[@mandylawrence6209]

Sorry to hear this is happening to you! Trust me when I say nothing looks as bad as their ugly personalities. But my biggest advice I could give you is to keep the routine simple and be consistent and go to a dermatologist. Using a routine as simple as cetaphil products or cerave depending on what you prefer. At your young age that’s best, and I’d see a dermatologist cause they could prescribe you acne medication 💕💕keep your head up!

[@threearrows2248]

No I do all the right things and I still have acne. Even using differin. I'm so tired of my skin...

[@azzmubbi8702]

Not oly u 😢

[@storozha777]

Treat acne from the inside out by improving your gut health. Do a candida cleanse. Eat fermented food and probiotic supplements. Eat less sugar and carbs that feed the bad bacteria in your stomach. Acne is a sign that your body is draining toxins produced in your gut by bacteria. Research leaky gut syndrome ;)

[@laukdaun114]

You probably have some kind of hormonal imbalance problem, best to talk to an obgyn doctor. Also look into your diet, some food triggers acne for some people, most common culprit are sugar, dairy products, etc

[@brokenprincessofhell4743]

Have you tried giving your skin a break? I used to use bha in nearly everything like daily and even tho it didn't damage my skin visibly, my skin seems to be much calmer and with less active acne now that I focus more on hydration and barrier repair. I still use Retinol and azelaic acid and rarely bha, but much less than I used to.

[@darkprinceoverwatch5141]

Have u tried clyndamycin?

[@jungkooksassisbiggerthanmy5236]

I feel like acne is the reason of my eating disorder. Not only lose weight could make people have eating disorder problem but acne is the reason too. I can't eat what I want I can't enjoy the foods without being worried. I feel like I've been avoid my favorite foods because of my acne. I hate this

[@taiyabazaheer9492]

Same. I even lost so much weight.

[@kashvigupta6986]

same bruh same

[@vdg5346]

Restricting a food group is not an eating disorder, is self care.

[@jungkooksassisbiggerthanmy5236]

@Jennifer-dc9ig Right because almost all foods we can't eat

[@jungkooksassisbiggerthanmy5236]

@@taiyabazaheer9492 Same I want to eat to gain weight but foods like that cause acne

[@The_Herobrine_]

Thank you I used 15 different types of treatments and I was wondering why neither of them doesn't work

[@ceesedits]

you look like such a sweet person and I love the video 🙏💕

[@mahijain4213]

benzoyl peroxide made my hair get free highlights

[@MelissaMelissa-ge6jx]

It took a lot and trial and error but fatty alcohols seem to be what breaks me out. They are in most acne treatments and my concealer too so no wonder I wasn’t getting better. Went to layering Korean serums without fatty alcohols, illiyoon gel moisturizer and adding an rose hip oil on top. All cleared up now.

[@brokenprincessofhell4743]

Fat alcohol (stearyl alcohol and such) can be really comodogenic so I also try to avoid them. It's so annoying how they put it in everything

[@tedoymisojos]

You were right. Thank you!

[@dralpanamohta]

Over treatment resulting in barrier damage is also a very common cause for acne flareup. I would recommend sticking to just one active in morning and one at night consistently for a month at least before expecting results.

[@joemoon1943]

Most times that step we are afraid to take might just be the right one. I thank you Dr Ofenmu KZbin channel for your encouragement and for not letting me down through that whole process . Your medication to treat genital herpes is super awesome i am glad i came across your channel on KZbin

[@sleepy_lazy_werepenguin]

Genital herpes 😭🤣 Typo is really a pin in the arse

[@dafiey322]

Hello! Can i use adapalene on the affected area instead of using it entire face? My doc on local clinic told me

[@tthewizard7667]

Accutane. I am a person who has used every acne topical medication possible and nothing has worked for me and gave me lasting results like accutane.

[@memoonasaeed4408]

Can u please tell your weight and dosage

[@tthewizard7667]

@@memoonasaeed4408 132 lbs. and 30 mg. I hope this helps!!!

[@alyssalainebuenaventura2567]

Maganda din Dr s wong lightening soap and face cream as moisturizer and sunscreen

[@sofiaahmad1228]

Benzoyl peroxide literally made me break out more

[@DNkazmi]

Thank you for sharing this ❤️

[@jinnimint]

Adapelene gel works or not?

[@sunnywantosme]

We can use benzoyl peroxide and adapalene/tretinoin together?

