What happened to my skin after coming off of birth control

I went off of birth control January 2022 and 6 months later in June I started noticing my acne spread towards my forehead and temples which was not like my typical breakouts. I believe that the birth control caused a hormonal imbalance for me which triggered this intense acne.
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[@jesssimpson9531]

it’s always so rude and annoying when people with perfect skin tell people with acne just to wash their face. like that’ll make it all go away when acne can be caused by so many things.

[@mae_rilke]

ohhh fr

[@Bxllerina]

Exactly! Then, they proceed to call people with acne dirty or unhygienic.

[@Jadeeee2323]

Omg literally! I posted an acne progress pic one time and someone was like omg i had acne and i started using dove soap and drinking a lot of water and that worked for me! And i was like??? Okay good for u lol. My skincare routine is immaculate and i drink water, but my hormonal acne dont care lmfaoooo.

[@someone-pi8zu]

YEA FR. my family members always said "did u even wash ur face?"

[@eloisestafford7992]

the amount of times someone has told me to drink water i want to rage

[@abihazainab2257]

I m going diary ,gluten and sugar free for my acne !wish me luck girlsssss

[@ghostur]

good luck!! i wish you the best of results and remember that you are doing this for yourself and not anyone else! xoxo

[@abihazainab2257]

@@ghostur I wanna cry hearing this

[@ghostur]

@@abihazainab2257 aww thank you

[@abihazainab2257]

@@ghostur I want to talk to u! I am so alone in this journey of acne I can't even tell u 😭😭😭😭I want to heal it! I missed college for one year because of acne

[@ghostur]

@@abihazainab2257 i understand where you’re coming from but please remember that you are not alone, i picked my acne a lot so i have a lot of scars on my cheeks and bumps on my face which made me feel really insecure i know what it’s like ever since covid i think a lot of us lost confidence and self esteem and just wanted to hide including me but overtime i just accepted it! i have some gels to get rid of it and it works but it’s kinda slow. healing takes a while and that’s okay

[@dolphinposts]

my mom has acne and few days ago she went to family reunion party and there everyone asked if she was okay, her face looks bad and how she should see dermatologist when in reality her acne was actually way worse before and was slowly becoming less so she was happy about it but after going to that event she became again sad about it, so i like recommended her your channel and showed your few shorts to her, she was feeling slightly okay. So thank you, very much

[@deadinside8719]

Yeah Whenever I think my skin is getting better then I go outside People judge me I lost all my motivation It's so hard sometimes

[@ninjacruz3992]

I hate when family members are like that they also made me feel really insecure about my acne

[@silvia6790]

I'm so sorry this happened to your mom. Don't let her forget how strong she is, because it takes guts to go outside when you don't feel comfortable in your own skin. I'm really happy that she is seeing improvement, and I hope she appreciates how far she's come.

[@Yuzziixx]

Om I'm soo sorry to hear that fr, I hope she learns to stop taking their annoyingly insensitive talks to heart even if it's hard n ik it's hard ro stop herself from doin that sometimes. Because I was also like that people pointing out I should go to a dermatologist, put cream, cover it up etc eventhough I have dome that ( the covering up tho that's gonna make it worse so dang goes to show shouldnt have listened to them) ever since I was in middle school 🙄 but now I always though of my past self hoa she would be SOO happy seeing the current state of my face, it hurts a lot less then b4 physically and mentally. I hope your mom gets through this journey of her life in a good note and positively!

[@monamemehejunesoya9322]

​@@deadinside8719 same problem sis I use mask to cover face for 2 year Mentally I'm broken Finally my skin recovered

[@spigney4623]

i feel sooo much empathy. the ones around the lips hurt a ton and are impossible to ignore because of the sensitivity 🤕

[@menarehumans2883]

That's true but the ones almost inside your nostril are the absolute worst

[@spigney4623]

@@menarehumans2883 TOUCHE

[@MusedDiaries]

For me, the ones on the chin are super painful.

[@menarehumans2883]

I think all of them should just go away

[@adeleisnamedafterme]

Fr. Honestly the fact that you could get acne wherever you have hair is terrifying to me

[@jmp_xox7619]

Acne is a skin disease. I wish people understands the impact that it has on someone who’s dealing with it, because it affects you physically, mentally and emotionally. I had it for the longest time but during my late 20s it got worse and so when I turned 30 I felt like I’ve had enough and went to a certified dermatologist and she put me on accutane, I was hesitant to increase my dosage monthly and so I had it for a year. Then, after 7 months cystic acne on my jawline started appearing again. So I was put on for another round of accutane, this time she increased my dosage but for a shorter period of time. My side effects are the usual dryness and flaky skin but the results are truly amazing so I dealt with that. After a year post accutane, I have figured out a skin care regime that works for me to keep my break outs at bay. I hope that you can find a certified dermatologist that can help you figure out what’s causing your acne. Trust me, I do know how hard the struggle is dealing with acne. Take care.

[@riktamsarkar7684]

​​​@Everything AuDHD Accutane works for some and for some it dosen't. Even just using Tretinoin and Azelaic Acid can cure cystic acne. Depends from person to person and how severe it is. If it dosen't work then they look for other things. Spironolactone is actually used to treat high blood pressure those with already low blood pressure without monitoring thier blood pressure level, a person can die using that. And that medicine YAZ reduces testosterone which is the worst thing you can do, you can cause hormonal imbalance. These kind of medicine can cause natural Testosterone production to stop. You are under a guidance of a dermatologists so that's fine. But someone can tead your comment and use those products by themselves. If you are going to suggest someone on thw internet atleast have some knowledge about it. You can unknowingly kill a person or ruin someone's life.

[@riktamsarkar7684]

@Everything AuDHD Yes but you need to understand their are dumb people. Their are many people who can get access to these medicines. Which you also know without a guidance of a doctor can ruin their life. I know you are trying to help but please do write about consulting a doctor before using it.

