Dianette : Oral Contraceptive

All good so far - cleared my skin in MANY ways. I have acne as well as having keratosis pilaris and using dianette and a good moisturiser (and N O T using any acne cream at all or scrubbing or using toner etc) has given me PERFECT skin at the age of 30. But now doc wants me off it and on Yasmin (same as Yaz) due to its lower hormone levels making it safer to take. Am really worried it will cause havoc.... Really dont know what to do. Plus side is I think they are all really the same pill wise... Reading all these reviews has shown me that you cant really trust reviews as you get SO many conflicting ones.... My advice is try it (especially if you are in the UK where these skin saving c.o.c. pills are free!!!!)

I had really bad skin on my face for 3 - 4 years during my teenage years. It really depressed me. I then found Dianette, and have been on and off it for around 5 years. I have experienced no side effects, in fact this pill is very suited to me in many ways. It has given me a better appetite without putting on weight, thicker shinier hair, and great skin. I came off Dianette a few months ago, and had to go back on as my hair was coming out and spots reappeared. The doctors were useless and could not recommend anything to help me, so I was forced to go back on Dianette. I would love to find an alternative even though I am 100% happy with this treatment, I am scared as I have been on it a very long time!

The bottom line is this; the pill has excellent results but cannot be used long term as research is inconclusive on possible problems. When I first when on it I felt like I was pregnant for about 6 months and wasted lots of pregnancy tests, it completely altered my body. I have been off of the pill for 2-3 weeks and have extremely greasy hair and spots all over my face which I am very upset about. I was falsely under the impression that your body wouldn't 'remember' how to make you all oily and spotty again! Wrong, the spots are back but it is to be expected as I have inhibited my natural hormones for 2 years. If your spots mane you depressed I would strongly recommend Dianette as your answer. If you get a few spots at your time of month that annoy but are not life threatening, dont bother with it as you'll only be more upset when you eventually have to come off of it. Use with caution and take properly as it is a strong pill.

I posted in august saying i was about to change dianette, well that happened and i changed to marvelon (doctors recommendation). The first few months were going great with only a few breakouts, but i had noticed a few more blackheads than usual, and my hair started to go greasy very quickly. Now it has been four months and my skin has deteriorated like mad, i now have acne just as bad as before i started dianette. I am devestated and going back to the doctors on friday to beg to go back on dianette. Hopefully i can go back on it soon and have clear skin once more!

Really worked for me. Took a few months to kick in but so worth the wait. I have been on this drug for 10 years with no bad side effects. A life changer!

I have suffered with acene from the age of 14. i have extremely sensitive skin meany any tropical lotions and proxide creams just burn and dry out my skin. I also scar easily and as antibiotics weren't helping in the slightest i felt i had no other choice than to try a contraception pill. In the first few weeks i noticed my skin had become alot less greesy and i didn't get any big red spots anymore. I have beeen on dianette for about 4 months now and spots have completly cleared. i noticed my boobs got bigger with in a month and as i was already a huge size this was quite anoying. my periods are alot more controled now and regular although the first day of my period the cramps are HELL. i wouldn't recommend anything other than this pill as it simply works wonders for your acene. It also makes your sex drive extremley high. people need to stop baming the pill on all there problems, maybe your gaining weight because your eating more.

i was on this for 6 months and didnt notice a major difference so i came off but decided to go back on a month later as my doc wasnt offering me anything better at that stage. 5/6 months down the line my skin has been seriously good for the last 2 weeks or so! *touch wood* i have literally tried everything tho! ive been going to my doc about it since i was about 15! now 19, if this doesnt maintain my skin then will try roaccutane next. hmmm.. will carry on takin for another 3 months to make sure my skin stays clear then def comin off for something more mild.

I've been reading the really mixed reviews on this site and am surprised to hear that some people have had a bad experience. Diannette is the only thing that has worked on my acne. I'm 38 and have been fighting with this since my teens. I've been on and off dianette for years. Stopped about 18 months ago as I was concerned about fertility issues, but within 3 months the acne was back in full force. I tried a number of alternatives, but last month I caved and started a new course of dianette. It's been 28 days, and already I can see it clearing up...and so far, no weight gain! It's the best solution as far as I'm concerned.

It has been great for me, however I realise it varies in different people. I have not had any mood swings or side effects other than my skin clearing up and my boobs getting bigger. I would (and do) recommend this to any woman who has tried topical treatments with no success.

yeah would highly recommend it, clears up acne very well am very happy with it skin is completely clear with no marks