Greetings - kindly note the following: 1. For anyone - if the person being spoken to is not unreasonable - then there's no reason to shout. Please see a qualified dermatologist with whom you can discuss your issues - however, do not thrust your google knowledge onto him - and take opinions and advice with an open mind 2. Chemical peeling is safe and improves the prognosis and outcome in acne patients - also probably hastens improvement 3. antibiotics should not be taken for more than 4 to 6 weeks- depending on antibiotic given to you 4. If peeling is an affordable option - you should probably go ahead with it 5. There's no "compulsory" option to opt for peel - in case you just feel that you want to continue with creams - however, response may be relatively slow.