[@kat3217]

“Skin care regime” lmaooo

[@anneshirley9560]

I got on a acutane and have been off of it for a year now. Now I have eczema all over my body that very painful, and so.etimes I can't even bend my fingers. I wake up in the middle of the night with my skin bleeding and oozing something clear. My skin feels so dry and it hurts do bad. I've lost most of my cuticles and my nails are looking like humps now. I have dandruff now as well. I feel like I'll never have beautiful skin. I went from having oily painful acne all over My body to painful and itchy excema. My fingers are almost always swollen. I can't win. :/ be careful guys. I still break out a little on my period. My husband had really bad acne, but when he got on it, he didn't have any bad side effects after and has perfect skin now.( excuse the bad typing, I'm trying to write this with my toddler jumping on me 😂)

[@chloehammond2836]

@@anneshirley9560 it sounds like your micro biome is out of whack, I think healing the digestive issues will resolve skin issues. I’m so sorry you’re going through this, I hope you stay strong and realize the body is capable of healing from many things we think we are stuck forever with. Much love ❤

[@megchuu5170]

People dont understand how much acne affects your confidence until they go through it.

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

I just want to say I scrolled through so many comments and it warmed my heart how sweet and supportive everyone is being to each other.

[@kylee7917]

Your soo pretty acne or not.

[@user-le5vi5qy1f]

Согласна, но по себе знаю, что со временем дело даже становится не в том, как это выглядит, а в том, как ощущается...все болит, чешется очень больно

[@haleyelenabeauty2615]

@@user-le5vi5qy1f I agree

[@aaroncoolsixty]

@@user-le5vi5qy1f people make fun of us but that gives us more pain physically and mentally

[@elliecolaco4181]

Me focusing on the freckles ❤

[@Lifeishard96]

You're

[@auntieinspanishlol]

This is exactly what happened to my skin right after getting off bc. It crushed my spirit so bad I would wake up every morning hating the way I looked in the mirror and getting so hopeless that it won’t get better. My acne made me get back on bc just to get my skin back to normal. After it did, I went to a dermatologist and told them I was planning to get off and they prescribed me medications (both oral and topical) to help my skin stay in control as my hormones even out. Now, with a consistent routine I was able to get off bc and my skin is glowing ✨✨ I hope this helps somebody out there!!!

[@janyleaves]

Hi thank you so much, I am also on birth control and scared to go off! What kind of medication did your physician prescribe?

[@auntieinspanishlol]

@@janyleaves Hi! I use a combination of clindamycin and tretinoin and also Spironolactone :) it takes a while for it to show results, but definitely speak to your dermatologist about how you want to get off bc and ask them about these

[@frogsandflowers5453]

hearing peoples experiences after birth control makes me so glad i was in my natural care phase when my doctor wanted to prescribe it to me. i was going into college and she said i should go on it, but i was against things that weren't natural and my mom is catholic and she also didn't want me on it

[@lifewithopc]

Clindamycin is an antibiotic which destroys gut bacteria and so does BC. It just masks the causes of acne. I’m really happy something worked for you but it doesn’t truly get rid of it. My doctor tried to prescribe me the same thing and I refused as I’m trying to cure my acne naturally. Im trying ClearWithin which I was on Instagram, on day 2 so I hope it works.

[@lifewithopc]

Spironoloctone is typically used as a diuretic and helps ppl with high blood pressure and works on controlling hormones which again BC also does. It’s more medications controlling hormones and when you come off your acne will come right back. Personally I didn’t want to use these for life, I don’t want to scare anyone and I’m not a doctor but after the terrible side effects of BC on women I’m very cautious of medications prescribed by doctors- they treat symptoms not the cause. I pray that we can all heal ourselves naturally.

[@cleoanastasiaskylar1110]

You’re so beautiful . Acne or not. We all went through the age that we develop acne so there is no need to make fun of her. She’s so beautiful

[@haleyelenabeauty2615]

Not everyone gets severe acne but yea everyone eventually gets a few spots here or there.

[@robinwildberger8262]

Same… oooo the absolute same. I stopped taking birth control after 12+ years of use and literally everything is out of wack. My face is also covered. My hormones are crazy as well. But solidarity sister! We shall get through this !!❤

[@kawaiionee-chan9557]

Idk if I wanna take birth control anymore 💀

[@jac2631]

Same here!!!!!

[@robinwildberger8262]

Just know it comes with some strings attached but I can honestly say after getting off of birth control I finally feel like myself.. something changed while I was on it and then after I got off of it m, after so long, I finally feel like myself again. It’s absolutely crazy to think such a small pill can change so much. Till this day my hormones are up and down and now, along with face acne m, I have back and chest acne that I’ve never had before.

[@aishahteima]

I'm having problems with my periodand my doctor said i should take birth control pills for about 6 months. I'm already fighting acne and finally feel like it's getting better. Does this mean that my skin will get back once I stop (since she said I can stop after abt 6 months) 😢 😭 no pls no, tell me no

[@amdiary7]

@@aishahteimayou might not have problems. My acne had nothing to do with birth control. It depends on everyone so you won’t know until you try. Honestly, birth control helped me getting rid of the awful pain during my period and now my cycles are regular, they used to be so irregular.

[@itac.2280]

I have never gotten acne, and honestly I used to be so dysfunctional I wouldn’t shower for ages. Every body is different and sometimes whether or not you wash your face doesn’t mean shit.

[@LiterallyJustAnActualPotato]

Yeah I’ve never had skin concerns of any type, I spent most of my life sleeping in my makeup and washing my face with dollar store shampoo in the shower. I really feel for people who struggle with it and struggle to find the best treatment options.

