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Ok so I have been lurking on this website for a long time. I have been dealing with acne for the last 3-4 years with it only getting really bad in the last year or so. I have tried every treatment under the sun (antibiotics, topical, vitamins, ect). I exercise 3-4 time a week, drink a LOT of water, and eat pretty healthy. After having no success with traditional methods, I have decided that my acne is hormonal and I decided to get on birth control. My gyro put my on Yasmin and I saw a new term yesterday that prescribed me Spiro, a 10% BP wash, and a 1% Clindamycin solution.
The first month on Yasmin was great, I thought that it was truly a miracle. I broke out some but they were small and totally manageable. I am on my 2nd week of my 2nd month of Yasmin and I broke out in 4 cysts. I was using Taz before I saw this new derm 3 days ago, but I had gradually used less and less because the birth control was drying out my skin and in combination with the Taz, I was literally peeling and red all of the time.
So basically what I am asking for is:
A. Support
B. Is this normal? Has anyone else had a major breakout in their 2nd month and then clear up?
C. Should I start the Spiro? I am just afraid to breakout more ad mess with my hormones even more. I know it takes time but I have literally hit rock bottom with my skin.
D.I don't know if this make a difference but I am on a generic version of Yasmin. Has anyone switched to brand and cleared up?
My skin looks red and blotchy and I just feel like a monster. Acne has seriously affected me socially. I am ashamed to go out with friends and I feel like shit about myself. I am 27 years old and I just want to feel normal again.
Hi doll! Well, I have to tell you this place has plenty of support. If you don't get answers, don't hesitate to PM someone and reach out. I have made some great contacts on here that have gotten me through such a hard time in life. On this site, you will find yourself not alone. But I will also encourage you that you need to also find positivity, don't let a bad post or reading another person's "bad" journey detour you. We are in this together, but our bodies also react very differently and in different time.
B- Yes, breakouts tend to occur with most hormonal methods of treatment. You are already on Yasmin, which has similar effects to Spiro. Yasmin was never enough on its own for me. I tool it for years, but only became truly clear and able to live normal life without daily breakouts by starting Spiro and getting through the first few months.
C- Pray if you pray, even if it is every moment that you get through. I had never been as depressed as I was during my treatment. However establishing a good cleansing routine (exfoliating) a good clean diet, started antibiotic as well (probably not the best idea) but a friend on here Tracy used Bactrim during her initial Spiro work and it helped her greatly. You are already 6 weeks in! Remember day one? Can you remember praying for it to be just weeks from that day and look we are already here?
D- I never noticed if generics did anything
I recently upped my dosage of Spiro to 125 mg after being on it for 2 years (clear until I stopped BCP Yaz). I have had a minor breakout due to the increase, but have faith it will clear just like it did the first time.
Don't be afraid to talk to people about it. I actually ended up talking to my Dr and went on an anti anxiety med that helped during the worse time. I don't suggest it, but if you can find natural ways to calm yourself. meditate at home, yoga at home, a bath, watch a show or movie that can take your mind off of it. When I'm breaking out it's all I can think of and I know in my heart its a waste of my time and thoughts. Its a battle to keep that chin up and smile. You are safe and not judged here 
Feel free to ask any questions!
Liz
6 hours ago, CarpeMomentum said:Hi doll! Well, I have to tell you this place has plenty of support. If you don't get answers, don't hesitate to PM someone and reach out. I have made some great contacts on here that have gotten me through such a hard time in life. On this site, you will find yourself not alone. But I will also encourage you that you need to also find positivity, don't let a bad post or reading another person's "bad" journey detour you. We are in this together, but our bodies also react very differently and in different time.
B- Yes, breakouts tend to occur with most hormonal methods of treatment. You are already on Yasmin, which has similar effects to Spiro. Yasmin was never enough on its own for me. I tool it for years, but only became truly clear and able to live normal life without daily breakouts by starting Spiro and getting through the first few months.
C- Pray if you pray, even if it is every moment that you get through. I had never been as depressed as I was during my treatment. However establishing a good cleansing routine (exfoliating) a good clean diet, started antibiotic as well (probably not the best idea) but a friend on here Tracy used Bactrim during her initial Spiro work and it helped her greatly. You are already 6 weeks in! Remember day one? Can you remember praying for it to be just weeks from that day and look we are already here?
D- I never noticed if generics did anything
I recently upped my dosage of Spiro to 125 mg after being on it for 2 years (clear until I stopped BCP Yaz). I have had a minor breakout due to the increase, but have faith it will clear just like it did the first time.
Don't be afraid to talk to people about it. I actually ended up talking to my Dr and went on an anti anxiety med that helped during the worse time. I don't suggest it, but if you can find natural ways to calm yourself. meditate at home, yoga at home, a bath, watch a show or movie that can take your mind off of it. When I'm breaking out it's all I can think of and I know in my heart its a waste of my time and thoughts. Its a battle to keep that chin up and smile. You are safe and not judged here
Feel free to ask any questions!
Liz
Liz-
Thank you so much for responding. I really appreciate your advice and support. It is nice to get advice from someone who understands how frustrating and painful acne can be.
Can I ask how long you were on the YAZ before you decided to try Spiro?
Thanks again and cheers to clear skin!
xo
Mags
Hi Mags,
Hope you are finding some good in your day today! This was my 2nd time around on Yasmin/Yaz. This time I had honestly just started Yaz around the same time as Spiro, maybe 2 weeks after. I was on another Estrogen based pill before and was not helping with PCOS symptoms. I know the first time I took Yasmin I was on it for years before I had to switch. The first time around I was already breaking out, so I think after some time it just started to clear up, that was over 10 years ago. It helped my hormonal acne, but I did have monthly period breakouts.
How is everything else going? Have you decided to start Spiro?
🙂
Hey Liz-
I am doing a lot better thank you for asking. My breakouts are clearing and my skin feels better, so I am just trying o stay hopeful and positive. I have decided to wait on the Spiro because I am on my last week of my 2nd pack of Yasmin and I feel that I should at least give it until month 4 before I decide to as anything new to my regimen. Ugh we will see if I can hold out or if gets any better.....
How are you? Hows the Spiro going?
That's great you are feeling better this week! Definitely give yourself a full 3-4 months and don't be upset if it continues for a bit. Hopefully that is no where near the case, but give yourself time to heal. There are these beautiful lyrics from one of my favorite singers that sums is up:
"You can't rush your healings. Darnkess has its teachings. Love is never leaving" That helps me and makes me smile every time Cheers to a better day, and a better week bit by bit.