Can my bc be making my skin worse

[Saja]

I just started month four of my bc this time around. My hormone area, chin and jaw line, (or so IM told)are really really broken out. The bc SHOULD be making it better, but its gotten worse. Can it actually make it worse?

 

[jeansguyokc]

Just from what I have heard, yes it can.

 

[mac-whore]

From what I've read, it can. It definately didn't make mine any better and I've been on it for 8mos+ =[

 

[patsluv]

Many people have worse skin and more breakouts when they first start on BC. It should improve after 2 or 3 months and if it doesn't, you might want to look for another pill.

 

[Little_Lisa]

Yes, it's possible that it could be making it worse. Also it may take you a few more months to see results. Mine has actually gotten clearer since stopping it. Everyone is different.

 

[jessimau]

It definitely can since it's changing your hormone levels. A different pill might work better for you. I know my skin was great when I was on, just like it was before I started, but now that I've gone off it's started breaking out.

 

[jdepp_84]

WEll i've never tried a pill, just the patch and the ring and none had an effect on my face. If it gets worse try the ring, its very easy to use. I woulden't recommnd the patch, i've heard of too many side efffects and some friends have had serious problems with it.

 

[SierraWren]

This happened to me. I was on a bc w/ a high level of estrogen several years ago, and my jawline and chin were just erupting with new acne!My doctor kept telling me this hapened to "many patients"and soon my skin would be clear, radiant, blah, blah, just give it another 2 months, but I finally couldn't stand it anymore and switched off it. Fairly recently,I went on to a new bc, lower in estrogen, that has cleared my skin up without destroying my face first...but I've heard that, on average, most women tend to need to try 2 types of bc pills before they find the one that works the best at clearing up their skin.And that one really is supposedly out there for nearly everybody!If you are truly bothered by your skin now, and feeling to anxious for the "wait and see" approach, you might want to discuss trying another bc sooner rather than later, one that might be more ideal for yur skin.(Although, like the posters say, it's true even the "right" ones for you can make you break out briefly before they work. I think 2 months though is too long to have to wait,though,w/ so many types out there to try.)

 

[bluebird26]

I didn't know it could make it worse.

 

[Aquilah]

From what I've heard, it can. Just as some people gain weight off BC (and some ~ while rare ~ lose weight), BC can make your skin better or worse.

 

[rejectstar]

Which BC pill are you taking? If it's one with a strong dose of hormones, it's very possible it could be making you break out. It's different for everybody... some people their skin clears up, some it breaks out like crazy. Since you're on month 4, I'd say if it doesn't get better sometime soon, you might want to try another brand of BC /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[mahrisa]

Hmm.. I know it can take a couple months for it to actually start working against pregnancy, so maybe your body just needs to get more adjusted to it before your skin starts looking better. I'm totally guessing though. Which one are you taking?

 

[girl_geek]

Actually, my husband heard on the radio that more girls loose weight while on the pill than gain weight! I think the problem is that you always hear all the horror stories about girls gaining tons of weight, while no one ever talks about the girls who lost 5 lbs .... Since most people who do gain/lose weight on the pill only gain/loose 3-5 lbs.

As for the acne, as the other girls said, everyone reacts differently and for some people, bc can make acne worse. It's possible that another form of bc with a different hormone dose can help, but each time you try a new bc, you need to take it for a minimum of 3 months since it often takes that long for any side effects (including acne) to go away. We don't use hormonal bc so I can't share any personal stories (but I did research it a lot when we got engaged!)

 

[empericalbeauty]

I wasnt aware that it could get worse. hm.

 

[FeverDream]

I just started a low-estrogen BC for hormone purposes, and I noticed that I have some small bumpies along the top of my forehead. My skin has been flawless for a couple years, so I hope they go away soon!! However, it could also be the alpha beta daily face peel I just started using, so I won't point fingers this early on. I just hope I don't gain any weight!

 

[han]

:iagree:

 

[Retro-Violet]

people have different reactions to it. like my friend gained a lot of weight, and i didnt.

honestly though, i dont think it made any difference in my skin.

 

[Dragonfly]

I believe that any variation in estrogen, progesteron or testosteron can make acne better or worse. When teenage boys have loads of testosteron, they can have lots of acne as well. When women get pregnant, their skin can break out or improve.

Why not try a BC that has been clinically proven to lower breakouts. Your doctor will know which ones will improve your skin.