[@haddianasirjamalabbasi803]

You know i have hell much acne on my face also I went to a wedding yesterday and everyone was like whats wrong with your face go see a skin specialist and i was just telling myself that its fine trying not to try... Hope we both and all girls out their with acne breakout become more strong to face this world....i just love yur content the videos you are making to motivate all girls i just cant stop crying may god help all of us (amen)

[@makeup561]

I’m so sorry you went through that!❤ people can be awful💓💓

[@clumsyme179]

I can feel you girl

[@v.m.e.6641]

I'm sorry that you had to go through this.. 😕 People can be cruel. It's very sad.

[@haddianasirjamalabbasi803]

@@v.m.e.6641 thanku so much for understanding i feel so good that the people who have not seen me are supporting me for this

[@ambreenbutt1492]

Sister i thing u r Muslim and u can understand what things i was told her... I have a solution for this acne.. I wnaa share my cure with u both.. If u need just ans.. I will give u the info u will use and see the results.. And gave me soooo much duaaa to me.. Coz i was also going through all these things... If u need then plz ans my coment...

[@Heyyyyx331]

Personally I’m so sick of ‘do u wash ur face two times a day?…’ 💀 Also ur so pretty ❤

[@notyourbusiness2733]

I'm 31 and I still get acne bc my liver is sluggish, I have a copper and iodine deficiency, Endometriosis, Glutton Allergy. Also anything outside of olive oil will make me break out (including butter). Pls go see a dermatologist and a nutritionist. You may have food allergies and nutrition deficiencies that are causing these flare ups. Addressing these things help!

[@johnrich7879]

@notyourbusiness2733 Do you usually train with weights or do moderate or high intensity cardio?

[@mywayhayley]

I know what you are going through. At the ending of 2018 I got off BC and all of 2019 I was going through hormonal/cystic acne. I did so much reseach and tried so many skincare products that nothing worked. I found out once getting off BC not all women but most of us grow a sensitivity to dairy which causes the hormonal acne. In 2020 I went dairy free and my skin cleared up by the end of the year. I have been dairy free for 3 years now. Just know it does go away and you are beautiful with or without the acne.

[@charlie.mcc09]

u look so pretty with or without makeup, u look stunning with or without acne! ur a strong inspiring woman! ly

[@beckyj3314]

Yes girl. And my hair started thinning out too. I'm so sorry. But you are beautiful regardless of how your skin looks!

[@fran791]

That's pcos a hormone imbalance. Hopefully the ppl in the medical research fields will find a way to prevent women's issues as well, endometriosis too

[@marrr5234]

​@@fran791I have a lot of hair loss after BCbut no PCOS diagnosed .. 😢 I dont know what could be the cause

[@fran791]

@@marrr5234 if you got it after coming off the pill it's definitely caused by a hormone imbalance. Did you get tests for pcos? Is your period regular? Do you have other symptoms like more body hair or acne?

[@sweetlovelypie]

I stopped eating a lot of stuff to try to get rid of my hormonal acne. I found out eggs and dairy where the ones causing it. Hope someone can find my experience useful. Don't lose hope 🥺💕

[@ihsuFM89]

I hope it works out for you! I know for a fact that dairy gives me bad cystic bumps on my face. I’m also going to an allergy center soon to get allergy tested for any foods that may give me a bad reaction to my skin as well. I want to say almonds probably make me break out bad as well.

[@kristinhultgren5192]

I also get bad cystic ance from dairy. Once I stopped using my skin got so much better. But unfortunately I picked when younger n have alot of scars

[@vanessabanks8523]

You are beautiful! I’ve also struggled with acne for so long 😩 from puberty to now 32. Things that have helped are La Roche Posay hydrating cleanser, Differen, vanicream, neem pills, and cutting back on dairy and sugar. Night and day difference. Practically no breakouts now. I truly hope you find what works for you ❤

[@secretbirdy]

This is currently happening to me. Thanks for making me feel not so alone!

[@ElisePetersburg]

This was literally me. So I got back on birth control, still dealing with the acne scars, & terrified to ever go off. Our medical system is so corrupt, no one has been able to offer me a better alternative for hormonal imbalances.

[@lifewithopc]

Bc is not the solution it’s masking the issues and making it worse. It’s so scary coming off but you can do it. BC depletes the body of nutrients and good guy bacteria and those need to be replenished. There are specialist out there who help women coming off the pill and dealing with side effects. Roasted dandelion tea for liver, spearmint tea, beef liver supplements for vitamin A which is important. Bone broths. Organic fermented foods is important for gut health like sauerkraut and kimchi and much cheaper than those probiotic pills. Look into a prebiotic which helps to absorb the nutrients. I’m trying clear within for acne. It’s essentially a multi vitamin with lots of good nutrients our body needs. I was going to take those nutrients separately and stumbled upon this vitamin which had multiple things I wanted to take in a pill. I’ve tried so many things for my acne coming off the pill but wanted to heal from within. It’s been a few weeks and it’s going well. I got carbon laser facials which have no downtime and it really helped calm my acne and help the appearance of my skin. On Instagram I follow @doctor.Gonzalez and he talked about women coming off bc and other holistic topics

[@Username0467]

Birth control is hormonal treatment and shouldn't be demonized.

[@carriedesmond6076]

Yep. After yrs of being on the pill to regulate my cycles, my face broke out! 6yrs of it! I went plant based ditching meat, and limiting dairy, oils, and pasta. My face has cleared up, my cycle and hormones more stable, my gut issues healing and losing some extra stubborn fat

[@renee9064]

I tried accutane and i relapsed. Now im 2.5mths on adapalene and my skin is so good and glowy. Literally dewy glass skin

[@babestopfakinga1585]

what are u using gel ??

