Yasmin for Acne User Reviews (Page 3)

• Charl...
• 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"!"

• Jessb...
• 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 down side 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!"

• Jcano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 13, 2019

"I’ve been on this pill now for a total of 5 years (took a years 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 went back on it after I was sure that it wasn’t just a rebound break out. 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."

• Elle
• October 9, 2018

"I started taking Yasmin on the 01-08-18 a few days later I started having breakouts like never before, I felt like giving up. I then thought I should give it 6months cos I had the acne prone skin. On my second pack the same happened, ok I didn't give up, good news is when I was about to finish the second pack my face was so smooth and I couldn't believe it. Hey I'm on my 3rd pack now I really really like my face it's so beautiful like never before. I'm acne free. However I I did change my make up, changed diet, cut sugary things and dairy products and I also steamed my face with green tea 2 times in a week, there after I applied baking powder, leave it for 15min then rinse with cold or luke water. I'm continuing with it. It is definitely doing wonders for me. Don't give up ladies and please do drink lots of water. And other thing I guess they work perfectly when taken at night not morning."

• Miami
• 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."

• Anonymous
• October 4, 2011

"For the first month and a half I was extremely hungry and gained weight, although I did not realize it and just blamed it on the pill. I was also very tired. Then the hunger pains went away and I started to gain my energy back so I naturally lost weight. The Acne started to go away but now almost finished with the third pack I am having a flare up. It is probably normal and I just need to give it some more time. Overall, I am very happy with this pill and I have been on a few."

• Gymgirl
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2019

"It helped my acne and water retention, however, I lost a lot of hair and I noticed that my muscles were smaller (very disappointing if you go to the gym for them) plus my stomach, although didn’t get bloated much due to the diuretic effect, it was never as flat as it normally was. When at the gym I noticed that my normal routine sometimes made me feel like I was going to have a heart attack, honestly haha. I was crying all the time. Made my boobs bigger, MESSED with my digestive system"

• Fano
• August 30, 2020

"Started this pill about 8 months ago in a bid to clear up my persistent hormonal acne breakouts. From reading reviews I was super hopeful this may be the solution after feeling as if I’ve tried every other option (antibiotics, various creams, facials and diets) aside accutane. Hormonal breakouts is something I’ve been experiencing since I was about 16 (now 23). Sadly this hasn’t helped me. I have noticed no change in my skin since pre taking the pill my skin has consistently broken out throughout which I expected initially but now 8 months in I’m breaking out as bad as ever. Although I experienced no acne change I’ve had no other side effects. However I now worry coming off this pill is going to send my acne crazy as I know transition from the pill off is a huge trigger so now feel pretty stuck! Don’t think this is the magic solution all us acne suffers hope for sadly."

• Theod...
• August 8, 2016

"Actually , I am still on the first month and I can tell I barely have side effects. In the first week I had naussea but It went away.There is no effect on my weight. Also I dont have increased apetite. My hair also has not changed. I take the pill in order to cure my acne. I can tell through the first month there is no increasing or worsening my skin situation before getting better. I think it is going to help me treating my acne very well and I am waiting for results."

• savan...
• September 5, 2015

"I've been on it for over 2 months now and I still haven't seen any improvement in my acne, if anything it has been getting progressively worse :(. Can everyone write how long it has taken for yasmin to have an effect because I'm losing hope."

• Jackie
• February 2, 2018

"I have PCOS. I've been on this pill for 4 months now. The first 2 and a half months it seemed the pill isn't working. I had acne around my chin and cheek area. But after persisting on it, it worked! My skin now is very smooth, zero acne, glowing! I also take extensive care of my skin via the right products, food and exercise, but the pill is definitely one of the main factors for my skin right now. The pill also doesn't mess with with my mood and overall it just seems to be working great. It's always a gamble with contraception pills, but stay for at least 3 months on them before deciding if it's working or not."

• Cari
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2019

"DO NOT TAKE THIS. I started it 2 weeks ago and my health has took a turn for the worst. I have had heart palpitations and a high heart rate for about a week and I have almost been hospitalized many times. I can’t even walk across a room without having to stop and catch my breath. This pill is SO dangerous and can really do damage to your heart. Please take this wisely."

• Rae-Roo
• February 17, 2017

"I use Yasmin 28 for both acne and birth control, and it has been a life-saver! My PCP put me on Tri-Lo Sprintec, and I broke out horribly before it got better. I had new whiteheads on my cheeks and other places I had never broken out before. Right when my skin started clearing up after a few months, my OBGYN put me on Yasmin and said since it was a monophasic pill, it would work better for my skin and needs. I haven't had a new zit in about 3 weeks. I also have not had any of the side effects other than moodiness, and I do get thirsty and have dry mouth after taking it, but those are minor compared to acne! I definitely recommend this."

• Btm
• April 17, 2015

"Yasmin changed my life! For the past year or so I started breaking out due to hormones (it only happened the week before my period) & getting HORRIBLE PMS. About 2-3 days before my period, I would get very irritable and grouchy, to the point where it affected my work and social life. I went to my doctor with these problems & she recommended Yasmin. The first 6wks or so, it was horrible. I broke out even more, gained about 10-15lbs, & that led to a slight depression. But people told me that is just what happens when your hormones adjust to new birth control? I'm really glad I stuck through because my acne is now completely gone and my PMS levels have decreased by at least 75%, feeling SO much better!"

