I didn't even get acne during my school days, but as I entered my 30s, it started popping up one by one, mainly around my chin and cheeks, and now it has spread uncontrollably, so I am writing this post.
At first, I thought it was just a simple breakout, so I tried extracting them with home care and slathered on cosmetics containing tea tree or cica ingredients. However, they didn't subside at all; instead, they flared up into large, pustular pimples. On top of that, I accidentally touched them with my hands, leaving behind dark, red acne scars and pitted marks. I am incredibly stressed every time I look in the mirror. Even when I try to cover them up with makeup, the uneven texture makes everything cake and look messy, and I feel like I’m going to develop social anxiety.
I feel like I absolutely can't let this continue, so I'm planning to sign up for a dermatology package to get proper treatment. For skin like mine, which has active acne along with scars and marks, which treatment is usually the most effective to start with?
I am debating whether to get a sebaceous gland destruction procedure to control inflammation first, or to combine it with Fraxel or laser treatments to treat red marks and pitted scars, or skin boosters to aid skin regeneration. I would like to know the general lineup and order of treatments before visiting the dermatologist. Please, if anyone has overcome similar concerns and has seen results, please share genuine reviews of treatments or recommend any effective skincare routines! Even just a single word would be appreciated, so please leave a comment.