The Shame Of Acne Is Real — These People (Even Derms) Reveal How They Get Through It

From left, clockwise: Abigail Collins, Abby Rose Maureen, Vin Cirisano, Dr. Anjali Mahto, Yashwant Singh

I’ve struggled with acne since high school and sometimes had to skip school because I felt self-conscious, judged and afraid that people would whisper behind my back.

As a teen, I went to a dermatologist who put me on a course of treatments that was ineffective and, at times, painful. As my spots only grew redder, I felt insecure and ugly because of my acne, and I felt that no one understood me.