• Stack...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2015

"I started on Brenda and it made my mild acne worse. I switched to Yasmin and it cleared it right up, however, 5 months on and my face has started feeling greasy and I'm developing small pimples. I don't know if it's just this hot dry weather. Ps: I stopped doing a 4 step cleansing and treating routine as I thought I had no need. So perhaps it's a combination of those two factors."

• Louise
• September 10, 2015

"Within the first 3-5 months of taking this pill, my skin had got 10x worse! My face was constantly dry (no moisturizer would make it any better), my face was also red and blotchy and very sensitive, followed by cystic acne! I didn't know whether to give up or carry on at this point, but it couldn't get any worse than it already was, so I carried on. Eventually, after the 5th month of taking this pill, my skin had cleared up a lot! I was so relieved. It's now my 9th month of being on Yasmin and my skin is in great condition, I get the odd pimple here and there, but Sudocrem does the job. My acne has completely cleared up and I feel comfortable enough not to wear foundation. Don't give up taking this pill, just give it time!"

• Audrey
• January 18, 2018

"I have been on the yasmin pill for 4 months now. During first 2 months, my acne got just a bit worse. On the third month, it was the worst I had in my entire life and I am not even kidding. I have never used to get pimples on my check area but with yasmin it was the worst. Now, I am finishing my fourth pack and my acne is not that bad. My skin started to be clearer at the end of the 3rd month, but even now I still can not say that my skin is even 60% clear. I will give it a chance for 2 more months to see what results I can get in half a year. I will come back in another 2 months to write a review and share my experience with you."

• Acne...
• July 10, 2019

"So Recently went to dermatologist were I've been told next appointment will be to start acctutane in the mean time to start the pill cause I must be on 2 forms of contraceptive pills and barrier form (condoms etc) and pill, so I have been on Yasmin now 2 months and its DESTROYED MY SKIN CYSTS AFTER CYSTS YELLOW HEADS SCARS please don't try this drug I'm so down moody and negative about everything and my face is vile I hate looking in the mirror I feel and look like a monster please stay away from this pill!!!!!"

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2016

"When I was 13 I had horrible acne and a little over weight. After I took Yasmin for a complete month my acne was just about completely gone and after a couple more months I even lost a few pounds!! I did experience anxiety, but from reading some reviews about Yasmin if you take a multivitamin your symptoms will go away including your sex drive problem caused by the pill. I haven't taken Yasmin for about a few weeks so that I could give my body a rest but I want my Yasmin back!"

• Vicvi...
• February 19, 2016

"The best! Takes a while but keep it up. I had horrendous cystic acne around my chin and lip area. My chin would be all bumpy due to the huge spots I had like the silloeutte of a cauliflower!! 18 months on and it's the best skin I've ever had. Ever time I come off it though (2 kids) my skin goes back down hill. I am very health conscious, eat well, drink plenty of water etc. Nothing made a difference apart from this."

• Aimez
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2015

"Have been using yasmin for about 6 weeks. I am 25 and have suffered with acne of the face, shoulders and back since I was about 13. Roaccutane isn't an option for me. I don't think I have been on Yasmin long enough to make a fully informed review, but so far my skin has looked notably clearer, I used to get cysts around my jaw and neck which were so painful, along with normal spots and blackheads around my chin and mouth. My skin is still far from perfect, but I have not had any cysts, and only one spot on my chin. Blackheads seen minimised, and I have started using a moisturiser for 'normal' skin, rather than the heavy duty oil control ones as they had become to drying! Side effects: heavier periods, tender breasts. That's all so far!"

• Ziggy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 5, 2018

"I have been on Yasmin for about 9 months now. It took between 5 to 6 months to have acne free skin on a regular basis. I still get a few smaller cysts occasionally during the off week, but they diminish quicker. I have struggled with acne since my early teens and I am now 40. I tried one round of accutane in my teens, minocycline on and off for years, and was prescribed yasmin by my new dermatologist. As frustrating and sometimes devastating to see your acne getting worse, as long as your not experiencing major side effects, please give this drug time to even out your hormones. I'm sure like all drugs, it's not for everyone, but I am so delighted by the clear skin I see in the mirror now. Then there's the wrinkles starting... lol. But that's for another forum ;)"

• Rah
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 3, 2019

"This combined pill is a dream! I've been on it for 7 years and I have recommended it to everyone. My skin is clearer, my weight didn't change, no mood swings. I tried Lucette and was a crying mess. It often takes trying a few pills to find one that suits you."

• Bix
• April 12, 2019

"I’m only on the tenth day of month two for Yasmin but my skin is horrible after taking it, I don’t know if I should stop yet though which is why I’m giving it a five. Before I was on this I would have quite a few spots on my face but they would never scar, now I’m scared the spots I’m getting on Yasmin will scar because they are worse. Still going to carry on and I’ll update but so far my skin looks really bad. I’m healthy and drink lots of water and I haven’t gained weight yet on it."

• Anon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2019

"Before taking Yasmin I used to have very bad acne- a lot of bumps on my forehead and painful pimples. However now after being on Yasmin for a few months, I have never had better skin. I haven’t had a single spot in months and am now a lot more comfortable in wearing no makeup. The first day I felt very depressed but after that was fine"