Question:
Suddenly at 8 weeks post op I am suffering from acne. It seems like every minute

there is another huge red bump on my face. I understand it is hormonal but what can be done to dry it up. Should I see a dermotologist?    — Stacey F. (posted on May 12, 2003)

May 12, 2003
I had this same problem. I ordered Proactive off of TV, and that helped for a while, but then I started getting overly dry skin from it so I stopped. Since then, I started taking birth control pills and have had no problems.
   — Monica H.

May 12, 2003
I had the same problem! In fact, I still have the same problem. My skin, which had always been good, totaly took a nose-dive after my sugery. Break outs and redness sent me to the dermotologist. The doctor said it was adult onset acne, I don't know if it was coincidence(coming right after the surgery as it did)or if I was destined to be fat and have breakouts but she gave me some medicine that helps - doesn't make it go away completely but it does help. Becasue it is not caused by the usual acne triggers, i.e. clogged pours, etc. acne treatments won't work. Go to the doctor and what he/she says. Good luck.
   — Lynne R.

May 12, 2003
Im in the same boat. Im 7 months out and it does get better. My dr told me that it was hormones and the body detoxing itself just ride it out...I use clearasil...It works ok...better than the script he gave me.
   — cherokey55

May 12, 2003
It's probably toxins. I had this happen and I put a prescription anti-toxin cream on my face that I had been given tp clear up a spot on my leg where I hit fire coral and it cleared right up. I can't remember the name sorry.
   — Candace F.