sufferinginpa

Just finished month three of Yasmin...things are looking up. I don't have any underlying pimples that are visible. I've also noticed my skin being drier the last three weeks. I don't have any active a...

I think things are getting a little better in the middle of my third yasmin month also. I'm noticing much less oil. I'm hoping that I will be clearer next month...I'll keep you updated.

Any updates? I'm noticing much more dryness in month three but still a little oily when I ovulate...how is everyone else doing?

I think it depends on how out of balance your hormones are. I'd give any pill at least 3-6 months. My derm said 2-3 but it usually takes me that long just to stop spotting with a pill.

I've been on it just a few days less than you. I'm dealing w/ a yucky breakout right now but keep in mind, the active papules/pustules you have now very likely were rooted before you started the pill....

Does anyone know of a good derm in Pa? My derm won't do anything but topicals because "I'm a pretty girl anyway"...almost smacked him

My acne is hormonal and Ortho Tricyclen made mine much much worse. It's all about your chemistry and how it will work for you.

My derm told me that hormonal is usually on the cheek, jawline, and neck but if you're producing excess oil due to hormone fluctuation you can have it anywhere. He also said that the flat pimples in g...