Is this acne-rosacea/what do I do? At a loss…
This mainly started in college. Only had a few pimples here and there in HS, but my freshman year of college (I also moved countries, changed my diet, and also started drinking a little), for one quarter, I had cystic acne. It has never been as bad since, but sometimes right after a meal or later that night I’ll get cystic acne on my chin, or from vaping (which I’ve stopped). I never know which food or drink item will make me break out until after consumption. I tried doing a food sensitivity panel but I was basically sensitive to almost everything. 🤦♀️ And my rosacea started in college as well. I’m 30 now.
My skin is INSANELY sensitive now; sleeping on even a clean pillowcase with direct skin contact gives me a rash so I have to sleep on my hand. But now it seems that isn’t working anymore? I’m including photos of the right vs. left side of my face. The right (side I mostly sleep on) is just so bad and idk what to do. Sometimes they’re tiny and pussy but I can’t pop them like a normal pimple because no white comes out it just turns bloody? (I use a sterilized lancet like the pros to try and prevent scarring.) I’m sensitive to niacinamide too, so miss out on lots of holy grail skincare.
I was told I have acne-rosacea however I’m not on any medication and never have been. I’m also unemployed right now and so can’t go on to see a doctor. Any advice?