Yasmin for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• rub...
• April 30, 2016

"I'm actually on Laila 35, which is the generic version, and it has taken some time for my skin to get where it is, but I had horrible cystic acne on my jawline and then just general acne on my face, chest, and back. The pill has absolutely cleared my skin to the point where I can go out and not feel like I need makeup. Maybe once I have my scars treated, I might not even need makeup for school. I get heaps of compliments on how much better my skin is and looks, let alone how good I feel. Unless you have acne, you wouldn't understand that it's not just something on your face that goes away when you use a cleanser, it's a mental thing. Take this and don't expect instant results."

• Ron...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 19, 2018

"I have suffered from acne over the past couple of years. I was on the implant and decided to come off as I put it down to being hormonal. I have tried most shop-bought cleansers, etc., and I found that nothing was working. The doctor put me on the Yasmin pill, and after 3 months of using it, all of my spots have cleared up. I get the occasional spot, but my skin is no longer inflamed, painful, or covered in spots. I would also recommend benzoyl peroxide cream. I don’t normally write reviews, but after what I’ve been through, I would love to help other people. Hope this helps."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 22, 2019

"I am 19 and have had mild to severe acne all throughout my teen years. I have tried so many different acne products, such as Proactiv and other prescription creams, but nothing ever worked. It really lowered my self-esteem, and I would never leave the house without makeup. I decided to try Yasmin because it was the only thing left to try before Accutane, and plus my periods were really irregular, so I was hoping it would help that as well. I have now been on Yasmin for 8 months, and my skin is completely clear, with just a few pimples every once in a while. Also, my periods regulated as soon as I started the pill. My face didn’t get worse at the beginning, but it does take a few months to see results. I have been a little more moody since I started and have gained a little bit of weight (I also haven’t been exercising), but I’m for sure going to stay on it because my face is the clearest it’s ever been, and I now feel comfortable leaving my house without makeup."

• Sop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2021

"I was put on Yasmin 3 months ago for my acne as well as a use of contraceptive. Over the past three months, my skin had gotten so much worse. Big cystic spots around my jawline and cheeks, as well as small under-the-skin pimples. I've suddenly started to realize myself changing with depressive moods, anxiety, emotional wreck, weight gain, and generally not myself. I will not be taking my fourth month packet, as the hope for clear skin is just not worth this feeling. My advice: don't take this pill."

• Sm2...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 20, 2017

"I have been on Yasmin for a few years, and I will never come off it now. I tried so many different things to clear up my cystic acne. I had it for about 5 years, mainly on my jawline, and nothing got rid of it. I tried different topical treatments, face washes, not wearing makeup, and different pills, but nothing worked. Within a month or so of being on Yasmin, I noticed I wasn't getting any big spots. My skin was clearing up majorly, and it has been a lifesaver since. I get the odd spot here and there now, but I can deal with that."

• hmg...
• April 23, 2015

"I have never left a review for any kind of drug or medication before but felt that I needed to for Yasmin in case there were other people in my situation. I am 21 and have had quite mild acne since I was about fifteen, however, around four months ago (after two years using Implanon as contraception), I experienced a terrible breakout. I used every topical I could think of and was borderline suicidal over the state of my skin before my doctor mentioned the Implanon can often contribute to bad hormonal acne. I got it taken out that same day and started on Yasmin, and within less than two months I have no active acne whatsoever and am focusing on healing my scarring. This pill has been a godsend for me."

• Che...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 7, 2019

"I first went on Yasmin 12 years ago to start before I was to start Roaccutane. I could see my skin improving in a matter of days. The pill was so effective for my skin I never had to use the Roaccutane. I didn't have any bad side effects, I have found this pill brilliant for my skin. But everyone is different. I decided to come off the pill as I was 39 yrs, and in 8 months my skin deteriorated, so today I am back on the pill. It's a wonder pill for my skin. Hopefully, my skin will adjust as I continue to mature. Looking forward to clear skin again!"

• Mil...
• April 13, 2017

"I am surprised how fast people give up on this pill. It can take up to 2-6 months for any birth control pill to eradicate acne. I'm taking Yasmin to prevent acne on my scalp. It took 1 month to work. I really like this pill."

