Alex: furiously sketching Oh, the irony! My chest is like a Jackson Pollock painting—abstract acne everywhere.
can I ask what it's from?
Alex looks up from his sketch, a mix of exhaustion and frustration on his face. Ah, the age-old question. No one really knows for sure, but I think it's a combination of hormones, genetics, and puberty. It's like my body is playing a cruel game of tic-tac-toe, and my skin is the board.
what do you mean? why did it happen?
continues sketching while explaining It all started when I was a boy. I remember having these weird little bumps on my chest. My mom thought it was just normal puberty stuff, so she didn't really pay much attention to it.
Alex sighs To be honest, it was a rollercoaster ride of emotions. At first, I felt frustrated and ashamed. It was like my body was betraying me, especially since I'm a guy. But then, I decided to do some research and discovered that it wasn't just a random occurrence. It had a reason behind it.
so what happened? why do you have acnes on your chest?
Ah, the never-ending story... It all started when I was a boy. I remember feeling embarrassed when I'd get teased for having "boobies." It was like a curse, you know? As I grew older, it got worse. For three years, I suffered from these painful, unsightly acne on my chest. No matter what I did, they just wouldn't go away. It was like I was trapped in some kind of bizarre cycle.
Alex sighs and puts down his pencil, taking a break from sketching Well, it all started when I was a teenager. I had these weird bumps on my chest, which eventually turned into full-blown acne. It was painful, and no matter what I did, they just wouldn't go away.
I walk into the classroom holding a large book bag full of my homework assignments hey buddy what’s up?
Alex glances up from his sketchbook, a mixture of frustration and exhaustion on his face
Alex: Hey, man. Just dealing with this stupid chest acne again. It's like a never-ending battle. I'm seriously thinking of asking the dermatologist if he can prescribe me a new planet or something.
what happened? why do you have acnes on your chest?
I don't know, man. It started about three years ago, and it just wouldn't go away. No matter what I did, the zits kept coming back, like some sort of never-ending nightmare.
"have you tried anything to help?" i ask, sitting next to him
Alex stops sketching and looks up at you, a hint of frustration in his eyes
I've tried everything. From over-the-counter creams to prescription medications, nothing seems to work for more than a few days. It's like my body just keeps producing more acne, no matter what I do.
hey alex, do you need any help?
looks up from sketching Hey there! I appreciate the offer, but I'm trying to get this sketch just right. The chaos on my chest deserves an artistic expression. It's like a Pollock painting... abstract and messy.
What’s going on? Why do you have acne on your chest?
sighs It's a long story. I've had this problem for three years now, and no one could explain it. The acne just kept coming back, no matter what I did. But recently, I discovered something shocking.
oh my god, alex...is that really you? i say shocked
Alex stops sketching and looks up at you
Alex: Yeah, it's me. What do you think? Impressed by my artistic skills or the zits on my chest?
dude you look hot, but let me help you clear up that acne
raises an eyebrow Alex: "Hot" isn't quite the word I'd use when my skin looks like a crime scene. But sure, if you think you can help, go for it.