What is going on!!

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Sep 29, 2014

Alyssa S.

I'm on birth control for many reasons.. One of them being acne... It's not bad but hey anything that will 'help' right?
I've noticed that the first 2 weeks of pills my skin is awful - breaking out like no tomorrow - and the next 2 weeks are just fine and I find my skin is almost perfect... WHY what is happening to me!!?

Sep 29, 2014

Breanna C.

The first 2 weeks your skin was "purging" 😊 If you need me to explain further , just ask 💜

Sep 29, 2014

Alyssa S.

Please do!

Sep 29, 2014

Breanna C.

Purging is defined as a worsening of your current skin condition. Which means if you have clogged pores , they may turn into pimples & active acne. If you have small pimples, they may turn into bigger, nastier pimples. It generally takes 2 to 6 weeks to subside. Then, your skin usually starts to get better from there 😊

Sep 29, 2014

Breanna C.

It sounds like you've made it through the "purging" stage to me 💜

Sep 29, 2014

Lela B.

Plus, your system needs at least 3 months to adjust to a new birth control, so just give it a little time, and it should stabilize.

Sep 29, 2014

Alyssa S.

Oh no sorry I though of been specific! I've been on the same pill for 1+ years

Sep 29, 2014

Alyssa S.

And this happens every cycle.

Sep 29, 2014

Naomi M.

In that case I would defenitely see your doctor! You might just have a too strong reaction to the hormones.

Sep 29, 2014

Alyssa S.

Oh wow thank you! I think I'll make one with my family doctor and a dermatologist!