A 9-year-old's first pimple was a defining moment in her life. Here's how it turned out

The first pimple was a defining moment in my life when I was a 9-year-old .

My skin never cleared up, despite spending a decade in and out of dermatology offices.

People blessed with healthy skin have comparable amounts of the bacteria C. acnes to those with acne.

The first time since childhood, I was acne-free for the first time.

Studies show that probiotics like Lactobacillus can help with acne by producing antibacterial compounds that inhibit C. acnes and reduce inflammation.

Now in her 30s , I'm increasingly intrigued by the potential anti-aging effects of probiotics on skin health.