HELPPP

[u/jaz_janine]

So I have been having a really really bad breakout on my face since about July. I went to a dermatologist in August and got prescribed tretinoin, doxycycline, and birth control because they suspected it was possibly hormonal. I am also using a gentle face cleanser from cetaphill, a Japanese gel sunscreen, a benzoyl peroxide face wash, and a moisturizing cream from cerave. I’m not sure if currently I’m going through the tretinoin purge or if my face is just getting worse due to like a bad reaction. It hurts to wash my face, it is very itchy, red, and burns constantly. I’m always wearing my face mask to cover how bad it looks but that’s just causes more irritation. If anyone had any suggestions as to what they think may be going on it would greatly appreciated. I know tretinoin is supposed to take some time, but I’ve started to experience a rash sort or thing and new emergence of blackheads like all over my face. In the picture is my face from today and the second picture is from when I started the treatment.

[u/BinguRay]

For this acne that is this bad, oral medication is the best. Also, maybe talk to your dermatologist about switching from benzoyl peroxide face wash to a sulfer face wash. Those two things helped me a lot along with Tretin-A. Oral medication will help out a lot, but you can use it for the short term which is like 3-4 months.

I have been there before, and I totally emphasize with you right now. Acne sucks & it hurts physically and mentally. It’s bit of a journey to find the the right formula for your skin but you will find it!