• Ria...
• September 11, 2015

"Yasmin is a lifesaver. I would honestly recommend it to anyone with persistent acne. My acne came back when I was 20 after my skin had been completely clear since I was around 16. My GP didn't feel like it was severe enough to put me on strong medication again like I was during my teen years, so he prescribed me Yasmin. I have been taking Yasmin now for around 8 months, and my acne is completely gone. I stopped taking it at one point for about a month because I was away and unable to get a prescription, and my breakouts started to come back, which definitely proved to me that Yasmin actually works. I still get the odd spot here and there, but they are always small and easy to get rid of, I no longer get cystic spots at all!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2016

"I have been on Yasmin now for nearly 6 months, and it was the best decision I ever made going on it! In the first two months, I experienced a huge increase in acne all over my face, but I was expecting this. By the third and fourth months, it calmed down, but I experienced a few bad breakouts throughout the month. The fifth month was when I started to notice drastic changes, I used to wake up with a new spot every day, but it changed to hardly breaking out at all, and the spots I did get were only small and easy to get rid of. I'm currently at the end of the fifth month, and my skin has never been better! I feel so much more confident in myself and my skin. All it takes is a little time and patience, and you will get the results you want!"

• Yus...
• February 8, 2016

"Love this pill. Went on it and cleared my skin, but I didn't know that Yasmin was clearing it, I thought it was just the fact I was no longer a teenager. Stopped taking this pill to get an implant to avoid periods. Well, it was hell, acne came back full blown, and periods were relentless. Went back to the doctor today and got Yasmin again! So excited for clear skin again!"

• all...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2019

"I was diagnosed with PCOS at 15 and was on Diane for about 6 years, it did absolutely nothing and made me an emotional wreck. I switched to Yasmin, and I’m now on my 3rd month of it. Already, my moods are so much better, I feel happier in myself and don’t have the mood swings I was experiencing before. I am yet to notice any change with my acne, but I’m hoping this will change as time goes on. I have not put on any weight with this pill and feel no nausea or cramps, except small period cramps which last around a day, which is nothing compared to my periods without the pill. I think for anyone who has PCOS and is looking for another pill, I’d definitely recommend this one, as even in this small time frame, I feel so much happier."

• ann...
• February 16, 2016

"I started Yasmin about a month and a half ago, and I feel like my acne has gotten worse! My face is at its worst ever right now, my jawline and cheeks are disgusting. I am also breaking out on my upper back. Not happy. As I am only in my second month of using this pill, I am going to continue, as others have said by month 4, 5, or 6, their skin has gotten better. Others have really discouraged me by saying at the end of month one they were acne-free!! Not fair!!!"

• Kat...
• April 2, 2008

"I am 15, and I had a terrible acne problem, I mean, it was bad! I tried Proactiv to Oxy and so much more. My mom was spending a lot of money on things that did not work. I went to the doctor. He prescribed face pads that didn't work, then he prescribed a gel to apply to my face twice a day. The gel worked a little, then we went back for the last time, and he put me on Yasmin. I noticed a difference about a month after I started taking it. It has also helped with cramps and PMS. Thanks, Yasmin."

• lil...
• December 30, 2015

"I had horrible cystic acne on my chin (5-6 large, angry, agonizing, red lumps at any one time) and they started to creep along my lower cheek, which is when I decided to take oral contraception to help it stop. Now 6 months on from starting Yasmin, my skin is better than it's ever been and I am only left with slight hyperpigmentation, which is easy to cover with makeup. Not one new spot this month and no oil at all! Seriously, not even a shiny nose! Results only started at around 5 months, so please, please keep at it. First month, my breasts grew and hurt a lot, but by month 2, they went back to their normal size and I felt no more pain. Months 2-4, I had minor whitehead breakouts along my jawline, but these disappeared by month 5. Month 6, I am acne-free."

• Zar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2012

"I started Yasmin about 3 months ago now, and seriously had so many side effects. Not only did it make my skin worse, but I constantly felt bloated, was depressed, and I'm usually quite energetic, but it made me really sleepy constantly. I'm in my last year of my degree, so it really was not helpful at all! Luckily, I found sense to leave the pill, and already I feel better. I'm not bloated anymore and generally less tired! I am still in search of something to cure my acne, though."

• Lun...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 15, 2016

"I'm 32, and I've been on this pill since I was about 19. About 6 months ago, I ran out of pills, but I was busy and kept forgetting to make an appointment with my GP, so I stayed off it. BIG MISTAKE. I am now plagued with cystic acne as bad as I had as a teenager! I had completely forgotten how bad it was and how painful my skin was. I now have to wait another month before I can even get any more, as my GP is fully booked up. Christmas and New Year will be spent inside avoiding people. All hail Yasmin."

