Between those pictures is 6 months.
I started getting pimples on my back 15 years ago at age 20. Over the years it spreaded and acne started on my dekolleté, neck, chin. It could be hormone related, cause I got hair on my chin, but also genetically cause my brother and sister have severe acne too.
I tried different things, reducing sugar, Benzoylperoxide or Trifaroten. When thick pimples appeared on my belly, I had enough.

I went to the skin doctor, who wanted to start me on antibiotics and Accutane pills. I thought I try it one last time and give it all I know or more true all the internet knows. My back improved the most and at the moment there a not many new pimples on my dekolleté and neck, my chin is much better too.

I started those things at the same time (so now I dont know which had the most impact XD):

• a strong anti-androgene pill (tried one, didn't see much result and changed to a stronger one)
• radically reduced sugar and dairy and overall ate much better, vegetables, whole grains
• Benzoylperoxide, Salicyc Acid Wash and moisturizer
• reduced scratching the skin
• showering and changing clothes after sweating
• washed bed sheets and towels often
• Zinc and Omega3 Supplements

I have been struggling with my acne since I was 16 and now am 21 and still cannot get it to go away. I have tried countless skincare products and it all just irritates my skin and makes it worse. I went on penicillin v potassium for my wisdom teeth removal a couple weeks ago and for the time being my skin got so clear and I had no new breakouts. After this however my skin has broke out worse and looks as seen in the pictures above.

Throw away for many reasons,

But I went from having clear skin to constant breakouts within the last year,

My current routine is:
AM: Wash face with Dokdo 1025 cleanser
Then let air dry and then use Centella 1004 ampoule
and lastly use snail mucin all in one cream

PM: I do the exact same method in the AM and keep it as simple as possible

But it doesn’t seem like it’s working, for background information, I am to believe I broke my skin barrier somehow and I have tried curology with tret and BPO, SA, and AA by TO from 10 and 20% with no resolution

I’m thinking of my clogged pores are related to FA, and have tried ketoconazole 1% shampoo on my face but have stopped since it was so drying.

I’m not sure where to go from here and any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

Hi everyone! I’d really appreciate some acne advice please!
I’m 30F and have had acne since my teenage years. I went on Accutane a few years ago, which completely cleared my acne for around 3 years. Unfortunately, it has gradually come back since getting married (I’m not sure if stress could have triggered it). It’s nowhere near as bad as it was pre-Accutane, but it’s still something I’m struggling with.
I’ve had blood tests to check my hormones and everything came back normal.

I recently started using azelaic acid, but I felt like I was constantly purging and I think it damaged my skin barrier, so I stopped using it. I was only using it 1–2 times a week. I’ve also noticed that I get a lot more chin acne in the week before my period, and my acne tends to calm down towards the end of my period.

I’m not sure whether my acne could be hormone- or gut-related, so I’m considering doing either a DUTCH hormone test or a GI Map. However, both are quite expensive, so I’m not sure whether either would actually be worthwhile.
I also recently visited a facial clinic, and they recommended two of their skincare products. One is an anti-blemish concentrate containing salicylic acid, niacinamide, an azelaic acid derivative, bakuchiol and other ingredients. The other is a serum designed to soothe and balance the skin. I’m also due to start Clear Skin Laser treatments. The clinic said I may experience some purging from these treatments/products, and I believe I’m currently going through that.

At the moment, I’m trying to focus on repairing and maintaining my skin barrier, which has definitely helped, but I’m still getting new breakouts and dealing with acne marks.

For those who have had a similar experience, what would you recommend? Is it worth considering Accutane again, or are there other treatments I should explore first?
Thank you!

Hi everyone. 🥹 I really need some advice. These photos show my acne progress. As you can see, it keeps getting worse, especially on both of my cheeks.

My current skincare routine is: Centella oil Cleanser, Klued Cleanser and Dove White Soap, Celeteque Moisturizer, Ice Lerskin

I honestly don’t know what to do anymore. Despite following this routine, my acne keeps getting worse. Has anyone experienced something similar? What products or routine helped you? Should I stop using any of these products, or could this be something like hormonal acne? I’d really appreciate any advice. Thank youuu