Hormonal acne help!

[youngandbroken]

I suffered terribly with acne as a teenager throughout school and was bullied for it endlessly, it finally cleared up when I turned 21 but now thanks to the contraceptive implant it is back with a vengeance. How do I cover it up? I need to get the implant removed (lots of problems with it) but there are complications involved (needing another form in place first/limited options for me etc.) so that will take a while and I am getting to the point that I am cancelling plans and avoiding going out. I know it sounds ridiculous but I can't even face going to work because I am so sick of how I look I don't want anyone to see me, I have covered the mirrors because I feel sick when I see my reflection. I haven't felt this bad about myself in a long time and I am desperate for help.

Would you take medication for it? if so I’d see your GP and ask for something.
I found Liz Earle cleanse and polish, followed by the toner and a few drops of tea tree oil helped me. Make up wise I just used anything non comedogenic, only touch your face with clean hands, clean pillow case every night, keep hair away.

Epiduo from the doctor has been amazing for my daughter's hormonal spots.

Have you tried tretinoin? I use it for wrinkles and it is amazing stuff. I am just about to get some for my daughter (late teens) who has suffered for about 10years on and off. She tried it before and it was brutal with peeling, but I use dermatica (online prescription) and this seem so much more gentle, my skin is sensitive and I tolerate it really well. My daughter also had laser resurfacing last week and already her skin is less red and inflamed.

Sorry, just to clarify, I use tret for wrinkles, but it is really effective for acne.

I did used to take medication for it, the one I tried didn't work very well and did make me suffer from dry skin quite badly but I will try again. I haven't tried tretinoin but I am off to Google it now

My hormonal acne was out of control. 6 months of antibiotics and intermittent use of epiduo have cleared it up! I have the odd small spot but that’s it. Speak to your gp, removing the implant won’t just make it go away it needs to be medicated. I tried so many skincare options and nothing really worked. Be aware epiduo is drying and can be sore, I used it every other day not every day as prescribed for 2/3 weeks as my face couldn’t handle it. I might then go 3/4 weeks before using it again but only if I flare up. And a nice oil free moisturisers (i use simple glow) or another ‘gel’ based moisturiser and a good SPF.