[@renee9064]

@@babestopfakinga1585 differin, borg pharmaceutical

[@babestopfakinga1585]

@@renee9064 i used to use one adapalene gel when i was in my home country but it stopped working since i moved to australia . i just don’t know what i have to do. can u tell me the do’s and don’t like your basic routine while using differin gel. maybe i should try differin gel

[@babestopfakinga1585]

@@renee9064 yes pls drop it girl

[@renee9064]

@@babestopfakinga1585 kose softymo oil cleanser, momopuri facewash, momopuri toner, cosrx blemish clearing serum, cosrx snail mucin, cosrx oil free moisturizer, canmake uv gel. Night is the same, just swap out sunscreen with adapalene. I dont like the momopuri after reformulation so im changing to b-lab matcha cleanser. Not sure what toner yet. Theres only summer in my country so i use these all year long. I have dry combo skin now.

[@heeyyyy1662]

Wow. So refreshing to see a video that transitions with more acne rather than clear skin because that really happens. It doesn’t always “get better” but I love the pics of you smiling :) so beautiful regardless ♥️♥️

[@dobby0331]

Thank you. THANK YOU. I’m going through the same thing. I need to see this content so much.

[@malirodriguez7975]

That’s the worst thing about birth control. You can get really skinny or fat on it then the opposite when you get off. Then you can get amazingly good skin or terrible skin on it the the opposite when you get off. And there’s so much more it just sucks sometimes. But your so beautiful ❤

[@erinpaterson9220]

Girl trust me I understand! My skin got horrible after having my baby (pregnancy and birth control are similar hormones in the body) I would look into hormone balancing foods!! It has NOTHING to do with your skin, and all to do with your hormones! I hope you find some good info!❤️ it’ll get good again once your hormones are leveled out!

[@emilymarie830]

Same thing happened to me 😢 back on BC now and will only stop right before me and hub want to get pregnant. I was only off of it for 4 months and my skin got bad. I’m back on for a month now but skin is still broken out so I’m trying no dairy no gluten for 30 days. Wish me luck and good luck to all of you ❤️

[@houdae8578]

Same for me. I m back on for 3 months now, its a bit better but i got the scars now😭

[@somefiend5460]

@@houdae8578 Same :/ I have severe scarring but it's better honestly than being off of it with the severe acne still raging

[@Bluelilly40]

I'm 54 and because of hormonal issues, I'm dealing with acne. There's no set pattern of when or why it gets worse, but it is super-frustrating to deal with. I'm really thankful for your videos because they have helped me to embrace my skin - and my imperfect self.

[@gregri8519]

The pain of acne alone is so bad too. Used to be cystic. Went on accutane 6 years ago I’m clear now but oh my god acne hurts so much. And then socially it just makes you feel like shit

[@neville2308]

That’s so sad. I’m sorry that’s happening to you.

[@nosihlekabhungane]

You are such a pretty girl! I got off birth control too, I was having the worst side effects, so the hormonal acne cane back 🙄 praying for clear, soft and beautiful skin for all of us🌸

[@kainaat5434]

For Anyone struggling to have acne free clear skin trust mè it’ll go away you’ll once again have a prettiest version of u just have patience n clamn yourself up… the more you’ll be happy the more your skin will repair quicker. Just don’t stress urself up for those few (or maybe many) pimples n scars…. Give your skin time Trust me you’ll see wonderssssss 💯

[@dimitriam437]

It’s been 7 years 🥹

[@purple_lilac8439]

I feel so good when i get to know that i share my experiences with so so many people. And that so many other people get annoyed by the same type of people and how other people know exactly what I'm going through. It gives me strength

[@christenhead302]

Hi girly! I was in a very similar situation!! I would recommend getting your hormones tested: progesterone, estrogen, DHEA, vitamin A, etc. after working on my hormones I cleared up my acne! But it did take time, but you are beautiful regardless!! ☺️

[@Boobookwys]

What did you do to "work on your hormones"?

[@radicalsini]

Second this!! PCOS is estimated to affect 10% of women and I find having birth control gets rid of all the PCOS woes including body hair in unwanted places - been on it since 2020 and wouldn't go back. Ikr there's risks but the benefits outweigh them massively!!! Take care of yourself and don't forget anyone who judges you for your skin isn't worth your time, spent way too long hating myself for acne cos people think it's a hygiene issue!! Like shut up haha... If you can't use hormones then at least get a good diet and think about not eating sugars as they're proven to worsen testosterone levels in women :) not saying this is PCOS but I'd have to say most hormonal acne is caused by it (and ignore anyone who says PCOS is an obese disease!!)

[@maddyG7414]

Girl, I’m so sorry. As someone who used to have bad hormonal acne until I was 24, I know the pain. A gentle skincare routine really helped, but the truth is that our hormones can really mess us up when they’re out of whack. I hope it settles down soon ❤

[@meganweis184]

I’m sorry😢 same thing happened to me and it’s tough

[@chhavigupta5078]

Same....

[@Allyceccarelli216]

You went from a 10 to a 10 bestie✨️✨️

[@LadyDeadness]

For years I was told to use this wash, that wash, exfoliate my face and moisturise, and when nothing worked it was my fault for not cleaning well enough, but it turns out what I have isn't acne or cystic acne, it's hidradenitis suppurativa! Don't allow anyone to tell you what is and isn't working for your skin - only you know how your skin works and what it needs ❤️

[@janicebustamante5193]

Omg! Hope you get well

[@Catlady29]

I just came off of birth control. Pray for me, fam. Praying for you, too! May the clear skin gods bless us.

[@aninditajayadutta2491]

I had severe blackheads on my skin, and my female classmates used to tell me whether I washed my face or not. Those words hurt me a lot.

[@layla.ross.]

I've been watching your channel for a few days as someone with acne, and it's made me feel so much better

[@marywilke9444]

same!

