it's the scars that get me

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It used to be chronic & cystic til i figured out my skincare. I used to try and do the most to the tens and rid my acne. Now i use CeraVe Acne Foaming cleanser & CeraVe nighttime moisturizer (no matter if it’s daytime or nighttime) and pimple patches when necessary. I’m lucky that’s all it takes atp

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In high school, very severe. Now it’s meh

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I went on acutane when I was 17-18 (21 now) and that took care of it for the most part, but I still break out severely whenever im stressed - which sucks bcs it just worsens whatever the stress was in the first place

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I’m on hormone meds to manage it since it’s adult female hormonal acne but used to be severe cystic. Rn anywhere from hardly nothing to normal breakout depending on if it’s around my period

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For ppl with moderate-above: What worked for me was starting adapelene gel to naturally speed up shedding, avoiding foaming cleansers (they overexfoliate and strip your skin), using a light moisturizer and a light cleanser that only targets sweat + some oils. Do not overexfoliate, over cleanse, or overthink it.

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