When will my acne go away?
I have had acne since i was nine, and severe acne since i was 10, and i am eleven right now. I have tried Benzaclin, Zapzyt, all of the proactive products, and in the shower i use cleasil face wash, and nutrogena face wash. i have also used oxy pads, and clearasil pads which burn very bad. None of these products worked. i have recently asked my mom about visiting a dermatoligist and she said she would schedule an appointment. I feel like I am maturing alot faster than alot of my friends, and i am 5'10 and i weigh 155 pounds.
So my question is, when will my acne go away? And should i cut down on all my treatments and use a specific brand? And also will my acne be gone earlier, or when other kids are getting acne?
i feel it hurting my confidence, and the first day of middle school is the second of september. i dont think anyone will really make fun of me, because of my size.
No one really sees where the majority of the pimples are, my forehead, because i have long hair for that purpose. i always have to put my hand down on my hair when it is windy to avoid people seeing my forehead, where there is barely an inch of skin that is not acne. feel free to add tips to treat my acne. :)
August 26th, 2010 - 08:57
I had acne at the same time as you right through middle school. It was worse for me as I had lots of acne on my face and nose which I could not hide. I felt the same way you are feeling now . My confidence quickly came back when I finally realized it was no big deal and it will not last forever. You will see kids with acne in middle school and into high school. Keep your head up high and keep your confidence. Any person that makes fun of any kid big or small with acne is a person lacking confidence of their own.
My mom and dad took me to a dermatologist and I took prescription pills that helped clear it up better than non-prescription products.
August 26th, 2010 - 08:57
I have never had SEVERE acne, but I have been through trying many different products for moderate acne. It wasn’t until I saw a dermatologist and was on prescription anti-biotic medicine that my acne really cleared up well. So, I think seeing a dermatologist is definitely the best option.
Even if you don’t see instant results, know that it will one day go away! Unfortunately at your age it could take a while. Middle school is a tough time because everyone matures and changes differently. You’ll notice that some kids also have acne, while others still have perfect skin! It just depends on the person. I can tell you that now that I am in high school, most of those kids who always had perfect skin in middle school now have acne, and my situation went the other way!
Stay positive, remain confident, and enjoy middle school. Things will get better : ) Good luck!