Hello wonderful ladies,

I need your help. Over the past months I have suddenly developed acne...on my shoulders and upper back!

Some back story, I came off of birth control in May, got pregnant right away, but it was ectopic pregnancy, which ended itself at 6 weeks. In October, I had a second ectopic which also ended itself at about 2 weeks. I went in for surgery in November and had my right Fallopian tube and ovary removed, due to their being a mass (we are finally cleared to TTC again!).

After my surgery, my face started to break out, and then, my shoulders/upper back, of all things! I asked my obgyn if it had to do with my hormones being out of control from the losses/surgery, but he said it was due to coming off of birth control, even though it’s been 8 months. He said I could go to a dermatologist, but I’d probably have to stop taking whatever was given to me once we conceived again.

I have my face kind of under control by using natural soaps/spot treatment/apple cider vinegar and water mixture. The apple cider vinegar mixture helps a bit on my shoulders but I’ve been doing that for a week and I’m still breaking out. I also tried tea tree oil, witch hazel, and argan oil.

I’m at a loss and it’s also just so embarrassing! I don’t even want to wear tank tops in front of my husband.

Just so you know, I drink TONS of water, use “free and clear” detergent, vinegar and essential oils in lieu of fabric softener, and eat a relatively healthy diet.

I am open to any and all advice. Thank you so much for reading my extra long post and for any input you may have. 😊