Doctors appointment tommorrow to discuss acne prone skin.

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I have posted on Heath but to no avail so was hoping you wise S&B girls could help me.

I have finally booked an appointment about my skin. It's been years without having some sort of spot on my face and now I really feel I need to do something about it.

Its got to the point where I now have scars on my cheeks and I feel like I am constantly fighting a loosing battle.

I have PCOS and don't want to be prescribed the pill (although I have heard some can help) because I have attempted different ones in the past and they have made me almost suicidal - damn hormones!

Do I ask for a referral to a dermatologist or any other type of medical professional, or do I go along with what the Dr suggests?

I have heard metformin is could so maybe I could ask or that?

Thanks

I haven't read the thread.
I never had severe acne btw but I have never been spot-free either.
Until I gave up dairy (was bf dairy-allergic DC) and my skin was wonderful.
Also found Dermalogica products REALLY good.
Have weaned DC2 now and have started eating dairy again and my spots are back. So I think I'll cut down to the minimum and have some dairy-free days of the week too.
Not suggesting it's a cure but it might help.
Good luck

Insist on seeing a dermatologist. The pill and antibiotics are only useful in mild to moderate acne, and stop working when you stop taking them. I had roaccutane about 13 years ago, low dose i think for 6 months. I had all the side effects (dry everything) and my lips are still very dry. I also had the depression, which improved when they reduced my dose (did get me out of resitting some exams at uni though!). My skin is still fine. Also, if you have bad scarring, they might be able to offer you microdermabrasion, or you might be able to have some kind of chemical peel (after the treatment) to improve the scarring.

I am on dianette for this against my better judgement - microdemabrasion works as well - sk:n clinics are very good ar acne treatment but they will only let you do something so expensive if you have tried dianette or antibiotics/roacc first.

They also have very good cleaning systems that did make a slight difference as well and useful tips.

I'm in the same position as you OP. Diagnosed with PCOS this year after years of acne and erratic periods. I've been doing a lot of reading and have decided that, for me, a no sugar, no dairy diet is the way forward. No sugar because it messes with insulin, which in turn messes with your hormones. No dairy because it can be cyst-forming and I need to get rid of the cysts on my ovaries! So that's the plan.

So far, I've received a lot of comments on how much better my skin looks and I've lost a bit of weight into the bargain!

I also like Elemis Resurfacing Facial Wash, which was recommended to me when I went for a facial for my birthday. Seems to have made a difference.

Agree that Dianette/ Yasmin make a huge difference and I know that if I went back on them my skin would be blemish free again as it was when I was last on the pill. But will be TTC in the not-too-distant future and want to let my body sort itself out in good time.

Hope you find a solution that works for you.