Acne Skin Care
Birth Control Pill - Acne coming back..???!?
Hey everyone. I have Polycystic Ovarian Disease/Syndrome and naturally have bad hormonal acne. About 7 months ago, my doctor prescribed me the birth control pill Marvelon 28, and it cleared up my acne wonderfully. After about 3 months of taking it, I experienced a few unfavourable side effects, so my doctor switched it up and now I'm taking Alesse. I've now been taking Alesse almost 4 months now, and my acne is now coming back. I originally thought it was just me getting my period, but my acne has come back nearly to its original state, and won't go away - the old pimples die, but then new pimples form every day. What's the deal here?
Public Comments
- Birth control can only go so far when it comes to acne. You still need to set up a daily routine for taking care of your skin. I suggest a face wash and an astringent containing salycitic acid or benzoyl peroxide (both are acne medications).
