Weird acne break-outs after stopped birth control???

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Weird acne break-outs after stopped birth control???

We are trying to conceive so I stopped using birthcontol (OrthoEvra, the "patch") about 5 months ago---for about the past 2 months my skin seems so much more oily. I have random breakouts not just on my face but also on my chest and upper back. IS THIS NORMAL? I've never had any acne problems like this before.

2007-03-07 20:46:01 · 2 answers · asked by cactijack 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health

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It makes total sense. It's all hormone related -- both the BC and the acne flareups.

2007-03-07 20:48:51 · answer #1 · answered by Mac the Nice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I have seen this happen with friends of mine. Some types of hormonal birth control are actually prescribed to help clear up acne. My step-daughter had severe acne and since she started taking Yasmin her's has cleared up.

2007-03-07 20:52:36 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