[@solarpanda3401]

Being in the rare percentage of people who have an allergy to benzoyl peroxide 😂😂 like even 1% is enough to cause reactions. I have found face washes with zinc oxide (like cetaphil acne pro)to be a decent substitute, especially since my skin is so sensitive.

[@ryanbeebe8336]

I am also in the allergic to Benzoyl peroxide. It causes significant facial swelling in my teenage years and had to give it up. I stick with AHA and BHA’s as well as retinoids.

[@Josh-fp2qn]

Dr. What sunscreen do you use daily?

[@nnss7728]

Benzoyl breaks me out and i had an allergic reaction

[@MiraculousSupremecy]

Not me being allergic to benzoyl peroxide 💀

[@smz6813]

i do all of these and still have bad acne wtf

[@girlynavila3006]

Same😭😭

[@genie121]

I tried it all and though roaccutane worked, and clear skin went on a year after stopping treatment - it did rebound and come back. It toom a fairly young dermatologist to say that he thought it was a hybrid of rosacea and acne - I thought he was joking and laughed it off. He prescribed me zineryt topical and ivermectin. Cleared it up right away and people even commented on my skin.

[@parksoomin3244]

hi sis can u show me a photo of it?

[@DeathtotheAshes]

@@parksoomin3244They went to go see a derm. You should be more concerned on what a Derm would recommend for you as that’s a prescription only drug anyways even if you did like the results.

[@masterpiece4660]

It’s ok to use benzoyl peroxide with adapalene? It won’t dry out your face?

[@scoobydoo-rm1ki]

as long as you use a moisturizer you should be fine unless you have really dry skin

[@jarryllsm]

Since you're using adapalene at night, you can use benzoyl peroxide during the day to treat existing breakouts. But it is better not to use it together, to be on the safe side.

[@rominamuse6019]

benzyl peroxide doesnt work on all skin types. It has been my saving grace since I was a teenager and is still to this day (I am in my 30s). I had oily/combo skin when i was young and now it is combo/dry. If you have very dry skin, salicylic might work better for you. It didn't work for me. Benzoyl peroxide targets acne-causing bacteria and works best on red, inflamed acne and whiteheads. Salicylic acid exfoliates to help shed dead cells that clog pores and is helpful for rough, bumpy breakouts with minimal redness.

[@stinkerhead]

What if you're allergic to benzoyl peroxide...

[@Samaa232]

I want to be fat and at the same time control my hormonal acne , how can I do 😩

[@lyssa4613]

Another dermatologist said no benzoyl peroxide

[@fatinzulkifli6180]

Do benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl alcohol is the same

[@Educpurposes79]

what sunscreen do you use ms. jennyliu?

[@theshauryachauhan]

Hey. What if we use benzoyl peroxide soap is it effective

[@user-ox5pg2vg7i]

Can you use benzoyl peroxide wash and tretinoin in the same routine for nights?

[@iam6053]

Skinfix has Lactic Acid in it, can I use it on top pf Tertinoin? I am a new Tertinoin user. I hope I get my answer, ty

[@Chanelle_xo]

I’ve been using Benzac and it hasn’t done shi

[@Electricity667]

Another reason why your acne treatment isn’t working is because your using a new treatment every few days that actually irritates the skin, causing more acne breakouts, always use 1 treatment and give it 4-6 weeks to work use daily

[@anamedoesntdefineme...3468]

I have normal to dry skin.can I use benzoyl peroxide

[@ellaplays3349]

Umm so I do all of these very consistently, but I still have acne, any tips?

[@onetwo8950]

I used BP for 3 months and Everything is getting worse!💔

[@sohanasoniya5285]

Adapelene work for acne or spot?.

[@ayahaiti1413]

Can we use acide salicylique in my routine with adapalene

[@lumiereli8693]

I cant find a good moisturizer for my oily acne prone skin. Everything is so thick it clogs my pores

[@Aria_29914]

5. Benzoyl Peroxide is prescription only where you live.

[@hwon_oxo]

Also, you should be leaving the active cleansers on the skin for at least the same amount of time you take a dump 💩 thank you dr shereene idriss

[@secrated]

I just ordered drying lotion from barenbliss, i hope this will work coz benzoyl kinda burns my skin and the nest day creates more acne for me. :(

[@s.r301]

Azaleic acid works like charm.

[@nsms89]

Exactlyyyy ❤

[@user-oq6ol8cm4w]

For acne

[@mun5660]

Hi, which serum/cream do you use?