• Ela...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2019

"I've only been on this pill, Yasmin, for about a week now. My skin usually is okay and has a few breakouts here and there when my period comes around, but right now it is breaking out so much and much worse than normal, making me feel horrible about myself. It’s only been a week, and I’ve been told to stick it out for 3 months. My heart has been going crazy as well, sometimes I feel like I’m going to have an actual attack, sharp pains in my chest now and again. No idea if this is anything to do with this pill, but ever since I’ve started taking it, this is all new to me. I don’t know what to do and need help. The only reason I came on this pill was to regulate my period, as I also have the implant. The implant made my period go wild, as I was on it for nearly 4 months! However, I don’t want this to come back, so I’m unsure what to do!"

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2015

"I am 20 years old and have had relatively clear skin my whole life. Just over a month ago, I had a horrific breakout, the likes of which I'd never seen! Before, I'd stress out over one little spot on my chin, whereas now my whole face was riddled with them. I was prescribed Yasmin and just wanted to say - it's not a quick fix! I've been on it almost a month now, and I'd say my acne has gotten twice as bad - the spots are mostly comedonal acne, and my uneven face and complexion make me extremely self-conscious. Following reading the other good reviews, I'm looking forward to the good skin to come, but just needed to say that it's certainly not here yet! Hoping Yasmin follows the rule that 'sometimes things get worse before they get better'!"

• Kit...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 1, 2019

"I have PCOS, PMDD, and I'm type 2 diabetes-prone (which means I had it, but I do not anymore; but if I go back to eating badly and come off my meds, I will revert), and I'm a type O blood type. I'm 5'3" and I weigh 162 thus far. Yasmin by far is the best birth control pill I have ever been on. The generic to Yasmin I tried for several months, but it wasn't nearly as effective as Yasmin. My cystic acne stopped completely after a few weeks, as it was very noticeable how much less oily my skin became. The great thing I love about Yasmin is it covers so many of my needs; it also is an androgen blocker, so it aids with my hair issues of thinning and odd places of hair growth (a gift from PCOS). I also have noticed that as long as I take it in the same time window every day, my moods are so much better. I'm not moody and angry while on this BC pill. Oh, and least I forget, my periods are way better and so are my horrific cramps and clots."

• ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2021

"Gosh. Don't get on this tablet. It's the worst thing that's ever happened to me. I almost feel suicidal, been in severe depression, shouting and breaking things, and ruining my relationship with everyone. If this is the cost you have to pay to clear skin, then I'd rather have pimples for the rest of my life. And, to be honest, it hasn't even helped my acne, in fact, it made it worse. Don't, please. If you want to remain sane, don't get on this. Go natural or anything, but not this."

• Mia...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 2, 2018

"I never had very bad acne, but did not have perfect skin either. When I started Yasmin for 3 months, my skin was breaking out more than ever, but after those months, my skin cleared up, and I almost never break out, and it is much better than before I took the pill."

• Jca...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 13, 2019

"I’ve been on this pill now for a total of 5 years (took a year's break after the initial 2). This pill was suggested for cystic acne I came out in after having my daughter. The acne destroyed my confidence, and as someone who always had perfect skin previously, it really affected my mental health at the time. After trying a few different pills, which left me on anti-depressants, I tried Yasmin. Within about 6 months, my acne had completely gone! No mood swings like previous pills either. It did come back during my break (wanted to be extra hormone-free and natural for a bit) so I went back on it after I was sure that it wasn’t just a rebound breakout. I’ve had maybe one spot since, and it went after a week - rather than the months my cystic acne hung around for causing serious pain."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2016

"I've been on Yasmin nearly one month, and my skin has improved so much! I'm so happy! I feel so much more confident. My skin still has a few spots, but literally nothing compared to what it was like before! About to go on my seven-day break, so hopefully it doesn't break me out, but so far I'm really impressed. The only downside is my moods have been all over, and I have been up and down. It was really bad when I first started on it, but it seems to be settling down now! For me, it was worth going through that to help my skin because it affected my confidence!"

• meg...
• May 5, 2015

"I am 20 and have had terrible skin since I was about 15. After taking the Yasmin pill as well as Duac cream from my doctor, my skin is so clear and smooth! Everyone keeps saying to me, 'OMG, your skin is amazing!' I would definitely recommend it, it's been brilliant. Only side effect may be mood swings, but even at that, I'm still not sure..."