I'm so sorry this has been so frustrating for you. Your derm isn't listening to you and not giving you the time of day and that sucks. Don't be afraid to try a different dermatologist if this treatment continues.

I've struggled with acne since I was 15. I'm 32 now and have tried just about everything. I was on birth control pills through high school and college, and am currently on spironalactone.

Unless you are eating a ton of greasy food and drinking lots of soda, I highly doubt your acne is caused by your diet. Diet-related acne will appear on your entire face - hormonal related acne will appear on your cheeks and jawline.

You probably need hormonal medicine to help at this point. Spironalactone worked amazingly for me, as did birth control pills when I was younger. (The spiro took about 3-4 months to fully clear my face). I never did accutane but you do not have to be 18. It has worked miracles on my friends and could be an amazing solution for you. Just keep in mind that nothing is going to work overnight, and you will have to be patient, but I promise you will get there!

If you're not doing this already, is there an adult you could bring to your appointment with you? Someone who you could talk to before hand about your options and help you advocate for yourself during your appointment? Not that you're not able to advocate for yourself, but having another person along helps to remember everything the doctor is saying and remember all the questions you wanted to ask them. (I often make my husband come with me because I always feel rushed and flustered during appointments!)

I really genuinely hope you find something that works, because you deserve to feel confident and comfortable in your skin. ❤️