Is it normal to become chronically depressed from having acne.

Beat the shit out of your dermotologist in my opinion.

I had the same problem and I went to the clinic and they gave me these orange pills that didn't work. I went back and he gave me something very strong called acutane. Lots of side effects from it but I only experieced dry lips. My lips would shed like a snake lol. In the end it did clear my acne and I'm very happy I'm not sheding anymore.

like momonator said... acutane! it's the only thing that really "cures" acne. i am currently on it and the only side effects i've experienced as well is the dry lips thing. i use lots of chap stick (burt's bees medicated does the trick). ask your dermatologist about it!! only thing is, if you don't have insurance, it costs a shit ton.

It's temporary ugliness, feel bad at the people that look hideous without acne as an excuse

i certainly don't think its anything to be DEPRESSED about. then again, in our society any stupid reason is a grounds for some depressive disorder or other..

I used to be in your position then I took birth control pills n the acne went away revealing a prettier version of myself. Talk to your doc about your options you do not hafta live with acne with our modern medicines available to us

I used to have acne but I've found what works for me; Drink alot of water, eat healthy, wash your face twice a day, use witch hazel, benzol p., and moisturizer with sunscreen. And egg whites on your face every couple days helps close your pores, so dirt that causes pimples doesn't get in as easily.

go vegitarian drink more water....

I know how you feel, but remember, with so many people suffering from it, you ain't alone :)

I've got the same problem. I've been suffering from (cystic) acne for more than six years now. My advice is to try enjoying life no matter what.

From what I've read, I can deduce you have nice facial features. That means that when your acne clears up, you'll look handsome again. In the meantime, it's not that you look a bit messed up that you're not entitled to fun and a social life. Try to remain positive.

What kind of scarring do you have? If you have discoloration, that's something that'll go away. Just give it a couple of months.

Lastly, know are the one who pays the most attention to your acne. Therefore, your pimples seem a lot bigger to you than they do to other people.

Pure aloe gel works for me, try it. You can see a difference over night!

tell you doctor that some 18 year old guy from the internet call sharpie vivid said you should get "doxine 100" (it's safe and has few negatives effects - you have to take each pill with an 8oz glass of water)

I know its hard to take people's advice but mine would be this:

1. Go buy a good Virgin Coconut Oil and apply it to your face before you go to sleep, preferably 2-3 layers, do 1 layer and let it absorb for 3-4 minutes and follow up with the rest. Its not sticky and you'll sleep fine with VCO(virgin coconut oil) on your face throughout the night. This helps with renewing new skin cells and skin detox.

then:

2. Take Omega 3 Fish Oils into your diet. I take mine in capsules, 2 times a day. This helps with the inflammation.

3. Take 2000mg of Vitamin C tablets/capsules into your diet everyday, this helps with the collagen building and restore the connective tissues of your skin. Additionally if you can, go online and find this herb called Gotu Kola(available in capsules), it'll will heal your acne and helps with the collagen forming process faster.

Soon your acne is just a bittersweet part of your life.

Get a facial. Proper salon with good products, What ever u do don't go on pro active! Uses synthetic salicylic acid which willl strip ur skin bare and make it extremley sensitive, it's like bleaching ur face! Good luck, ps I'm a beauty therapist.

one option: if its summer go everyday in the sea for at least 2 to 3 hours and then dont wash the salt will burn these mo******* to the ground i dod that every summer but in the winters....i dont know : p

I get the same feelings. You have to remind yourself that no one has flawless skin like people do in magazines.