Breaking out near your period...

[Anonymous]

So I am breaking out really bad once a month and it is driving me crazy! I take really good care of my skin, more than a lot of people do, and well this is just starting to annoy me. I drink a lot of water, get exercise, wash my face in the morning and evening and do spot treatments.

Girls who used to break out, what did you do differently or what did you try that caused it to go away?

Girls who break out but have tried something and it has helped to a degree, what did you try?

Updates

+1 y

Okay! Thank you everyone for your input! It seems like everyone is saying the same thing. I appreciate it. I'll grin and bare it! :D hehe

[EverythingReal]

Awww the lovely hood of PMS.

I used to break out, same time of month, stupid hormonal imbalance. I went on the pill and stopped breaking out (since you don't really PMS...since it balances your hormones...).

Before that I had prescription acne cream but it didn't help PMS breakouts.

[blondie2013]

You can't really do anything about it, because it is hormones. Just keep washing your face like normal and it will go away. Don't freak out, because it happens to all of us. I break too, and it isn't fun, but it doesn't last forever, (although sometimes it seems like it.)

[Blanco]

You can find anti conception pills that also reduce acne. Talk about it with a dermatologist or gynaecologist.

[windy-rose]

Yup- couple days before they show up then disappear once it kicks in. Its begun to tamber out more as I've gotten older (23). Its down to a scant couple. So I just stick to my daily facewash/ exfoliation routine. I've always had oily skin/hair and its just now taming down to a more normal level.

Hormones are annoying. I just suck it up and deal.

[Shygirl901]

The only time I ever have any acne is 2-3 days before my period. I just stick to my regular routine (mild face wash once a day. Twice a day was to much for my skin, and made it worse.) but I add some Clean and Clear spot treatment it helps clear it up much faster than it does without. After a few years of moderate acne I finally found a face wash that keeps mine under control the rest of the time. Its all about trying different things and seeing what works best for you and your skin.

[Anonymous]

You can't do anything about it because it's your hormones. Going on the pill may help but it could also make it worse, you'll want to talk to your doctor/gynecologist. Just be glad you have generally good skin for the rest of the month and go a little heavier on the foundation and/or concealer around your period.

[Asker]

Thanks. :D

[Opinion Owner]

You're welcome! :)

[Anonymous]

I broke out a lot before my period, I don't get it quite as much now that I'm on bc. Overall that has helped clear my skin. Maybe talk to your doctor about maybe starting some? Be aware that it could make it better, but it could make it worse. It might take one or two tries.

[kmhco]

Yeah its just hormones. I usually just suck it up when that time of the month rolls around.