u/playgrrl

Years of Picking with Comedone Extractor

Hi guys, just feeling a bit down and hoping someone can relate. I used to struggle with bad forehead acne, so got a comedone extractor in 2016 and used it pretty much every night until 2022 maybe later I’d say. I used to kind of drag it across my face especially forehead to pick all the stuff out compulsively. Years later, I now obsess over the damage I may have done and constantly search for any lines or scars/indents and evidence in general on my face. People like my partner and even AI have said nothing is noticeable, but I can’t help but dwell on what I used to do and the changes it may have made to my skin and if it would have been different if I had not started this habit. Does anyone relate or have any advice?

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u/playgrrl — 2 days ago