posted 03-25-2003 10:35 PM            

calisia, I am doing okay with both the yasmin and tazorac for right now. Breakouts have been mostly the small ones that have been under the skin for weeks and are finally coming to the surface. I am honestly glad to see them go !! I'd say the tazorac has been good so far, and I too can see a difference in my skin. I am hoping the yasmin will finally be enough to control this, but I don't mind the tazorac. I'm still using just for a 2 - 4 minutes at a time and the jojoba oil seems to keep up with the dryness. I hope We're on the right track with all of this!! Keep posting when you have time and good luck !!

laurenem, Most everyone says that they have an initial breakout on this pill. I also broke out at the 3rd week, but I continued that cycle off and on for awhile after that. It was VERY hard to be patient. Just when I thought I was clearing it would happen all over again. But I am also post-menopausal from having a hysterectomy about 5 years ago, and these are the only "hormones" my body has seen since then !! It has taken a long time for my body to try to adjust, and I still have the breast tenderness pretty much. I have increased by 3 cup sizes now as odd as it sounds, and the tenderness goes from mild to moderate and back again. I suppose not the worst side effect, and definately worth it for clear skin again !! I am still crossing my fingers, and hoping the yasmin will work for me. At the moment I'm doing ok and progressing. Just remember to be patient. I didn't want to either, but some great people on this board encouraged me. Post with your progress and good luck !