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5 Lifelong Acne Sufferers Share the ONE Thing That Finally Worked

From acne systems to diet changes, these are the treatments real women swear by

by Lindsay Tigar | COMMENT

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As one of those early bloomers, I started having my first mini breakouts around the age of 10. While my mom made me wait a few years before I was allowed to dabble in makeup, I still remember the painful embarrassment of heading to school with red, blotchy skin and bumps I couldn't get rid of. Unfortunately, it wasn't an ailment that became better with age — in fact, I'm nearly 30 and I still suffer from frequent breakouts. What finally worked for me was a mixture of a few solutions, including a seven-month Accutane treatment and the discovery of a night and day serum — DermWORX — that keeps the large cysts at bay. Even so? Traveling, stress, my period and dairy can stimulate zits, blackheads and clusters. To say it's annoying is an understatement.

That's why I relate to lifelong acne sufferers — it's a community we never wanted to be part of, but one that can be helpful when acne continues to show up far past adolescence. If you need a dose of inspiration and a reminder that you can achieve clear skin and healthy pores, try these best acne treatments and diet switches real women swear by.

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