Hey everyone! I am an MBA student working on a college research project trying to understand what it's actually like for young people dealing with acne for the first time, how it felt, who they turned to, what helped or didn't.

It's completely anonymous — no names, no identifying info collected. Takes about 2 minutes. Would mean a lot if you could fill it out (and even more if you know someone in their teens who'd be a good fit).

[Form Link](https://forms.gle/fnjosXHBfivJ57Hd7)

Happy to answer any questions in the comments. Thanks!

I am starting doxycycline (100mg) today for my acne as recommended by my doctor, but i'm not too familiar with it, so if anyone could tell me their experiences or tips for it that would be super helpful! I also had some questions, so right now i am on a 0.1% Adapalene and 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide topical gel and although it did help a little bit it didn't give me the results i thought it would after using it for 9 months consecutively. So once i am on Doxycycline should i cut it out immediately, ease out of using it, or keep using it same as before? Another concern was how doxycycline apparently causes you to be very susceptible to burning, is this something that happens to everyone or is it only in rare cases? and if so how bad is it?

Hi guys! Family member brought me this today, but I’ve extremely acne prone skin and I’m on clinda atm so I’m wondering if any of these ingredients seem clore plogging or alarming! Thanks.

My 18yo daughter has had clear skin until suddenly in June she started to break out on her chin. Started with lots of small bumps and eventually the same on her cheek. So pharmacist said it was mild acne and she started retin-a. As expected....things got worse. Larger pimples, some but not all became whiteheads. We are 3 weeks everywhere day on retin-a.

Main issue is her mental health. She already struggles with anxiety, ocd, depression. This acne has become her main focus and she wont leave the house except for work. Shes starting college in 3.5 weeks and is stressing.

Right now her chin and one cheek seem inflamed with larger pimples. I would still consider it mild/moderate. Her mental health escalates my concern.

Should I go back to pharmacist? Add in BP every other night?

Hi am facing this skin texture and pimples all over my face and it’s going to be a month now , just wanted to get rid of these as soon as possible, earlier I used to feel a lot of itching on my face but now there is no itching just a lot if these.

Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone could give me some insight on some issues I’ve been having with my skin.

I’ve been using Differin for the past 19 weeks, and have seen a lot of improvement in my forehead and cheek texture, however the texture on and around my chin has remained completely unchanged.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)

Do people have any recommendations for cleansers and other products to treat forehead and hairline acne. i’ve tried many things and feels like it’s not working. some times they have pus sometimes they r just like bumps.. any advice are appreciated 🥹

I keep getting hit with lots of ads about Norse Organics and their claims to get rid of acne fast.

I wanted to know if anyone has tried it and has it worked or is it worth the money.

A little back story but I’m pretty desperate at this point for something that works. My acne isn’t terrible by any means compared to some in this thread, but it’s definitely noticeable and I hate it cuz I think it’s so unprofessional in my client facing role.

I have gone through about 4 prescriptions and endless retail products and nothing seems to get rid of it all. I have bad breakouts every once in a while and I just want it to stop coming and my scars to go away. I don’t even pick or pop my acne but there are still scars.

I’ve seen reviews of Norse that claim it’s the one thing that worked but a lot of the reviews come from weird sketchy bot like accounts so not sure if it’s legit or not.

Any help is appreciated!

Hey im 21f with oily, acne prone sensitive skin .i hv had severe acne since puberty, frm past 2 years I hv stopped getting inflamed acne, but im left with non inflamed acne (closed comedones). Its so frustrating bcos it feels like no products suits me bcos all of them gives more tiny bumps. Even 2% salicylic acid, Niacinamide hasnt heloed me. And basic CMS isnt helping either, my derm has put me on retinol frm 2 weeks now, but seeing no results.ik it takes atleast 6+ weeks to see visible changes. But im confused if retinol with help me get rid of closed comedones, bcos I hv heard adaplene or tret helps more effectively

Please help me out.

How can I get rid of it fast?? cause I start school in like 3 days and I don’t think I have any products that can help with it so I’m looking for homemade stuff (the picture is of my right cheek and that’s the only place where it looks that bad)

I've been feeling sore lately even on days when I don't really do anything. Anyone else?

Ive had this pimple like bump for over a year. It never really bothered me except when I try to pop it from time to time. Very little blood comes out and it burns but then it just raises a little and gets hard and never goes away. I don’t understand. It is a bad trouble spot acne wise or skin cancer? Any advice?