Dianette Diary

clearskinjourney · 2014-09-30T09:25:56Z

After staying clear on Yasmin for 2 years, my acne flared up worse than ever 5 months ago regardless of the fact I was still taking my Yasmin religiously. Two months ago (almost) the docs and a private dermatologist changed me over to Dianette due to the Yasmin working so well for me the first time, however these hormones were no longer right for me anymore. I decided to make a log of my progress due to finding the logs of Dianette on here so helpful to read whilst I was waiting for my pill to kick in. I'll update as I go along but for now i'll explain week by week from memory. I am currently at the end of week 7 about to start my second month's 7 day break. Would LOVE to hear from people who have been on Dianette/ are thinking of going on Dianette or already are! Week 1- no change in my skin, still rubbish, but no worse. Week 2- no change in my skin, still rubbish, but no worse. Week 3- skin seemed to be calmed, not too bad due to the fact I was about 10 days away from a period. Still not amazing but no painful, scar causing sore break out like usually before a period. Thought the Dianette had cured me that fast and got super excited- unfortunately not. Week 4- my first week off Dianette as my first 7 day break. First 4 or so days were okay however towards the end of the break I broke out quite badly. Has left scars unfortunately. Week 5- spent this time recovering from the 7 day break break out. So skin wasn't looking all together great. Week 6- skin seemed to have settled, had 3/4 days of skin with only 2 or so spots and scars which were covered well with make up. Managed to feel okay to put make up on and go out a few evenings feeling really good. Felt so excited that my skin was better, had a great few days being thankful feeling over the breakouts however unfortunately it did not last Week 7- Skin flared- disappointed beyond words. Really thought i'd come past the acne! Ah well, hopefully month three will be better. Today is my last pill of month two. About to embark on my second months 7 day break. Will keep you all updated. Replies of any nature would be great! Haven't had the opportunity to speak to anyone with any experience of Dianette yet, so would be much appreciated

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Marie 3892

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Posted : 07/28/2015 11:35 am

It will be really interesting to hear what your dermatologist comes up with

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clearskinjourney

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Posted : 07/28/2015 1:51 pm

It will be really interesting to hear what your dermatologist comes up with

Back from the derm- and on Roaccutane!!! FINALLY! Here we go.... have just been to Tesco chemist to collect. The tablets (for 42 one a day) cost me £32. Going to start taking them tomorrow morning! I've got my Carmex lip balm and my e45 intense moisturiser ready to get a head start!

My derm is so so so helpful and lovely. She didn't want me trying any other useless medications that will give me medium relief for a few more months, so this will HOPEFULLY i prey be my cure. I'll stay on Yasmin and this is now my Roaccutane journey... Wow, this blogs changed up

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Marie 3892

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Posted : 07/29/2015 9:25 am

Wow! Good for you, I'm sure this is going to be the solution you are looking for. Is it just a really low dose that you are taking?

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clearskinjourney

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Posted : 07/30/2015 6:55 am

Wow! Good for you, I'm sure this is going to be the solution you are looking for. Is it just a really low dose that you are taking?

I'm starting on 20mg, she said we may double it after my next blood tests (in 4-5 weeks).

I'm actually now going to start a new log- Roaccutane diary! I will link this below when i've made it to log Roaccutane from day one which i will keep up every day! Make sure to keep following- we'll all get there in the end

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Posted : 07/30/2015 7:13 am

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