I don’t agree with beauty standards, and I don’t think they make any sense because how can someone be perfect?
Dr. Adeline is the founder of Brownskinderm and a board-certified dermatologist. She shares her journey through medical school and the challenges she’s faced with her own skin.
"Everyone has their own flaws, and flaws are not necessarily something that should make you feel bad about yourself."
"I’m more at peace and accepting of my acne. If I do get breakouts, I understand more of why it’s happening rather than seeing it as a subjective thing that is bad."
Just know that it is possible to feel good about yourself with acne because I never thought I would.
"Breaking free from public perception has been so liberating."
No matter how you look, you are a worthy human being.
Focus on the little things that give you joy, please don’t distance yourself from your loved ones, and don’t give up the things you love to do
We’re taught to say “suffers from acne” or “suffers from psoriasis.” But I try to say, “if that’s your skin, that’s normal.”