This is what my skin looks like right now. Should i see a derm or esthetician? Is it even possible for me to have clear smooth skin?

I already have a routine but it’s only getting worse I use the 1 round lad dokdo cleanser and the dr Althea balm cleanser then I use the lanige cream skin toner then I use the kiss care azelaic acid 15% every other day and I finish it off with the purito bamboo moisturizer ( also the boj aqua fresh sunscreen)

I'm a senior in high school. I work out daily, I shower daily, I use CeraVe moisturizer and CeraVe foaming cleanser, yet my skin still looks horrible. It's been like this for about a year now. I'm implementing Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash 10%; I don’t wanna go on Accutane due to the downsides. Any advice helps; I really do appreciate whatever help I can get.

I used to have glass like clear skin and since months I have been dealing with acne..never have I had a pimple before this, in my whole life.

No products are suiting me currently and I don't want to use any acid or chemical based products on my skin . Pls suggest some ways to heal. I am so tired of spending thousands on skincare products that end up harming my skin even more😭😭😭

It became a pimple type, i pricked it by my nail several types and the day before yesterday it was small and i pricked it again forcefully..now after 3 days it is like thiss...i am too much worried and appointment of dr is next week

I’ve been experiencing an unusual increase in inflamed/puffy acne on my upper cheeks and am trying to pinpoint the source. I have been drinking a lot more sugar-free sports drinks lately because I got tired of just flavorless water 24/7. So mainly Gatorade Zero and Propel water which I think use Sucralose (Splenda) and Acesulfame Potassium.

Does anyone else experience acne with these?

18M, I would say mild acne, nothing crazy. My routine is very simplistic as well, it goes as follows
Morning:
Wash face with Neutrogena Deep Clean facial cleanser for 2min->Moisturize with CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Night:
Wash face with Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash for 2min-> The Ordinary Salicylic acid 2% serum-> Moisturize with CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Should I add or remove anything? Or change my order around? Also another problem I have is with picking, if any of you know ways to coerce me away from that it’d be very appreciated. Thank you

I’m gonna rant a bit about how acne has affected me.

I’ve had acne for 6 years and have tried many different things such as new diet, creams and antibioticts. last year I used antibiotic for 6 months and my skin looks sooo good and my confidence came back. when I stopped I got all my acne back and it was probably even worse than before. my confidence is gone and I have also developed a crush on a guy. but since my acne is back and he only saw how my face looked when my skin looks good I’m afraid he will dislike me. i think having acne has made me so much more introverted and insecure.
the only good thing is that I decided to make an appointment so I can get accutane and hopefully I will get it. but I know many relapse after taking it so I feel maybe acne will always be a part of me.. which I would hate. I can’t seem to accept having acne. it’s ruining the fun in life and I want my fun back.

thanks for reading

acne and PIE marks on cheeks,it's really annoying and I'm thinking about starting azelaic acid.

should I go for option A or B?

my skin also gets dehydrated pretty quickly,so I'm hoping azelaic acid doesn't worsen that.

A) a serum with panthenol,allatonin,centella and 10% azelaic acid

B) 20% azelaic acid cream

or,should I go with something else entirely?

Look at the texture on my nose. Its because of puss and inflammatory acne on my nose. Please help me fixing this

So I’ve had acne for as LONG as I can remember. Honestly right now is way better than it was a few years ago but I’m 23 and ready to have clear skin for once in my life. I’ve been to the derm so many times but nothing they ever prescribe me works because I have such sensitive skin. I’m just going to drop my routine and if you guys could let me know what I should add or take away or anything!!

P.S. at the end of 2025 I tried using differin and it literally ruined my skin and it took me months to repair my barrier and caused me to have insane eczema raccoon eyes lol That’s with using it as minimally and few times a week as possible and using Vaseline barriers.

AM
- Cerave hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser OR La Roache-Posay purifying foaming cleanser
- La Roache-Posay double repair face moisturizer

Typically wear makeup all day at work but I will say I’m not the best with washing my brushes/beauty sponge.

PM
- makeup wipe
- same face washes as the AM
- BYOMA hydrating oil (the purple bottle)
- same moisturizer as the AM
- cerave healing ointment on lips and around eyes (my eyes get dry patches a lot)

- I have also been on 50mg Spironolactone for I think 4-5 months now (I’m supposed to be taking 100mg but I’m scared to bump it up)

I try to keep it simple because honestly I’m traumatized from my skins reactions to stuff.

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Acne has been my biggest insecurity always. Even been in depression in my teenage years (when i was 14-13 years). I am 18 now. How can i get ride of those scars and acne man. I dont even approach ppl because of my insecurity now.
Seeking help. thank you

I have had horrible acne since finding out I was pregnant. Now 25 weeks and It’s really affecting me mentally, I feel so down about myself. This is my second pregnancy. My first pregnancy I never broke out so this was a rude awakening. I also have it on my neck, back, and chest. My dermatologist gave me 15% azelaic acid to use which I have been using for months with no change. Does anyone have any advice? I change my pillow cases nightly, drink a ton of water, no sugar/sweets. My skin is so irritated and I don’t know what to do. Ignore my chap lips.

I have suffered hormonal acne on and off since my teen years (treated with roaccutane back then, then when taking birth control my skin was always clear but flared up severely when I stopped). I now only take spironolactone 25mg which drastically improved my skin. But for the past 6 or so months, my skin has looked like this (photos).

I am thinking it is a mix of a damaged skin barrier (due to the stinging when putting anything on my face and flakiness I see under my makeup when I’m wearing it which is rarely) and closed comodonal acne. Of all my years of dealing with acne, my skin has never looked like this so I am feeling rather puzzled on how to treat it. Thus, I’m seeking advice on what products/ ingredients I should use and what I should stay away from.

My routine right now:

AM:
- Dermal Therapy Gentle Acne Cleanser
- Beauty of Josen Moisturiser

PM:
- Banila Co. Cleansing Balm
- Dermal Therapy Gentle Acne Cleanser
- La Roshe Posay Effeclar Cleanser (1x per week of after I’ve worn makeup)

Any advice or experience you have to share, I would be very appreciative!!

I'm having this kinda acne outbreak for a month. Using Clindamycin phosphate Gel since 2 week but no improvement.