My acne is not getting any better and it’s officially been two years. Throughout the two years, acne had some ups and downs but not wiped out yet. Keep in mind, I never had acne in my teen years therefore this would be called Adult acne.
As I mentioned in my earlier posts, I decided to cure and get rid of my acne in December 2010 by taking the initiative of using PROACTIVE. I used it religiously therefore face started clearing up in the third month; however, I could feel the pimples inside the skin but not on the upper layer. When I researched, this type of acne is known as cystic acne. My marks were not lightening, so I consulted skin specialist at ‘THE SPA’ (not naming the Spa till the end of my treatment).
After meeting the owner (whom I knew very well) recommended Dermabrasion and oxygen treatment to clear up the marks and the 6 treatments cost about $500 and I signed up. I felt my skin was fresh and smooth in two treatments; she recommended it will work faster if I start the PCA products, which I did in May 2011. In the first month, more pimples started and eventually got better beginning of July. On top, I was getting micro-dermabrasion to get rid of the marks and now to get rid of any upcoming pimples (which was not working). So I complained after 5 treatments and they suggested to buy more treatments and said “3-4 treatments will do nothing,” but then why was I promised that I will, why wasn’t I told before? I told her I was very unhappy about this.
In August, I went to a dermatologist (no names being mentioned), who suggested my acne is getting vulgar and he suggested going on Accutane but I did not want to. In September, I went back to ‘THE SPA’ and the skin Specialist suggested DERMACEUTIC products which she promised by so I started in September 2011. I paid $700 for treatments and the deal was, she will continue the treatment til the face clears up (SPA’s Promise). The first free kit included face wash, Hyal Ceutic Cream, and a Mask product. I am taking pictures to see the difference on a monthly basis and by November I complained again since my marks had increased.
Then, the skin specialist recommended to detox (in order to get rid of all the toxins) which I did. And she also suggested getting my blood test done and that came out normal except I am low in Vitamin D (which a lot of people are). I went to the dermatologist and asked if there is any antibiotic I could have, and he gave Minocycline (100 mg) for twice a day for one month which I am currently taking. Now, the pimples were dying down but would still come two days before the period (which I can live with).
In December 2011, DERMACEUTIC Company Representative met with me and suggested to take one stronger product of the same company. She offered the kit (same Former wash, hyal ceutic cream, turnover cream and extra vitamin C cream which was missing when I got the box) for free and gave the stronger treatment box to the specialist to use it on me. The rep will use my pictures for future reference since I was keeping track. So I began the stronger products in the last week of December.
Stay tuned for Part 2…