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What Do Acne Breakouts After Taking Plan B Suggest?
Hello, I had taken the generic form of Plan B in May of 2014. After doing so, I have experienced acne cystic breakouts which I never had a problem with. I have always had beautiful clear skin up until the intake of the emergency contraceptive. It is now May 2015 (a year later) and I am still dealing with acne. I have gone to my dermatologist and they have prescribed Doxy 100, with a few topicals. Nothing seems to work. My OBGYN prescribed Sperntic b/c and I am afraid to take the birth control because I do not want to put another foreign substance in my body and make matters worse. When will my hormones balance back out or will they ever? Is there anything that I can take that can balance my hormones out so I can be done with this curse? Thank you, -Lily
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
Hello,
After plan B, you started developing acne cystic outbreaks. You are worried for this since you always had clear skin. You are experiencing side effects of plan B. To help your system return to normal hormonal balance you should learn to manage stress. Take care of your hygiene, take regular baths and change your clothes every day. Avoid taking oily food, junk food, spicy food and food that is too hot. Prefer taking vegetarian food over non vegetarian food. Do regular exercises, avoid taking sugar and refined carbohydrate, do not over eat.
If obese, maintain healthy weight and do regular walking and exercises. Stay away from addictions if any. Fish oil, vitamin D, balanced diet, green tea, taking vegetarian protein and protein in adequate amounts is helpful to maintain hormonal balance. However, you are suggested to get clinically examined by a Gynae, you may need HRT.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
After plan B, you started developing acne cystic outbreaks. You are worried for this since you always had clear skin. You are experiencing side effects of plan B. To help your system return to normal hormonal balance you should learn to manage stress. Take care of your hygiene, take regular baths and change your clothes every day. Avoid taking oily food, junk food, spicy food and food that is too hot. Prefer taking vegetarian food over non vegetarian food. Do regular exercises, avoid taking sugar and refined carbohydrate, do not over eat.
If obese, maintain healthy weight and do regular walking and exercises. Stay away from addictions if any. Fish oil, vitamin D, balanced diet, green tea, taking vegetarian protein and protein in adequate amounts is helpful to maintain hormonal balance. However, you are suggested to get clinically examined by a Gynae, you may need HRT.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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