To think that at nearly 35 I shouldn't be riddled with acne...

[MumTeacherofMany]

Just that really. I turn 35 next month and currently have a crater chin and old acne scarring and little white heads popping up constantly. I have a fairly good skincare routine and making a conscious effort to drink more water. I do wear makeup daily because without... well it gors without saying. I use micellar water each evening and cleanse. Please what am I missing?! I know first world problems and that but it is REALLY getting me down, I feel like hiding away.

Dermatologists and pharmacists review your photos and answers to their questionnaire and then prescribe a topical lotion.

I was prescribed differin by an NHS dermatologists which just seemed to inflame my skin but the combination of tretonin, clindamycin and azelaic acid that I have been prescribed by skin and me has cleared my skin up amazingly. They are also available to answer any questions by email.

But not everyone can afford to pay.
That’s why suggested the OP starts the ball rolling with a referral via her GP.

It's not that expensive. I pay £30 every other month. I use it every other day so it lasts me two months.
Wise to seek out a referral from GP too.
In the meantime I would suggest trying one of the cheaper trials for Dermatica or Skin & Me or both! I trialled both to start with and found Dermatica a bit harsh for my sensitive skin but if you can tolerate the higher concentration of tret then you get more bang for your buck with them.

@PoptartPoptart agree that not everyone can/will want to pay (I’m spending about £120 or so per year on my tretinoin) but I thought you were querying the legitimacy of the service so I was just pointing out that it is regulated- it’s a proper prescription so it’s not unsafe, as I thought you were implying.

I’ve been suffering since the start of 2020, I’ve been on everything you can think of and I’m now on month four of accutane 😭

Only thing thats helped mine that actually kept it away was Yasmin pill or being pregnant...
antibiotics also worked when i was younger but hated the side effects

@SpringSparrow I've ordered the La Rocha Posay 3 step blemish kit, thankyou!

@3WildOnes thankyou I've signed up for the Dermatica subscription, keeping my finger crossed!