[@s.r301]

@@mun5660 Naturium one.

[@nsms89]

@mun5660 For me, i am using azelaic acid from brand AZ Clear (lotion) 25g, made from Australia. You can try google them. My skin never been clear and glowing, almost clear from acne than beforee 😍 Btw my skin type : Sensitive skin Dry & acne prone

[@trbrm6319]

Spot treating with adapalene gel??!!!!... Isn't adapalene gel for spot treating??!!

[@qtt_rb]

What’s a good cream tfor skin barrier ?

[@farhaakther3680]

Hello!! Question: Am I able to still double clense e.g using Micellar Water and a face wash; even if I do not wear makeup (I am also acne prone)? I'm worried of over doing my skin!!

[@vanyaarora7749]

Can u suggest something for macular Amyloidosis

[@_Yxna]

The thing is that benzoyl peroxide is not available in my country 😭

[@user-ef4pm7xq8s]

I swere people with no acne always gives are advice like go through what we do and than you will understand

[@memoonasaeed4408]

My derma recommended to apply adapalene 0.3% just on my acne lesions for 21days then follow up 🙆‍♀🙆‍♀

[@tealmaroon9708]

Do you use moisturiser after applying the adapalene gel?

[@memoonasaeed4408]

@@tealmaroon9708 no i don't, i have cerave cream but it feels so irritating so my acne or maybe i feel like this

[@Josh-fp2qn]

Use Vanicream instead.

[@muntazirnajir]

What's the cleaning oily she used?

[@wowyoutube535]

In many Europa countries you cannot buy benzoyl peroxide

[@smiskriru]

Hello! I was wondering, can I use salicylic acid as my cleanser while also using a benzoyl peroxide cream? Thank you so much for those who'd answer :>

[@Isa77654]

I wouldnt recommend to use a cleanser with active ingredients while using a Benzoyl peroxide cream. The Benzoyl is already drying your skin out and cleansers with actives are usually very drying and strip your skins moisture away. Try to use a gentle or a hydrating cleanser and dont forget to moisturize while using Benzoyl.

[@ionareyes8070]

I want to ask if I am doing the right thing. I use the Galderma Epiduo gel (Adapalene+Benzoyl peroxide) to my acne spots only. Should I apply to my whole face or not?

[@mr.anonymous247]

Benzoyl peroxide - acne spots Adapalene - whole face Adapalene is a retinoid, not only for acne but also for anti aging ang overall texture of the face

[@mr.anonymous247]

@@TEAandWINE Benzoyl peroxide is actually supposed to dry your skin out, but I really can't remember if it made my skin oily as well. It's best to use moisturizer after the benzoyl peroxide is fully absorbed by your skin, more like 15-30 mins after, but I don't think it should do you any harm if you used it 1 hour after. But if you are still having problems with it, please check a dermatologist near you!! My experience with benzoyl peroxide before was not great also. My face were on fire. It burns and stings the moment you apply it. But after a month of continues use, my face got used to it and it's not burning anymore. If benzoyl peroxide is still making negative effects on your skin besides burning and you don't want to go to derma, maybe switch with adapalene or tretinoin. These two are more effective acne fighting ingredients and are actually more tolerable.

[@fknpires4665]

@@mr.anonymous247 can you help me with something, when i wake up i wash my face with a cleanser and apply a moisturizer but then i go out without sunscreen bc i wont apply the two products (moisturizer and sunscreen) ate the same time. However, if i dont moisturize it early in the morning my skin gets dry, what should i do? should i not use sunscreen then?

[@mr.anonymous247]

@@fknpires4665 Mostly, moisturizing at night only is already enough to nourish your skin. What I think you should do is moisturize with your moisturizer at night, and use a sunscreen that has already moisturizing properties in the morning!! A lot of sunscreen now have moisturizing ingredients, look it up on the internet : ))

[@mr.anonymous247]

@@fknpires4665 But if your face is still dry after doing so, you can still apply moisturizer in the morning and wait for it to get absorbed on your face, then apply a sunscreen. Just don't apply the sunscreen if the moisturizer isn't absorbed yet.

