quick backstory - i’ve had HORRIBLE acne (often cystic and painful) on my face and especially my back since around 9 years old. tried creams as a kid and started birth control early on but it never really cleared up until id say a year ago when even without doing any skincare and wearing tons of makeup daily my skin was smooth, clear, and healed. about 6 months ago i had to go off birth control (and cannot go back on it) and my skin has rapidly returned to what it used to be. the texture of my skin isn’t even the same (closed comedones/little bumps EVERYWHERE) and i have acne in even more places than before. i wake up everyday to new bumps under my skin. i started using biacna gel only a week ago and for my back it’s no issue since it’s mostly covered but my face is peeling off. i stopped using vaseline lotion and wearing makeup to further help my acne and switched to a non-comedogenic cerave moisturizer which i apply before the biacna but its doing nothing. my skin doesn’t feel dry but its peeling nonetheless. any recommendations? and does this treatment option fix skin texture?
also - has anyone tried the forever clear bbl therapy? i’ve read that it can be incredibly effective for deep rooted cystic acne.
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