Hormonal acne, help! Ideas, products?

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I have had the Nexplanon in for about a year and a few months, before I had it put in I've had great skin, but recently I've been having horrible acne! It doesn't heal, it's painful, and it's driving me into depression! ? anyone have tips? Things you've used that works? My skin is super sensitive so I've tried to use neutrogena products. Tips? Help please, I'm about to get it taken out because of the dramatic difference.

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My sister told me there are certain areas on your face wear break outs happen from different causes. Stress acne happens along your forehead. Period acne usually happens around your neckline and chin and of course sweat acne just happens. Try different methods of washing your face. I like the Simple face care line. I also have sensitive skin. But I also like to switch to Pear's glycerin soap for my face once a week too just to give my face a rest. Start with warm water, lather in circular motions (don't scrub) and finish with a cold water rinse. The warm water opens your pores and allows for the dirt/oil to be washed away. The cold water closes your pores and keeps the dirt out. Also, if possible, use very light moisturizer where you need it. And apply very sparingly. I find when I moisturize daily my pores feel clogged. I also don't wear make up. Cover up, concealer, powders, creams and gels all clog your pores. They may advertise that they don't, but they do. 
Also, treat yourself good. Pamper yourself. Maybe talk to a dermatologist for some extra help. You don't have to take anyone's advice really. But try things that you find will work. I don't know your skin type, I'm just letting you in on my routine. I still get break outs. It's only natural. But they happen less frequent. I wish you luck and hope some of this helped.  ☺

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Also, tretonin! Any sort of retinol and lactic acid/glycolic acid peel on top of what I said for my other comment. Goats and butter milk is inexpensive lactic acid-just wash your face with it.

Also, exercise! It reduces oversensitivity to insulin, which translates to clearer skin.

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I'm 29 and been suffered from prett bad acne for a long time, I thought it was hormonal but it turns out it was an imbalance of good/bad bacteria in my system. I have sensitive skin and can't wash my face except with water. I tried everything, it all made it worse. Finally I bought some probiotics in a box, I believe the brand is culturell, they are $25-30 for a months worth, give it a try! It's cheaper than going to the dermatologist, And skin was clear in a few weeks! It looked a lot healthier and more radiant. I haven't taken them for two weeks now and my skin is still clear.

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Spironolactone is absolutely fantastic for hormonal acne, as is green tea and spearmint tea (all anti-androgens, since androgens cause hormonal acne).
If your hormones are unbalanced, chaste berry (vitex) will boost your progesterone.

Also take extra zinc, a good multi vitamin (i love vita fusions pre natal gummies), and be sure you're getting enough vit. E and omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.

Extra vit.D will also help with feeling depressed.