What could have caused this random breakout?

June 30th, 2009 by Carrie

Question: What could have caused this random breakout?
Thankfully, I’ve gotten my (seemingly hormonal–I have mild PCOS) acne under control in the past year by taking birth control and going to the dermatologist. She prescribed a benzoyl peroxide wash, clindamycin lotion and tretinoin gel. I haven’t had those deep, painful cysts in a long long time, but a couple days ago, I noticed some pimples forming on both sides of my face, more toward my ears, but right above the place where my bottom teeth end (so a tiny above the jaw line). Also, I have a huge, very very painful, under the skin cyst right beside my left nostril.

I’m just trying to figure out why I’d randomly breakout…I can’t recall intake something different. I have been taking some supplements more often to stay healthy for the winter (elderberry, olive leaf extract, l-lysine, vitamin D3, occasionally vitamin B/C and cranberry but not often). But I have taken them before with no problems I don’t think…the only new one is vitamin D3…but isn’t that supposed to CURE acne anyway?

I am due for my period on tuesday or wednesday, but I usually never get period breakouts anymore, so I don’t know what the problem is…

Best answer:

Answer by kelly e
It’s hormonal and over time your skin adjust to the skin routine.

Try adding some stridex pads before your periods in the future.
More water to flush toxins..
Change your pillow case
and small doses of vitamin d (sun)

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