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[Skin Concerns] Birth control obliterated my face. How can I combat hormonal acne?
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I started bc about a month ago. Last week, my face erupted in acne. Cystic, painful and gross pimples that have left red spots and flaky skin on my cheeks, jawline, and chin.
I had hormonal acne before my period before starting bc but this month it was violent. Is there any way to prevent this? Or, once it starts, how to treat it?
This is my routine:
AM: water and BHA pad
PM: Cerave foaming cleanser and lotion.
Once or twice a week I use OCM with plain old mineral oil.
I would also like recommendations for concealers that don't highlight the flakiness of the acne - the stuff I have now looks awful.
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