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I would get sweaty every day walking from my apartment to the campus and sometimes I wouldn't be able to wash my face for most of the day.

My normal habit of washing my face at least twice a day and especially before bedtime started to become erratic because of late night studying sessions and going to college parties.

None of the OTC (over the counter) anti-acne products that I tried using in the past helped much. I was so embarrassed by my acne that I started becoming hesitant to even buy the products in person at a store.

I'm sure that the Proactiv Solution's 3 step system works well for some people but it didn't help my moderate to severe acne much at all and I soon became frustrated with it. The system is basically just a face wash with 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, an astringent toner (to clean the skin & close pores), and a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide cream.

When I called my parents and had them cancel the Proactiv Clear Skin Club $60 per month membership that was being charged to their credit card, they suggested that we set up a dermatologist appointment for my next trip home.

I was so relieved to know that I would finally be getting professional help with this problem that was dominating my life and making me shy away from many social situations.