[@itsminmiiin]

i just can't imagine the pain of those acne 😭 you are so amazing girlll

[@gracem5437]

The exact opposite happened for me. I wish there was more information out there about birth control and how every body reacts differently to different kinds

[@sebumpostmortem]

Drospirenone contained in some combinated contraceptives can cause acne. Every month, the ovary' s side of the face that should be ovulating if they weren' t blocked breaks out. Ciproterone, to name one, usually smooths the skin and controls the excess of oil. That' s why a good derm makes you a gazillion blood checks before choosing wich one is gonna prescript (obsviously, in case that you need contraceptives). 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[@Username0467]

@@sebumpostmortem Ehhhhhhh all of that is debatable and it's not that clear cut

[@MadysonBabineau]

I had hormonal acne since I was little, and then I got on birth control for maybe four months, then stopped taking it because I was a little scared of blood clots, but after I got off it my acne just went away, now whenever I get my period I only get like two small pimples!? I guess my hormones just needed a reset🤣

[@sistersita18]

You have the most beautiful eyes, and your eyebrows are gorgeous! You have natural beauty.

[@shelbychocolate]

Same thing happened to me…almost a year off and finally starting to see the light with my skin..it’s been a brutal year. Not to mention the 20lb weight gain by coming off 😭

[@irfanmirza-hr9gn]

Hi I need help i m using Diane 35 before 3 months.can u plz tell me side effects or benefits.can u gain weight using Diane?hips nd breast size increase or full body?

[@msfilipinamerican]

You are sooo brave, I was on BC for 7 years. I had the exact same problem. I became depressed and it was so painful too. I’m left with scars, but I am doing much better mentally. Thank you for sharing, you are definitely not alone. Also, you are still absolutely stunning!

[@psychedelic_preacher5229]

I have tried so many things benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, tretenoin,changing diet etc since my acne problems started nothing has worked , i was 15 when it started now i am 25 it so depressing my self esteem and confidence is gone. When people come and ask what happened to your face you should try this and that when they never had single acne in their life. I feel so ugly that i want to wear mask everywhere and worst part is my mother and younger sister are totally ignorant and never understood how bad i feel even when relatives comment on my face cause they never had acne.

[@zuzqween7859]

yk i had the same issue with acne ( a strong one) then i went to a dermatologist and got treated with isotretinoin. in six months my skin got cleared and no side of effects, so i recommend for you to consult a dermatologist.

[@yaminaye3961]

can you pls let me know for how long u took isotretinoin?

[@zuzqween7859]

@@yaminaye3961 i took it for six months

[@mayasandovall]

i hate acne and its so hard to deal with and can lower everyones self confidence a whole bunch but just know that you are still so beautiful acne or not

[@varshaaharidas4893]

You have a very pretty face ♡

[@mansirawat3578]

Oky soo I used to have severe acne.. before and everyone told me that I will not get married.. or my whole face is ruined now.. It would never become the same again.. use this.. don't eat sour things.. this that... And I still remember their glance... ,,how they used to stare at me.. I was soo consciousness man.. like I was loosing confidence.. but now, I hv few scars left and.. sudden breakouts but.. not that much.. but the fun part is that I've accepted it as a part of me.. and never been happier before!! So just a quick reminder; LOVE YOURSELF don't get bothered what others arr saying it's natural... You have experienced it coz you arr special.. there's nothing to be scared of.. they will be gone with time! STAY THERE AND BE STRONG 🤍🤍

[@CatsCorral2019]

I took birth control for 3 months and stopped....never doing it again. Abstinence is the best birth control

[@choochoopicklepie8400]

you do know that birth control is used for other things right

[@Malz1029]

I use bc specifically to treat my acne and regulate my painful and heavy periods…

[@Username0467]

You body wasn't even used to it yet after 3 months. Lmao

[@Iblamethebarrels]

I will never cease to be amazed by the things birth control helps us with

[@SJ-dl6uc]

I'm saying this as an immunobiochemist, a woman, w first time acne at 30: people with XX chromosomes (female sex) go through several hormonal overhauls during their lifespan, regardless of pregnancy. I never had acne till i turned 30. early to mid 30s is the first hormonal overhaul since puberty and the menstruation age. I'd stopped birth Ctrl cz i wasn't in a relationship anymore. the Rx spironolactone, is a testosterone antagonist (XY chromosomes can't use it) and it's used to fight hormonal acne for those who don't take birth Ctrl. you're too young for this, so remember it for the future and whoever reads this, and you're in the same boat as I was, take note. it might be the same. the hormonal overhaul is the same for everyone with XX chromosomes, but it might manifest itself differently.

[@somefiend5460]

just to add, spironolactone is a banned substance in some sports so be aware of that. Also is not prescribed outside of the US very often (for acne at least).

[@SJ-dl6uc]

@@somefiend5460 it is Rx'd outside of the US for acne, in Iran for instance. and because sex hotmones are derived from cholesterol, as is vitamin D (which is also a hormone). any substance that mimics cholesterol's 4 fused rings has a capacity to affect binding sites that fit that specific 3D structure. however, functionally, a testosterone antagonist (spironolactone is one) has no value as a performance enhancer cz it literally does the opposite, which is is hindering the function of testosterone, by binding teto binding sites and making them unavailable for actual teto to bind. but, yeah, as a whole, you don't want your athletes having any kind of hormonal supplements, if possible.

[@somefiend5460]

@@SJ-dl6uc well where I’m moving to it’s not prescribed, and USAC (USA cycling) says it’s banned so it’s banned for me. They don’t need to necessarily be performance enhancing to be on the ban list.

[@quinceytaylor6658]

literally happened to me too! it got better after about a year, but not perfect. then I got pregnant with my daughter and had the best skin of my life🤷‍♀️ it changes all the time, it could easily get better! my heart goes out to you, it's literally so annoying and painful to have acne like that

[@rosyapplekitchen635]

So a year after coming off the pill it hot better? I want to come off but I know this will happen to me too 😢

[@lyricedits223]

People be like "Wash ur face" LIKE BRO HAVE U SEEN HOW MUCH ACNE PRODUCTS I HAVE IN MY BATHROOM! nothing worked until i tried acutuane it worked for my whole fam i had serverly bad acne too!

