has anyone had problems with acne while taking bc ortho try-cylen or Retin-A??!!!!!

[kait88]

i had very very mild acne through high school, nothing a lil neutrgena couldnt fix, and I recently began to take the bf ortho try-cylen and my skin kinda spazzed,my doctor swithed me to alesse and I've began using retin-a, should I consider taking yasmin, and has anyone had any expereince wiht retin-a????!!!!

[tiggerbuddy]

Starting a new bcp can cause acne. It will take ~3 months for your hormones to normalize, and you may experience acne during that time. Likewise, Retin-A almost always causes an initial breakout. Please read the instruction pamphlet that came with the tube-- it should state that it will take 8-12 weeks to be effective. I'd suggest waiting 3-4 months with these new medications before switching to something else. Additionally, I'd ask for an antibiotic (like Minocycline) to get you through this rough period. Good luck!

[kait88]

thanks, im on an antibiotic actually, i actually think im starting to heal, my blemishes are much flatter and two have come to a head. thanks for the info