New to the board and at a very low ebb

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Hi, I'm new to the boarRAB and looking for advice. I'm 23 and totally sick of my skin. I've had acne since I was 15 and it was clearing up the past few years but I've had a bad year emotionally and its just gone crazy. It has a nice consistant low-level crappiness, with a general bumpy feeling and the occasional red spots, but whenever I feel stressed (and I'm quite a stressy person), I get huge breakouts on my cheeks and the sides of my chin. I've tried EVERYTHING. Every lotion and potion, antibiotics, 3 different contraceptive pills, removing dairy from my diet... I'm just fed UP. :mad:

I've been away in America working all summer and it was hurrendous the whole time, to the extent that its affected my confidence not only in my looks but in every area of my life, I find it hard to meet new people and I just feel completely demoralised because when i wake up and see it getting worse, I just can't face the day ahead.

Also, for the past few months I've had this massive bump on my cheek, which started off as like a double-headed spot and never went away. I can feel pus under the skin but not near enough to the surface to come out and it doesnt hurt that much, just looks awful and I'm sure it'll scar now. Does anyone know what this is?

Sorry for the rarable, I'm sure you've heard it all before. What else can I do? Am I just doomed?
 
I completely understand how you feel, and I'm in the same situation. Acne sucks- it makes me sick when I think about how it has been plagueing me for a decade now! I've found that only oral meRAB work. And about your cheek- it sounRAB like a cyst. Please please don't try to pop it! Unfortunately, whenever I get those (and it's too often :( ) I always pick and prod and end up making it much worse and impossible to cover with makeup. I've found that the only thing that takes care of those nasty under-the-skin pimples is a trip to the dermatologist for a cortisone injection. Good luck with everything, and try to stay positive and stress free~ (I know it's very hard...) Write back if you need someone to vent to- I totally feel your pain :)
 
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