So I have had acne since forever and a day.
I am 16.
I have extremely dry skin after I wash my face, but as the day wares on my face is oily and shiny.
I wash my face twice a day.
My acne is just the regular stuff but I also get cysts and nodules occasionally. It is all over my face, my back, arms, and chest.
I have been prescribed so many antibiotics (tetracycline, Minocycline, Retin-A, clindamycin, and so much more.)
I can't go on Accutane or any other Isotretinoin b/c of the mental health side affects (genetics suck).
I am feeling so depressed and am losing friends literally by at least one or two a month.
I havn't looked anyone besides about 5 people directly into the eyes.
I have extreme problems with meeting new people b/c i am afraid they will be extremely critical of my acne.
I look at myself in the mirror and cry.

I am looking for natural acne treatments, or some type of acne treatment that doesnt include Isotretinoin (Accutane).
Someone please help me.
I was taking taking 600 mg a day of minocycline.
Applying the Clindamycin twice a day.
Applying the Tetracyline one a day.

All 3 of those at the same time. Acne did not get better or worse.
I've been to 2 different Dermatologists. A Kaiser dermatologist and a general dermatologist. Both were at least in their late 50's.

How can I find a younger dermatologist?

My daughter is 16 and has had serious acne problems since 4th grade. She’s seen a dermatologist since then as well, and is tired of nothing working. She’s frustrated and wanting to try a dietary approach. Does any one have suggestions for her? She’s bumped up fiber, added B vitamins and zinc, and eliminated the majority of dairy. Thanks much for your help

I'm 23 and I've had mild acne since highschool. Here's what I do now:
-wash my face w/ a mary kay bar soap a.m. & p.m.
-use 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, then an oil-free lotion
-I eat healthy for the most part
-change my pillow case every 2 days
-I hardly wear make up.. and when I do I use Bare Escentuals Mineral MakeUp

I've tried Proactiv twice and it worked at first.. but it wasn't for me. I don't want to try anything harsh.. like drugs from a dermatologist.. Has anyone tried anything that is natural & safe that has worked?! I've been researching Acnezine and other detoxing products. Anyone tried those?! I'm in desperate need. Anyone who suffers from acne knows how hard it is. Please help!

If there's a dermatologist out there that could tell me how the detoxing natural remedies work that would be Awesome!

I have used every over the counter kind of acne face wash and cream and nothing is working and I can’t afford to go to a dermatologist. I had acne real bad in high school and started using Proactiv and it worked instantly. Last May I stopped using it and now my face has started breaking out again so I started using Proactiv again and it’s not working. I want to try something natural to see if it helps. Any suggestions…