Hi everyone,

I’m a 23F and I’m hitting a breaking point. I feel so incredibly insecure and don't feel beautiful or confident at all anymore. Up until I was 22, I had literally perfect skin, never a SINGLE pimple. I didn't even know what a breakout felt like until last year.
It started out of nowhere. I woke up one morning with itchy, light pink bumps on my right cheek. A few days later, the exact same thing happened on my left cheek near my ear. Since then, it’s been a constant cycle. Every 2 or 3 days, new random red bumps appear on my face, and now even on my neck and back.

I honestly have no idea if this is even acne or what it could be. Since it started with itching and is so symmetrical, I’m very confused. My skin has always been oily, but now it’s so sensitive that it feels like touching a spot instantly triggers a new pimple. I’ve used makeup since I was 18 with no issues, so this really came out of thin air.

I’ve included photos for context. The first one is from when I was about 14 or 15. It’s a black and white photo, but even there you can clearly see that my skin was completely clear. The second photo is from two years ago when my skin was still perfect, and the last ones are my skin currently.

I haven't gone to a doctor yet because I prefer to live as naturally as possible and I'm afraid they'll just push pills on me. I really want to see what I can do myself first before considering medication. Does anyone recognize this? I’m desperate for any advice. Thank you so much.

[ACNE] Sudden breakout at 23 after a lifetime of perfect skin. I honestly don't know if this is even acne. (Photos included)