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Hi all! I recently got off Nikki and I’m going to be getting a copper IUD instead. I was wondering when people’s post pill acne began, if they started HBC for acne in the first place? And when it did, was it worse than before you went on the pill?

I went on Nikki for moderate treatment resistance acne at age 27,

I got off Nikki because I’m going on Accutane and wanted to prevent the potential post-pill breakout and just get off it now, before I even start my course. (If anyone here has done that, please let me know how it worked out for you!!!)

I (27F) have had treatment resistant moderate acne for at least 5 years, and I’ve essentially wasted my entire 20s because of it. I don’t go out, do things, date etc because it makes me feel so ugly (I know, therapy etc etc unfortunately, it’s unaffordable with my health insurance).

I just recently tried Yaz and while it made some positive difference, it didn’t touch the more stubborn acne on my chin and forehead. I got off it after 4 months because it was giving me bad anxiety and my sugar cravings were out of control (which exacerbates my acne!). My next step is Accutane. I tried Spironolactone in the past, but unfortunately, it made me so tired that I was sleeping 15+ hours a day, and it was beginning to impact my ability to go to work, exercise, etc.

Obviously, I’m terrified. All I’ve ever heard is that it’s a horrible drug that will ruin my life. I already have mild dry eye disease, which worries me, but I just don’t think I can handle having acne any more. I want to live! Go out! Date! Have fun!

Has anyone been in similar situations to me and have a positive accutane experience to share? Especially if you’re in your late 20s, or already had dry eyes slightly, or were also really afraid and feel positive about it now? None of my IRL friends have done it, so they don’t have experience (but they are super supportive!).

Any positivity or reassurance, really. I’m feeling pretty down about this, but hope there’s light at the end of the tunnel before my 28th birthday!