Diane-35 : Oral Contraceptive

I have used this for 6-8 months now and I do have clearer skin than before. However, that being said it did get worse the first few weeks and to be honest with you, you really have to be very patient to see the results. My skin was so bad and after 3 months of using it i did not see much difference and did consider stopping it. But I did not have any back ups so I thought well, let me just keep using and hoping. After about 6-7 months of using it, now my skin seems more even, and I have less breakouts. I cant help the acne scars and spots already on my skin, but now when I apply foundation it looks even, and people think that it is my actual skin. Yes, I did initially experience much more moodiness than I do now, lost sexual appetite for a while, and gained a few pounds (which I did not mind since I am an AU size 6) but I still fit in my clothes. I think if you are aware that these are the side effects and take charge as to not let it affect you, it actually works. I also used a gel called Differin 0.05% prescribed by a doctor alongside when I started the pill. Although I do not use it now. My GP also recently advised me that using QV cream as moisturizer can also do wonders for your skin and I have started using it. It is available in stores and pharmacies. It is great especially for dry skin.

My Dr prescribed Diane 35 for my hormonal acne. At first I tried the cheapo version of this pill which gave me extremely bad migraines. I went back to the Dr and she said to try actual Diane 35. This worked beautifully for the first (approx) 12 months, my pimples almost completely went. I would get maybe 1 or 2 small pimples a month instead of the 5 to 10 new pimples a day before Diane 35. For once in my life I was happy with my skin. I then started to get weird side effects after those 12 months including headaches, blurred vision (I thought I needed Glasses) and increased vaginal discharge and itching. I thought I had a STD, so I had all the STD tests, which all came back negative. My Dr could not tell me what this could be caused from, so I came to the conclusion the only thing it could be was the pill. So I went off Diane 35 and those side effects have gone completely. I also have felt my mood has been alot better since being off the pill, I feel alot happier and seem to have more energy. However my skin has gone feral since being off the pill, the pimples, blackheads and oil are back at full force. I would recommend women try Diane 35 for great skin but be aware of side effects which can be different for everyone. So now I'm back on the search for something to help my skin....again!!!

I have been taken Diane for 2 years. It was actually self prescription (I didn't visit any doctors before taking it). My acne started to disappear after 4-5 months of taking pills. But the process was really slow, you should be very patient and do not panic if acne still remains on your skin after 3 months (as a leaflet says - visible results AFTER 3 months!) My skin was almost clean (I still had few spots, but they were under control), so after 2 years I decided that it's time to give up pills. First few months my skin remained clean, but all woman's natural processes were stopped as well! And finally after 2 months I experienced the most horrible acne, it was so awful - nothing could help to prevent spots! So after 3 months of break I returned to the Diane. And now I have finished second pack, my face is still not clean (yeah, it's better but not perfect!) and I am afraid it won't be clean anymore. But I really hope that it's just the time issue, fingers crossed!

during highschool i was like every other teenager, a few zits here and there but nothing major. it cleared up for a few years after highschool was over, but returned when i was 20 and it seemed to be moderately worse, or so to the point that i felt self conscious stepping out of the house without some make-up to cover up. i mainly broke out on my cheeks and along my jawline. i am now 22 and have recently jumped off diane. i was on it for 6 months and now it's been over 1.5 months since i've stopped taking the pill. i guess i didn't want to become dependent on it. i must say my skin has completely cleared up and looks fantastic - there is no scarring. i don't want to jinx anything *knocks wood*, but the acne hasn't returned. i've had one or two spots here and there but nothing of concern. i think diane is fantastic for short-term use on moderate acne sufferers. i wouldn't recommend for long term use. i also recommend SK-II treatment essence as part of a skin care regime. this product is my holy grail! it has tightened and cleared my pores, controlled the oil on my face and keeps my skin plump and fresh (my face no longer feels too oily or too dry). and i haven't broken out since using this!

I had read all the reviews about Diane 35 and I don't no what To say because many of the people around here said that acnee was coming back and I'm really afraid because I had acne problem more than 3 years and I used a lot of pills and a lot of dermathologic product without effect. The pills I had taken before they gave me results bu the acne was returning back.I went more often at the dermatolog and finally gave me roaccutane 5-6 months and Diane 35 one year.But I heard a lot of cons about these pills and more about roaccutane.I had taken roaccutane and diane 35 for 4 months and my acne has dissapeared,I had a soft skin and healthy hair but some scars but not really visible.I gave up on roaccutane today because I hurt my ankle leg and I had to take another antibiotics( if you take roaccutane don't take another antibiotics during this, it is written on the prospect) Now I will take only Diane 35 one year and I will see what is happening but I'm afraid that acnee would come back, Because I'm really fine without acnee... and before I was feeling like hell and I was ashamed of my face...Anyway I'm going to make my analysis on Monday and a blood test because of this pills. I must be sure if I'm healthy.Maybe you would choose to make them to ,because roaccutane and Diane 35 are dangerous pills even if they cure acne.I will write back soon..

In summary, I would reccommend Diane to women who have irregular periods and/or suffer with acne, also women looking for contraception. I believe there are ways around the cons that come with Diane, but there are cons to every medication. If you don't see improvment to your acne after a couple of months, please keep perservering, becuase the time it takes for it to clear depends on the depth of the acne. You may also experience cystic acne at first becuase it is the bodies way of expelling the gunk under the skin. I hope my review of Diane has been helpful to all you girls ! Best of Luck :)

I am 34 years old and would like to conceive sometime soon, but... looks come first :-) Diane, here I come!

I am from Kenya and i was recommended by my gynecologist to use Diane 35 and from the firs week i saw a change my skin was not spotted anymore and now i look great.i gained too much weight tho although i tried not to eat much.i don't know what to do about that.but anyway it worked.there should be an awareness of the product here with people like me saying that it woks.

BIG MISTAKE!!!!!!!!!! I always had "acne" as I called it back then but now I would kill for my pre-diane 35 skin!! After coming off of Diane 35 my skin got HORRIBLE!! I have now been off of it for 2 months and my face now has extremely severe acne!! I have never ever had a cyst before Diane35.. now I have SEVERAL! I wish I never took it............ It worked while I was on it but within weeks of coming off my face broke out with a vengance :(... Anyone else had this problem???

i have like 11 of the 10 of the common and less common side effects :(