[@amberdenz]

Same happened to me after being on and off (mostly on) BC for almost 20yrs. I also lost a significant amount of my hair as well. The difference was this time I was coming off the pill. All of my other BC methods were IUDs. Had I known the pill would’ve caused this, I would’ve never gotten on it in the first place. After almost a year of cycling adapalene and AHAs throughout the week, my skin is significantly clearer. Good luck hon!

[@fabriciapinheiro5999]

Sorry to hear that! Would you say doctors don't really tell women about the possible side effects during and after birth control? I feel like many take it unaware

[@RabiaFatima-ek9ft]

we need to start normalising acne now... it's just something common and everyone's experienced it once in their lives..you are so beautiful, girl. don't let anyone torpedo your self-confidence ❤️

[@somkeve]

you are still gorgeous, acne doesn't define beauty. love ya

[@Chloe.Burnnn]

Honestly acne is beautiful. To me it looks like cute red freckles and they are your own unique polka dots. It’s so beautiful and 1000% normal to have acne and nobody should be ashamed about it

[@AngelinaJ369]

Honestly acne are gross . Never had acne . You can get rid of that if you really want to because beautiful is have beautiful skin without acne!

[@Bxllerina]

​@Кћи Божија I'm sorry, you can have your own opinion, but please refrain from calling others gross because of one feature. You may believe it's gross, but it's really rude to say it out loud, especially to a comment section filled with people who have acne. If you ever had acne, you'd understand how difficult it can be to cope with, mentally and physically. Sometimes, you can't get rid of acne, and that's ok. Acne is beautiful and should be normalised. Skin is beautiful with or without acne.

[@AngelinaJ369]

@@Bxllerina I can have my opinion,just I dont know why you say ,, sorry, aghahaha Now,acne are very gross,I realy didn't know that acne are person? Do you know to read instead to lecturing me, which you have zero rights? Maybe for you acne are person but that's not normal. Acne are caused by drugs ,poison contraceptive drugs. And every person can heal it, otherwise acne on the face are gross for sure I would be idiot to call it beautiful and lier. You get it now ?

[@AngelinaJ369]

@@Bxllerina Skin is NOT beautiful with acne just STOP BEEN LIER ITS DISGUSTING BEEN LIER!

[@Bxllerina]

@Кћи Божија Excuse me? First off, you sound young or new to English. You should definitely work on your grammar. Secondly, acne isn't gross and is just an extra feature on someone's face. Acne isn't a person, it's apart of a person in a way. I know how to read, you just don't know how to write. I wasn't lecturing you, I was informing you of my opinion and beliefs. I have the right to do that, just like you have the right to reply to me. Where are you getting your information from? I'd love to know. Acne IS normal, and is not caused by drugs, poison or contraceptive drugs. Yes, if you drink, it might have an effect on your skin, but that doesn't mean ALL acne is caused by drinking and drugs. Genes play a huge role in acne, so does improper environments, lack of hygiene (sometimes) and hormones. Not every person can restore there skin or "heal" it. Some people can, but sometimes there aren't the right products. Acne. Is. Not. Gross. I never called you an idiot or a liar. Like I stated before, I was informing you of my beliefs and opinion. Acne is beautiful. Get it now?

[@nothingness7580]

I always salute this lady for being confident to show off her real texture… cuz for me.. i cannot. 😢 just having 1-2-5pimples consecutively popping after the other makes me wanna hide in the room forever..i just can’t 😭 so hard. Over thinking about my pimples, like change hair products or changing sheets and pillow cases.. i dnt wear makeup anymore like I am scared maybe im allergic to that certain ingredients therein, or i might make my pimple angrier … gosh! buying ALL ANTI-ACNE PRODUCTS!!! I can’t stop! 😭😭😭 but her? Wow…

[@samijj3370]

Oh man I’m doing the same thing and I started to get some bad acne on my neck. Which I’ve never had before and my sleep schedule no longer exists. But I got my sex drive back so I guess it’s worth it 😅

[@ga802]

i thought i was the only one who didn’t had any sex drive with birth control oop - and i had acne on my face in puberty and now on my back/shoulders after going off birth control (at least i think it’s acne) and i’m a virgin if that means anything 😂

[@ga802]

before you wonder why a virgin took the pill it was bc off the acne back then

[@karleyj9706]

!!! I've never had acne on my neck, until a few months after I went off the pill 😦 I can definitely attest to the sex drive too, and overall I'm just in a better mood than before.

[@itsaperfectionist4158]

Personally, I don't like birth control. I tried several different kinds to try and help my acne, but I either reacted badly to it or it caused my mental health to deteriorate rapidly. And it messed up several other things and it just really annoyed me

[@GhostPlaysRoblox_0]

Skin does not define you something I've had to learn

[@TranquilDisturbance]

Yeeeees, exactly! Same. It’s the reason why I went onto birth control in the first place, I wasn’t even sexually active. It works wonders.

[@cosmicplanetastic]

Acne is a symptom . Yes acne can be caused by many things. It can be from your diet, the sheets & pillowcases you sleep on, the water you use to wash ur face, the products u use for ur skincare, birth control, hormonal imbalances, etc.

[@kklezplay1236]

respectfully, because this is what happened after she went off of birth control (this is very common) its a hormonal problem nothing to do with hygiene.

[@cosmicplanetastic]

@@kklezplay1236 never said it has something to do with hygiene. Also, the birth control was the problem you see, I’m just saying acne is a symptom of something else, acne can’t just appear without there being a cause.

[@kklezplay1236]

@@cosmicplanetastic what you said made you imply it had something to do with hygiene. and yeah i agree acne is caused for a reason and like i said in this case it is hormonal acne which usually to get rid of you use medicin.

[@ydph2202]

yes! The same. I hate it. Thank you for posting the video. We are all on the same boat and can feel the pain. The confidence is just gone....

