switched birth control - Birth Control Message Board

steph27 · 08-29-2005, 06:40 AM

I switched birth control from ortho-evra to ortho-tri-cyclen. I have been on the ortho-tri-cyclen for a month now but I have been breaking out a little mainly on my chin with little red bumps. It looks like it may be a heat rash. Has anyone had similar experiences with breaking out when switching pills? Do you know what to use on a heat rash? I have just been using aveeno lotion. Thanks

GLSheridan · 08-29-2005, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by steph27

I switched birth control from ortho-evra to ortho-tri-cyclen. I have been on the ortho-tri-cyclen for a month now but I have been breaking out a little mainly on my chin with little red bumps. It looks like it may be a heat rash. Has anyone had similar experiences with breaking out when switching pills? Do you know what to use on a heat rash? I have just been using aveeno lotion. Thanks

It's common. It should go away after a few complete cycles.

Just keep your face clean, washing in the morning and at bedtime.