Post: #26

It's 4cm radius of splotches of discoloration mixed in with patches of clear skin now, but before accutane I had pretty phat cysts. I'll be off it in about 1.5 months. I haven't had any severe mood swings/depression, but my lips are peeling like old paint. I guess for now my game plan is to hunker down and not expect great results until my acne goes away, but approach anyways?

Post: #27

Dude if you're 18 and still in high school you should be smashing out all the younger freshman girls. That's the major perk of being a senior.

Post: #28

Try the Benzoyl Peroxide. I used to have really bad acne as well, but now I only get a pimple once every 2 weeks.

http://www.acne.org/regimen.html

It takes 10 minutes every morning and evening, but really pays off.

Post: #29

I'm actually done with high school and am going to college in the fall.

Post: #30

As a guy that has the same problem there are a few things you could do. I believe in natural remedies so use aloe vera leaves on your face. The benefits include reducing swelling, anti-bacterial properties, scar reduction, oil control and a whole other stuff good for your health. Cut a piece off from the leaf and open it. Rub the flesh all over your skin. It will feel weird but you'll see results if you do it every morning and every night for a week or two.

You need to stop eating simple carbs and milk. A high carb diet will spike your glycemic index which in turn promotes oil production. Clogged pore causes acne. As for milk, the only way milk is produced is through hormones, correct? Putting those hormones in your body messes up the hormones in your own causing acne as well.

The final thing you can do is OWN IT! My acne scars have improved because I've done the above and now that I'm tanned, muscular, with shaved head and a scarred complexion... I look like a badass dude so I have to wear a pleasant look on my face otherwise I come off as intimidating.

Trust me, in one year your acne will be nonexistent. You'll grow out of it by then. For now, do the above and report back to us.