Acne makes me feel ugly, advice?

[Anonymous]

I am 21 and still have acne. Its not really really bad but not mild either. It really brings me down. I don't find myself unattractive as people often tell me I have nice features. However, I see so many other girls with beautiful skin and it just fustrates me that my skin can't be like that. I have not had clear skin for the past five years.

My dermatologist told me I could try accutane. I'm not going to as it has too many side effects.

I just don't know how to deal with it anymore since its ruining my social life. every time someone looks at me on the bus/train ect. I feel like they are thinking how ugly my skin is.

Is there anything that could do to make me feel better? Or that has worked for you?

[RedNapalm]

You should definitely go to a beauty spa for men. Don't worry about being embarrassed there; That's the whole point of it existing. They should know exactly what your skin type is and what products you should use.

When you're using the products they advised you to get, you need to do use those products exactly how they say it. You're going to need to kick yourself into gear in order to really get rid of those acne.

Afterwards when they've all been removed, I'd suggest you go for look for a microdermabrasion clinic for acne scars. It might be expensive but considering it makes your skin look as if you never had acne in the first place, the payoff is dead set worth it.

I too have acne and had it pretty bad when I was younger. Although I haven't done what I just said yet, I actually have plans to do it later on. I've picked a beauty spa and everything!

[RedNapalm]

Reading the post again and I completely missed that you're a female! Sorry!

[Asker]

Thats okay...hehe...but you are right. Maybe I should try a beauty spa and look at some of their products.:-) Thanks

[Distant]

People tell you that you're unattractive? Harsh. Have you tried Clearasil or Proactiv? There are plenty of acne treatment products at your local pharmacy/drugstore. Be sure to ex foliate regularly. You could also try researching ways to treat acne from home without such products.

[kmhco]

You "still" have acne? Everyone "still" has acne. Its not something that just goes away when you are done with puberty.

If your current routine doesn't work for you, try a different product until you find one that does work.

You might wan't to go to a psychiatrist or something, because it sound like it is your self-esteem issues that are holding you back. If you are a student, most campuses offer free counseling you should take advantage of.

[whatson]

There are antibiotics that can be prescribed for acne but you can't be on them for much over three months though. I have been getting salicylic acid peels every 2 weeks for a while now and my acne has really cleared up. Maybe look into that but you shouldn't do them is you drink a lot of alcohol or go in the sum a lot. Make sure every product you use on your skin is for acne prone skin (including sunscreen).

[FatBatKiller]

try this. link

it worked WONDERS for me! great stuff. it really helped my confidence.

[lolli]

Makeup.

Proactive?

Another dermatologist.