To add to my troubles, some of them sprout right on my nose, making socialising an embarrassment as well as a pain. I’m writing to you because I wanted to share this with someone who is not in touch with me. I’m applying facewash and all, as recommended by the doctor but I don’t see any visible change in my condition. My mother says it’s just a temporary thing and will improve as I age. I hope she’s right.
— Nirmala

Illustration/ Amit Bandre