I am a 26-year-old female with acne since the first week of February. It mainly affects my chin, jawline, and lower cheeks. I have been using
Vitamin C since March, Azicalm (azelaic acid) since April, Plum Niacinamide Toner for 1 month, and topical clindamycin for the last few weeks (after a dermatologist recommended) with Aquasoft FC moisturizer but i stopped using this moisturizer since i noticed lots of comodones coming. My painful cystic acne has reduced, but I continue to develop multiple closed comedones that gradually become painful blind pimples or pustules. The right cheek near my ear keeps breaking out repeatedly, leaving a dark brown mark. My periods are almost regular, but acne flares about a week before menstruation. I recently had a flare after sweating and wearing a mask while cleaning. I am lacking financially. Kindly advise if my treatment needs modification, especially for the persistent comedones that keep turning into inflamed acne. Thank you.