Breakouts around Menstrual Cycle
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litlaur
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Of course, everyone reacts differently, but if you want to read about other people's experiences, this website has user submitted reviews for prescription meds, including birth control. http://www.askapatient.com/rateyourmedicine.htm
I don't know if Mircette is commonly prescribed for women with acne, but it did clear up my skin a little. The other side effects were awful, but I don't want to go into details because that would be TMI for a public forum. It wasn't worth it for me, but I've come to realize that hormonal birth control in general isn't right for me.
Originally Posted by elisha24
Has anyone had side effects from skin clearing pills such as Diane, Yasmin ? The one I am currently taking I am happy with but it does nothing for my skin, I dont want to change and start getting bad mood swings etc 
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Of course, everyone reacts differently, but if you want to read about other people's experiences, this website has user submitted reviews for prescription meds, including birth control. http://www.askapatient.com/rateyourmedicine.htm
I don't know if Mircette is commonly prescribed for women with acne, but it did clear up my skin a little. The other side effects were awful, but I don't want to go into details because that would be TMI for a public forum. It wasn't worth it for me, but I've come to realize that hormonal birth control in general isn't right for me.
MissLorsie
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i had the exact same thing but mine were so bad i couldnt even touch my face it hurt. Theyd start to heal then bam id get my periods again and it was like a vicious cycle. id love to scan the foto of a wedding i went to in 2000 just to show u the difference birth control pills can do for your skin
i started off on a pill called Levlen ED, then moved onto Diane. that has been most effective for myself and i havnt experienced any negative side effects such as weight gain.
its all relative to each individual and you have to keep trying till you find something that your body agrees with
i started off on a pill called Levlen ED, then moved onto Diane. that has been most effective for myself and i havnt experienced any negative side effects such as weight gain.
its all relative to each individual and you have to keep trying till you find something that your body agrees with
XsMom21
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Oh man... I have the worst breakouts when I'm due for my period. My husband ALWAYS knows it coming because I get the BIGGEST REDDEST pimple RIGHT BETWEEN MY EYES. Never fails, it's every month. Sometimes lower, sometimes higher, but always between my eyes.
I have the worst scarring there because of these little monsters. When I was at my old job for years and years, the guys there used to tease me when they saw "mt. fuji" coming up. Said they knew not to mess with me when "he" was around.
GRRRRR at periods. GRRRR at hormones. GRRRR at mt. fuji.
I have the worst scarring there because of these little monsters. When I was at my old job for years and years, the guys there used to tease me when they saw "mt. fuji" coming up. Said they knew not to mess with me when "he" was around.
GRRRRR at periods. GRRRR at hormones. GRRRR at mt. fuji.
meggie2006
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What has saved me during Aunt Flow and Uncle Red's visit is as soon as i see a pimple forming (usually on my chin) i apply a thin layer of Clean and Clear Persa-Gel 5 (5 means 5% benzol peroxide. I believe there is 10%, but i think that would be way too strong). I apply a thin layer every few hours (unless i am out, then just dont worry) and i put it on a little thicker at night when i go to bed. I wake up and it is significantly smaller.
One thing i noticed tho is it leaves a film on your skin, so i only apply it when i am not going out anywhere, and before bed.
One thing i noticed tho is it leaves a film on your skin, so i only apply it when i am not going out anywhere, and before bed.
