You’ll be explaining the pathophysiology of acne to a patient while secretly wondering why your own pimple has its own zip code.
Yes, I know the mechanism of retinoids.
Yes, I still forgot to wear sunscreen yesterday.
Yes, I told someone not to pop their pimple right after I popped mine.
Because here’s the truth — being in medicine doesn’t make us immune to being human.
We study skin but we also pick at it.
We preach hydration but live on caffeine.
We know stress worsens breakouts, and then stress about breakouts.
So if your skin isn’t always “perfect” — whether you’re a doctor, student, or skincare newbie — you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just… alive.
You don’t need flawless skin to be credible. Just honest skin, and maybe a little moisturizer.