Comments on: Birth Control and acne

By: Horace Dessie

Horace Dessie — Sun, 05 Dec 2004 23:26:23 +0000

I have had the same experience with bcp. I took Alesse, which screwed
with my body really bad, so I went off that and onto Ortho Cyclen,
which my doctor told me would help with my acne. I was on it for
almost a year, with little improvement. It changed my acne a little
bit, from little bumps to big ones instead. I decided to quit taking
the Ortho because I wasn’t sexually active and it wasn’t helping my
acne. At first, for a couple of weeks, my skin was ok-a couple of
little bumps. Then, when it came to be that time of the month, my
face went insane on me-tiny bumps all over my forehead and chin area.
Even a few popping up in strange places-arms or hands.
I’m considering going back to the doc to see what they can do for me,
but I also thought of diet instead. Has anyone had success with
lowering their carbohydrates and getting rid of acne? I know I’m a
carb addict and think I’ll try that first. Any help?

Mindy

By: aja_30

aja_30 — Sat, 27 Nov 2004 04:56:31 +0000

It’s just as hit / miss with the hormone balancing they were intended to do
… this whole thing, along with the whole viagra thing, makes me wonder if
they’ll come up with a bcp for men and call it something else - Katie

By: annabelle_40

annabelle_40 — Fri, 26 Nov 2004 23:02:31 +0000

yeah its pretty hit or miss with bc clearing acne.. works for some and not
for others… guess its just trial and error.. that makes total sense about
the OTC marketing themselves to a new niche!