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Help! Covered in spots

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whattodo22222 · 12/05/2023 20:29

Has anybody else experienced acne post partum? I'm one year PP and my face has ERUPTED in spots this week. I had 10 yesterday and 16 today. I haven't changed anything in my diet or skincare routine. I'm not sleeping very well at the moment.

I had acne in my teens that didn't disappear until I could afford to be treated privately in my twenties and went on roaccutane. I'm breastfeeding my daughter so obviously that won't be an option this time and I can't use retinoids either.

I'm just so scared that I'm going to look hideous, my self esteem has taken a battering PP with my partner cheating on me and I just don't think I can handle this as well. The acne in my teens was awful and I'm used to not wearing make up anymore, I don't want to have to cover up my skin every day again :'(

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marshmallowsforbreakfast · 12/05/2023 20:30

I had this issue PP. The only thing that worked for me was going on the pill as it was hormone related. Is this an option for you?

whattodo22222 · 12/05/2023 20:47

Thanks for replying. I've been thinking about going on the mini pill anyway. Can I ask how many months PP you were when it started? It's so strange that I've had a whole year PP with decent skin and now suddenly it's gone mad.

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