why acne on face - #13055
I am 22 and freaking out a bit here, can someone please help me figure out why acne on face seems to have taken over my life? Like, I used to have pretty clear skin, just the occasional pimple here and there, but now it feels like my face is a war zone. I don’t know if it's stress from work or what, but I’ve been noticing more and more breakouts, especially around my cheeks and forehead. It's super frustrating. My diet isn’t terrible, I mean, sure, I indulge sometimes, but who doesn’t, right? I even started keeping track of my skincare routine, and I think I’m using too many products—like 3 different moisturizers and stuff, but all I want is to know why acne on face has suddenly decided to pop up. I went to a derm, and they mentioned hormonal changes (great, thanks, body!) but it sounded kinda vague. Can hormonal changes actually cause so many breakouts all of a sudden? I’ve tried a few over-the-counter creams, but I mostly just end up with more redness and irritation. Anyone else deal with why acne on face seems to be more than just a phase? Seriously, is there something I can do to get my skin back to normal without losing my mind?
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