I'm 41 and troubled by acne which takes the form of large painful spots around my chin. I am embarrassed by them, and they are painful and leave scars, but not a serious health problem, more of a cosmetics issue.
I have seen GP in the past and tried the following: Duac cream (allergic), Zynert (didn't stop the spots) and Finacea cream, which I've been using for 5 weeks, and which doesn't seem to stop my acne.
I want to get rid of it, but I'm also aware that this isn't a serious health problem, and there are a lot of demands on GPs. Doo you think they will be pissed off about having to advise a spotty, middle aged woman on how to deal with acne, particularly when they probably want to spend their time dealing with patients with serious illnesses? And I've already had 3 treatments which didn't work, so should I be learning to live with it?
I am very good with hygiene, but I do drink wine and eat chocolate, chips etc. If I go back to my GP again, are they likely to be annoyed with me for eating their time? 