We all grew up believing some sort of beauty myths. Mine were that if you shave your legs, your hair will go back thicker, if you touch a frog you’ll get warts on your hands, and you only get acne when you’re a teenager.
When I was a teenager, I had acne. Back then, Accutane had just come out on the market. We didn’t know as much about the side effects other than it would dry out every orifice of your body, and if you got pregnant there was a high risk that it would cause birth defects. But no big deal, right? WRONG! It worked for me for a long time though. Fast forward about 30 years to now, and I find myself staring in the mirror asking myself, “How did my face get back here? It’s back to when I was breaking out with cystic acne on my cheeks and chin!” Luckily, now I have a little more knowledge and the tools to help myself without having to potentially damage my internal organs from taking strong medications. If you’re experiencing adult acne, continue reading for clues on what could be causing it, and tips on how to help yourself.