[@palakdixit1445]

I'm benzoyl peroxide for like 20 days and its like a continuous process my acne gets better and i have another one then that one get little better than i have another one i think now its time to stop using it it's not working for me i think

[@ScarlettDyer-oh1ge]

5. Your water is filled with chlorine and that really dries and damages our skin leading to acne

[@ayshahhumayra6234]

how to get rid comedonal acne i don't really know how to spell it

[@syren7957]

I need a budget moisturizer as I go back to using adapalene! If anyone has recos esp with ceramides, pls lmk

[@brokenprincessofhell4743]

I didn't know the inkey list has a benzoyl peroxide cleanser! I've never seen it in their side or in the shops. I should check that out some time. Maybe it works better than bha for me

[@brokenprincessofhell4743]

I literally just checked the side and it doesn't show that cleanser to me. Is it only available in other countries? I'm so confused. I'm from Germany. I think it's cause the concentration is too high. I remember talking with a pharmacist and he said until a specific concentration it's for the free market. Maybe it can't be sold in Germany cause of that.

[@seojesoeje9366]

can i use acne gel on breakout

[@lyudmila1140]

Хорошо!❤

[@Lindatheapplepiequeen]

I have a retinol in my routine (started using it about a month ago, skin is still in the purging phase) but I know retinols and benzoyl peroxide are not meant to be together in a skincare routine? Do I take the retinol out of my routine or..?

[@babypearl]

You alternate them.

[@Lindatheapplepiequeen]

@@babypearl ok thanks !

[@swathi2717]

My derma told me not use sunscreen and moisturizer becoz I have oily skin

[@IreneLeftTheChat]

Dont go to that dermatoligist not moisturizing can casue oily skin and sebum production

[@mylifeisducked]

Change the derma😂

[@otherkid6034]

Maybe you can use an oil free moisturizer or use a sunscreen that has moisturizing component in it.

[@horiyamariam7963]

Same here 😂 he said if your skin turns red in sunlight then you can use it otherwise you don't need sunscreen

[@sarinspace4351]

please chnage ur derma 💀🙏🏻

[@niconii3663]

can somebody help me. i always had very oily skin/big pores (still have big pores) and i do have acne. but since i started to use products to fight the acne (BPO and salicylic acid) my skin became more dry. what moisturizer should i use now? a moisturizer for dry skin? is that okay for people with acne or would it make the acne worse?

[@demigodfangirl721]

I really reccomend the Illiyoon ceramide ato cream. I have combo skin but it still works well. Very calming, repairs the skin barrier, and healed my angry irritated skin overnight. The Krave Beauty great berrier relief and the Aestura cream also works well.

[@Michael-yz4mc]

Cleanser then Azelaic Acid and a retinol with SPF. Thank me later

[@klioon8611]

Benzoyl doesn't work for my acnes. Tretinoin seems working.

[@zoozyg3108]

Whats wrong with adapaline ?

[@gigidotto9014]

In allergic to Benzoyl peroxide.

[@farahkhan2740]

im doing everything right yet its not working

[@sathiyammoorthy3845]

Mam please solution my face pimples ...

[@giftedhands296]

Whats wrong with adapalene

[@salmalubani4424]

I use adaplene gel and azealic acid and also a salicylic acid cleanser and I still break out I’m still thinking about using a benzoyl peroxide cleanser

[@Josh-fp2qn]

How long have you been doing that routine?

[@salmalubani4424]

@@Josh-fp2qn I’ve been doing this routine for almost a year or so and I also use AHAs three times a week.

[@sumayaa7104]

Don't understand dr treating their skin with adaptalene and not getting darker..

[@AyyoShyGurlTv]

Never apply that much adapalene gel it’s going to look worse the more you apply plus it’s unnecessary. Maybe a 1/6th of that amount. Everything else, perfect 👍!!!

[@auntyb7543]

I do all of that

[@RealYoGemStar]

I am allergic to sunscreen 💀

[@betzybetzy2460]

Im really😢😢😢😢sad. I started taking care of my skin because of my acne, and i have never suffered from dark spots and know i have some im scared now 😭😭😭

[@ellieripley1072]

Don't worry im going through the EXACT same thing girl don't worry this is TOTALLY normal ❤

[@mun5660]

What to use to remove reddish spots after acne? Please help someone

[@bejitybb]

Vitamin C is saving me from my most recent breakouts. Retinol too ❤ I’m using the Roc moisturizer and it’s 🔥

[@Spicynoodle2.0]

I literally can’t find any moisturizer for my skin besides aloe. Oh well.

