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[quote=Anonymous]I don't know what to do for my 15 yo whose acne doesn't seem to respond to anything. DC has VEEEEERY sensitive skin. Very pale. Gets sunburned so easily. Differin and all of the normal topicals basically result in what looks like burns on the face.

DC has tried various concoctions from different dermatologists. At first, they seem to work a bit, then it comes back. It's not the cycstic type. But the face looks bumpy all over and some red pimples here an there.

Is there any other option besides oral meds? And if you are on oral meds, which worked for you? What do I need to be careful of?

I feel so badly b/c DC feels badly looking at all the kids with "porcelain skin." I never comment on it but I know DC feels badly.

Other background: DC is a year round athlete in her sport so sweats a lot. We've seen a few different derms and none of them have been great about treating it. 
Any help is appreciated. I know "acne" is a common topic but I feel like some of the other threads won't really apply here b/c of the nature of her own skin. [/quote]

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