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What can I do to manage hormonal acne? (self.skincareaddiction)

submitted 1 week ago by Ynrielle to c/skincareaddiction

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Hello all! So a few months ago I stopped taking my oral birth control after using it regularly for many years. Ever since then I noticed I've developed some nasty acne along my jawline that just never goes away. It's always really large thick pimples that can be quite deep and painful. I'm assuming this is from the hormonal change since stopping birth control. I recall birth control helping a bit with my acne (though I still always had some) but I don't remember having this cystic acne on my jawline before first taking it.

Is there a way to help with this via specific products, diet, etc? Thank ya!

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Accutane works wonders for deep cystic acne, which is what it sounds like you may have. However, it is rough on your body and you MUST NOT get pregnant as your baby will look horrifying. Accutane will control acne very well, however. Talk to your doctor about the tradeoffs.