[@selvisoundarya7686]

Have you tried niacinamide one?? I have same skin like you where only aloe worked...But after using gel based moisturizer that contains niacinamide it works now

[@emissalty]

Idk if you already tried this one but the holy hydration creme from elf is amazing. Also not too expensive

[@horiyamariam7963]

What's wrong with adapalene gel?

[@giajeon4814]

She’s saying that use it a pea size amount all over your face to work

[@kbay907]

My sunscreen causes acne! Helpppp

[@frutipriyanka598]

Please suggest best moisturizer for sensitive oily acne prone skin and cleanser for daily routine basis 🙏

[@khushirajawatvlogs]

Acnemoist

[@leena6358]

neutrogena hydro boost

[@seenso]

I’ve been using cerave cleansers and the Rovectin moisturizer 🙂 I think you’ll really like them

[@net_law]

@@khushirajawatvlogs I have used acnemoist it's good but in winters it can't moisturize properly

[@mrdemon2111]

can i use a benzoyl peroxide cleanser wash?

[@muhammadfirdausbinmohdhari8774]

Yes

[@chauvennamatthews3043]

Can benzoyl peroxide be used long term daily? I was told by an esthetician that it shouldn't be used long term and i should switch to something else.

[@1rismono]

you can, but the longer you use the less effective it is. So I would take a break after a few months. And maybe switch to retinol to actively prevent new acne

[@kianajones2018]

Omg I had an esthetician tell me I should stop using bp when my skin had been clear for over a year so I stopped using it and all my acne came back. My derm said after the skin clears to use a lower percentage or use it once to three times a week but still use it because it will only continue to work for you if you use it. I recommend getting advice from a derm instead because they are well educated on skin care I’ve found great resources on KZbin since going to the clinic is so expensive.

[@Zenkawa93]

for me it's just PCOS and need contraceptives to help stabilize my hormones. see your doctor before delving into any products, people. otherwise, you might just be wasting your time and money.

[@whatiswhose7355]

Pharma acne is a 3billion dollar industry every year. People still have acne...

[@addymc5429]

Other dermatologist say to use the adapalene gel after using pimple patches so is this true or not I’m confused

[@Iambillianire1111]

5 ) you are not wearing sunscreen 😂

[@supahotfire1267]

I have been doing this for nearly 6 months and no results.

[@Sukriti_12]

Skincare is not the only thing which helps in treating acne it's actually the smallest part. Check yr diet. Find out what's triggering yr acne. U will only be able to solve a problem if u know it's cause

[@swisdom9117]

What is your routine?

[@ambiguousambassador]

Diet, stress, water, exercise, and whether or not you touch your face a lot play a big roll too

[@lynjj7976]

So you can use adapalene with benzoyl peroxide?

[@Josh-fp2qn]

I have heard that you actually can.

[@Derekperseverance]

Wait so how do I use adapaline? I thought the directions say it’s pot treat it

[@dr.jennyliu]

Apply to entire face, not spot treatment

[@brandyyolidio4213]

​@@dr.jennyliu Ahh ok thank you!!

[@fknpires4665]

@@dr.jennyliu can you help me with something, when i wake up i wash my face with a cleanser and apply a moisturizer but then i go out without sunscreen bc i wont apply the two products (moisturizer and sunscreen) ate the same time. However, if i dont moisturize it early in the morning my skin gets dry, what should i do? should i not use sunscreen then?

[@resaav6645]

I'm so done with my acne, I've literally tried everything, even benzoyl peroxide, and yet nothing seems to work. I just want to have clear skin, is it too much to ask for?

[@merf500]

you might just need to get on prescription antibiotics or an antibiotic cream, clindamycin was the only thing that ever worked for me and ive tried everything, it sucks, the only other option is maybe isotretinoin but that has so many side effects

[@jaminwaite3867]

Ooorrrr…you haven’t found what’s inflaming your skin and causing the acne. Could be as simple as dairy, too much sugar, gluten, eggs, etc.

[@forestf4irys]

it could also be hormonal acne! it can flare up at all ages (but especially the teenage years or early twenties) due to the hormonal changes / imbalance. i’m 16 so i’m dealing with it pretty bad atm especially because of my awful skin genetics 😭

[@chloeadams4128]

Oil cleansing destroyed my skin. 26 years old, never had more than 2 zits in my face at a time, no acne, glass skin for 2 years. I have severe acne now, to the point I’m taking oral medication. All because I oil cleansed ONCE. If you were on the fence, DONT DO IT.