Acne!

I’m 16 and these past few years my acne has been getting worse. It got better for about a week now it’s back on the sides of my face and my neck. I’ve been to the doctors and they’ve given me creams antibiotics everything but nothing seemed to work. I drink tonnes of water and my diet isn’t bad. I don’t eat too much sugary things and I only drink orange juice or water. I’ve ran out of options and I don’t know what to do now. If anyone has tried anything that works please let me know.

Scroll to see replies

Reply 1

olivia.francesca

Sounds hormonal. Try the pill

Reply 2

Truflais

If you've tried a variety of different things then you could discuss with your GP the possibility of a dermatologist referral for roaccutane. Was the only thing that cleared my skin up.

Reply 3

HumbleBee_x

Stop wearing makeup if you do

Reply 4

Yasuda

Going on the pill was the only thing that helped me

Reply 5

Anonymous #1

Original post by HumbleBee_x

Stop wearing makeup if you do

This is bad advice. Makeup does nothing to contribute to acne if there is underlying hormonal or genetic reasons. OP wear as much makeup as you want

Reply 6

HumbleBee_x

Original post by Anonymous

This is bad advice. Makeup does nothing to contribute to acne if there is underlying hormonal or genetic reasons. OP wear as much makeup as you want

It doesn't cause it, but It definitely worsens it. OP let your skin breathe from time to time!

Reply 7

Queen_1

Original post by olivia.francesca

Sounds hormonal. Try the pill

I’ve heard about it helping. Shall I ask the GP about it or just start using it without asking?

Reply 8

Queen_1

Original post by Precious Illusions

If you've tried a variety of different things then you could discuss with your GP the possibility of a dermatologist referral for roaccutane. Was the only thing that cleared my skin up.

I’ll ask them and see what they say. My GP rarely do referrals which is annoying but I’ll ask

Reply 9

olivia.francesca

Original post by Queen_1

I’ve heard about it helping. Shall I ask the GP about it or just start using it without asking?

Ask the gp because there is different versions of the pill and some help with acne more than others

Reply 10

Queen_1

Original post by HumbleBee_x

Stop wearing makeup if you do

I don’t really put makeup on my face other than concealer and it still gets worse. 😭

Reply 11

Queen_1

Original post by olivia.francesca

Ask the gp because there is different versions of the pill and some help with acne more than others

Ok thank youuuu ❤️

Reply 12

HumbleBee_x

Original post by Queen_1

I don’t really put makeup on my face other than concealer and it still gets worse. 😭

concealer is fine. But I think BB/CC cream is better use one for acne prone skin.

Reply 13

Anonymous #2

Original post by Queen_1

hi, i was the same as you but last year my gp referred me to a dermatologist and it really has made a MASSIVE difference.
my GP doesn't do referrals very often either but you have to exaggerate it a bit on how it's affecting your morale/daily life.

Reply 14

Queen_1

Original post by HumbleBee_x

concealer is fine. But I think BB/CC cream is better use one for acne prone skin.

I’ll try it out

Reply 15

Queen_1

Original post by Anonymous

I’ll make an appointment and see what they say. If they don’t refer me I’ll just go myself and pay. I think a consultation at skn clinic is £25-£50

Reply 16

NewSideKick

Original post by Queen_1

speak to your GP to refer you to a dermatologist and depending on rhe severity of it try isotretonin. It can have severe side effect (though not for me). I had severe acne but now most its gone. It works but the real question is are you willing to take the risk?