Sparklehorse

Close Acne

I decided to go off birth-control at 21 (now 24) and since then the area around my mouth including the sides of my chin have become a war zone. Very, very large painful cysts and nodules, clusters of whiteheads and pustules that never seem to cease! I cannot remember the last time that I did not have some type of acne lesion on my chin area. I am looking to express my frustrations with others like me and to gain some useful information about this incorrigible and intolerable condition

Treatments

Accutane Considering

I really don't want to do this, but I'm getting desperate!

Benzoyl Peroxide Somewhat Helpful

Differin Somewhat Helpful

Did make face a bit too dry!

Minocycline Not Working

Antibiotics just didn't help me!

Proactiv Working / Worked

I used this for about two years, when I was 19-21 yrs of age, but once birth control stopped- this miracle potion was no longer helpful to me at all! Cysts started anyway!

Close Female Sexual Issues