red acne - #18997
I am really struggling with red acne and it's becoming such a frustration. Like, for the last couple of months, out of nowhere I started getting these painful bumps on my cheeks. At first, I thought it was just a phase or something, but then my sister pointed out how red and inflamed they look. I tried to cover them up with makeup, but it only makes them worse. I went to see a dermatologist last week who said it could be hormonal, but didn’t really give me a clear answer, and I'm not really on board with the meds they suggested. Sometimes I feel like I'm doing everything right – I wash my face twice daily, use non-comedogenic products, and I started drinking more water! But still, the red acne just won’t stop coming! Has anyone dealt with this? Like, how did you figure out what works? This red acne feels like it’s taking over my life! I'm even considering changing my diet, but what really helps? Any tips from people who've been through this would be a life saver. Just feeling lost and kind of hopeless about this whole thing.
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