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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Post-BCP Pill Acne... Remedy?
Please tell me someone has a good remedy for post-BCP acne. It has been 2 months and I already can't take it anymore. I tried some Neutrogena products and they haven't helped. I was using Cetaphil as my cleanser and Clean & Clear astringent, didn't do anything. I even got a facial last week. I still cannot get rid of these pimples. They are not all over but I have one that I have literally had for 2 weeks that will not go away. Then 2 more sprouted yesterday. It's so awful!!!
Married 
8.31.2008<br>
8.31.2008<br>
Re: Post-BCP Pill Acne... Remedy?
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Ive suffered with acne issues since i was 10. Ive done all sorts of creams, lotions, antiobiotics and including Accutane. Birth control has never helped my issue although I am on it.
I did do two rounds of Accutane (one at 12 and one at 20). It did help as mine was severe but never went away completely. Ive done proactive multiple times and as some others said, it helped intially but then stopped working. I got sick and tired of going to drs because they always want to put you on different pills and I just dont know how good it is to always have antibiotics in you.
A few months ago, I started using Clinique's Acne Solutions line, and it has been the only thing that has cleared up my face just about totally. I will still get a pimple or two but its nothing like it used to be.
If you went off BCP for baby making, ignore this part: I struggled for years and finally found a combo of Rxes that worked: clindamyacin (sp?) in the am, wash with brevoxyl 8% and, at night: benzaclin (be careful, will bleach pillowcases). It was a harsh regimen, but it worked.
But, I found a more natural approach that worked for me, and wish I did it earlier. I cut out most dairy products. I went pure vegan for a bit and my skin was perfect- no acne or eczema (I was doubly lucky in the skin problem dept). However, it appears that I love cheese more than clear skin, so while avoiding most dairy and trying to stick to organic helps, I still get breakouts. With the pregnancy, I have given up. I still avoid most dairy, but my skin is just horrible now- damn hormones.
I tried proactiv back in the day and it never worked for me. 5 or 6 years ago I started using Mario Badescu acne products (http://www.mariobadescu.com/Skin-Care) I use the buffering lotion and have barely gotten any acne since. I barely even have to use the stuff anymore either... I used it all the time as directed when I first got it but now I just use it when I get one and it disappears in a day or 2. I've recomeended this stuff to a few people who it helped as well.
Good luck, hope you find something that helps!
It never worked for me either. HOWEVER, I heard they have a stronger version if you call back after ordering (I bought it on the "As Seen on TV" store so it didn't apply to me) and tell them that it doesn't work.
I have hormone-fueled acne since I went off the pill too. I get a breakout, usually on my chin, but sometimes on my nose or cheeks too, around the time I get my period, and a smaller one around the time I ovulate. This last breakout has been particularly bad and seems to be trying to last the full cycle.
Unfortunately, nothing really works for me. I can't use anything with benzoyl peroxide, like proactiv, because I have a sensitivity to it and it makes my skin all red and burning for a day or more if I use it. Salycylic acid doesn't seem to do much either. Sorry, I hope you find something that works for you!
Always missing my Mommy (1954-2010) and Daddy (1943-2012)
TTC since 2009 ; BFP 9/13/10 = MC 10/21/10
DX = DOR/POA (AMH=1.1; AFC=4-5)
Surprise BFP 8/31/11 while waiting to cycle for IVF
Welcomed our little miracle 5/7/12
I was pilfering from my BIL's stash so no loss to me haha but good to know!