Pics 1-2 @ Feb 22, about 1 month after tret
Pics 2-4 @ March 24, almost 2 month after tret
Pics 3-4 @ April 6
Pics 5-6 @ April 27 (Today) 3 months post tret
Routine:
AM: splash with water, clindamycin 1% on breakout zones, aestura moisturizer lotion, Elta MD UV clear sunscreen
PM: cleanse w/ Vanicream cleanser, let dry 15-20 mins, tret .025%, wait 10ish mins, Aestura moisturizer lotion
I’m also currently on 100mg Spiro (50mg started Jan 28, up to 100mg two weeks ago) and 200mg Doxy as of last week.
Man, I’m getting worse beyond what’s reasonable. I likely have hormonal acne, but so far the spiro hasn’t done much for me. My acne on my neck is spreading towards the front, as is my jaw acne.
I’ve tried introducing oil cleansers and micellar water to double cleanse, but it seems to just irritate my face from the friction and cause more breakouts. My skin is sensitive and reactive. Up until October 2025 I’ve had pretty clear skin. Now it feels like I’m constantly popping up with CC’s that evolve into acne.
My question is: is this reasonable progression of a tret purge? Are my products inadequate? Idk man.
I live in a very hot, humid climate.