[@mollykins8h]

Everyone's body needs to meet certain requirements... i know what mine are but i cannot keep a routine to save my life lol

[@chelzchelzz19]

I've really been enjoying clear skin on my birth control. My plan is to take hormone balancing meds for at least 3 months before stopping cold turkey and to continue taking them forever.

[@coolcool2364]

Sooo beautifull mashahallah ❤️ 🌹

[@kairaviparmar5959]

I had severe hormonal acne that lasted for a year and making changes to diet (reducing sugar and carbs) + adding multivitamins and exercise did help. I didn’t get on accutane but I started with healing the gut. I hope it helps to girls out there, and yes acne doesn’t diminish beauty. You’re beautiful.. 😊

[@fragitude]

I had one visible zit when I went to the doctor and asked for treninoin and got it. I wonder why you aren't on medication or are you?

[@sariluna6142]

She chooses to not use medications and just listen to her body. She has some good skin routine but nothing from meds

[@fragitude]

@@sariluna6142 if tons of acne is the goal that technique is clearly working for her.

[@windy8411]

There should be other solutions for acne. being on medication can be very uncomfortable for some people. it can completely destroy their mental health and how they feel. there are many other treatments that can change severe acne. Her dermatologists are just not giving her any open-mindedness to any other solutions.

[@fragitude]

@@6611 if she wants to stick to drinking green tea to help with acne that is her choice but I wouldn't be crying about your acne online if all you're willing to do is home remedies. It's her choice what she does and if she doesn't want to listen to the professionals backed by science that's her call and she can live with the consequences too.

[@fragitude]

@@6611 if you want someone to listen to your problems see a therapist. If you want someone to diagnose and treat acne, see a doctor. She like you are seemingly anti science so you both deserve the consequences of your ignorance. FYI I have been on accutane and it is a miracle of modern medicine. My painful cystic back acne has been gone for over 15 years now. No regrets.

[@bihayalimyok300]

I'm vegan, doing a soft skincare routine every single day. I'm just using acid 2 times in a week. But i have still acne. Acne is not ALWAYS about hygene or what you are eating. I can understand every single soul who deal with acne. Please keep going on your journey with a doctor, I hope your skin will be clear again

[@Blueheartchoreos]

I think acne is never pretty. But you are actually. You are so fucking pretty bruh. Getting rid of acne is hard but not impossible.I hope it gets better. Take care. You still shine and you know that.

[@Maddieplayzytslay]

Its ok queen 👑 ur still beautiful ❤️ acne doesn't have to be bad it can be beautiful too 🤩 when i look at you i dont look at your acne i look at your amazing beautiful brown eyes ❤ U are such a slay queen 👑👑 everyone loves you and we don't care about your acne because you are soo beautiful and you don't need to change for anyone 💞 Also i really like your hair how did u get it si glossy 😮. Just keep slaying every day we love you and people who make fun of you are just jelous because you are more beautiful than them inside and out. I love watching your videos they also help me aswell i have acne too but u look so beautiful with it so maybe i can be beautiful with acne too:)

[@lgack0150]

Honestly, I’d rather have acne than be on birth control and mess up my body for life. Our bodies are all we have and birth control does NOT make it any better, not matter what the doctors say. There are always better solutions for our problems that we need to fight our doctors for. Here’s to us ladies fighting for doctors to FIX our problems and not just to try and cover them up!!

[@LouisianaGirly]

I agree. BC isnt good for you. I was a mental and emotional wreck on BC. Its definitely something you shouldn't abuse. Synthetic hormones can have long term effects

[@pitohui1800]

Unfortunately, birth control is the only solution i have for my endo. I wish it wasn't.

[@thatgirl8461]

It just depends on the person, birth control can absolutely be good for some people. I'm on it with no issues.

[@Username0467]

My debilitating pain is better than being on birth control. Good call, champ.

[@irfanmirza-hr9gn]

​@@thatgirl8461how months u take birth controls?benefits?weight gain?or side effects plz tell me.

[@killuaxkillua2384]

I still suffer with occasional breakouts on or off birth control after having taken all of the oral and most topical medications and being on accutane not once- but twice in my teenage years. I’m 24 now. Acne honestly sucks especially as an adult because you feel like rarely does anyone else around you suffer from it anymore. And mine was more severe as a teenager and pre teen than a lot of my peers’. But it’s really taught me to not even really see it in others. It’s just so not important to me as far as judging someone’s external beauty. You’re glowing with or without acne.

[@delilah.h]

this girl made having acne her whole personality.😂

[@An-kw3ec]

Do you have acne? Cause believe me, having acne this bad makes you not being capable of thinking about anything else, it is that bad and hurtful.

[@fragitude]

@@An-kw3ec I get mixed messages from this teen. She acts like she wants to embrace her acne and loves her look. But then she sees a doctor and spends $170 on meds to try and make it go away. And yes it does appear her whole stick is I have acne, look at me.

[@delilah.h]

@@An-kw3eci used too and look yes i know it’s hard but i mean @frangitud is also right,she. also may be doing it for clout bc she do be spending money to make it seem better instead of what she says she’s doing “embracing it.”

[@sterling.1538]

It’s her content

[@Username0467]

You think curated content is a personality? Are intentionally being daft?

[@jordynensor2081]

this is so real. my skin cleared up SIGNIFICANTLY when i started birth control

[@beekaye1221]

but you also split up with your former significant other shortly after stopping birth control, yeah?

[@beekaye1221]

@@6611 No, I'm saying that studies and anecdotal evidence shows that women who come off of birth control tend to break up with their current partner shortly after. It's a hormonal imbalance thing caused by the medication itself. 🤷‍♂

[@axsthxtic5487]

Oh my goodness! It just kept getting progressively worse! I wish you luck in this adventure. I also suffer from terrible acne and I'm trying to work on it.

