Today, I asked my dermatologist why my acne has been getting worse, despite following her directions and spending hundreds of dollars on medicine. She just shrugged and told me they can't actually cure my acne. However, they can prescribe me a bunch of stuff and hope one works. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I woke up early and went to the dermatologist's, only to have them tell me that the skin condition I have that causes big, white spots to appear is chronic and I can do nothing about it. But they did give me cream for a different skin condition they found. FML
Today, my new prescription medicine for my chronic acne did in fact work. It worked by inflaming the skin around my zits so that they blended in. FML
Today, I went to see my dermatologist friend for a free consultation on my terrible acne. During my visit, she said I probably won't be getting any more pimples. Excited, I asked her how she could tell. She replied, "There's no more room for it." FML
Today, I discovered that of the three medicines I now have to take, all three of them have acne as a side effect. When acne is a side effect, I am 100% guaranteed to get it. FML
Today, I finally saw a dermatologist due to my unusually severe acne. Now I know I actually have a rare disorder that makes me allergic to my own acne. FML
Today, I had a lady come up to me in a store just to tell me how bad my acne was and what remedies I should use. I got so embarrassed, all I could say was, "OK" and, "Thank you" until she left me alone. FML
Today, I finally got prescribed something for my skin problems. The good news: It works really well. The bad news: When the doctor said one of the potential side effects was a "horrible rash," she really meant it when she said, "horrible." I swear to God, I was about to rip my chest open, due to it itching so hard. FML
Today, my teenage daughter asked me to buy her the morning after pill, saying, "It's for my acne." FML
Today, I realized that the tingly feeling on my face when I put a new combination of acne wash, acne medication, and my usual moisturizer on was not, in fact, "it working." It was slowly peeling away the top layer of skin. I look and feel sunburned. I also still have acne and oily skin. FML
Today, my dentist kept staring at me with a worried expression while working on me. Concerned that something was wrong with my teeth, I asked her what was the matter. She replied, "I'm not a dermatologist, but you should go to a doctor, I think you have staph." She was referring to my acne. FML
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Jharrist89 12
And basically rape your wallet!
DocBastard 40
Unfortunately that's the way some medical conditions work. We don't really understand them well, so our best hope is to throw the kitchen sink at them and hope something works. Now if only there were a prescription to cure stupidity.
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blueeyes9412 1
one thing I found on pinterest that works really well for me is mixing about 3 tablespoons each of honey and lemon juice together and applying it to your face.. it worked quickly and made my face soft! good luck op and don't get discouraged(:
mes316 5
Use Burt's bees soap and toner
chinagirl3343 8
Find another doctor.
chica349 3
Dermatologists are a waste of money!!!! They don't even try to find out what's causing your acne, they just throw drugs at you and hope something works. You should try eliminating all dairy from your diet. Alot of people have a sensitivity to dairy and don't know it. My brother had horrible cystic acne all over, as soon as he cut out cheese and milk his skin cleared up. You would never know he had ever had acne now to look at him. Another thing to try is to eat mostly alkaline foods. That means lots and lots of leafy veggies, avocados, wheat grass, eggplant, squash, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, fresh ripe fruits and nuts like almonds. Diet is almost always the culprit as far as acne is concerned. You have nothing to lose by trying either of these things. It's less expensive than what you've been doing, and even if it doesn't work at least you'll be eating healthy things. That's usually the first step to clearer skin.
WiredTechnician 26
Actually, diet has not been proven to reduce acne (or the reverse). Diet plays a role in cysts and boils which are "acne-like" but not actually acne. Although it is true that dermatology can be a waste in some cases, but my dermatologist prescribed something for my acne that actually works, they told me just to get a Salicylic Acid based facial wash (Clearasil or the like) and to exfoliate 1-2 a week only.
zenrael 21
One word: Acutane You will never have acne again take my word for it.
silencebabyy 23
at least the doctor told you..they couldve easily prescribed you something else...they shouldve told you to begin with but still. natural remedies are almost always better than medicine. replies to #2 have some you could try
zarbang 3
arracutane, just ask for it
babygurl657 1
Try accutane, it works wonders, it's expensive but I've never had such clear skin
faint0fhearts 16
Been there, sometimes you have to except it's just who you are
winkiwinki 7
Acne, can never be treated ! All related to age n sex.