What do you honestly think about people with severe acne?

[Anonymous]

I am 21 years old and have been suffering from severe acne since I was 17. Acne has ruined my life and I absolutely hate it. I hate looking in the mirror at myself. I feel worthless and ugly. I have withdrew from having a social life and hanging out with friends because I dread going out in public. I have encountered stares and rude comments. Just the other day a guy yelled out "Proactive that sh*t works." as I walked passed him. I was absolutely humiliated. To make it worse I cannot take Accutane due to heath problems and alternative treatments have not been working very well. At this point I feel that taking my life is the only way I can escape this problem. Think about it what guy would want me? How am I ever supposed to find love? How am I ever supposed to feel good about myself again? I really prefer not to die but I am tired of people being rude to me for something I can't help. By the way I have acne conglobata which id the worst you can have. Google it.

[allison13]

I used to have bad acne as well when I was a teenager (not as bad as conglobata). My siblings would always make fun of me for it, and my mom once called me ugly when she got mad at me. I used to want to just kill myself everyday too. Just try to think about previous hardships you've been through and remember that you got through them. This is just another one of those times.

My mom would force me to get these regular cleanings where they remove all the gunk from your face with sharp needle like things and other painful instruments. Finally my dermatologist gave me this medicine to take once a day. It would make my nose dry and give me nosebleeds every other night but it worked like a charm to get rid of my acne. I stopped taking it a few years ago (just took it for a few months) and my acne never came back. It's called Acnetrex (isotretinoin). Maybe you could ask a doctor if they have something for you that's like that?

[blackwaterhattie]

THey may also prescribe prednisone along with the isotretonin. I can't imagine how hard this must be for you, but doing yourself in isn't going to help anything. Believe it or not, there are people in the world who will look past all that and see YOU. I know it's hard to believe, but it is true- hand to God.

[Anonymous]

i feel awful and bad for them, wish I could help. my sister has horrible acne while I dont, genetics is complicated.

but I think the skincare industry has grown dramatically with latest technology and medicine in recent years. I currently work in skincare. and dermatologists give you antibiotics pills now that kills all bacteria in your body which kills p. acnes bacteria causing the acne on your face. you should go see a dermatologist. retin A or retinol creams also help since your getting rid of outter layers on your skin and regenerating new skin underneath. forget accutane too many side effects. antibiotics are fine. just remember to eat yogurt a lot so you get some good bacteria in your digestive system.

i would go to a licensed doctor for the best help. I wouldn't trust those esthicians who do laser and stuff, too many risks you can damage your skin.

[Anonymous]

You will find someone. Acne fades over time so don't make a big deal out of it.

[Anonymous]

I feel for them, because I know what they're going through.

[Anonymous]

Its not the worse thing in the world.