I had never really had a problem with acne until around 28 when I started getting mild breakouts every month, around the time of my period. I just turned 30 (when acne is REALLY not welcome) and it seems that lately it's been worse--not so much because of the bumps, but because of the scars they were leaving. It was becoming really tough to cover them, and when I'd get out of the shower my face just looked awful. I started Yaz three months ago and my skin was amazing until my body regulated and I got my first period since starting the pill. Breakout city. Painful bumps that would stick around for a long time and leave ugly red marks behind. Last week, I had two awful breakouts on my chin and cheek, and decided that enough was enough. My dermatologist prescribed Benzaclin. I was a little concerned as in the past, benzoyl peroxide has given me some trouble, but I was desperate. I cannot believe the results. Within 48 hours I saw a huge difference, and red, ugly bumps were actually fading. A week later they are barely noticeable. I'd had an awful, purple pimple that was threatening to leave the usual 6th-month mark, and it's gone. That has NEVER happened. You really have to rub the cream into your face well, on the affected areas only as it is very drying. I use a thick Vitamin E cream with it at night and Phisoderm with spf in the morning. Gentle Neutrogena face wash. And I am still able to use an anti-wrinkle cream on some areas because thankfully my breakouts were never near those spots (forehead, nasolabial lines, etc.)
So far, great results.