[@PariRMusic]

"Glory be to God for dappled things" - Gerard Manley Hopkins (Pied Beauty), the poem is about the beauty of things that aren't perfect, and how without marks and spots and different colours, the world we marvel at every day wouldn't be so vibrant and beautiful 🥰

[@Indira809]

I had acné prone skin into my 20’s. Then someone recommended Accutane and I don’t get pimples anymore. Just thought I should suggest it. I’m not trying to be rude just a friendly suggestion.

[@GracieBostekk]

anybody can reply and talk or vent to me about acne, i’ve been through it all. the rude remarks, the struggle to put on makeup, etc etc. ilysm and acne is beautiful and a breakout should not determine your self worth and self esteem❤️❤️ IT GETS BETTER!!! as somebody who had cystic acne for a little over 2 years (i still have acne now, but just a few spots) i HATED when people would say ‘oh you have acne’ like i didn’t notice? or go ‘just wash ur face’ and some people would randomly come up to me and say ‘i use --- and it works for me’ i understand that people weren’t always trying to come off rude or make me feel bad, but like idk. i even had one person tell me ‘just wash ur face’ and i said ‘i do, i’m prescribed with stuff from the dermatologist’ and he just laughed and made jokes (thinking i would laugh along..like no) people don’t understand that is everybody has different skin types and some things that i work for u might not work for others. just please don’t walk up to people and mention it or anything bc it’s just a constant reminder and it really sucks.

[@briioxx7468]

Very beautiful Hun. I had cystic acne 3 times during my 20s. I also had it has a teenager. What worked for me and I'm still healing was seeing a natropath doing some really in depth testing such as comprehensive stool test (to see what bacteria, sibo, yeast and fungus) and the OAT test. Now we are killing off the root cause and healing the gut. I tried everything but fix the gut will fix your hormones etc.

[@mickycat1234]

It’s like a physical representation of how long it takes for the body’s hormones to balance out again after coming off the pill

[@marvin2678]

Sure ? But the hromones we're better with the pill

[@rawanelsayed6382]

No because I’m literally studying pharmacy and just finished a unit on acne and birth control pills are literally used for the treatment of acne. So people who come off birth control pills often get crazy acne especially if they were on it for a long time. This applies even if they didn’t have acne prior to starting the birth control pills - not everyone will experience this though but it is quite common.

[@chilenapromedioRU]

Been there... My very own dermatologist, after spreading liquid nitrogen on my face, told me to ask my ob/gyn. I already had an appointment. I was in my early 20's and since I was single I thought I could "detox" my body. Oh, nope, my face wasn't as bad as my back. My ob/gyn prescribed me the contraception pills I've been on for 20 years. No more acne and wonderful effects on hirsutism! Best of all, no more hypermenorrhea and eventually, I was allowed to take them non stop to cut the horrible dysmenorrhoea I have suffered since my menarche at 11 yo. It has it's bad sides when you develo lipoedema and you didn't know you already had it, but compared to the painful endometriosis of a retroverted uterus, I guess having incredibly huge upper arms it's a price I might endure. I just cover them. I'm thankful my lipoedema it's not severe and I can manage it.

[@gabrielashared6327]

Struggled with acne for years. Stress in every part of my life triggered my acne plus I wasn't eating nutrients by body needed and was causing a hormonal imbalance. Wrong foods and stress will trigger a hormonal imbalance. I tried to heal my acne through acne diets which ended up affecting my mental health and started being afraid of some foods. I couldn't do it anymore and decided to start accutune ( we now have lasers that get rid of acne). I wished i could've done it sooner because I have acne scars that are permanent. It helped but since it was hormonal i knew it was going to come back if i kept eating the same things that triggered my hormones in the first place. So after my gut was healed, I already knew the foods that triggered my acne. I know that if I eat a huge cookie and whole shake I will for sure break out the next day. Through time I learned how to eat delicious but still healthy foods and treats that don't break me out. You all are beautiful and remember that these challenges will build you into who you will be. Your uniqueness make you who you are ❤

[@kate3276]

It’s because when you go off the pill you basically go through 2nd puberty. It took me about a full year for everything to regulate…I mainly focused on healing my gut lining (fermented foods, no processed stuff, no seed oils, lots of red meat and whole fat dairy) and that made the biggest difference. I had awful cystic acne and I haven’t had a breakout in 2 years

[@tuyetmailam3213]

You still look extremly pretty

[@KateKatastrophe]

I started taking the pill for my acne in the first place. Took my period cramps and mood swings along with the acne. To me, it is a wonder drug, and I've been on it ten years now.

[@PhiTheSimp]

I know it’s cringey but I wanna say you’re beautiful. I know it must make you insecure but you’re so pretty. You have a cute nose, nice eyebrows, a nice face shape that ties your lips and your eyes together. You’re very pretty and your eyes are stunning. I love brown eyes

[@maalikserebryakov]

Name checks out

[@Caraboo900]

ME TOO!!! Never had it like this before. Hormones are completely flipping out. Apparently it’ll subside on its own soon but omg

[@EternalElvira]

I had perfect skin my whole life, all through puberty and highschool. Stopped taking birth control and got bad acne too. it's been so hard. Especially not being used to it and being the first female in my family to struggle with acne

[@sandhyasunil-gt9vp]

I'm 14 and gradually recovering from my hormonal acne... Wish me luck Gurls

[@Horse4738]

I wish you the best of luck❤ I’ve dealt with hormonal acne since I was 10 (now in my mid-20s and I’m still dealing with breakouts and inflammation). It takes time, but don’t let it prevent you from living your life!

[@kaylenefrancis8532]

❤❤thank you for sharing you are so brave. I was off birth control 3 months when I noticed the breaks outs and I decided to go back on. I couldn't do it. It was really mentally and emotionally very difficult to look at myself in the mirror😢. Still looking for an alternative

[@Esthie229]

Same! I’ve been off it for 6 months now and I’m still breaking out. I do feel better off birth control but I don’t know how much longer I can deal with this acne😩