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I'm gonna be that girl
I HATE when people ask questions like this, but whatever.
My skin freaks out right before I start my period, which is pretty good empirical evidence for the case that my acne is directly related to hormones. I know that BC is sometimes prescribed for skin problems, and I started looking up what BC is usually prescribed for acne. Google tells me that orthotricyclen and yaz are most commonly prescribed for skin problems. If you're taking BC to help with acne, please tell me what you're taking and your experience with it.
My skin freaks out right before I start my period, which is pretty good empirical evidence for the case that my acne is directly related to hormones. I know that BC is sometimes prescribed for skin problems, and I started looking up what BC is usually prescribed for acne. Google tells me that orthotricyclen and yaz are most commonly prescribed for skin problems. If you're taking BC to help with acne, please tell me what you're taking and your experience with it.
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Re: I'm gonna be that girl
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I'm currently on Desogen and I think my skin has gotten better. It's actually the best pill I've ever been on, side effects-wise. But, even with acne, everyone is different, though I know you know that. The thing is though, when I take my placebos, I still break out a bit. It's not as bad as when I'm not on the pill at all, but it still happens. So (not only for that reason, but it certainly doesn't hurt) I only take the placebos about every 3 or 4 months.
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My acne seems to be hormonal, too. I broke down and bough a clarisonic a few weeks ago, because nothing else in the world was working. After an initial purge, I have the most awesome skin in the world. I mean seriously...amazing. It's even already started correcting older acne scars. I usually don't promote spending $200 on a single product, but this thing is amazing. And I can report that this cycle I have not had a single blemish. Not a one. So there's that. Usually I can tell it's coming because my chin will start to get bumpy, but this month I had to judge it's approach based upon my irrational behavior alone. Andplusalso, you can get a "body" attachment for it to smooth the rest of your skin, and it doubles as jewlery cleaner (It's probably not supposed to be used on jewelry, but it was $200 .I'm using it how I want).
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[QUOTE]I can tell you what not to take, which might help narrow the list from 5,000 brands to 4,999. I used to take Kariva and had no problems. When I went on H's insurance they switched me to a generic brand that is supposed to be the same, which is Mircette. I rarely if ever had pimples for years, and for the few months that I've been on Mircette I've been getting zits like it's my job. As soon as 1 is going away another pops up. I feel like a teenager.
Posted by dnbeach12[/QUOTE]
I'm on Kariva too (which I thought was a generic? but maybe just not one supported by your insurance) and have no problems with my skin. I've never had really bad PMS acne, I got on BC for cramps, but overall I'm happy with Kariva and I've been on it for at least 3 years, maybe longer.
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I was on Yaz before and didn't like it. I've also read a lot of bad stuff about it causing health problems. Orthotricyclen is supposed to be good for skin issues.
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ETA: I was on orthotricyclen for years and I don't remember bad breakouts. I've had to stop taking pills with multiple levels of hormones in them.
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But I was prescribed it for my endometriosis. Some people don't react well to Yasmin (or Yaz), but it's the only BC that I've felt good on.
I've been on the generic of orth (trisprintec) for awhile, and it works for me. I hardly ever break out. It doesn't do much for me in regards to cramps, but I've never had them that bad anyway.
[QUOTE]I can tell you what not to take, which might help narrow the list from 5,000 brands to 4,999. I used to take Kariva and had no problems. When I went on H's insurance they switched me to a generic brand that is supposed to be the same, which is Mircette. I rarely if ever had pimples for years, and for the few months that I've been on Mircette I've been getting zits like it's my job. As soon as 1 is going away another pops up. I feel like a teenager.
Posted by dnbeach12[/QUOTE]
How weird! I had never heard of Mircette but just had my IUD removed and dr. put me on it. Started breaking out immediately and hoped it would clear up. I stopped taking it after 2 months and now I'm just kinda in limbo as to what to take - wedding is in three months! Orthotri-cyclen low was great for my skin, but not so great for anything else.
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[QUOTE]Well damn Mica. Does that mean that if I'm currently on BC, switching won't help more than likely?
Posted by laurenclaire1386[/QUOTE]
Seriously. Clarisonic. Trust Mel. Mel is wise and has clear skin for the first time since Thing 2 was born.
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LC -- Your skin might like a higher or lower level of hormones or a switch from monocyclic to tricyclic (or vice versa), but honestly, I wouldn't switch BCP for your skin, because it probably won't do much. The different formulations will affect your mood and menses more noticeably, though, so if you're switching for those reasons, go for it.
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[QUOTE]i always get acne around my mouth area. and my old esthetician told me that depending on the areas on your face that break out, depends on what part of the body it is related to. and everytime i get my period, i get zits right around my mouth. crazy!
Posted by mandysmear[/QUOTE]
Me too! The rest of my face is totally fine, but my mouth/chin area is a goddamn disaster.
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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I'm gonna be that girl : Seriously. Clarisonic. Trust Mel. Mel is wise and has clear skin for the first time since Thing 2 was born.
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I totally trust you. Send me $200.
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