Today, I found myself admiring my eyelids for being the only parts of my face not covered in acne. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
Today, I noticed that my acne has gotten so bad, I can see it out of my peripheral vision. FML
Today, I found out that the acne under my arms was worse then the severe acne on my face. FML
Getting on a bit
Today, I’m at that glorious age where I have to pull apart my wrinkles to get at the zits hiding inside. FML
Today, I'm now able to put my acne cream on my face without having to look in the mirror, because I've memorized the crater and trench-filled war zone that is my acne-riddled face. FML
Today, I realized that at 20 years old I already have noticeable wrinkles around my eyes. But to balance it out, my chronic acne keeps me looking youthful. FML
Today, I realized that I can't shave my unibrow because I have too much acne on my forehead. FML
Lumpy
Today, I woke up with a pimple on my eyelid. Not only is it impossible to cover up with makeup, I can't pop it either. Now I'll be spending the rest of the day trying not to blink. FML
Today, I realized my acne looks like star constellations. I've already found the Little Dipper on my left cheek. FML
Stolen valor
Today, I was complimented on my freckles. I don't actually have freckles, just a load of blackheads that won't go away. 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
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bobo_the_bear 5
Been there. Acne is one of the few drawbacks to being young.
RadikulRam 16
#2 Cure? Are you severely incapable of common sense?
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SamEnders 8
I know how it feels. I was there too.
amulya 14
Aw I feel ya OP, I had terrible acne as a tween. /: just wash your face 3 times a day, drink lots of water, and eat healthy.
piggle 9
3 times a day is way too much and will likely only irritate your skin and make it worse
Dark_Stream 29
I had nasty acne from about age 13 until 25. What I learned to do was wash my naturally oily face often, use a good non-cream, non-perfumed soap, and use an astringent wipe. Those steps tended to keep the pores clear. One of the most important things I had to learn was to keep my hands off my face. I'd touch my face while smoking - I had to learn to not touch my chin or cheek. I'd rest my head on my hand while working in class, reading or doing homework - I had to learn to hold my head up with my neck. I developed hand washing habits that verged on OCD. Those things kept most of the plugged pores that still happened from getting infected. I saw doctors to be sure my acne was just the ordinary variety that plague most teenagers. In the mean time, I had to learn to not pick and not pop so the blackheads and pimples that did develop did not scar me for life. Then it was a matter of waiting until I grew out of it.
lysx84 24
I was the same, had bad acne for aver a decade! It's so difficult to get out of the habit of touching your face but it helps so much! I found that changing my pill helped, and your skin loves routine and moisturiser!
Dakota1967 3
I'm sorry! I had it on my nose and forehead! you'll get through it and realize in a few years, who really gives a shit about acne? it will probably die down or go away, but keep your head up. youth isn't really as long as it feels
grashopper8 7
xxxxoooo I know how you feel.
Michael903 18
Your soul is acne free! Just hang in there. It will get better.
Bekll 31
I'm sorry OP! I hope it's just little skin colored acne bumps and not the painful deep cysts I still get at 26. Acne of any kind really sucks no matter your age.
JMichael 26
Be patient OP. It'll go away. I battled it throughout High school and heard all the jokes about it. My face is clear now and I feel better about myself.
BLT4ME 4
Do Accutane. The time you are on it is awful, but the results are great!
Blink_me26 21
You aren't alone OP. I'm 22 and I thought they'd be gone by now, but I remain the one with terrible skin.
abitabanana 8
I'm 33 and still have horrific skin, so don't feel so bad.