I came across loette a long time ago when researching bcp, and if you search the .org you will see it's actually not the best for acne due to the progestin it contains. It may be low dose, but it's still a low dose of hormones you may not need. Hives are a sign of an allergic reaction, and so are the other symptoms. You should ask your doctor to switch you to something else or maybe try another form of contraception. It seems that the most common bcp allergies come from synthetic estradiol or levonorgestrel - if you can find the common ingredient in all bcps you have taken in the past and avoid it, that might reduce your allergic reaction. If you are getting hives and do not do anything to prevent them (i.e. remove the trigger) then that can lead to inflammation, digestive issues, and high histamines.

From: http://www.news-medical.net/drugs/Loette.aspx When you must not take Loette

I know it is not the best for acne but it is good for moderate acne. After 8 days of taking loette my skin is already producing a lot less oil and feels more normal. Progestin is okay for me I think (natural progesterone anyway) because during ovulation I have the most clear skin, I think I may already be estrogen dominant? Hence even a small amount of estrogen in the pill is making me puffy? I am not as moody as I was on Yasmin, a little teary but still getting used to it. I am really disappointed because I was hoping to remove the nightmare copper IUD and stick with a low-dose birth control! It would be a great pill if I wasn't allergic to it or retaining water! The pharmacist said it could very well be water retention but strange that it seems to be localized (my hands are a little puffy but not too bad). He suggested I could have hayfever but already took antihsitamine with minor difference and have not had hayfever all year long and happened just as I took the pill (also hives). So I am going to skip it tomorrow and see if my face goes down!