Hi Sophia, I'm on my 2nd month of Diane with Spiro. I am currently undergoing the initial breakout of cystic pimples but not the rash you mentioned. Are you sure it's connected to Diane and not something else maybe, like food allergy or a new skin product you're using? If the rash doesn't subside, I would suggest asking your dermatologist about it.

I know exactly how you feel about just wanting to stay in bed all day and not have to go out and face (pardon the pun) the world. I have actually done this a couple of times back in college when my acne was at its worst. Right now that I just started a new job in a new city, I have no choice but to go out. But every morning is a struggle and I feel like I'm just going through the motions of taking a shower, getting ready, etc. Washing my face and putting on makeup is the worst part as I can hardly look at myself in the mirror. I feel like acne is keeping me from enjoying my life and I really hate it. Feel free to rant though, im pretty sure we are not alone in the fight. ) How bad was your skin before going on the pill?

Thanks for replying sammycat!

I actually had to stop dianette as I think I'm either sensitive or allergic to it, it broke me out really really badly and I know its meant to but this felt slightly different to a normal breakout. Before dianette my acne was mildish but at the moment my acne is pretty terrible. I

have no idea what is causing it but I have a funny feeling that if I just left my face alone, no products or even washing my face it would probably be alot better.

Its just ruining my life and my relationship with my boyfriend. I don't want to go out in public im just so scared and paramoid of being around other people. Plus I can't even cover it properly because I'm just so bad at applying foundation haha!

It got to a point the other day where I broke down and sobbed to my boyfriend and said to him "I don't understand why you want to be with me when there's better girls out there who have clear skin and not this disgustingness that I have" and it was just so sad. I never realised how much clear skin meant to me till now ):

Ugh I hate this. God bless everyone who's dealing with acne better than I am because this is a bitch!

I forgot to add that I know exactly how you feel about it holding you back, I feel the exact same way. I hate mirrors too, im either constantly looking at my spots or not wanting to look at myself at all. Its not nice. I tried to add photos of my skin but its not letting me? I'll keep trying in the meantime!